Antique Fireplace Backs

Settles were often used by the fireplace, with their high backs they could help keep the heat in.

This wrought iron, with welded back legs, fireplace grate dates from the 19th century.

Fireplace back in cast iron, decorative style of the eighteenth century, royalist.

Decorated Backplate in very good condition

Very beautiful 18th century cast iron fireplace back plate with royal scene of several people at the table with servants on the side (has user traces on the bottom and a crack).

Late 18th century French Louis XVI cast iron fireplace plate with relief image of a harp model with vase and a flame on top. The measurements are, Depth 2 cm/ 0.7 inch. Width 45...

This is a one of a kind set of three gilt cast iron strong men fireplace backs from the Lenox Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.

19th Century French Iron Fireplace back 21"d x 21"h x 1"d

An original French 18th Century cast iron fire back (some damage) with a trois fleur de lys motif.

The burning area decorated with four cannons stopped with cannonballs, above a delicately pierced fret in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, flanked by canted C scroll legs capped by ...

Dated 1691. A large cast iron fireback decorated with a coat of arms flanked by two jacks stud above which is inscribed the date. On either side of this date there are two riders.

Old French cast iron fireplace plate with relief of a swan early 20th century. The measurements are, Depth 1 cm/ 0.4 inch. Width 50 cm/ 19.6 inch. Height 50 cm/ 19.6 inch.

Late 19th century French cast iron fireplace plate with relief image of Joan of Arc. The measurements are, Depth 2 cm/ 0.7 inch. Width 55 cm/ 21.6 inch. Height 55 cm/ 21.6 inch.

With a classic column and "fleur de lis" design, this fireback would be a great addition to a fireplace or a kitchen back splash.

Spindle leg and single ladder back unique fireplace stools with braided rush seats.

Firebacks are traditionally used at the back of a fireplace to protect the masonry and radiate heat into the room.

Most touchingly, this painting contains an image of the since deceased mother of these children, seen hanging in an oval above the fireplace on the back wall. In an age where childbi...

This highly decorative cast iron fireplace back features three panels that depict people playing and enjoying music.

19th century French cast iron fireplace back plate with relief image of a farmer sowing or harvesting.

This nearly 300 year old French forged iron fireplace back is truly a piece of history. The markings on the front "IHS" indicate that it was likely made for a Jesuit covent or a Jesu...

This delicately, rich carved Gothic fireplace dates back to the 17th century. Probably reassembled during the 19th century.

18th century French Louis XV cast iron fireplace plate with classic depiction of gods and angels. The measurements are, Depth 2 cm/ 0.7 inch. Width 73 cm/ 28.7 inch. Height 73 ...

French 18th century cast iron fire back depicting the Greek God Helios riding on his chariot lead by four winged horses, with a beautiful weathered patina.  

In its excellent original paint, this turtle-back fireplace bellows was made by the firm of Eckstein and Richardson and retains its original label in the vent hole on the reverse: "E...