Extra Wide Fireplace Mantel 19th-century French Minimalist Louis Philip Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
It is a perfect fireplace mantel to match with a dark interior lining of a smaller fireplace insert or smalle firebox.
Stone, Limestone
A Mid 19th Century Victorian Scottish Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Overall base block width: 59 1/4” We have shown this with a polished steel fireplace insert, not included but available separately on our 1st dibs listings.
Belgian Black Marble
Napoleon III walnut fireplace surmounted by an important alcove
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The opulent projection that is overlooking the alcove guards a big shell sculpted on the top, from where are escaping flowers garlands falling along the sides of the alcove. This fir...
Walnut
Marble Fireplace mantle of blue fleuri marble 19th Century, Pompadour style
Located in Made, NL
Whether combined with an open fire, fireplace insert or used as a decorative surround, it immediately adds atmosphere, history and grandeur to the room.
Marble
Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautifully crafted cast iron fireback, ideal for use as a functional fireplace insert or as a striking backsplash above a modern cooktop.
Iron
Louis XVI Hand-Carved Fireplace in Breche de Sienne & Carrara Marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The sculpted decor under the slab shows also the technical achivement of the sculptor who has made a delicate decoration of acanthus leaves, dentils and pearls. This fireplace is so...
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Late 18th century Statuary and Brocatelle marble fireplace with putti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireplace is sold with its original marble floor but without any fireplace insert.
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Pair Of Arts & Craft Tiled Cast-Iron Fireplaces
By William Morris (English)
Located in London, GB
19th Century Pair Of Arts & Craft Tiled Cast-Iron Fireplaces. Fantastic Quality Pair Of Tapered Original Arts & Crafts Fireplace Inserts & Most Likely By William Morris.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Small Antique Fireplace Surround For Modern Timeless Living
Located in Beervelde, BE
Small in size but grand as a focal point around which the family gathers. 19th century period and perfect for a small firebox or fireplace insert or to fit a BBQ fire. In perfect con...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Victorian Calacatta Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Each leg width: 180mm Overall base width as shown in photos: 1275mm Shelf thickness: 44mm Shown with a polished steel fireplace insert, not included, but available separately on our...
Marble
Antique Georgian Polished Hob Grate with Brass Mounts
Located in Ware, GB
An original Georgian polished cast iron fireplace insert, beautifully enriched with finely cast brass mounts.
Brass, Cast Iron
Small Antique Fireplace for BBQ built-in In Timeless Kitchen
Located in Beervelde, BE
Small in size but grand as a focal point around which the family gathers. 19th century period and perfect for a small firebox or fireplace insert or to fit a BBQ fire. In perfect con...
Stone, Limestone
Antique carved walnut fireplace with painting from the 17th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
In the center, a pilgrim is inscribed in a medallion supported by two angels. This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor.
Walnut
18th Century French Regency Period Rose De Bourgogne Chimney Piece - Luxury Chic
Located in Beervelde, BE
It pairs seamlessly with a traditional firebox, Isokern, or even modern fireplace inserts, adapting effortlessly to diverse design concepts.
Stone, Marble
Antique Stone Fireplace Mantel for Square Fireboxes or Inserts
Located in Beervelde, BE
This simple antique fireplace mantel dates from the 19th century and is crafted in the refined Louis Philippe style, originating from the Burgundy region of France.
Stone, Limestone
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
The side panels feature refined carvings that introduce an extra layer of luxury to the fireplace. Enhanced with an added steel insert fireplace, this fireplace becomes a symphony o...
Marble
Beautiful, Rare Black Marble French Louis XV Fireplace with Original Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble.
Belgian Black Marble
Good Quality Statuary Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner with Insert
Located in London, GB
With its original decorative cast iron contracoeure insert. French, 19th century. (Opening sizes inside metal insert - 778mm wide x 618mm high.)
Statuary Marble
$13,232Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Louis XVI French White Marble Fireplace with Porphyry Insert
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French Louis XVI white marble fireplace shaped frieze paneled with porphyry marble.
Marble
$13,232Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Louis XVI French White Marble Fireplace with Porphyry Insert
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French Louis XVI white marble fireplace shaped frieze paneled with porphyry marble.
Marble
A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th Century Cast Iron and Metal Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate. Circa: 1870-1880 Height: 35 7/8 inches (91.1 cm) Width: 36 inches (91.5 cm) Depth: 14 inc...
Metal, Iron
Louis XV period stone mantel with carved overmantel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
At the bottom of the shaft, a shell and curves echoing the rock and shell motifs rise to the top. This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be m...
Stone
Antique French Regency Style Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Regency style fire insert, circa 1830. This ornate wrought iron fire insert is finished in black paint, applied with stunning brass detailing above an arched openin...
Brass
Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
Located in London, GB
A fine quality cast iron contracoeur insert. The outer moulding with rope detailing with decoratively cast foliage and flowers to base. The centre with oval rosette paterae with bead...
Iron
Antique Steel & Brass Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual antique stainless steel fire mantel insert with attached brass beading and roundels. Opening Height: 63 cm (24.80 in) Opening Width: 44 cm (17.32 in)
Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass
A Decorative Late Georgian Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative late Georgian cast iron insert. The frame with crosshatching throughout with lion masks to top. The burning area with shaped cast iron bars with guilloche fret below. En...
Iron
Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality Regency period brass and cast iron fire insert, circa 1810. An original of the English Regency period, this classic antique fire insert features a pierced brass fret a...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Elsley’ to the reverse, this cast iron fire insert was reclaimed from a London townhouse. A handsome addition to fireplaces traditional and modern alike, it features a decoratively c...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique Georgian Belgian Black Marble Fire Surround & Insert
Located in Ware, GB
Exceptional Georgian Belgian Black Marble Fireplace with Original Cast Iron Insert A striking and highly refined late Georgian fireplace surround, executed in Belgian Black fossil m...
Marble, Iron
Reclaimed Arts & Crafts Style Copper Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Arts and Crafts style copper insert with repoussé foliage decoration. It is an ornate fire insert to accompany a fire grate and surround, adding classical opulence to any...
Copper, Metal
1920s Art Deco Polished Steel Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant 1920s Art Deco steel fire insert with a polished, reflective finish. Simply decorated with ornamental beading to the opening and outer edge, this reclaimed fire insert wil...
Steel
Marble & Gilt Bronze Fireplace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Important Marble Fireplace with ormolu mounts. Iron inserts. France, circa 1880.
Marble, Bronze
Marble & Gilt Bronze Fireplace
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Breche Violette Marble Fireplace with ormolu mounts. Iron inserts and deck plate.
Marble, Bronze
Ornate Antique Louis Style 3-Piece Metal Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Perfect for completing a fireplace with a flourish of prestige, this late 19th/early 20th century antique fire insert exudes grandeur and opulence.
Brass, Steel, Iron
Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Onyx Mantel with Cast Iron Insert, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in onyx This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with its marble floor.
Onyx
Thomas Jeckyll, Aesthetic Movement Fire Insert, Made by Barnard Bishop & Barnard
By Thomas Jeckyll, Barnard Bishop & Barnard
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll. An Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire insert with stylized flower details. Made by Barnard Bishop and Barnard of Norwich. This insert takes ten standard 6 inch squar...
Iron
Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Insert with Hand Crafted Stylized Floral Decoration
Located in London, GB
A period English Arts & Crafts copper fire insert with handcrafted stylized floral decoration and hand riveted details throughout. Internal measurements: Height, 27inches Width,...
Copper
Pair of Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Fire Inserts by T Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire insert which shows strong design similarities between Thomas Jeckyll's work for BBB and E W Godwin for S S and Shorland Manchester under the cape of ...
Iron
T. Elsley attri. Aesthetic Movement brass fire insert w. upper central peacock
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
Thomas Elsley attributed. A rare Aesthetic Movement brass fire insert with an upper central peacock and Japanese basket weave decoration around it. Each side is designed to display t...
Brass
Copper Fire Insert with a Figural Sculpted Roundel, Attributed to Alfred Stevens
By Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens
Located in London, GB
Alfred Stevens (attributed) probably for Hoole and Co., a copper fire insert with a figural sculpted roundel. See Sotheby's with Paul Reeves 'The Best of British design from the 19...
Copper
Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Tiled Fire Insert with Hand Painted Sailing Scenes
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement decorative cast iron fire insert and grate in the style of Thomas Jeckyll, with sunflower and stylised foliage decoration to the cast iron hood with two hand pa...
Iron
Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles
By Minton, John Moyr Smith, Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each with twelve Minton tiles, printed in blue and white with comical designs by John Moyr...
Iron
Louis XV Oak Fireplace with Hand-Carved Mirror, France, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Same style and with the same sculpture as mantel N°510, although they are not a real pair. This fireplace is sold without any insert or hearth.
Oak
Bicolor Vintage Fireplace Surround Timeless Design Lines Natural Beauty & Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
Whether placed around a working fireplace, an electric insert, or as a decorative mantelpiece, this mantelpiece exudes functional architecture and art—a true centerpiece for a living...
Stone
Antique Fireplace Mantel of Rouge Royal marble, 18th century, Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Use: Decorative mantel or working fireplace (with suitable insert/flue solution).
Marble
French Fireplace Surround In Bleu Beaujolais Region Stone For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French reclaimed architectural element works with a square firebox or insert. Elegant antique fireplace sold by Maison Leon Van den Bogaert Antique Fireplaces and architectural ...
Stone
Antique 19th C Wrought Iron Fireplace Grate
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional wrought iron fireplace grate, log holder, insert. This example is in very good, original clean and ready to use condition, one knob finial has been reattached with metal ...
Wrought Iron
Grand Victorian Neo Gothic Register Grate, Circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Grand Victorian Neo Gothic fireplace register grate insert, with beautifully decorated grate and a peaked arch and gothic decoration around the opening, English Circa 1850.
Iron
$18,904Sale Price|42% Off
Grand Baroque Composition Made in Naples in the Mid-17th Century
Located in Budapest, HU
It could be inserted above a fireplace as in use by the family that inherited it.
Wood
While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.
Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.
Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.
“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.
Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.
Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.
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