Large Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
9th Century English Cast Iron Fireplace Surround A substantial 19th century English cast iron fireplace surround of architectural scale for a large chimneybreast.
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Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An original 19th Century cast iron fireplace surround that has been hand-polished for a spectacular finish.
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Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An original 19th Century cast iron fireplace surround that has been hand-polished for a spectacular finish.
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Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An original Scottish early 19th century cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of Falkirk. A splayed frame with high relief embellishments and a central shield. Stamped carron to the l...
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American Regency Tin and Cast Iron Foliage Whippet Fireplace Surround, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency tin and cast iron fireplace surround with lambs tongue foliage borders, flanking foliage medallion molded edges, central foliage medallion filigree, decorative bars ...
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19th Century Cast Iron Victorian Burnished Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Victorian Burnished Fireplace Surround A Striking And Beautiful Detailed Antique Victorian Cast-Iron Fireplace Surround Finished In A Traditional Fully Burnish...
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19th Century Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantelpiece
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
And Is An Unusually Detailed Polished Cast Iron Fireplace surround. Dated Circa 1970, British English Made Fireplace From Original Patterns.
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19th Century Cast Iron Burnished Mantlepiece Surround
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Burnished Mantlepiece Surround. An Unusally Detailed Polished Cast Iron Fireplace.
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Antique Victorian Brass Scroll Accented 58" Fireplace Hearth Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Brass Scroll Accented 58" Fireplace Hearth Fender Surround. Item features pierced scroll accents throughout, serpentine sides, very nice antique item, quality craft...
Brass, Iron
Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Located in Manchester, GB
A slim antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround of simple form with panelled jambs and cushion moulded frieze.
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English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround by Coalbrookdale
Located in Round Top, TX
Polished cast iron fireplace surround. Great design by Coalbrookdale with cherub heads and earns.
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19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored neoclassical cast iron fireplace surround. The large shelf is supported by Corinthian cast iron pillars leading up to the swag and drop and urn frieze.
Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Small antique Edwardian cast iron fireplace surround. The serpentine shelf is edged with bead and bar detail.
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H 48.82 in W 60.04 in D 9.06 in
Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround 'Wood Scumbling'
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround still retaining its original rosewood scumbling paint effect in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored mid-20th century burnished (semi polished) cast iron surround. Shown with two stove fireplace examples, circa 1940.
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H 53 in W 63.5 in D 9.75 in
20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround in a Neoclassical Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored late Victorian cast iron surround in a cast neoclassical design. Intricate cast detail and finished in a traditional black polish, circa 1904.
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H 60.99 in W 52.49 in D 10.99 in
Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Arts & Crafts Fireplace Surround with Immaculate Tiles
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Norwich, GB
Cast iron coalbrookdale Arts & Crafts fireplace surround with immaculate tiles.
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H 52 in W 60.75 in D 10 in
20th Century 1901 Edwardian Burnished Cast Iron Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored burnished (semi-polished) cast iron surround. Delicate casting detail. Shown with two complete fireplace examples, circa 1901.
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H 52.5 in W 42.5 in D 10 in
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Edwardian Burnished Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored cast iron Edwardian burnished (semi polished) mantel fireplace surround, circa 1905.
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H 54 in W 52 in D 5.5 in
20th Century 1930`s Art Deco Burnished Cast Iron Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 1930s Art Deco burnished cast iron surround. The surround has been burnished to achieve a semi shine finish. Show with an insert also available on request.
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19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 19th century Victorian cast iron surround, circa 1880. Neoclassical in design with detailing to include urn to the frieze and Classic bows and swags. The surround i...
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H 52.5 in W 51.63 in D 8.63 in
20th Century Arts and Craft 'Semi Polished' Fireplace Cast Iron Surround
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Arts and Craft style burnished (semi polished) cast iron surround. Dated at 1916.
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Salvaged Cast Iron Fire Surround, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Salvaged cast iron fire surround with attractive detailing throughout. Comes in three pieces (no shelf) that bolt together. Internally measures 106cm wide x 130cm high. Couple of cra...
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H 79.5 in W 58.5 in D 9 in
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Fire Surround with Integral Overmantel
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Antique cast iron chimney piece with integral overmantel. The fireplace is complimented with a rare cast iron triple panel fireback featuring ram's head mask. This fireplace was r...
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H 100 in W 88 in D 14 in
19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround with Arched Cast Iron Insert
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Reclaimed antique Victorian ornately carved oak fire surround and overmantel mirror, with impressive carved lion's head mask. The fire surround is complimented with the antique Victo...
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Art Deco Stainless Steel and Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fireplace can either be used as an insert, or as a surround. Opening depth 15 cm Opening height 69.5 cm Opening width 51.5 cm.
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H 45.25 in W 43.25 in D 5 in
Late 19th Century French Iron Fireplace Surround Insert with Double Faced Doors
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This impressive late 19th century French cast iron fireplace surround insert features two double faced hinged doors with deep relief female figures on both sides.
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Period Marble Fireplace Surround and Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period light marble corbel fireplace surround complete with its cast iron London arch insert.
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Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround & Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A detailed and well carved statuary marble Fireplace Surround and cast iron insert, showing good, detailed carving throughout.
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H 55.52 in W 75.4 in D 11.42 in
Large Antique Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
A high and handsome large antique Coalbrookdale cast iron Victorian fireplace surround with an athemion decorative frieze centred by a plaque with swag and medallion in the neoclassi...
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H 33.25 in W 39.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique 19th Century Ornate French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. A deep concave form with ornate detail.
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Period Marble Corbel Fireplace and Cast Iron Insert Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine marble period corbel fireplace surround complete with its original London arch cast iron interior insert.
Georgian Cast Iron Bullseye Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This English, Georgian period surround, circa 1790, has a light rust finish. No breaks. This is in good condition, with minor scuffs, losses, wear and signs of use related to age...
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H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron & Brass Fireplace Surround Insert & Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century victorian style, cast iron & polished brass fireplace surround insert and grate.
Brass, Iron
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H 10.5 in W 42 in D 12 in
Antique English Victorian Brass Cast Iron Leaf Scroll Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian brass cast iron leaf scroll fireplace surround fender. item features wonderful aged patina, very nice antique item, quality craftsmanship, great style and f...
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Victorian Cast Iron Fire Surround Curb
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian cast iron fire surround curb kerb with fretwork decoration, probably Coalbrookdale - 52"w x 15"d x 11"d
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H 79.93 in W 58.86 in D 9.45 in
Edwardian Antique Cast Iron Fireplace in the Chinese Chippendale Manner
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Edwardian Chinese Chippendale style cast iron antique fireplace surround and integral overmantel.
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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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