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18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback
18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback

18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback

Located in Houston, TX

18th century French cast iron fireplace back or fireback. Handsome rare themed 18th century French

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back
Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back

Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back

Located in Fayetteville, AR

fireplace back features a heraldic motif with the coats of arms of France and Navarre side by side in the

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Small Louis XV Fireplace Back / Backsplash, 18th Century
Small Louis XV Fireplace Back / Backsplash, 18th Century

Small Louis XV Fireplace Back / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with a Louis XV decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter ...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

fire grate surmounted with arrows, curved and reeded arch fireplace back, stamped Carron 1840

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback
18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback

18th Century Directoire Cast Iron Fireback

Located in Houston, TX

fireback or fireplace back or fireplace screen with two columns. Can be used in the back of a fire place

Category

18th Century French Directoire Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

19th Century Fireplace Basket High Back Grate
19th Century Fireplace Basket High Back Grate

19th Century Fireplace Basket High Back Grate

Located in London, GB

19th Century Fireplace Basket High Back Grate. Original Georgian Fireplace Dog Grate. With

Category

18th Century European Georgian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Victorian Silver Backed, Foxed Overmantle Mirror
Victorian Silver Backed, Foxed Overmantle Mirror

Victorian Silver Backed, Foxed Overmantle Mirror

Located in Hastings, GB

Large Victorian overmantle mirror, with carved fauna decorative crest The silver backed plate is

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Silver Backed Foxed Overmantle Mirror Circa 1860
Victorian Silver Backed Foxed Overmantle Mirror Circa 1860

Victorian Silver Backed Foxed Overmantle Mirror Circa 1860

Located in Hastings, GB

Large Victorian overmantle mirror, with carved fauna decorative crest The silver backed plate is

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Georgian English Mahogany Bolection Fireplace
Georgian English Mahogany Bolection Fireplace

Georgian English Mahogany Bolection Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A 20th Century English Victorian Oak Fireplace. Dating back to circa 1900, this fire surround is

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Large American Wire Fireplace Screen
Large American Wire Fireplace Screen

Large American Wire Fireplace Screen

Located in Essex, MA

. Curved back to cover fireplace .

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Antique English Oak Tudor Revival Fireplace
Antique English Oak Tudor Revival Fireplace

Antique English Oak Tudor Revival Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This antique English oak Tudor revival fireplace dates back to circa 1890. With an impressively

Category

Late 19th Century English Tudor Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique English Oak Jacobean Revival Fireplace
Antique English Oak Jacobean Revival Fireplace

Antique English Oak Jacobean Revival Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This antique English oak Jacobean revival fireplace dates back to circa 1900. With an impressively

Category

Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Wood, Oak

19th Century Fireplace Basket Dog Grate
19th Century Fireplace Basket Dog Grate

19th Century Fireplace Basket Dog Grate

Located in London, GB

19th Century Fireplace Basket High Back Grate. Polished Brass, Brushed Steel & Cast Iron Gog

Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Antique Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Fireplace
Antique Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Fireplace

Antique Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Petersfield, Hampshire. The extravagant large back makes this fireplace quite the eye-catching feature for a

Category

19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Oak

English Georgian Style Cast Iron Coat of Arms Wall Plaque
English Georgian Style Cast Iron Coat of Arms Wall Plaque

English Georgian Style Cast Iron Coat of Arms Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian style (19th century) cast iron coat of arms wall plaque / fireplace back with

Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back the Fire Back is Extremely Heavy
Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back the Fire Back is Extremely Heavy

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back the Fire Back is Extremely Heavy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique French cast iron fire back The Fire back is extremely heavy, it is decorated with the

Category

19th Century Gothic Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Original French Fireplace - Bicolor Corton Limestone From Burgundy - Timeless
Original French Fireplace - Bicolor Corton Limestone From Burgundy - Timeless

Original French Fireplace - Bicolor Corton Limestone From Burgundy - Timeless

Located in Beervelde, BE

This original Louis Philippe fireplace dates back to the 19th century and is crafted from rare

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century
Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century

Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century

Located in Made, NL

This special antique fireplace dates back to the 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Other

Large Early 18th Century Iron Fire Back
Large Early 18th Century Iron Fire Back

Large Early 18th Century Iron Fire Back

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

 working fireplace pieces. A characterful and highly decorative addition to a fireplace, equally effective

Category

18th Century Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

17th Century Timeless Rustic Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel
17th Century Timeless Rustic Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel

17th Century Timeless Rustic Louis XIII Limestone Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

This exquisite french fireplace surround dates back to the 17th century, showcasing the timeless

Category

17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV
Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV

Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV

Located in Made, NL

Title: 18th Century Louis XV Marble de St Remy Fireplace Step back in time with our exquisite 18th

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Marble

19th C Large Renaissance Revival Black Lacquer & Gilt Fireplace Screen Tapestry
19th C Large Renaissance Revival Black Lacquer & Gilt Fireplace Screen Tapestry

19th C Large Renaissance Revival Black Lacquer & Gilt Fireplace Screen Tapestry

Located in Port Jervis, NY

ageing. Silk tapestry on the back shows some age related wear. Base sits on flared legs and wood castors

Category

1860s Scottish Renaissance Revival Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Tapestry, Glass, Walnut, Lacquer

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron & Brass High Back Fire Basket Grate
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron & Brass High Back Fire Basket Grate

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron & Brass High Back Fire Basket Grate

Located in London, GB

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron & Brass High Back Fire Basket Grate Recently Salvaged From A London

Category

Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Polished Steel Fire Backs. Circa 1790
Pair of English Polished Steel Fire Backs. Circa 1790

Pair of English Polished Steel Fire Backs. Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English polished steel fire backs with paladin tops, floral ribbon swags, ionic columns

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Antique Fireplace Backs

19th Century French Iron Fire Back with Armour and Eagle Design
19th Century French Iron Fire Back with Armour and Eagle Design

19th Century French Iron Fire Back with Armour and Eagle Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Arch Top Fire Back. Armour and Eagle The fire back has a large crest or shield in the

Category

19th Century Folk Art Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century
Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century

Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Antique French empire fireplace screen, made of wood, faux bamboo, second Empire period, France

Category

1870s French Empire Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Fire Back With Soldier on Horseback, Sweden Circa 1760-1800
Cast Iron Fire Back With Soldier on Horseback, Sweden Circa 1760-1800

Cast Iron Fire Back With Soldier on Horseback, Sweden Circa 1760-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

Cast iron fire back with soldier wielding sword on horseback and cherub with trumpet. All scratches

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Very Heavy Large Fire Back with Andirons and Large Grate
Very Heavy Large Fire Back with Andirons and Large Grate

Very Heavy Large Fire Back with Andirons and Large Grate

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Very Heavy Large Fire Back with Andirons and Large Grate The fire back tells the story of King

Category

19th Century Jacobean Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Gothic Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back
Gothic Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back

Gothic Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gothic Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back This is a useful and decorative

Category

Early 1900s Gothic Revival Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back, Georgian Style, 1860
Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back, Georgian Style, 1860

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back, Georgian Style, 1860

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Antique French cast iron fire back The fire back is extremely Heavy, it is decorated with the

Category

Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

English Chippendale Mahogany Shield Back Pole Screen, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Shield Back Pole Screen, Circa 1770

English Chippendale Mahogany Shield Back Pole Screen, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany shield back needlepoint pole screen with a urn finial , telescopic

Category

1770s English Chippendale Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Depicting The Signs of The Zodiac
Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Depicting The Signs of The Zodiac

Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Depicting The Signs of The Zodiac

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This fire back is cast with 12 signs of the zodiac. A good quality fire-back with sharp details

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron, Metal

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirror Ivory and Giltwood Overmantel
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirror Ivory and Giltwood Overmantel

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirror Ivory and Giltwood Overmantel

Located in Milano, MI

Italian antique ivory color painted and giltwood fireplace mirror, dating back to the mid-19th

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Wood

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Antique Fireplace Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique fireplace backs available for sale. Each of these unique antique fireplace backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Antique fireplace backs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique fireplace backs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Louis XV and Neoclassical antique fireplace backs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Fireplace Backs?

Prices for antique fireplace backs start at $284 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,531.

Finding the Right Building-garden for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.

Questions About Antique Fireplace Backs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fireplace back plate is a piece of metal that goes on the wall in the back of the fireplace. While most are highly decorative, the plates actually serve the functional purpose of protecting the fireplace from soot and heat. Find a variety of antique fireplace back plates on 1stDibs.