Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...
Iron
Cast Iron Louis XVI Style Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
A handsome cast iron fireplace interior crafted from cast iron. The antique piece is designed to sit within the opening of a fireplace surround and frame the fire aperture just as sl...
Iron
1900s Humphrey Radiantfire Federal Style Fireplace Insert
Located in Germantown, MD
1900s Humphrey Radiantfire Federal Style Gas Fireplace Grate / insert. Measures 28.75" in width, 12" in depth and 23.75" in height.
Brass, Iron
Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early 19th century Victorian Scottish cast iron insert. A medium sized insert- Scottish in origin, probably cast by Carron of Falkirk, a decorative repeating acanthus leaf pattern...
Iron
19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare 19th century Georgian Triptych paneled cast iron fireplace set. A central paneled grate opening with a central circular framed cherub holding flaming torches flanked by linen ...
Iron
Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and substantial cast iron Victorian manner horseshoe shaped insert. A generous back plate supporting a high relief decorative frame, the scallop shaped fire back with scallop...
Iron
Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
In original cast iron antique Georgian Hob Grate insert, with lion masks to the capitols and a central stylised flower, English, circa 1830.
Iron
Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and notable antique Georgian cast iron Hob Grate, showing good quality casting, English, circa 1820.
Iron
Antique Ornate Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Register Grate
Located in Ware, GB
An exceptionally grand and beautifully detailed antique Georgian hob grate insert. The cast-iron insert is richly adorned with floral motifs to both the inner and outer elements, wi...
Iron
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace. Fine Example Of An Early to Mid 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Interior. Also Known As A Half Hob Grate Fitted Within A Mantle...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, Gas & Log Burning, 1880s, 65cm
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Cast Iron insert fireplace ,comes with a Gas operated tree trunk fire ,can also be used like a normal log burning fire place . comes complete with the chimney c...
Iron
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.
Iron
Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Hob Grate fireplace insert by the renowned foundry Carron of Falkirk.
Iron
Antique Stainless Steel Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant fireplace insert with curved sides and applied beading.
Steel, Metal
Antique Brass Repousse Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual brass fireplace insert featuring dragons and and a gentleman in 19th century dress, possibly Bach.
Brass
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative traditional Hob Grate Style Victorian Fireplace insert.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Napoleon III fireplace with a woman's profile decoration in a medallion
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The entablature is adorned in its centre with a woman's profile in a pearl medallion This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made to order.
Marble, Carrara Marble
Unusual Antique Hand Wrought Iron Fireplace Grate
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural fireplace insert grate, constructed of hand wrought iron creating a raised grid platform.
Wrought Iron
Antique Oak Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Carved Design, France, 1870
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carvings of three bouquets of delicate flowers with their leaves are also added to the frieze. This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made...
Wood, Oak
Georgian Manner White Marble Bullseye Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Shown with a polished steel fireplace insert available separately. Fire opening size: 915mm wide x 920mm high.
Marble
19th Century Georgian Manner Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Overall base width: 1290mm Shown with a steel fireplace insert not included, but, available separately on our 1st dibs listings.
Statuary Marble
A Reclaimed Cast Iron Register Grate In the Regency Taste
Located in London, GB
A cast iron register grate/ Fireplace insert in the Regency manner, decorated with Lions masks and inner reeded panels.
Iron
Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The front is supported by detached columns in gray and statutory breach.This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert but with its marble floor.
Marble, Statuary Marble
Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made to order (please ask for marble avai...
Marble
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
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
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
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
19th Century Regency Style Grecian White Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Shown with its original fireplace insert available separately on our other 1st dibs listings.
Limestone
French Carrara marble fire place with Adam and Eve decoration
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This fireplace is sold with its original marble floor but without any fireplace insert.
Carrara Marble
Burgundy Marble Stone Fireplace Surround - Compact Elegant Mantle - 123 cm Wide
Located in Beervelde, BE
It is compatible in concept with Isokern fireboxes from Earthcore, or in Europe with Metalfire, M-Design and other quality fireplace insert brands, depending on technical installatio...
Limestone, Marble
Victorian Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround for Wood Burner
Located in Nottingham, GB
With no significant rear projection, the surround is particularly versatile and may be positioned against a flat wall or installed around an existing chimney breast opening, making i...
Cast Iron
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
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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
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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
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass And Clear Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Brass
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 Art Deco Stainless Steel Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive antique Art Deco stainless steel fire insert, certain to draw the eye to any 1920s fireplace!
Stainless Steel
Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 20th century antique neoclassical style bronze fire insert is highly decorative, the three panels detailed with high quality, good definition details of figures, flowers, ...
Metal, Bronze, 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
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
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
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
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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