French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave returns with high relief cast embellishments showing wonderful examples of foliage and fr...
Iron
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.
Iron
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.
Metal, Iron
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
Marble
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 52.37 in D 14.57 in
Antique Empire Fireplace with Columns and Its Complete Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Empire style fireplace made out of Red Royal marble in the 19th century. Both jambs features detached columns. This fireplace comes with its complete cast iron insert and it...
Marble
Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron French fireplace insert/contracoeur panel.
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-19th century French Louis XV cast iron fireplace insert with a cross hatched background finishing onto shaped foot blocks., circa 1860.
Iron
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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.
Iron
19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace "Contracoeure" Insert
Located in London, GB
A 19th century decorative cast iron fireplace "contracoeure" insert with crosshatching, rope moulding and classical figures throughout.
Iron
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. Comes with its cast iron insert, ready for a gas fire o...
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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.
Iron
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H 46.07 in W 66.15 in D 14.18 in
Very Exclusive Antique Marble Fireplace with Custom Made Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very exclusive fireplace carved from Bleu Saint Rémy Marble. This antique fireplace originates from an 18th century castle near Geraardsbergen, Belgium. Not only the marble is spec...
Marble
French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple diamond patterned mid-19th century French cast iron insert with a framed border and shaped foot blocks.
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Foliate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-19th century French cast iron foliate fireplace insert with a centralised urn and swags flanked by a pair of putti.
Iron
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H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. Features a concave form with meticulous detail.
Iron
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H 40 in W 53 in D 11.25 in
Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert
Located in New York, NY
Rich oxblood with white, gray and eggplant veining, this marble mantel was carved out of rouge royale - a marble characterized by the presence of white calcite veins. In his Diction...
Marble, Iron
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H 34.5 in W 48 in D 8 in
Antique 19th C French Louis XVI Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround Cherub
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. A concave form with meticulous detail.
Iron
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H 42.33 in W 57.49 in D 15.36 in
Antique Marble French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel with Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
A well carved and proportioned Louis XVI style mantel in pale Carrara Marble from the mid-19th century. The fluted console jambs surmounted by square carved patarae, flanking a carve...
Carrara Marble
19th Century Breche Louis XVI Fireplace mantel from France.
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th Century Breche Grise marble Louis XVI Fireplace mantel from France, including cast iron insert. Measurements: 42.1 x 58.2 x 14.9 inch.
Breccia Marble
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H 41.74 in W 56.7 in D 14.57 in
Antique Pompadour Style Fireplace, White Carrara Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This antique Louis XV style fireplace, "Pompadour" model was made out of white Carrara marble during the 19th century. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert.
Carrara Marble, Iron
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H 42.13 in W 55.12 in D 14.97 in
Louis XV Style Pompadour Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Louis XV style fireplace, model called Pompadour after the name of the King's mistress. This fireplace was made out of Bleu Fleuri marble during the second half of the 19th c...
Marble, Iron
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H 43.71 in W 57.88 in D 16.54 in
Antique Regence Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Regence style fireplace sculpted out beautiful Panazeau marble during the 19th century. The fireplace comes with its original three squares marble floor and an antique cast...
Marble
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H 45.67 in W 63 in D 15.36 in
Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Arabescato Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique Louis XV style fireplace with rich decor made out of Arabescato marble during the 19th century. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert bu...
French Louis XIV Rouge Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine French Louis XIV chimneypiece in Rouge Campan marble with its original decorative cast iron insert, French circa 1860.
Marble, Iron
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H 41.75 in W 53 in D 14 in
Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace in the Regency Manner, French circa 1850
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace Surround in the Regency manner, with a finely carved fluted frieze, jambs and panelled endblocks, with its original decorative cast iron inser...
Marble, Iron
Two Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian Murano glass and brass chandeliers, manufactured in the 1970s. Each chandelier features six opaline Murano glass globes with delicate gold stripes, mounted on elegantly c...
Brass
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
$1,972 / item
H 7.88 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Fabric Department Wiener Werkstaette Silk Wall Light Wall Lamp
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant wall lamp suitable to the fabric department pendants of the Wiener Werkstaette Material Metal frame work covered with silk Most components according to the UL regulations, wi...
Brass
$16,013 / set
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
1920s Art Deco Commode & Nightstands, in Burl Walnut , by Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian 1920s elegant Art Deco Commode with pair of nightstands in burl walnut Two nightstands with commode by Gaetano Borsani , in burl walnut , with golden brass handle and foot. ...
Walnut, Burl
$1,198
H 19.69 in Dm 19.69 in
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s 50 cm Diameter
Located in Palermo, IT
Professional Large Sphere Disco Ball Mirror Mosaic with Rotor 80s Never used, still in its original packaging. Excellent condition. Immediate shipping with adequate and insured packa...
Metal
$4,068
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Pink Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Pink octagonal faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal pink fac...
Brass
$380,404
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
$5,366
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Hardwood
$2,190
H 20 in W 58 in D 16.5 in
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the exquisite Louis Bench for Bloom Home, elegantly upholstered in Belgian linen for a touch of sophistication and luxury. Its solid white oak legs are meticulously carve...
Linen, Oak
$285,000
H 60.5 in Dm 48 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Baccarat Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze (Ormolu) and fitted-Baccarat crystal (cut-glass) twenty-six-light figural chandelier with five large cher...
Bronze
$1,500
H 7.19 in W 5.07 in D 1.32 in
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
By Lewis Carroll
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by J...
Leather, Paper
Vintage Woven Rattan Ikea Chaise Lounge
By IKEA
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage IKEA "Karlskrona" chaise lounge, designed by Nike Karlsson, is a masterclass in Scandinavian modern design, merging sculptural fluidity with organic materiality. Hand-wo...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build furniture with the option of disassembling if needed...
Fabric, Walnut
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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