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
Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well cast antique Scottish cast iron fireplace insert probably by Carron of Falkirk. A framed and beaded border with panels of tied ribbon and tassel with crossed flaming torches, ...
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert. Blackened Finish With Front Bars, Hood & Back. Including English Wild Rose...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$5,596
H 38 in W 36 in D 14 in
Beautiful Antique Regency Cast Iron Register Grate by Carron of Falkirk.
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Antique Regency Cast Iron Register Grate by Carron of Falkirk, dated 1840. External Height: 38″ – 96.5 cm External Width: 36″ – 91.5 cm External Width: 14″ – 35 cm Can b...
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert Recently Salvaged From A London Town House. Blackened Finish With Back & Front Bars & Ash Cover. Dimensions: Frame Width 28" Frame Heig...
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative traditional Hob Grate Style Victorian Fireplace insert. Blackened Finish. Rencently Salavaged From A London Town House. Complete With Fro...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming mid 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with high relief corner embellishments, a three barred shaped fire front. The casting stamp t...
Iron
Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A late Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with attractive bottle green side tiles. A generous outer frame, with original bottle green side tiles, centred a shaped hood...
Iron
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised mould arched border, and a central cartouche, a set of carved three barred fire bars, with ...
Iron
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...
Iron, Wrought 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
$6,240
H 42.13 in W 62.6 in D 15.36 in
Antique Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace, French Design, 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble fireplace dimensions 83.5 x 119cm.
Marble
$3,256
H 38.59 in W 39.18 in D 9.85 in
19th Century Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early Victorian Rococo manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate displaying high relief casting, angled side sections with well cast panels, the curved full height...
Iron
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. Dated Circa 1880, British Made Antique Original Fireplace Surround. This Ou...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880 Superb quality of sculpture Dimensions of the hearth: 87.5 x 105.5 cm
Marble, Carrara Marble
English Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Original Patina
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful antique English cast iron fireplace with original patina. This beautiful cast iron fireplace has not been restored and therefore has a beautiful original patina. **This...
Iron
$18,142
H 46.66 in W 84.26 in D 14.77 in
Impressive Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880 Dimensions of the hearth: 90 x 116cm
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Art Deco Wall Sconces
By Genet & Michon
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of French Art Deco wall-sconces by Genet et Michon Satin nickel bronze with acid etched glass shades probably by Charles Schnaider. Measures: Height 15", width 5", depth 8". ...
Bronze
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
1 of 3 Murano Pendant Light Designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, AVMazzega
Located in Aachen, NRW
Murano pendant light designed by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, 1970s. A wonderful floral pendant light with four large hand blown clear and smoked Murano glass petals which are supported...
Murano Glass
Vintage Round Accent Table with Marble Top and Giltwood Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Marble side or occasional table features a round marble top and a hand-carved wooden base painted gold.
Marble
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
Pair of Andre Arbus Sconces, 2 Pairs Available, Priced by Pair
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sconces in the style of Andre Arbus figuring a nickel-plated hand with a opaline shade fitted with brass stars. Measure: back plate: 3.5 inches diameter.
Brass, Nickel
Golden French 1960s Pendant Flush Light
Located in New York, NY
A stunning 1960s French polished solid brass round disc fixture with 16 solid glass orbs. Five-light sources which emit light downward through the glass as well as up toward the ceil...
Brass
1930s Jindrich Halabala Footstool in Decorative Upholstery
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody, pouf / ottoman / tabouret, fabric, wood, Czech Republic, design 1930s This poetic pouf is designed in the 1930s when the Art Deco Period was at its...
Fabric, Beech
Modern wall lights cocotte patinated brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
These sconces feature a solid brass structure and shade, with a gunmetal-like patina (slight shades of patina may occur depending on the bath). The shade is mounted on a decorative b...
Brass
$7,601 / set
H 47 in W 69 in D 46 in
Trapezi 5 Sculptural Chandelier by Silvio Mondino Studio, Brushed Brass & Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Trapezi is a Sculptural Italian Chandelier designed by Silvio Mondino Studio, inspired by the suspended movement of a circus trapeze artist. Its elements appear to float freely in sp...
Brass
Mid-Century Pendant Lamp by Barovier & Toso, Murano Glass, Italy
By Barovier&Toso, Barovier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-20th century pendant lamp, manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Murano, Italy, 1960s. The chandelier consists of an organically hand-blown opalescent Murano glass surrounded by a...
Brass
Curved Sofa by Unknown Designer, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Elegant curved sofa produced in Sweden during the first half of the 20th century. The softly sculpted form is defined by its sweeping backrest and rounded silhouette, creating a refi...
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Antique Continental Porcelain and Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Tarzana, CA
Pair of antique continental porcelain and bronze candlesticks. circa 1890. Height 9" width: 9". Height measured without the lighting fixture.
Grey Smoked Murano Glass Grooved Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a curved shield shaped Murano glass piece with vertical grooved, with small brass decorative screws. Two sources of light per sconce
Brass
$5,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 13.5 in D 6.25 in
Pair New French Maison Bagues Style Rock Crystal Gilt Metal 2-Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of new bespoke gilt metal sconces (wall lights) in the chinoiserie style of the French design house, Maison Bagues, with finely cut rock crystal flowers, leaves and pendants, an...
Rock Crystal, Metal
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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