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French Cast Iron Insert

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert

$5,992

H 32.63 in W 41.88 in D 4.38 in

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert

Located in London, GB

A fine quality cast iron contracoeur insert. The outer moulding with rope detailing with

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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate
A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate

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

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Antique 19th Century French Colonial Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert

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

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

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Antique Empire Fireplace with Columns and Its Complete Cast Iron Insert
Antique Empire Fireplace with Columns and Its Complete Cast Iron Insert

Antique Empire Fireplace with Columns and Its Complete Cast Iron Insert

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

features detached columns. This fireplace comes with its complete cast iron insert and its original marble

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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H 32.88 in W 36.42 in D 3.15 in

Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron French fireplace insert/contracoeur panel. Having inner and outer stung

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Antique 1870s French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

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Antique 1860s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Ornate French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Antique 19th Century Ornate French Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace "Contracoeure" Insert
19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace "Contracoeure" Insert

19th Century Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace "Contracoeure" Insert

Located in London, GB

A 19th century decorative cast iron fireplace "contracoeure" insert with crosshatching, rope

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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround & Cast Iron Insert
Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround & Cast Iron Insert

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

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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Late 19th Century French Iron Fireplace Surround Insert with Double Faced Doors
Late 19th Century French Iron Fireplace Surround Insert with Double Faced Doors

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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Very Exclusive Antique Marble Fireplace with Custom Made Cast Iron Insert
Very Exclusive Antique Marble Fireplace with Custom Made Cast Iron Insert

Very Exclusive Antique Marble Fireplace with Custom Made Cast Iron Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

-made cast iron insert is also beautiful. All details are clearly visible in the steel and are an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Foliate Fireplace Insert
Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Foliate Fireplace Insert

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert
Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert

Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert

Located in New York, NY

. The mantel is in good condition, having some wear consistent with its age. The cast iron surround

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Marble French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel with Cast Iron Insert
Antique Marble French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel with Cast Iron Insert

Antique Marble French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel with Cast Iron Insert

Located in London, GB

iron decorative insert panel with conforming decoration. Measures: Marble opening 102cm W x 83.5cm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Breche Louis XVI Fireplace mantel from France.
19th Century Breche Louis XVI Fireplace mantel from France.

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Breccia Marble

Antique Pompadour Style Fireplace, White Carrara Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Antique Pompadour Style Fireplace, White Carrara Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Antique Pompadour Style Fireplace, White Carrara Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

during the 19th century. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Louis XV Style Pompadour Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Louis XV Style Pompadour Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Louis XV Style Pompadour Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any marble floor. This one could be made to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Regence Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Antique Regence Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Antique Regence Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

. The fireplace comes with its original three squares marble floor and an antique cast iron insert

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Arabescato Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Arabescato Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Arabescato Marble with Cast Iron Insert

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

during the 19th century. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

French Louis XIV Rouge Marble Fireplace
French Louis XIV Rouge Marble Fireplace

French Louis XIV Rouge Marble Fireplace

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H 43.5 in W 61 in D 15.75 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace in the Regency Manner, French circa 1850
Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace in the Regency Manner, French circa 1850

Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace in the Regency Manner, French circa 1850

Located in London, GB

frieze, jambs and panelled endblocks, with its original decorative cast iron insert, French circa 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

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Located in Edinburgh, GB

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French Cast Iron Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French cast iron insert available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and carrara marble, every French cast iron insert was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the French cast iron insert you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A French cast iron insert, designed in the Neoclassical, Victorian or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a French Cast Iron Insert?

Prices for a French cast iron insert can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,572 and can go as high as $15,991, while the average can fetch as much as $3,337.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

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.

Questions About French Cast Iron Insert
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.