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French Fireplace Back

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Arch Top Fire Back. Armour and Eagle
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
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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
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Antique 1870s French Empire Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century
Antique French empire fireplace screen, late 19 century
$1,178
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique French cast iron fire back The fire back is extremely Heavy, it is decorated with the
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Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back
Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back
$999
H 25 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
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
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

French Cast Iron Fire Back with Flanking Lions & Rooster Coat of Arms, C. 1600
Located in Charleston, SC
French cast iron fire back with flanking cornucopias, flanking lions, central sun god, foliage
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Antique Early 1600s French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Limestone Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted from beautiful French limestone, this fireplace mantel dates back to the 1790s. Its
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

French Limestone Mantel
French Limestone Mantel
$30,030
H 67.5 in W 79 in D 46 in
French Large Louis Style Mahogany Highly Carved Fire Place Mantle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite, French Louis style mahogany highly carved fire
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Early 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

French Fire Backs
Located in New York, NY
Nine 17th to 19th century French fire backs done in cast iron. Each of them has a different design
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Fire Backs
French Fire Backs
H 24 in W 24 in D 0.5 in
Massive French Baronial Cast Iron Fire Back, circa 1500-1600
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is an absolutely stunning? massive Renaissance period French Baronial cast iron fire back
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

1803 Libergenesis Capvtxli Fire Place Back
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Superb fire back representing the culmination of a French Capetian prince who certainly belonged
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful 18th century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back. Traditionally, a luxury item found in
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel dates back to the 1680s and has been reclaimed for
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Antique 17th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
H 105 in W 75.5 in D 30.5 in
Antique French Iron Fireplace Back with Crown and Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This beautiful iron fireplace back features a crown and fleur-de-lys, marking it as a piece used in
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Antique Early 1900s French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Fire Back "The Salamander of Francois" Fireplace Hearth
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB and RARE Antique French Cast Iron Fireplace Fire Back ~~c. 1890s This HANDSOME statement
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fireplace Tools and...

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Iron

Antique 16th Century Fireplace Back Plate Depicted with the Birth of Christ
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique 16th century fireplace back plate depicted with the story of the birth of Christ, France
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Antique 16th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fire Back
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome 18th century fire back from central France. Wonderfully crafted in cast iron
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fire Back
18th Century French Fire Back
H 23.38 in W 24.63 in D 1.75 in
Antique Silver Backed Mantle Mirror, 1800s
Located in Hastings, GB
Stunning large Victorian mantle mirror French, circa 1800s 130cm height, 113cm width, 7 depth
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Wood

Antique Silver Backed Mantle Mirror, 1800s
Antique Silver Backed Mantle Mirror, 1800s
H 51.19 in W 44.49 in D 2.76 in
Antique French Neoclassical 'Venus' Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Fire Back, Signed Circa 1930 French
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Fire back in hand forged, wrought iron depicting abstract figures in motion.
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

19TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON HERALDIC FIRE BACK
Located in Houston, TX
HANDSOME 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON HERALDIC CAST IRON FIRE BACK FROM NORMANDY
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Fire Back in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1715
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French fire back or plaque in solid cast iron clearly dated 1715. A large piece with wear
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Antique 1710s Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Fire Back Signed C71 French Circa 1950's
Located in Jersey City, NJ
FIRE BACK DEPICTING ABSTRACT NUDES IN WROUGHT IRON
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Vintage 1950s French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Joan of Arc' Fire back
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassic fire back with Joan of Arc and two pillars of freedom. The pillars
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a black
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Rural Scene' Fire Back
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fire back with a rural scene. The fire back is made of
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'The Sun' Fire Back
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fire back with a sun. The fire back is made of cast iron
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'The Sun' Fire Back
French Napoleon III Style 'The Sun' Fire Back
H 18.71 in W 18.71 in D 0.79 in
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV Cast Iron Fire Back
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome French cast iron fire back or fireplace back from Normandy. This fireplace back would
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fire back
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fire back with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Polished Iron Fire Back with Goddess and Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this antique fireback. Crafted in France, circa 1780, the mythological
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Antique Late 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Polished Iron Fire Back with Goddess and Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this antique fireback. Crafted in France, circa 1780, the mythological
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Antique Late 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large Heavy 17th Century Louis XIV French Cast Iron Fire Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large heavy 17th century Louis XIV French cast iron fire back  This is a large and very heavy
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Antique Late 17th Century Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

19th Century Fire Back Pillars with Decoration
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fire back with pillars and decoration.
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Rare Early 18th Century Iron Fireback with French Royal Attributes
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This exceptional French iron fireplace back dates to the early 18th century. Its attributes
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Fireback
Located in Houston, TX
back of a fireplace or as a stove top back splash. The custom stand is provided so the piece can stand
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Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Fireback
Antique French Fireback
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 5 in
Antique French Fireback
Located in Houston, TX
back of a fireplace or as a stove top back splash. The custom stand is provided so the piece can stand
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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Fireback
Antique French Fireback
H 21 in W 24.5 in D 4.5 in
Large 19th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back with Crown and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-19th century French cast iron fireplace back features a central cartouche adorned with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century Louis XV Fireplace Back/ Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The decoration consists of three flower pots. The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th c. French Provincial Copper Fire Back
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French Provincial copper fire back cast with a centrally composed dragon and
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Antique 19th Century French Country Fireplaces and Mantels

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Copper

Antique French Louis XV Fire Back, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a black
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

A Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Dated 1736
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A beautiful, large antique cast iron fireback, dated 1736, marked with ‘fait à Chauvancy’. Two upright lions hold a royally crowned coat of arms, adorned with a splendid and intricat...
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

A Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Dated 1736
A Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Dated 1736
H 32.29 in W 40.56 in D 1.58 in
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Back Plate
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 18th century French Louis XVI cast iron fireplace plate with relief image of a harp model with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Fleur de Lys Fireplace back from France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fireplace back in cast iron, decorative style of the eighteenth century, royalist. Here are
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Fireplace Back Plate
Located in New York, NY
Decorated Backplate in very good condition
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Fireplace Back Plate
Fireplace Back Plate
H 32 in D 32 in
18th century French Cast Iron Fire Back (CAST-ZB57)
Located in New York, NY
An original French 18th Century cast iron fire back (some damage) with a trois fleur de lys motif.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Fire Back with a Swan
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French cast iron fireplace plate with relief of a swan early 20th century. The measurements
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Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Fire Back with Jeanne d'Arc
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 19th century French cast iron fireplace plate with relief image of Joan of Arc. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Large Cast Iron Fire Back, 17th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated 1691. A large cast iron fireback decorated with a coat of arms flanked by two jacks stud above which is inscribed the date. On either side of this date there are two riders.
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Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large Cast Iron Fire Back, 17th Century
Large Cast Iron Fire Back, 17th Century
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in
19th Century French Iron Fireback
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Iron Fireplace back 21"d x 21"h x 1"d
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

19th Century French Iron Fireback
19th Century French Iron Fireback
H 27 in W 21 in D 1 in
19th Century Cast Iron French Fireplace Back Plate
Located in Raalte, NL
19th century French cast iron fireplace back plate with relief image of a farmer sowing or
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Fire Back Louis XV
Located in Raalte, NL
18th century French Louis XV cast iron fireplace plate with classic depiction of gods and angels
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Fire Back
Located in Round Top, TX
French 18th century cast iron fire back depicting the Greek God Helios riding on his chariot lead
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Cast Iron Fire Back
French Cast Iron Fire Back
H 2.5 in W 32.5 in D 0.5 in
French Forged Iron Fireback Stars, Fleurs-de-Lys, Dated and Inscribed "1720 IHS"
Located in Petaluma, CA
This nearly 300 year old French forged iron fireplace back is truly a piece of history. The
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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French Fireplace Back For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French fireplace back for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and copper, every French fireplace back was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a French fireplace back — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French fireplace back is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a French Fireplace Back?

A French fireplace back can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,621, while the lowest priced sells for $408 and the highest can go for as much as $7,787.

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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.

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Questions About French Fireplace Back
  • 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.