What is a cast iron fireplace insert?

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.

What tiles are suitable for a fireplace?

The best type of tile to use on a fireplace is a glazed porcelain or ceramic because they are more durable than other types of tiles. It is important to buy specifically fire-safe tiles for the fireplaces to ensure the fire will be contained and not cause a fire-hazard in your home. Shop a selection of tiles on 1stDibs.

What type of tile can be used in a fireplace?

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Tiled Fireplace Insert

English Tile

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace

Minton Blue And White

Aesthetic Movement Tiles

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

$1,305

H 36 in W 32 in D 9.75 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Firepalce. With

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

$1,631

H 40 in W 40 in D 8 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

$1,631

H 38 in W 38 in D 4 in

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile 19th century Victorian manner cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A graphite outer plate

Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

$1,767

H 37.075 in W 36 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A well balanced and pleasing 19th Century English cast iron fireplace insert with colourful tiles

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

$2,039

H 36 in W 30 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. With adjustable canopy hood, removable front bars

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

$1,767

H 38 in W 38 in D 5 in

19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Late 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with its original tile set. A generous

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles

$8,564

H 36.23 in W 41.34 in D 15.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles

Located in Ware, GB

A very rare find, this Thomas Jeckyll cast iron fireplace insert is flanked with finely illustrated

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Tiled Fire Insert with Hand Painted Sailing Scenes

$3,398

H 38 in W 36 in D 10 in

Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Tiled Fire Insert with Hand Painted Sailing Scenes

By Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

An Aesthetic Movement decorative cast iron fire insert and grate in the style of Thomas Jeckyll

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles

$16,313 / set

H 38 in W 38.5 in D 2 in

Pair of Aesthetic Movement Cast Fire Inserts with Mintons Aesop's Fables Tiles

By John Moyr Smith, Minton, Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

Thomas Jeckyll in the style of. A rare pair of Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire inserts, each

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Recent Sales

Antique Victorian Original Minton Tiles Fireplace Insert, English, 19th Century

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H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

Antique Victorian Original Minton Tiles Fireplace Insert, English, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Victorian pink Minton tiled insert An antique Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, complete

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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled fireplace insert, by Thomas Jeckyll.

Unavailable

H 38 in W 36 in D 14 in

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled fireplace insert, by Thomas Jeckyll.

Located in London, GB

Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled insert An Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron

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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Fireplace Insert by Thomas Jeckyll

Unavailable

H 38 in W 36 in D 14 in

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Fireplace Insert by Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled Insert An antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron

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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Large Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Unavailable

H 38 in W 40 in D 13 in

Large Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

original antique fireplace tiles also in the Arts & Crafts manner. Finished with traditional black grate

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Fireplace Insert, circa 1905

Unavailable

H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Fireplace Insert, circa 1905

Located in London, GB

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Fireplace Insert Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau cast iron and tiled

Category

Antique Early 1900s Fireplaces and Mantels

Arched Fireplace Insert with Original Tiles

Unavailable

H 40 in W 50 in D 16 in

Arched Fireplace Insert with Original Tiles

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Carefully restored antique fireplace insert with very unusual curved tiles and a rose brass trim

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Unavailable

H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert An antique Aesthetic

Category

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Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Unavailable

H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

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Located in London, GB

Aesthetic movement Victorian insert An antique aesthetic movement Victorian tiled cast iron

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Antique Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, English 19th Century

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Located in London, GB

Victorian tiled insert An antique Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, complete with its

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Large Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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Located in London, GB

A large antique aesthetic movement Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, designed by Thomas

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Large Antique Fireplace Insert with Original Tiles and Polished Details

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Large Antique Fireplace Insert with Original Tiles and Polished Details

Located in Edinburgh, GB

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19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert and Original Tile Set

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Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Thomas Jeckyll Insert

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Located in London, GB

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Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Minton Tiled Insert, English 19th Century

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H 38 in W 24 in D 13 in

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Minton Tiled Insert, English 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, designed by Thomas Jeckyll (1827-1881) for

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19th Century Victorian Hob Grate Fire Insert with William Morris Original Tiles

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H 36 in W 40 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Victorian Hob Grate Fire Insert with William Morris Original Tiles

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Antique 19th century Victorian hob grate fireplace Insert with William Morris antique Tiles. The

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Mahogany Fire Surround with Mirror Brass Insert and Tile Side Panels

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H 97.5 in W 10.25 in D 72.19 in

Edwardian Mahogany Fire Surround with Mirror Brass Insert and Tile Side Panels

Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland

surround is complimented with the original interior brass canopy on legs and tile side panels. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s Northern Irish Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Pair of Thomas Jeckyll Inserts

Unavailable

H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 1.19 in

Pair of Thomas Jeckyll Inserts

By Thomas Jeckyll

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

A matched pair of tiled cast iron fireplace inserts in the Aesthetic movement style. Very scarce

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Unavailable

H 40.99 in W 42.01 in D 14.57 in

Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Large and rare Victorian Gothic fireplace insert produced by the Coalbrookdale foundry. A simple

Category

Antique 1870s Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 38 in D 11.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. This Antique Cast - Iron Original Fireplace Has Been

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 36 in W 32 in D 10 in

19th Century Victorian Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

A rare 19th century English Victorian cast-iron tiled fireplace insert. Blackened iron with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38.78 in W 38.98 in L 38.78 in

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A simple late 19th century cast iron insert with its original hand glazed orange tiles. A small

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast-iron Fireplace Tiled Insert

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H 37.75 in W 36 in D 12 in

19th Century Victorian Cast-iron Fireplace Tiled Insert

Located in London, GB

19th century Victorian cast-iron fireplace tiled insert. A fine example of a typical Victorian

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 5.52 in

Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An exceptional antique tiled fireplace Insert with hand painted tiles depicting musical instruments

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 38 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert. A Classic Example Of A Very Fine Victorian & English

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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19th Century, Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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H 36 in W 32 in D 9 in

19th Century, Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. Original victorian fireplace with Fleur-De- Lis

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Delft Tiles

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H 38.25 in W 38.25 in D 4.5 in

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Delft Tiles

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron fireplace insert with Delft tiles. The shaped front bars with reeding and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Fireplace Insert With Minton Tiles

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H 34.5 in W 33 in D 9.75 in

19th Century Cast-iron Fireplace Insert With Minton Tiles

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast-iron Fireplace Insert With Minton Tiles. A Very Fine & Rare Example Of Such

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

English Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fire Insert with Original Maw & Co Tiles

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H 38 in W 38 in D 1.5 in

English Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fire Insert with Original Maw & Co Tiles

Located in London, GB

English Aesthetic Movement cast iron fire insert in the style of Thomas Jeckyll with the original

Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 37.75 in W 38 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th century cast-iron tiled fireplace insert. With 12 original hand decorated tiles. Blackened

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 35.75 in W 29.75 in D 10 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert Original Cast Iron Fireplace Recently Salvaged From A

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 38 in D 9.75 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. A Fine Original English Made Victorian Fireplace

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 37.75 in W 36 in D 10 in

19th Century Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th century cast-iron tiled fireplace insert. Shown with ten original beautifully hand painted

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38.5 in W 37 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Great Example Of A Fine English Victorian Antque

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 35.83 in D 5.91 in

Antique Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An antique Victorian 19th century cast iron tiled fireplace insert, a central Patrea to the hood

Category

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Materials

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Early 20th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 40 in W 40 in D 11 in

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Complete with fire back, flap, front bars

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 36 in W 34.13 in D 10 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

Original 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Recently salvaged fom a central

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 39.18 in W 39.89 in D 10.44 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large 19th century Victorian cast iron tiled fireplace insert showing high quality casting. A

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Original Edwardian Cast Iron and Brass, Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 37.96 in W 42.8 in D 7.88 in

Original Edwardian Cast Iron and Brass, Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A generous and fine example of an Original Edwardian cast iron and brass, tiled fireplace insert. A

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Styled Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 39 in W 40 in D 10 in

19th Century Victorian Styled Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert Design. Victorian Style Fireplace Design With Swags

Category

20th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Style Solid Brass and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 36.82 in W 39.97 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Style Solid Brass and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A vibrant and charming 19th century style solid brass and steel fireplace insert with powder blue

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

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H 36 in W 32 in D 13 in

Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A good quality Victorian highlight burnished, cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Together with new

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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H 36 in W 34 in D 12 in

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. A fine example of English Victoriana. Made in

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast-Iron Fireplace Tiled Insert

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H 36 in W 34 in D 10.5 in

19th Century Victorian Cast-Iron Fireplace Tiled Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Victorian cast-iron fireplace tiled insert. A good classic Victorian antique

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Scottish Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 38 in D 5.71 in

19th Century Scottish Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An attractive 19th century Scottish cast Iron fireplace insert with attractive thistle design tiles

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century Scottish Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

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H 36.03 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

A 19th Century Scottish Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with hand painted original tiles. A

Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Surround and Tiled Insert

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H 54 in W 61.5 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Surround and Tiled Insert

Located in London, GB

A polished Victorian cast-iron fireplace surround with matching cast-iron tiled insert Salvaged

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Delft Tile Fire Insert

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H 37.21 in W 41.34 in D 12.6 in

Antique French Delft Tile Fire Insert

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This is a fine quality piece. Excellent overall condition. Weight 40 kg.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Arts & Crafts Style Tiled Fire Insert Fire Box

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H 38.19 in W 37.8 in D 11.82 in

Arts & Crafts Style Tiled Fire Insert Fire Box

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A reclaimed tiled cast iron fireplace grate insert in the Arts and Crafts style. This grate has an

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

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H 36 in W 36.25 in D 4.25 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A Victorian original tiled cast iron fireplace insert with beautiful original tile panels.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 36 in D 13 in

Reclaimed Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Reclaimed antique Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace insert. The simple frame surrounds a

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

"The Victor", a Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 36.07 in W 30.12 in D 10.63 in

"The Victor", a Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

A small Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace insert. The name The Victor cast into the fire back

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38.12 in W 34.06 in D 9.06 in

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique reclaimed late Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace grate produced by the Falkirk

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Edwardian cast iron and tiled fireplace insert

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H 38 in W 38 in D 13 in

Reclaimed Edwardian cast iron and tiled fireplace insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Reclaimed Edwardian cast iron fireplace insert with geometric pattern to the frame and ash tidy

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 38 in D 9 in

Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique reclaimed late Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace grate, complete with a set of

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 39.97 in D 13.39 in

Large Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Large antique Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with finely cast detail to the domed hood and

Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 40 in D 13 in

Large Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Large reclaimed Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. Dated 1887. Complete with a beautiful run

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Restored Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

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H 38 in W 36 in D 11 in

Restored Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Restored antique Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with a song bird and sun to the center of the

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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Antique Arts & Crafts Style English Solid Oak Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique arts and crafts style English solid oak fireplace. Dating to circa 1900, this antique oak fireplace is a beautiful piece still displays a rich mid oak finish that has sto...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Oak

20th Century French Godin Cast Iron Enamelled Wood Stove 02120 Never Used

$1,982Sale Price|25% Off

H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 22.45 in

20th Century French Godin Cast Iron Enamelled Wood Stove 02120 Never Used

By Godin

Located in Sofia, BG

French wood stove made by the GODIN cast iron foundry, situated in Guise, north west of Paris, that has been manufacturing cast iron stoves, cookers, ranges, fires, and other heating...

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Late 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire

Sold|~~$3,450~~

H 77 in W 45 in D 18 in

Decorative 19th Century Painted Armoire

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a decorative 19th century armoire, with hand-painted classical motifs on a green background. The arched top is situated over a large single door. The bowed bottom section c...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

$18,967

H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Delft, NL

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

$2,495

H 57.75 in W 26 in D 21 in

Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Armchair, Throne

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer armchair features eight hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with different Gothic motifs. The two lo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900

$320Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 4.8 in

French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900. Flowers & leaves. H / 4.5 inches. 7 by 4.8 inches.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk

$1,815

H 26 in W 41 in D 22 in

Antique Hartmann Wardrobe Trunk

By Hartmann Trunk Company

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1920s; Hartmann Trunk Co. - Racine, WI Antique wardrobe steamer trunk with cushioned top. This piece features many inclusions you'd find in a full-size home wardrobe such as draw...

Category

Early 20th Century American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

$40,306

H 61.03 in W 118.12 in D 118.12 in

Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish

Located in Madrid, ES

Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

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Tiled Fireplace Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tiled fireplace insert available at 1stDibs. Each tiled fireplace insert for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and ceramic. Your living room may not be complete without a tiled fireplace insert — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tiled fireplace insert is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. A well-made tiled fireplace insert has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by John Moyr Smith, Minton and Thomas Jeckyll are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tiled Fireplace Insert?

Prices for a tiled fireplace insert can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $630 and can go as high as $15,280, while the average can fetch as much as $2,212.

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.

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