Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Victorian manner arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
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1940s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A decorative and versatile 19th Century Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. A highly ornate
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and grand 19th century Arched Victorian style highlighted cast iron Fireplace insert, a
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 42.13 in W 42.72 in D 11.42 in
Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert with a central high relief cartouche, a
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
A Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile and attractive Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. An outer plate with splayed
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1950s British Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and substantial cast iron Victorian manner horseshoe shaped insert. A generous back plate
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
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
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A smart and well balanced 19th century Georgian style hob grate fireplace insert. A large framed
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1960s English Georgian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
George Nelson Style Five Piece Brass & Black Cast Iron Fire Tool Set with Stand
By George Nelson
Located in Bainbridge, NY
from an open black enameled cast iron stand atop a rectangular base with brass insert (12W x 6.5D x 27H
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
19th Century George III Style Statuary and Bardigilo Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
take a Fire Grate or Period Cast Iron Insert.
English, 1930.
Provenience:
Salvaged from Hill Hall
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1930s English George III Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Statuary Marble
H 53.35 in W 75.01 in D 11.62 in
French Louis XVI Carved White Marble Mantel Floral Details
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI French white marble mantel with a cast iron insert. The breast of the mantle is decorated
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20th Century Louis XVI Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Marble, Iron
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Brass
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Textile, Wood
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Late Victorian Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century late Victorian lightly veined Arabescato marble corbel fireplace surround. A rounded shelf with a secondary shelf supporting, sits above an unadorned frie...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Marble
19th Century Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Limestone fireplace mantel dating from the 19th century.
Inside dimensions : 70cm high ; 70cm wide (back) & 102cm wide (front)
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19th Century French Other Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Limestone
Double-Slip Georgian Bullseye in Italian Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
Large Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround in finest quality Italian Carrara Marble.
Size: Depth: 8” – 20.3 cm
External Height: 42 3/4” – 108.5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Marble
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron and Brass Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine antique Victorian cast iron and brass fire basket, a tall arch fireback encompassing a rainbow panel, supported by scalloped side panels connecting to a pillared four bar fron...
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1880s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 11.82 in
Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Small antique Edwardian cast iron fireplace surround. The serpentine shelf is edged with bead and bar detail. Above the bow fronted fireze and slender jambs, circa 1900.
This surr...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
"Le Lion" Multi Fuel Cast Iron Stove by Pied Selle - Art Nouveau Floral Tiles
Located in London, by appointment only
Multi-fuel Stove in superb condition, by Pied Selle with organic art nouveau flower motif tiles, first introduced in 1912. This has been completely restored and is supplied with flu ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 37.41 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
19th Century English Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Southall, GB
A lovely English fire back with Scottish thistles and foliage.
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19th Century English Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Verde Antico Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing and bold 19th century fireplace surround displaying a two tone combination of Verde Antico marble with Statuary marble corbels. A generous square edged shelf sits above an...
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1880s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Marble
20th Century Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
Located in London, GB
20th Century Art Nouveau Style Cast Iron Combination Fireplace.
Recently Salvaged From A London Town House And Blackened To Its Original Finish. Suitable For A Small Chimney Breast. ...
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Late 20th Century English Art Nouveau Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Postmodern Cotton Velvet Galatea Armchair Walnut Wood and Marble
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Marble
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique cast iron fireplace insert. A distinctive Victorian fireplace insert with beautifully detailed allegorical figures above the opening. This prominent design offers the oppo...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert.
Original English Made Circa 1850 -1880
With Decorative Casting Relief On Arch Fascia With Floral Swags To Each Side And Bold...
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19th Century English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Hardwood & Gesso Edwardian Bolection Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A superb example of an English hardwood & Gesso Edwardian fireplace surround. A well proportioned frame consisting of applied gesso repeating acanthus leave’s with generous return re...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Hardwood
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Semi Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert,
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored vintage Art Deco 1930s semi polished (burnished) cast iron insert with original
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Arts and Craft Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored burnished (semi polished) cast iron arts and craft fireplace insert. Complete with
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Late 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Reclaimed Cast Iron Fire Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed cast iron fire insert. Overall size below, the top bar is missing from the curved front
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20th Century European Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Reclaimed Ornate Cast Iron Fire Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique cast iron curved fire insert with ornate crossed trumpets or bugles, ribbons and floral
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20th Century European Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Brass Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed antique neoclassical tiled fire insert, made from cast iron with brass detailing
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20th Century European Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
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H 38.19 in W 43.31 in D 1.3 in
Art Deco 1930 Cast Iron Burnished Fireplace Mantel
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Art Deco cast iron burnished (semi polished) fireplace mantel. The surround is
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Arched Insert Chimney Plate and Grate, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed detailed cast iron fire insert with chimney plate and grate. Overall size below. A break
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20th Century European Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
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H 37.01 in W 37.21 in D 12.21 in
20th Century 1930`s Art Deco Burnished Cast Iron Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 1930s Art Deco burnished cast iron surround. The surround has been burnished to
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Original Cast Iron English Edwardian Fireplace with Original Roman Style Planter
By Erberto Carboni
Located in Notting Hill, London
Fireplace
With one of the largest selections of fire surrounds, cast iron inserts and baskets in
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20th Century European Edwardian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Cast Stone
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H 38.19 in W 35.83 in D 11.03 in
Period Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple arched period style cast iron insert cast by the Stovax foundry, complete with all
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Carron Cast Iron Firelace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well balanced 19th century style cast iron fireplace insert by the Carron foundry, a highlighted
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Period Victorian Style Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Period Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert, a large cast back panel hosting an arch
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Brass, Iron
Victorian Style Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian style cast iron arched insert with highlighted rims and polished ash pan door and fire
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Georgian Style Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A cast iron Georgian style hob grate fireplace insert, complete with an electrical lighting feature
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1980s English Georgian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
English Arts & Crafts Fireplace Insert in Cast Iron
Located in London, GB
An English Arts & Crafts fireplace insert in cast iron. The shaped outer frame with mouldings and
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Late 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Large Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and versatile 19th century Victorian style cast iron large aperture arch fireplace insert
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 40.08 in W 39.97 in D 11.03 in
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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1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Period Marble Fireplace Surround and Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period light marble corbel fireplace surround complete with its cast iron London arch insert
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Carrara Marble
Large Period Cast Iron and Brass Arch Victorian Manor Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large period cast iron and brass arched fireplace insert of superb quality, in the Victorian
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 13.78 in
Period Marble Corbel Fireplace and Cast Iron Insert Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine marble period corbel fireplace surround complete with its original London arch cast iron
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron & Brass Fireplace Surround Insert & Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century victorian style, cast iron & polished brass fireplace surround insert and
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1950s British Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 13.78 in
Antique Fireplace Inset Cast Iron with Lovely Vintage Hand Painted Tiles
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage cast iron with silvered finish Fireplace
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20th Century English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 37.8 in W 35.83 in D 12.21 in
Pair 1950's Log Holder Fireplace inserts
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair 1950's Log Holder Fireplace inserts - Cast Iron marked "Wayne AGL BNC No/ 2 Log Cradle". Hard
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1950s Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian Manor Veined Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
corbels and shells, finishing on to plain foot blocks. Shown with its original cast iron insert available
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1960s Scottish Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Marble
Vintage Victorian Style Carrara Marble Corbel Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
' high x 40' wide. (Width is adjustable in or out).
Cast iron insert shown is available separately.
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1930s Scottish Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Carrara Marble
Period White Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround in the Regency Revival Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
cast iron insert available separately.
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1930s British Regency Revival Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Statuary Marble
H 43.04 in W 59.06 in D 11.82 in
Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert, a decorative border frames an arched canopy
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1930s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple and versatile arched cast iron fireplace insert in the Victorian manner. A raised arched
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1970s British Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Victorian Manner Horse Shoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming Victorian style horse shoe cast iron Fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
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1940s Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style London arch cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer
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1970s British Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the Victorian Style
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and wide Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert of good proportions, a polished outer
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1940s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century Victorian style arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer frame with
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1930s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
19th Century Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple and well cast 19th century style arched fireplace insert. A raised rope border with a
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Large Victorian Manner Carron Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large cast iron arched fireplace insert in the Victorian manner from the Carron foundry. A
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1960s Scottish Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Polished Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style polished cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer
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1970s British Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
19th Century, Victorian Manner Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing 19th century Victorian manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Polished 19th Century Style Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert & Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and fully refurbished- polished 19th century style cast iron fireplace insert and grate by
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1950s Scottish Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
H 40.08 in W 40.01 in D 13.39 in
Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Panelled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian style highlighted and polished cast iron fireplace insert with a pair of well-cast side
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1960s Scottish Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Large Mid Century Log Holder Fireplace Insert Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury architectural from cast iron fireplace insert grate having repeated up faced curved iron
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Mid-Victorian Style Horseshoe Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A generous sized Mid Victorian Horseshoe style arched cast iron fireplace insert, a large outer
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1930s English High Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Period Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A period Arched crown cast iron insert cast by the Carron foundry, all pieces intact, displays the
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Slow Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully high lighted and polished cast iron 19th century style Victorian slow arch fireplace insert
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1940s British Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Antique Three Piece Cast Iron Fireplace Fireback Insert Set
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century three section cast iron fireback set. Embossed floret pattern. This can be seen
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A smart and well balanced 19th century Georgian style hob grate fireplace insert. A large framed
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1960s English Georgian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Materials
Iron
Victorian Style Arched Insert
Located in London, GB
A cast iron insert in the Victorian style. The arched insert with bowed burning area, and
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Late 20th Century Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Regency Greek Revival Style Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A carved white marble fireplace mantel complete with a cast iron horseshoe fireplace insert with an
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1950s English Greek Revival Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Marble
Victorian Style Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert of good proportions. The highlighted
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1960s English Victorian Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
Antique Art Deco Cast Iron Burnished 'Semi Polished' Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique Art Deco restored burnished 'semi polished' insert, a unique design, complete with a
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
20th Century 1930s Art Deco Burnished Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 1920-1930 cast Iron burnished Interior with cast roundals and cross band moulding
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
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Iron
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Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage cast iron fireplace insert you’re looking for. Each vintage cast iron fireplace insert for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage cast iron fireplace insert — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage cast iron fireplace insert, those designed in Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert?
The average selling price for a vintage cast iron fireplace insert at 1stDibs is $2,274, while they’re typically $675 on the low end and $4,478 for the highest priced.
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 Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A 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.
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