About Charles Nijman Fireplace Antiques
Charles Nijman’s fascination with firebacks began years ago, drawn by their charm, history, and remarkable versatility. In 2006, he turned that passion into a profession, setting out to curate and sell antique firebacks. His goal: to offer a rich online collection of over 750 vintage and antique firebacks, each varying in size, age, symbolism, and style. For every piece, Charles strives to uncover and share details about its origin, history, and decorative significance. But Charles Nijman Fireplace Antiques offers more than just firebacks. The collection also includes o...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-century French Louis XV Period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is made o...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch 'Parrot' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period 'Parrot' Fireback / Backsplash made of cast iron with a black color. The fireback is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' fireback / backsplash in the Napoleon III Period style.
It has a black / pewter color. It is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
20th Century French Louis XV Style 'Cupids' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with cupids harvesting.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at n...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France. With the sun representing Louis XIV, the Sun King.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown pati...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
20th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash in Louis XV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash in Louis XV Style, with the Arms of France.
A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in a good condition and do...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' fireback / backsplash.
The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter colored. The fireback is in a good condition...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIII style fireback with the arms of France and Navarre.
Arms of the House of Bourbon from France, one of the major royal dynasties of Europe that produce...
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Cupids' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with two cupids on a lion.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
