About Charles Nijman Fireplace Antiques
Charles Nijman was captivated by the enchantment and versatility of firebacks years ago. In 2006, he embarked on a journey to curate and sell antique firebacks, fueled by his passion. His mission is to offer an extensive online selection of over 500 vintage and antique firebacks, showcasing a wide variety in size, age, symbolism, and style. For every fireback, Charles endeavors to gather and provide information about its origin, history, and the significance of its decorations. Charles Nijman Fireplace Antiques doesn't stop at firebacks; it also features a comprehensive...Read More
Featured Pieces
French Neoclassical 'Fasces' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with fasces. Fasces are a bundle of rods tied around an axe, which was a symbol carried by lictors in ancient Rome to signify th...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
French Art Nouveau Period 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Art Nouveau period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not ha...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1719, is cast in the fireback. Made of cast iron.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III Style 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. It can be made black / pewter at no extra cos...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III 'Dogs' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th - 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French Napoleon III fireback with two dogs.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireb...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. Made of cast iron.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colored at no extra cost. The fi...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the pillars of freedom and a decoration depicting an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewte...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration. Made of cast iron.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewt...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
