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 Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style 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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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
German Louis XV Style 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century German Louis XV style fireback with a horse.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with three Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The Fleurs de Lys on this ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of producti...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III 'Apollo with Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caused by an epidem...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France, dated 1705. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The decoration consists of three flower pots.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Renaissance Style 'Salamander' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Renaissance style fireback with the salamander. The salamander is symbol of King François I, who was King of France from 1515 till 1547.
The fireback is made of ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Phoenix' Fireback, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th-early 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are fl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV.
The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Thi...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France, dated 1705. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Materials
Iron
