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.

Antique Fireplace Insert

Ash Pan

Arched Fireplace

Fireplace Back

Cast Iron Victorian Garden Furniture

Victorian Fireplace Tile

Arched Victorian Mantel

Arch Fireplace

Iron Fireplace Grate

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 41.74 in D 8.67 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

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 30 in D 13.5 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

19th Century European High Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

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. A Fine Original English Made Victorian Fireplace

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 9.75 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A medium sized 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, showing good quality casting

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron Victorian fireplace insert. The outer frame with cast rope moulding, the

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 32.13 in D 15.38 in

Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large late 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, a generous outer plate with a raised

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert

H 39.77 in W 41.78 in D 10.24 in

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. A medium sized insert displaying good clean

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A late Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with attractive bottle green side tiles. A

Category

1890s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert Recently Salvaged From A London Town House. Blackened

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 28 in D 8 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

1880s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

H 37.075 in W 36 in D 12.5 in

19th Century Victorian Polished Steel Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A wonderful example of a 19th Century late Victorian polished steel fireplace insert. A raised

Category

Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Steel

19th Century Victorian Polished Steel Fireplace Insert

H 34.73 in W 33.59 in D 4.93 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

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 29.33 in W 35.88 in D 10 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

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 32 in D 9.75 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised mould

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 34.65 in W 35.04 in D 3.15 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

Late 19th Century English Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Delft Tiles

H 38.25 in W 38.25 in D 4.5 in

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A charming mid 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with high

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 35.83 in W 34.97 in D 9.45 in

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.56 in W 43.12 in D 3.94 in

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare early Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, with an integral fire grate

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.91 in W 32.01 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A charming mid-Victorian 19th century cast iron splayed fireplace insert of good form. An outer rim

Category

1850s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 36.07 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Regency Brass Scottish Register Fireplace Insert Grate

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fine and rare 19th Century Regency fireplace Insert grate, salvaged from Anne Street, Edinburgh

Category

1810s Scottish Regency Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Regency Brass Scottish Register Fireplace Insert Grate

H 40 in W 42 in D 18 in

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A very pleasing 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate in the

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36 in D 11.5 in

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Scottish medium sized 19th Century Victorian splayed cast iron fireplace insert. An attractive

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 32.05 in D 4.73 in

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early Victorian 19th century Scottish Carron of Falkirk 1840 cast iron fireplace insert. A

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.82 in W 39.97 in D 11.82 in

A Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert from the world renowned Carron of

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 35.5 in W 35.5 in D 11 in

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early 19th century Regency cast iron fireplace insert of excellent quality. Convex interior

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.07 in W 40.67 in D 5.71 in

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare antique Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert set with Minton

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.24 in W 35.83 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Late Georgian Polished Steel Register Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A very elegant polished steel late Georgian register fireplace insert grate, a central etched

Category

1830s English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Steel

19th Century Late Georgian Polished Steel Register Fireplace Insert.

H 38.04 in W 39.97 in D 12.21 in

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A small 19th century Georgian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert. An outer rim

Category

1820s Scottish Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 30.04 in D 10.63 in

Antique French Victorian Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Victorian Style Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert. Circa Early

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass

Antique French Victorian Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert

H 17 in W 27 in D 12 in

Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large, Probably Scottish, 19th century mid Victorian arched fireplace insert with applied brass

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert

H 39.57 in W 42.52 in D 14.18 in

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A bold and flamboyant 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned foundry

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.98 in W 39.18 in D 5.91 in

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A well cast antique Scottish cast iron fireplace insert probably by Carron of Falkirk. A framed and

Category

Early 1900s Scottish George III Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy

H 32.01 in W 25.99 in D 5.12 in

19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels

Located in London, GB

19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels. Splayed Slips With Recessed Panels

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels

H 33.75 in W 41.25 in D 5.5 in

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Carron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare early 19th century Carron of Falkirk cast iron Georgian Hob Grate fireplace insert. A raised

Category

1820s Scottish Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Carron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 39.06 in W 38.39 in D 12.41 in

Scottish Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the British Rococo Manner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original and rare Scottish probably (Carron of Falkirk) Georgian Cast Iron fireplace insert of

Category

Early 1800s Scottish Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the British Rococo Manner

H 37.6 in W 35.24 in D 5.52 in

Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron Hob Grate Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A medium sized mid-19th century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Hob Grate cast iron fireplace

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron Hob Grate Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 37.01 in D 11.82 in

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A vibrant Edwardian cast iron insert with original attractive side tiles, complete with a polished

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.84 in W 37.33 in D 4.73 in

A Late 19th Century French Splayed Steel and Brass Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A well proportioned late 19th Century French splayed steel & brass fireplace insert. A wide outer

Category

Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass

A Late 19th Century French Splayed Steel and Brass Fireplace Insert.

H 35.75 in W 42 in D 7.5 in

Large 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Carron of Falkirk fireplace insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A larger than normal Scottish 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of

Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Carron of Falkirk fireplace insert

H 41.54 in W 46.97 in D 6.89 in

C. R. Ashbee Arts & Crafts Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert fire grate.

By Charles Robert Ashbee

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Rare cast iron Arts & Crafts fireplace insert or grate designed by Charles Robert Ashbees and

Category

Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

C. R. Ashbee Arts & Crafts Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert fire grate.

H 57.5 in W 49.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

fireplace insert. A large outer plate with recessed fielded panels hosts an off set protruding polished

Category

1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 39.38 in W 43.71 in D 11.82 in

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert

Located in Ware, GB

This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...

Category

19th Century Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert

H 37.01 in W 33.86 in D 13.39 in

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early 19th century Victorian Scottish cast iron insert. A medium sized insert- Scottish in

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.21 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare 19th century Georgian Triptych paneled cast iron fireplace set. A central paneled grate

Category

1820s British Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.38 in W 37.6 in D 2.76 in

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

In original cast iron antique Georgian Hob Grate insert, with lion masks to the capitols and a

Category

1830s English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 43.12 in W 35.44 in D 9.85 in

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large and notable antique Georgian cast iron Hob Grate, showing good quality casting, English, circa 1820.

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 42.92 in W 37.8 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace. Fine Example Of An Early to Mid 19th Century

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 24.75 in W 32.25 in D 12.25 in

Large Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Large reclaimed Victorian cast iron insert in the Arts & Crafts manner, with simple reeded frame

Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 40 in D 13 in

Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original Scottish early 19th century cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of Falkirk. A splayed

Category

1820s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert

H 37.88 in W 35.95 in D 3.94 in

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Hob Grate fireplace insert by the renowned foundry

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert

H 38.78 in W 37.72 in D 11.03 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

Late 19th Century Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Tiled Fireplace with Ormolu Decoration

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 5.52 in

Antique Brass Repousse Fire Insert

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual brass fireplace insert featuring dragons and and a gentleman in 19th century dress

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Repousse Fire Insert

H 33.86 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative traditional Hob Grate Style Victorian Fireplace insert

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace

H 35.75 in W 34 in D 11 in

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace

Located in London, GB

Georgian half hob grate fireplace insert with cast ornate back in blackened finish. recently salvaged from

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace

H 25.75 in W 26 in D 11.5 in

Antique Napoleon III fireplace with a woman's profile decoration in a medallion

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made to order.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Napoleon III fireplace with a woman's profile decoration in a medallion

H 44.89 in W 65.56 in D 17.92 in

Large Oak Fireplace in the Louis XV Style

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This antique fireplace from the 19th century is made from oak. The curved and graceful lines strewn

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Wood, Oak

Large Oak Fireplace in the Louis XV Style

H 70.48 in W 81.5 in D 19.69 in

Fireplace Mantle, Carved Cast Iron Stove Floral Decorations, 19th Century Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

mouth, built in the 19th century in Italy and used as a fireplace insert. Given its thickness, it can

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Ironstone

Fireplace Mantle, Carved Cast Iron Stove Floral Decorations, 19th Century Italy

H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 3.94 in

Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

columns in gray and statutory breach.This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert but with its

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble

H 45.28 in W 68.12 in D 14.77 in

Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made to order (please ask for marble availability).

Category

18th Century European Louis XV Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble

Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century

H 48.82 in W 80.32 in D 14.97 in

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Antique Fireplace Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique fireplace insert for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and ceramic, every antique fireplace insert was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique fireplace insert, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique fireplace insert bearing Victorian, Georgian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique fireplace insert over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Jeckyll, Carron and Barnard Bishop & Barnard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Fireplace Insert?

The average selling price for an antique fireplace insert at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $57,600 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 Antique Fireplace Insert

What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.

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