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
19th Century Napoleon III Period 'Viticulture' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period 'Viticulture' fireback/back splash symbolizing the winemaking.
The fireback has a black/pewter patina. The condition of the fireback is good ...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III 'Fruit Bowl' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Bacchus' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Soest, NL
French 'Bacchus' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period. Black / pewter colored. God of agriculture and wine.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash depicting a woman with groceries and poultry.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon re...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Love and Prudence Fireback, France, Neoclassical Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Love receives advice from Prudence (with snake). Prudence and Love are both virtues. Prudence is one of the four cardinal virtues: "the hinges upon which the door of the moral life s...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Fruit Bowl' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback witha decorative fruit bowl.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove po...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Return from the Hunt Fireback, France, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century Napoleon III style fireback with a scene of a hunt returning.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove polis...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
Located in Soest, NL
Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters.
The stove plate is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it ...
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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Louis XV Period
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The tongs are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace. Louis XV Style.
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/ pewter color.
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
