Screens & Fire Backs

Prior to the advent of central heating, some areas in affluent homes and castles of Europe remained unheated. Portable heaters called braziers were used, and heavy tapestries were hung on the walls to help absorb the heat from the fireplaces and keep out the cold air.

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French Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-119) Depicting a pair of columns surmounted by lidded urns. 18th century H 34"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $2,750.00
French Louis XIII Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-159) Depicting a crest flanked by two eagles surmounted by a royal crown. Late 17th-early 18th century W ... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $2,800.00
Swedish Blackforest Style Fireplace Screen With needlepoint screen. 1890 W 33" D 16" H 48"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $2,950.00
French Louis XV Regence Style Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-149) Traditional arched top with intricate cast design depicting a caduceus flanked by foliate surrounds.... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $3,200.00
French Louis XVI Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-163) Depicting an homage to the Sun God, centered by a fleur-de-lis crest in a wreath flanked by two lion... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $3,500.00
French Louis XIV Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-141) A pair of rampant lions present the Bourbon Kings royal shield, surround by foliate decoration. Earl... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $4,250.00
French Regence Period Cast Iron Fireback (Ref: FB5-170) Depicting three maids weaving surrounded by foliate decoration. Early 18th century W 45" H 35"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $4,250.00