The Royal Oak Midi Traditional Cast Iron Fireback is a large decorative fireplace back designed to bring substantial period character to the rear of a traditional fireplace chamber. Featuring a detailed Royal Oak motif, it creates a strong focal point behind a suitable open fire, fire basket or compatible gas-effect appliance.
The Royal Oak design has a distinctly historic character and works particularly well in Georgian, Victorian, country house and heritage-inspired interiors. Its generous proportions allow the decorative relief to remain clearly visible around and above a suitably sized fire basket.
Cast iron firebacks have been used in traditional fireplaces for generations, combining decorative appeal with practical protection. Positioned against the rear wall of the chamber, they help shield the surrounding brickwork from direct heat and scorching. Their substantial cast iron construction also absorbs heat from the fire and gradually radiates it back into the room.
At approximately 33.5 inches wide, the Royal Oak Midi is intended for larger fireplace openings and more substantial chamber arrangements. It is shown in the display assembly with Barley Twist Fire Dogs supporting a 30-inch four-sided Swansnest basket, demonstrating how the fireback can be incorporated into a complete traditional fireplace composition.
The traditional black finish enhances the raised oak detailing while coordinating naturally with cast iron fire baskets, fire dogs, stone surrounds and dark hearth materials. Its large scale makes it particularly suitable where the fireplace is intended to become a major architectural feature within the room.
Installation is normally achieved by positioning the fireback securely against the rear of the fireplace chamber. Due to its scale and likely weight, careful access planning, suitable support and appropriate manual handling will be required.
Some traditional firebacks are still hand moulded and cast using long-established manufacturing techniques. Slight variations in surface texture, dimensions and finish may therefore occur and should be regarded as part of the individual character of the cast iron product.
Key Features
- Traditional cast iron fireback
- Decorative Royal Oak motif
- Large Midi-size design
- Historic period-inspired styling
- Suitable for larger fireplace openings
- Protects rear fireplace brickwork
- Helps reduce heat scorching
- Absorbs and radiates heat
- Suitable for compatible open fires
- May suit certain gas-effect fires
- Traditional black finish
- Approximately 33.5 inches wide
- Suitable for use behind a large fire basket
- Displayed with Barley Twist Fire Dogs
- Displayed with a 30-inch Swansnest basket
- Suitable for heritage fireplace projects
Expert Insight
The Royal Oak Midi is best suited to a larger fireplace where both the fireback and basket can be properly proportioned. Pairing it with traditional fire dogs and a substantial basket creates a much more authentic and balanced result than using it behind a smaller grate.
Suitability
The Royal Oak Midi Traditional Cast Iron Fireback is suitable for compatible open fires, log or coal fires, and certain gas log or coal-effect appliances. It is particularly well suited to larger period fireplace chambers, inglenooks and heritage-style interiors.
Installation / Technical Notes
Approximate supplied dimension:
- Width: 33.5 inches / approximately 84.5cm
The supplied information does not confirm the exact height, thickness or weight of the fireback. These details should be checked against the latest manufacturer specification before ordering or preparing the fireplace chamber.
The display image shows the fireback with:
- Barley Twist Fire Dogs
- 30-inch four-sided Swansnest basket
These additional components are shown as part of the display assembly and are not stated as included with the fireback.
The fireback should be securely positioned and adequately supported within the chamber. Final compatibility with the selected basket, fire dogs, hearth and fuel type must be confirmed before installation.