The Fleur-de-Lys Traditional Cast Iron Fireback is a decorative fireplace back designed to add period character while helping protect the rear of the fireplace chamber. Featuring a classic fleur-de-lys motif, it creates an attractive focal point behind a suitable open fire, fire basket or compatible gas-effect appliance.
The fleur-de-lys is a long-established decorative symbol associated with European heraldry and traditional architecture. Its balanced, formal appearance makes this fireback particularly well suited to Georgian, Victorian, French-inspired and heritage-style interiors.
Cast iron firebacks have been used in traditional fireplace installations for generations. Positioned at the rear of the chamber, they help protect surrounding brickwork from direct heat and scorching. Their solid cast iron construction also absorbs heat from the fire and gradually radiates it back into the room.
This model measures approximately 23 inches wide x 17 inches high, giving it a broad, low-profile format. These proportions make it particularly suitable for wider fireplace openings where a shorter fireback is required behind a compatible grate or basket.
The black painted finish gives the fireback a traditional appearance that works naturally with cast iron baskets, period inserts, stone surrounds and dark hearth materials. Its restrained fleur-de-lys detailing adds visual interest without making the chamber feel overly ornate.
Installation is normally achieved by leaning the fireback securely against the rear wall of the fireplace. The final arrangement should be stable, properly supported and compatible with the dimensions, construction and intended use of the chamber.
Some traditional firebacks are still hand moulded and cast using long-established manufacturing techniques. Slight variations in surface texture, dimensions and weight may therefore occur and should be considered part of the character of the product.
Key Features
- Traditional cast iron fireback
- Decorative fleur-de-lys motif
- Broad low-profile design
- Protects rear fireplace brickwork
- Helps reduce heat scorching
- Absorbs and radiates heat
- Suitable for traditional open fires
- Compatible with certain gas-effect fires
- Black painted finish
- Approximately 23 inches wide
- Approximately 17 inches high
- Approximate weight of 21kg
- Simple lean-against installation
- Suitable for period fireplace projects
Expert Insight
The low, wide proportions make this fireback especially useful where the chamber is broad but not particularly tall. The fleur-de-lys motif adds traditional detail while remaining understated enough to work with a wide variety of fireplace surrounds and baskets.
Suitability
The Fleur-de-Lys Traditional Cast Iron Fireback is suitable for compatible open fires, log or coal fires, and certain gas log or coal-effect fires. It is particularly well suited to wider traditional fireplace openings requiring a shorter decorative fireback.
Installation / Technical Notes
Approximate dimensions:
- Width: 23 inches / approximately 57.5cm
- Height: 17 inches / approximately 43cm
- Weight: 21kg
The supplied information also refers to a width of 22.5 inches. Final dimensions should therefore be checked against the latest manufacturer data before ordering.
The thickness of traditional cast iron firebacks varies according to size. The exact thickness of this model has not been supplied.
The fireback is normally installed by leaning it securely against the rear of the fireplace. It should be stable, adequately supported and compatible with the selected fire, grate or basket.
Due to the approximate 21kg weight, suitable manual handling precautions should be used when lifting or positioning the fireback.