Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Backplate with Bas-Relief Scene – Early 20th Century (021)

This antique reclaimed cast iron fireplace back, originating from the province of Lucca and dating back to the early twentieth century, is embellished with a charming bas-relief genre scene, featuring figures immersed in a rustic landscape amidst architecture and trees with rich foliage. With a width of 70 cm and a height of 60 cm, it is an item of great character, capable of transforming the hearth into an authentic period focal point.

Features and Strengths

• Dimensions and Availability: Width 70 cm | Height 60 cm | Unique piece
• Authenticity and Period: Original reclaimed cast iron dating back to the early twentieth century, sourced from the province of Lucca.
• Material and Finish: Cast iron with figurative bas-relief decoration and a time-worn patina in brown tones.
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation, with reliefs clearly legible in every detail.
• Maintenance: Dry clean with a soft brush; to preserve its appearance, periodic application of specific products for cast iron protection is recommended, avoiding water and moisture accumulation.

Intended Use

A traditional hearth element, the cast iron fireplace back combines decorative value with historical memory, lending itself both to the completion of period fireplaces and to purely ornamental use as a wall panel.

• Fireplaces and hearths in high-end residential homes
• Architectural restoration and historic residences
• Decorative wall element in interior design projects
• Luxury hospitality projects, villas, and farm stays