Reproduction or Original Fireplace Inserts?

If you want to install a period fireplace in your home, but cannot afford to buy an original fireplace insert, why not consider a reproduction? Quality reproduction fireplace inserts are indistinguishable from the real thing, and there are many different versions for sale on the Internet, from the Georgian era right through to the Edwardian era.

The best quality reproduction cast-iron fireplaces are made by skilled craftsmen who employ traditional casting methods, and they also feature patterns as seen in original fireplaces. Good reproduction fireplace retailers sell a wide range of cast iron fireplaces, fireplace inserts and reproduction combination fireplaces, as well as the associated matching accessories such as tiles, hearths and mirrors.

Quality Georgian reproduction fireplace inserts typify the classical elegance of the period, whilst the Victorian fireplace insert comes in several ornate styles, including Gothic and Rococo. Remember, the Victorian era was known as The Battle of the Styles, due to the influence of the many decorative styles that had gone before. As a result, many reproduction Victorian fireplace inserts feature a combination of decorative styles, making them unusual and highly ornate.

In the Edwardian era, the technique known as slabbing was introduced, and thus completely tiled fireplace inserts became available, or even completely tiled fireplaces. Pastel coloured tiles became popular during the Edwardian age and there are many tiled reproduction fireplace inserts in attractive colours.

As already mentioned, tile sliders were introduced in the late Victorian era, and these allowed decorative tile-sets to be placed at either side of the fireplace opening in a cast iron frame. In the interests of authenticity, any tiles you buy for your reproduction insert should be of the same quality and made in the traditional way. Decorative fireplace tiles were produced by hand, meaning that no two tiles looked exactly alike, with slight variations in pattern and colour. Reproduction fireplace tiles are available individually or in tile-sets, which make up a pattern when inserted either side of the fireplace opening, and such tiles are available in authentic Victorian and Edwardian colours.

There are a number of online retailers selling quality reproduction fireplace inserts and other reproduction fireplaces, with all accessories. Cast Iron Fires has an excellent selection of the above, to suit every domestic setting. The site offers the all-important secure online shopping facilities and the company is happy to offer advice to any prospective customers.