ABOUT US

Charles Nijman of antique-fireback.com was taken several years ago with the magic and versatility of firebacks. In 2006 he started to buy and sell antique firebacks.

His passion is to make available a large collection of antique firebacks with a great variety in size, age, symbolism and style. For each fireback he tries to obtain information about the origin and the background, and about the meaning of the decorations.

antique-fireback.com sells firebacks from different style periods (Renaissance, Baroque, Neo Classics and Arts and Crafts). The most relevant periods for firebacks are outlined at the website and for each fireback the estimated age is indicated. The country of origin is indicated as well. Usually this is either France, Germany or The Netherlands.

In addition to firebacks, antique-fireback.com also maintains a matching collection of firedogs and grates. These items can be found at this website as well. All items are conveniently arranged at this website. Firebacks are sorted by size. This facilitates the process of making a choice. The collection amounts about 350 firebacks and 150 firedogs.

Personal advice

Antique-fireback.com offers personal advice for those who are interested. Charles Nijman can be reached by email or by phone.

But it is also possible to simply order an item and have it shipped. Antique-fireback.com has obtained very reasonable prices for shipping, which are indicated at the website.

Those who wish to see the firebacks in person are welcome in the workshop in the historical village of Amerongen. Amerongen is centrally located in the Netherlands, 60 minutes from Schiphol International Airport.