Are fireplace screens a standard size?

Yes, there are two standard sizes for fireplace screens: 39 inches by 31 inches and 44 inches by 33 inches. However, not all fireplace screens are standard. As a result, it is best to measure your fireplace before shopping for a screen. Find a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.

What were Victorian fire screens used for?

Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.

What is a fireplace screen called?

A fire screen is often called a fireguard. It's a protective screen that is positioned in front of a fireplace in order to keep flames and hot embers from flying into the room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage fire screens, fire tools and chimney pots.

What is the screen in front of a fireplace called?

A firescreen is the metal screen that is placed in front of the fireplace to prevent ashes and sparks from leaving the hearth. This screen can be opened to access the fireplace.

Does a glass fireplace screen get hot?

Yes, a glass fireplace screen can get hot. Typical fireplaces can reach temperatures of over 500 degrees and can shatter the glass if not crafted to withstand the heat. It’s important to keep an eye on any fireplace when there is a fire burning to ensure safety. Shop a selection of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.

Antique Fireplace Screens

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$468

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$682

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III 4-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$765

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$563

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$919

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$563

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$682

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$682

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$587

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$468

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$765

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$682

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$528

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$468

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$587

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$587

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$765

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$563

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$919

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$587

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,002

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,157

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,002

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,513

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$919

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$884

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, copper

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron, Copper

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, wrought

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$682

American Brass and Wire Folding Four Panel Arched Fireplace Screen, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass and wire folding four panel arched fireplace screen with flanking side handles and

Category

1880s American American Empire Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

American Brass and Wire Folding Four Panel Arched Fireplace Screen, Circa 1880

$5,500

French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th-20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th - 20th Century French Napoleon III style four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th-20th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of wrought iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$706

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of wrought iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$801

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of wrought iron

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$587

French Napoleon III Bouhon Frères Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen

By Bouhon Frères 1

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III style five panel fireplace screen made by Bouhon Frères

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Napoleon III Bouhon Frères Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen

$1,513

Tall French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Tall French four-panel fireplace screen. The period is 19th century, Napoleon III. The screen is

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Tall French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$943

Tall French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Tall French four-panel fireplace screen. The period is 19th century, Napoleon III. The screen is

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Tall French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III four-panel fireplace screen. The screen has several elegant

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

$1,038

American Brass and Wire Mesh Four-Panel Fireplace Screen, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass and wire mesh folding four-panel fireplace screen with decorative scrolled side

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1880s American American Empire Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Wire

American Brass and Wire Mesh Four-Panel Fireplace Screen, Circa 1880

$4,500

Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1910 / fireplace screen / wood, fabric, copper / Art Nouveau / Art Deco A very rare find

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1910s French Art Deco Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Art Nouveau fireplace screen, France ca. 1910

$2,373

French Brass Decorative Foliage and Urn Finial Fireplace Screen, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass decorative foliage and flanking urn finial free standing fireplace screen with

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1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

French Brass Decorative Foliage and Urn Finial Fireplace Screen, Circa 1830

$7,800

Pair of American Brass Artistic Wire Work Fireplace Screens with Eyelets, 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American cast brass and painted wrought iron artistic wire work fireplace screens with

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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Wire

Pair of American Brass Artistic Wire Work Fireplace Screens with Eyelets, 1800

$12,000 / set

Antique Fireplace Screens

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

These fire screens can also be bought separately. Prices vary somewhat. The indicated price is the

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Screens

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Fireplace Screens

$415 / item

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Antique Fireplace Screens For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique fireplace screens available for sale. The range of distinct antique fireplace screens — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique fireplace screens available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Louis XV and Louis XVI antique fireplace screens are consistently popular styles. Maison Honoré, Bouhon Frères and Europa Antiques each produced beautiful antique fireplace screens that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Fireplace Screens?

Prices for antique fireplace screens can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique fireplace screens begin at $159 and can go as high as $39,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,593.

Finding the Right Fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.

There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.

Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.

Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.

Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.

We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Fireplace Screens

Are fireplace screens a standard size?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Yes, there are two standard sizes for fireplace screens: 39 inches by 31 inches and 44 inches by 33 inches. However, not all fireplace screens are standard. As a result, it is best to measure your fireplace before shopping for a screen. Find a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
What were Victorian fire screens used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
What is a fireplace screen called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A fire screen is often called a fireguard. It's a protective screen that is positioned in front of a fireplace in order to keep flames and hot embers from flying into the room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage fire screens, fire tools and chimney pots.
What is the screen in front of a fireplace called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A firescreen is the metal screen that is placed in front of the fireplace to prevent ashes and sparks from leaving the hearth. This screen can be opened to access the fireplace.
Does a glass fireplace screen get hot?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, a glass fireplace screen can get hot. Typical fireplaces can reach temperatures of over 500 degrees and can shatter the glass if not crafted to withstand the heat. It’s important to keep an eye on any fireplace when there is a fire burning to ensure safety. Shop a selection of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.

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