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.

How do I clean a brass fire surround?

To clean a brass fire surround, mix equal parts flour, salt and vinegar to make a paste. Then rub the mixture onto brass and wipe off. Repeat the process with one tablespoon salt and two tablespoons vinegar in one pint of warm water. Shop a selection of brass fire surrounds on 1stDibs.

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

$682

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$1,039

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

$1,039

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Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

$920

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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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

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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

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Brass, Iron

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

$469

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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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

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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

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

$766

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

$564

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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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

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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

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Brass, Iron

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

$1,003

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

$1,158

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

$1,003

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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Brass, Iron

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

$1,039

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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$1,514

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

$1,039

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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Brass, Iron

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

$1,039

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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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

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$884

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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$920

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

$1,039

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

$469

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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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

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

$766

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

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

$801

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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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

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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 wrought iron

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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

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

$587

Wire and Brass Folding 19th Century Fire Screen with Scroll Work in Wire

Located in Charleston, SC

Wire and brass folding 19th century fire screen with scroll work in wire.

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Wire and Brass Folding 19th Century Fire Screen with Scroll Work in Wire

$5,800

French Napoleon III Style Bouhon Frères Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

screen is made of brass, bronze, iron, and iron mesh. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of

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French Napoleon III Style Bouhon Frères Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen

$825

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

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

$706

Unique Brass and Wrought Iron Fire Screen Manner of Garouste and Bonetti, 1980s

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Paris, IDF

Garouste and Bonetti are known for their experimental and highly artistic designs, this fire screen

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Unique Brass and Wrought Iron Fire Screen Manner of Garouste and Bonetti, 1980s

$4,513

American Brass Rail and Pleasing Wire Work Folding Fire Place Screen, C. 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American monumental brass rail and pleasing wire work folding hinged fire place screen, Late 18th

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American Brass Rail and Pleasing Wire Work Folding Fire Place Screen, C. 1790

$12,500

American Brass Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Eyelet Holes, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass and artistic wire work fire place screen with flanking eyelet holes to originally

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American Brass Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen with Eyelet Holes, C. 1810

$6,000

American Brass Rail and Iron Nursery Fire Screen with Original Hooks, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass double rail and painted iron nursery fire screen with original attaching exterior

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Brass, Iron

American Brass Rail and Iron Nursery Fire Screen with Original Hooks, Circa 1820

$6,000

American Brass Ball Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass ball finial and artistic wire work fire place screen with a brass banded ribbed base

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American Brass Ball Finial and Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Circa 1800

$6,800

French Peacock Gilt Brass Vine Pierced Feather Fire Place Fan Screen, C. 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

French Peacock gilt brass fire place fan screen with a ball finial handle, scrolled intertwined

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French Peacock Gilt Brass Vine Pierced Feather Fire Place Fan Screen, C. 1830

$7,400

American Brass Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Howard Morse Ny C 1820

By Howard Co., New York

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass and pleasing artistic wire work fire place screen, Stamped by maker Howard & Morse

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Antique 1820s American American Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Wire

American Brass Artistic Wire Work Fire Place Screen, Howard Morse Ny C 1820

$4,800

American Wrought Iron and Brass Rail Nursery Fire Place Screen, NY, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American wrought iron and brass rail nursery fire place screen with connecting swags and pleasing

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American Wrought Iron and Brass Rail Nursery Fire Place Screen, NY, Circa 1810

$5,800

Rare Large Brass Sculpture by Curtis Jere, for Furniture, Wall, fire place screen

By Curtis Jeré

Located in Los Angeles, CA

brass, it would look amazing on a credenza or to separate a room, or amazing fire place screen, it is

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Brass

Rare Large Brass Sculpture by Curtis Jere, for Furniture, Wall, fire place screen

$3,200

American Three-Panel Folding Fire Screen, circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American three-panel folding fire screen, circa 1810. Top brass rail with three wire panels with

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Antique Early 19th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Wire

American Three-Panel Folding Fire Screen, circa 1810

$4,600

French Napoleon III Bouhon Frères Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th C.

By Bouhon Frères 1

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

screen is made of brass, bronze, iron, and iron mesh. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

French Napoleon III Bouhon Frères Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th C.

$801

American Wire Scrolled Brass and Swag Folding Fire Screen with Eyelets, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

American wire and brass rail top hinged fireplace screen with pleasing decorative brass wire work

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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Steel, Iron

American Wire Scrolled Brass and Swag Folding Fire Screen with Eyelets, C. 1810

$7,000

Antique French Napoleon III 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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Brass, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Screen, 19th Century

$682

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

$1,039

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Brass Fire Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brass fire screen you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each brass fire screen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. Find 381 options for an antique or vintage brass fire screen now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the brass fire screen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass fire screen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Maison Honoré, Donald Deskey and Jacques Adnet each produced at least one beautiful brass fire screen that is worth considering.

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A brass fire screen can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,202, while the lowest priced sells for $173 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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Questions About Brass Fire Screen

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.
How do I clean a brass fire surround?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To clean a brass fire surround, mix equal parts flour, salt and vinegar to make a paste. Then rub the mixture onto brass and wipe off. Repeat the process with one tablespoon salt and two tablespoons vinegar in one pint of warm water. Shop a selection of brass fire surrounds on 1stDibs.

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