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.

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Early 20th Century European Victorian Fire Screens Antique

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Wood

Antique Victorian Ebonized Oriental Revolving Fire Screen Fireplace Panel

$800

Impressive Early 20th Century Iron and Tole Fire Screen

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Smart Iron & Tole Firescreen. Urn of cascading flowers. Heavy and Robust remnant painted finish. France Circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century French Fire Screens Antique

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Metal, Iron

Impressive Early 20th Century Iron and Tole Fire Screen

$1,218

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. It is

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass

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

$1,062

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. It is in

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass

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 three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass, Iron

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

$445

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 and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass, Iron

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

$445

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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 three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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 five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass, Iron

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

$943

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 and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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 five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass, Iron

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

$824

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 iron and iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

Materials

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 brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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 4-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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 three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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 Fire Screens Antique

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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 Fire Screens Antique

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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 Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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 Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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 three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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 five-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and

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19th Century French Napoleon III Fire Screens Antique

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Brass, Iron

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

$1,038

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Fire Screens Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fire screens antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, every fire screens antique was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the fire screens antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A fire screens antique, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one fire screens antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Maison Honoré, Bouhon Frères and C.J. Mensing produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fire Screens Antique?

A fire screens antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,640, while the lowest priced sells for $154 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Questions About Fire Screens Antique

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.

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