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What is a fireplace screen called?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Fireplace surround in Ascolano Travertine
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Ascolano Travertine Fireplace Surround
The subtly moulded scrolled uprights supported by a fine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Travertine
Antique Regency Carved Wooden Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
Antique Georgian carved fireplace surround in pine.
This wooden fireplace surround features finely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
18th c. Spitalfields Fireplace Surround
Located in Greenwich, CT
An historic chimneypiece or fireplace surround removed from an 18th century Georgian kitchen in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Pine
American Regency Whippet Fireplace Surround
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency Tin and Iron fireplace surround with floral molded edge, centered floral filigree
Category
Antique 19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Edwardian Solid Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An unadorned Edwardian solid marble fireplace surround. A solid top beam with chamfer edges, the
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Round Top, TX
Polished cast iron fireplace surround. Great condition. Non-combustible and easily mounted.
Category
Antique 1880s English Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron