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What is the purpose of a fire fender?
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A fire fender or a fireplace fender is designed to encircle the hearth front and prevent ash from entering the room and logs from rolling out. With modern gas fireplaces, they’re merely ornamental pieces. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary fire fenders from top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Fireplace Fenders on 1stDibs
Brass Reticulated Fireplace Fender
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Brass Reticulated fireplace fender.
Category
Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
English Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare English brass fireplace fender in a twig or branch motif from the mid-19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Brass & steel fireplace fender with greyhounds
Located in London, GB
A brass and steel fireplace fender with greyhounds, circa 1910.
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
Steel & brass Louis XV style fireplace fender
Located in London, GB
A steel and brass Louis XV style fireplace fender, French, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
A Regency Brass & Steel Fireplace Fender
Located in London, GB
A fine Regency brass and steel fireplace fender with geometric shaped steel openwork and linear
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
Marie Suri "Flair" Fireplace Fender
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace fender with a grid of 2.5" steel medallions with bronze decoration. Mesh backing makes
Category
2010s American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$8,500 / item