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What is the best material for a fireplace grate?
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The best material for a fireplace grate where only wood is being burnt is steel. Where either wood or coal is being burnt, cast iron is the best material. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique fireplace grates in both – steel and cast iron.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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A Cast And Wrought Iron Fire Grate Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A bow fronted wrought and cast iron fire grate. The fortress style burning area with scrolled tops
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Fire Grate / Basket, 17th Century Dutch
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large, rare and well used Dutch iron fire grate. These amazingly crafted grate are a pleasure to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Adams Style Free Standing Fire Basket, Grate
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Adams style free standing fire basket, Grate
This is a useful and decorative piece, it has a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Adam Style Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Fireplace Grate / Fire Grate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
18th century Dutch wrought iron fireplace basket.
Great looking and very decorative piece
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Georgian Manner Polished Steel Fire Grate Basket.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile and good quality Georgian manner polished steel fire grate basket. A high arched fire
Category
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
Fire Grate / Fireplace Grate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
17th century Dutch wrought iron fireplace basket.
Great looking and very decorative piece
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
