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Do fireplaces need a heat shield?

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Do fireplaces need a heat shield?
No, not all fireplaces need a heat shield. However, a heat shield can enhance the visual appearance of the space while also protecting the room. Carefully measure your fireplace to ensure the best fit. Shop a wide range of heat shields and fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Fireplace Hoods on 1stDibs
Large Spanish Copper Curved Conical Fireplace Fire Hood Canopy 1960s Lounge
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very large (nearly 5.5ft) conical-shaped copper fireplace hood, removed from a 1960s villa in
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Bohemian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper

Burgundy stone fireplace carved with trumeau above hood, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique ed huge fireplace mantle, in Burgundy stone, carved with trumeau above the hood, complete
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Large Oak Antique Mantel with Hood from a Chateau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional Neo-Renaissance style fireplace comes from the Péclavé castle in the town of
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Antique 1860s French Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

19th Century Victorian Iron Aesthetic Manner Fire Grate Basket and Original Hood
By William Morris (English)
Located in Edinburgh, GB
with its original sweeping chimney hood. A high Cartouche shaped fire back with a central stylised
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. With adjustable canopy hood, removable front bars
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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