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Do fireplaces need a heat shield?
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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
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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 Ibiza.
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)
Complete with stone fireplace mantle with sculpture both in the hood cover and on the diamond-shaped fireplace pediment.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
$8,968 Sale Price
20% Off
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 two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic 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
An original antique 19th century -Victorian wrought iron fire grate basket in the Aesthetic Manner with its original sweeping chimney hood. A high Cartouche shaped fire back with a c...
Category
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, bottom grate & ash pan
including a very unique set of original hand painted vi...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Napoleon III 'Little Red Riding Hood' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with little red riding hood and the wolf. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made blac...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
