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Before buying a fireplace grate, take the time to measure your fireplace to determine which size is best for your home. Secondly, determine what type of fireplace grate suits your needs. Cast iron grates are best for coal-burning fireplaces and steel grates for wood fires. Shop a wide range of vintage fireplace grates on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Polished Steel & Cast-Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A polished steel and cast-iron fire grate of Chippendale form. The railed serpentine front above a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brass, Wrought & Cast Iron Fire Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
A brass, wrought & cast iron fire grate in the Adam manner by Thomas Elsley. The railed serpentine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Fireplace Tools and Chimney...
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Period Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple and versatile Victorian period style cast.
iron fire grate with a
generous burning area
Category
Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large late 19th century cast iron fire grate, salvaged from a farmhouse in Suffolk. This antique
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Medieval Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Metal
Small Antique Gothic Style Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small antique Gothic style cast iron fire grate. Beautifully designed with gothic revival styling
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools and Chim...
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Manner Cast Iron Fire Grate.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming 19th Century manner cast iron fire grate basket. A high shaped back with curved sides
Category
Vintage 1970s English Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron