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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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Shop for Fire Baskets And Grates on 1stDibs
A Regency Style Antique English Fire Grate Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century circa 1900 English Brass, steel and cast iron fire grate/basket. The
Category
1990s Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel, 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
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 17th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Steel fire grate or fire dogs with basket.
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Arts & Crafts steel fire grate consisting of a pair of stylish fire dogs and a shallow basket that
Category
Early 20th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
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
19th Century Brass and Iron Decorative Fire Grate Basket from England
Located in North Salem, NY
A large 19th century English Adam polished brass fire grate basket. The railed serpentine basket is
Category
Antique 19th Century Adam Style Andirons
Materials
Brass, Iron
$3,870 Sale Price
25% Off