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What were Victorian fire screens used for?
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Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Vintage Spanish Revival Iron Three Panel Folding Fireplace Screen
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional vintage Spanish revival wrought iron folding fireplace screen. Comprised
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Late 20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Georgian circa 1800 Carved Wood Fireplace Screen Original Tapestry Cherubs Putti
Located in GB
place screen with period tapestry
A very fine, ornately carved and decorative screen, I’ve never
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Brass Fan Peacock Fire Screen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Brass Fan Peacock Fire Screen. Screen opens up to reveal a pierced screen that looks like a
Category
Mid-20th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique Fire Screen Hand Painted Sheet Metal Spark Guard Hand Painted, France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique metal hand painted fireplace screen. Tall and skinny.
Manufactured in France, 1920s.
This
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Vintage 1920s French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wonderful French Gilt Doré Bronze Fire Place Screen Trion of Cherubs Firescreen
Located in Roslyn, NY
This lovely vintage doré bronze fire place screen is wonderfully decorated with a center of three
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Vintage 1930s French Belle Époque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Antique Griffioen, Folding Firescreen England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Brass griffioen, fire place screen 4 piece folding fire screen.
Griffioen, mythical
Category
Vintage 1920s English Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
