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Elegant Early 1900 Bronze and Wrought Iron Fire Screen with Mint Wire Mesh
Elegant Early 1900 Bronze and Wrought Iron Fire Screen with Mint Wire Mesh

Elegant Early 1900 Bronze and Wrought Iron Fire Screen with Mint Wire Mesh

Located in Lisse, NL

This antique French fire screen has amazing details.. If this beautifully handcrafted, circa 1910 fire screen is the right style to fit your fireplace and the size is correct for yo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze, Wire

French Rococo Style Fire Screen
French Rococo Style Fire Screen

French Rococo Style Fire Screen

Located in Stamford, CT

An antique carved and gilt Rococo style fire screen with a tapestry of a horseman in a forest surmounted by a coat of arms. The tapestry is 18th century and the frame is late 19th c...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wool, Tapestry, Wood

French Walnut Fire Screen, Circa 1900
French Walnut Fire Screen, Circa 1900

French Walnut Fire Screen, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 walnut fire screen from France. The frame is wonderfully hand-carved and has serpentine shaped sides for a lovely elegance which would be welcome in any decor.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Painted and Gilt Fire Screen
French Painted and Gilt Fire Screen

French Painted and Gilt Fire Screen

Located in Charleston, SC

French gilt carved wood and painted free standing fire screen with floral medallion motif terminating on lions paw feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Screens and Room Dividers

Gilt Iron Fire Screen, French c. 1900
Gilt Iron Fire Screen, French c. 1900

Gilt Iron Fire Screen, French c. 1900

Located in Warminster, GB

A gilt iron fire screen with revolving panel upholstered in its original needlepoint tapestry.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Atelier Marolles Fire Screen, French c. 1950s
Atelier Marolles Fire Screen, French c. 1950s

Atelier Marolles Fire Screen, French c. 1950s

Located in Warminster, GB

A wrought iron and mesh fire screen attributed to Atelier Marolles. French, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1900.
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1900.

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1900.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Ecran Fire Screen
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Ecran Fire Screen

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Ecran Fire Screen

By Georges Jacob

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce period Louis XVI hand carved wooden fire screen (Écran de Cheminée) in the manner of important Parisian menuisiers Georges Jacob (French, 1739-1814) retaining the original b...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk, Beech

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens
Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens

Located in London, GB

Pair Antique French Carved Gold Giltwood Needlework Embroidery Fire Screens French, Late 19th Century Height 114cm, width 42cm, depth 37cm Originating in France during the late 1800...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

Antique Fire Screen, Art Nouveau, French, Fireplace Reflector, Copper, Victorian
Antique Fire Screen, Art Nouveau, French, Fireplace Reflector, Copper, Victorian

Antique Fire Screen, Art Nouveau, French, Fireplace Reflector, Copper, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique fire screen. A French fireplace reflector in planished copper and wrought iron, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique French Bronze D'Ore Fire Screen, Circa 1875-1895.
Antique French Bronze D'Ore Fire Screen, Circa 1875-1895.

Antique French Bronze D'Ore Fire Screen, Circa 1875-1895.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Bronze D'Ore Fire Screen, Circa 1875-1895.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Spark screen
A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Spark screen

A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Spark screen

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Spark screen The Fire guard is a superb quality piece, it is Square in shape with curved corners and a carrying handle to the top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Needlepoint Fire Screen, Circa 1850-1860.
Antique French Louis XVI Needlepoint Fire Screen, Circa 1850-1860.

Antique French Louis XVI Needlepoint Fire Screen, Circa 1850-1860.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI needlepoint fire screen, circa 1850-1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Brass Serpentine Laurel Wreath Folding Fire Screen.  Circa 1830
French Brass Serpentine Laurel Wreath Folding Fire Screen.  Circa 1830

French Brass Serpentine Laurel Wreath Folding Fire Screen. Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass serpentine three panel folding fire screen with centered medallion, laurel wreath with ribbons, and flanking corner finials.

Category

Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Screens and Room Dividers

Antique French Louis Revival Brass Mesh Dolphin Fire Screen 19th Century
Antique French Louis Revival Brass Mesh Dolphin Fire Screen 19th Century

Antique French Louis Revival Brass Mesh Dolphin Fire Screen 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and very decorative French Louis revival brass and mesh fire-screen, circa 1860 in date.

Category

Antique 1860s French Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen
Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen

Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco wrought iron fire screen, with golden antelope, double sided. Measures: Thickness 1.5cm.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Glass Ormolu Wood Fire Screen French, Early 20th Century Height 104cm, width 61cm, depth 39cm This early 20th century fire screen, created in ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ormolu

A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen  The Fire guard is a superb
A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen  The Fire guard is a superb

A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen The Fire guard is a superb

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Superb French Brass Rococo Fire Guard, Screen The Fire guard is a superb quality piece, it is Oval in shape with a carrying handle to the top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fire Screen
Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fire Screen

Empire Parcel Gilt Mahogany Fire Screen

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c., France. Substantial double sided fire screen. A mahogany rectangular frame is relief carved with parcel gilt bellflower borders and sides.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screens attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screens attributed to Gilbert Poillerat

French Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screens attributed to Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 1940s French Art Deco style wrought iron fire screens, attributed to Gilbert Poillerat.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Empire Revival Flaming Torch Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th Century
Antique French Empire Revival Flaming Torch Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th Century

Antique French Empire Revival Flaming Torch Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and very decorative French Empire revival ormolu and mesh fire-screen, circa 1870 in date.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

French Brass Folding Four-Panel Laurel Wreath Fire Screen, Circa 1840
French Brass Folding Four-Panel Laurel Wreath Fire Screen, Circa 1840

French Brass Folding Four-Panel Laurel Wreath Fire Screen, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass four panel folding fire screen with brass handles and decorative laurel wreath mounts.

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass, Wire

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890's.
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890's.

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890's.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel Hearth Fire Screen 45"
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel Hearth Fire Screen 45"

Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel Hearth Fire Screen 45"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique early 19th century Louis XVI fire screen / hearth ware. Made of wood featuring Neoclassical styling with gold gilt carved ribbons / bows and floral acanthus designs. Dimens...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Hardwood

French Louis XVI Style White & Gilt Fire Screen with Floral Fabric, 20th C
French Louis XVI Style White & Gilt Fire Screen with Floral Fabric, 20th C

French Louis XVI Style White & Gilt Fire Screen with Floral Fabric, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A French Louis XVI style fire screen offers white painted cared wood frame with gilt highlights and floral fabric, 20th century Measures - 40"h x 28.5"w x 16"d A finely crafted Frenc...

Category

20th Century Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Very Fine 19th Century Fully Restored Brass Fire Screen
A Very Fine 19th Century Fully Restored Brass Fire Screen

A Very Fine 19th Century Fully Restored Brass Fire Screen

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th Century polished brass fire screen, fully restored and of exceptional quality. The protective wire mesh of oval form is set within an intricately detailed reeded an...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Fine & Unusual 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Gilt Bamboo Fire Screen
Fine & Unusual 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Gilt Bamboo Fire Screen

Fine & Unusual 19th Century Chinoiserie Decorated Gilt Bamboo Fire Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

English or French, 19th century. Behold the exquisite charm of the 19th century brought to life in this fine and unusual Chinoiserie decorated gilt bamboo fire screen.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bamboo, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th Century
Antique Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th Century

Antique Empire Revival Classical Trophies Gilt Bronze Fire Screen 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and very decorative French Empire revival ormolu and mesh fire-screen, circa 1860 in date.  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Ormolu

A Fabulous 19th Century Brass Fire Screen in the Rococo Manner
A Fabulous 19th Century Brass Fire Screen in the Rococo Manner

A Fabulous 19th Century Brass Fire Screen in the Rococo Manner

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous 19th Century polished brass fire screen in the Rococo manner, fully restored and of exceptional quality. The shaped and curved protective wire mesh is set within an intri...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Brass

Fire Screen in Bronze and Tinted Glass Plate, Tribal Art, from Anton Prinner.
Fire Screen in Bronze and Tinted Glass Plate, Tribal Art, from Anton Prinner.

Fire Screen in Bronze and Tinted Glass Plate, Tribal Art, from Anton Prinner.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fire screen in bronze and tinted glass plate, tribal art, from Anton Prinner. A tribal art bronze and tinted glass fire screen decorated with figures, 1960-1970. Dimensions : H: 47...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Fire Screen in Stained Wood and Dyed Silk by Gabriel Viardot
19th Century Fire Screen in Stained Wood and Dyed Silk by Gabriel Viardot

19th Century Fire Screen in Stained Wood and Dyed Silk by Gabriel Viardot

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in FR

This beautiful 19th century rectangular mantel screen in stained wood attributed to Gabriel Viardot, showcases exquisite craftsmanship typical of his work. It is carved with a dragon...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Art Deco wrought iron fireplace screen with 3 panels
French Art Deco wrought iron fireplace screen with 3 panels

French Art Deco wrought iron fireplace screen with 3 panels

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1915 / fire screen / rough iron / Art Deco / Art Nouveau / Mid-century A large Art Deco wrought iron fireplace screen with 3 panels.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Victorian Brass Fire Screen
French Victorian Brass Fire Screen

French Victorian Brass Fire Screen

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian brass fire screen with filigree design and diamond shaped mirror at center.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gilt Metal Fire Screen
Antique French Gilt Metal Fire Screen

Antique French Gilt Metal Fire Screen

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique French gilt metal fire screen, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

French Brass Winter / Summer Fire Screen
French Brass Winter / Summer Fire Screen

French Brass Winter / Summer Fire Screen

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass two season firescreen with floral decorative swags, beading, centered urn, and ending on acanthus hoof feet. Dealers please call for trade price.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

French Victorian Gilt Faux Bamboo Fire Screen
French Victorian Gilt Faux Bamboo Fire Screen

French Victorian Gilt Faux Bamboo Fire Screen

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian gilt faux bamboo fire screen with needlepoint panel.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Modern Mixed Metal Fire Place Screen
French Modern Mixed Metal Fire Place Screen

French Modern Mixed Metal Fire Place Screen

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Houston, TX

French Modern mixed metal fire place screen. Unusual French modernist mixed metal fire place screen.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Bronze D'ore Fire Screen
Antique French Bronze D'ore Fire Screen

Antique French Bronze D'ore Fire Screen

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French bronze D'ore fire screen.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's
Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's

Bronze & Glass Fire Screen, France 1960's

Located in New York, NY

Bronze & Cast Iron modernist screen with a smoked securit glass

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Gilded Fire Screens
Pair 19th Century French Gilded Fire Screens

Pair 19th Century French Gilded Fire Screens

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality pair of late 19th century French gilded ormolu Rococo style fire screens, each with elegant scrolling foliate decoration.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Ormolu

French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900
French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900

French Rococo Style Fire Screen, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French ormolu Rococo style fire screen, having scrolling foliate decoration, with mesh and raised on out swept feet.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Ormolu

Unusual French Art Deco Figural Fire Screen
Unusual French Art Deco Figural Fire Screen

Unusual French Art Deco Figural Fire Screen

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Art Deco figural fire screen in patinated and wrought iron with a motif of volutes and polychrome couple in the central medallion, French, 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Folding Fire Screen
Large Folding Fire Screen

Large Folding Fire Screen

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This exceptionally large antique fireplace screen dates to circa 1900. It is composed of five panels in a form reminiscent of a folding screen or room divider. Crafted in pressed tin...

Category

Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Sheet Metal

French Art Nouveau Brass Fire Screen with Mirror
French Art Nouveau Brass Fire Screen with Mirror

French Art Nouveau Brass Fire Screen with Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

French Art Nouveau solid cast brass fire screen with a beveled round mirror.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Andirons

Materials

Brass

Antique French Exceptional Large Gold Bronze Fire Screen
Antique French Exceptional Large Gold Bronze Fire Screen

Antique French Exceptional Large Gold Bronze Fire Screen

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French exceptional large gold bronze fire screen.     

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III three-panel fireplace screen. The screen is made of brass, iron and iron mesh. It is in a good condition and is fit for use in front of the fireplace.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Gilt Floral Aubusson Fire Screen. Circa 1780
French Gilt Floral Aubusson Fire Screen. Circa 1780

French Gilt Floral Aubusson Fire Screen. Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

French carved wood and gilt floral fire screen with original abusson insert terminating on scrolled cabriole legs with the original brass casters. 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

French Brass Fire Screen Louis XVI Style Nice Patina
French Brass Fire Screen Louis XVI Style Nice Patina

French Brass Fire Screen Louis XVI Style Nice Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant French brass or bronze fire screen in the Louis XVI style, France, circa early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Wrought Iron Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s
Wrought Iron Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s

Wrought Iron Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s

By Atelier Marolles

Located in Benalmadena, ES

This wrought iron fire screen was produced by Atelier Marolles in France during the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30
French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30

French Brass Free Standing Fire Screen. Circa 1820-30

Located in Charleston, SC

French brass free standing fire screen with centered floral handle, swag finial motif, foliage motif, and terminating on scrolled block feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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French Fire Screen For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French fire screen available at 1stDibs. Each French fire screen for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and brass. If you’re shopping for a French fire screen, we have 466 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French fire screen, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French fire screen made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French fire screen over the years, but those crafted by Maison Honoré, Jacques Adnet and Atelier Marolles are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Fire Screen?

Prices for a French fire screen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $173 and can go as high as $39,732, while the average can fetch as much as $1,892.

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Questions About French Fire Screen
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.