The best decorative fireplace screen in our view

 

An ode to the classic French fireplace screen

A fireplace screen is necessary to protect people, animals and the house from the sparks coming off the fire. And you want to find the perfect fireplace screen. After all, you don't want to mar the beauty of your fireplace with the fireplace screen placed in front of the fire. And unfortunately, many new fireplace screens produced today are not particularly beautiful and are of poor quality.

Ideally, a fireplace screen enhances the charm of the fireplace. We have found the perfect fireplace screen for you, namely in the form of the traditional decorative French fireplace screen.

 

Antique French 4-panel fireplace screen (55 cm high) in antique Spanish fireplace with antique fireback and antique French andirons with new fire grate and a beautiful antique English fireplace set

Antique French 4-panel fireplace screen (55 cm high) in antique Spanish fireplace with antique fireback and antique French andirons with new fire grate and a beautiful antique English fireplace set

 

Antique and new French fireplace screens

First of all, we sell the original, antique French fireplace screens. Because it is difficult to find antique fireplace screens in good condition, these are relatively expensive, luxury fireplace screens. To make this beautiful spark screen available to a wider market, we have had this fireplace screen reproduced by hand. This beautiful, newly made fireplace screen has a black color and is available in different sizes.

 

Antique French fireplace screen in antique fireplace with antique fireback, antique andirons and new fireplace grate

Antique French fireplace screen in antique fireplace with antique fireback, antique andirons and new fireplace grate

 

What are the advantages of the French fireplace screen?

  • This screen has a simple yet elegant simplicity: it is beautiful, rustic and classic. It quietly enhances the fireplace's charm. It is present without distracting from the fire and other fireplace accessories. The black color of the newly made screen supports this effect.
  • The mesh is made in such a way that it gives a good view of the fire but stops the sparks. It also creates the smallest possible barrier to heat radiation from the fireplace.
  • The screen is light and easy to fold up and store.
  • It fits in both a classic and a modern interior.
  • Because it is handmade, it is a unique screen.
  • In short, the fireplace screen is beautiful in its simplicity.

 

Antique French fireplace screen in a modern fireplace

Antique French fireplace screen in a modern fireplace

 

New, handmade French 4-panel fireplace screen (50 cm or 19.6

New, handmade French 4-panel fireplace screen (50 cm or 19.6" high) in antique fireplace with antique fireback and antique fireplace grate

 

Different sizes available

The newly made fire screen is available in different sizes and is black in color in all cases. The number of panels can vary from 2 to 6. It is also available in several heights. It cannot be custom made, but due to the possible variations, it is suitable for most fireplaces. They are also great for use with corner fireplaces. Contrary to popular belief, it is almost never necessary for the fireplace screen to cover the entire height of the inside of the fireplace. A height of 50 cm (19.6") is usually sufficient for a fire screen if a quiet fire is lit with dry, suitable wood. Also read: How big should a fireplace screen be?

 

New, handmade French 4-panel fireplace screen (50 cm or 19.6

New, handmade French 4-panel fireplace screen (50 cm or 19.6" high) in antique fireplace with antique fireback and antique andirons

 

Tall, new, handmade French 3-panel fire screen (77 cm or 30.3

Tall, new, handmade French 3-panel fire screen (77 cm or 30.3" high) in antique fireplace with antique fireback and antique andirons and French fireplace tongs

 

New, handmade French 3-panel fire screen (57 cm or 22.4

New, handmade French 3-panel fire screen (57 cm or 22.4" high) in a modern French fireplace with antique fireback and antique French andirons

 

New, handmade French 3-panel fireplace screen (57 cm or 22.4

New, handmade French 3-panel fireplace screen (57 cm or 22.4" high) in antique fireplace, with antique andirons and new fireplace grate

 

How to choose the right size fireplace screen for your fireplace

It is important to choose the right size of fireplace screen. A number of factors play a role in this, whereby the size of the inside of the fireplace is of course an important factor. But the size of the fires, the wood used for heating and the degree of safety are also factors. This article explains what to keep in mind when making this choice: How big should a fireplace screen be?

 

The folding screens are even decorative when folded

The folding screens are even decorative when folded

Folded antique fireplace screens in several colors

Folded antique fireplace screens in several colors

 

Let us advise you

If you have questions about the right size of fireplace screen, it is always possible to contact us: by telephone (+31.653493998) or by email ([email protected]). With the dimensions of the fireplace and possibly a photo, we can certainly give good advice.

 

Browse our webshop

Browse here also our current online stock of 100+ antique and vintage fireplace screens to further decorate your fireplace

 

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Antique French fireplace screen in antique fireplace with antique fireback and antique andirons with new fireplace grate

Antique French fireplace screen in antique fireplace with antique fireback and antique andirons with new fireplace grate

 

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