Antique Fireplace Screens

Antique fireplace screens can add character to a room, and you can usually bet that the one you buy will not be seen in other homes. Antique screens are not hard to find, but they are hard to find in multiples.

If you are looking for an interesting piece that nobody else will have in their home, look to the antique options available to you. Antique screens vary so much in style that it is very easy to find a unique piece that you will be happy with.

Fireplace screens are used to protect the room from the sparks coming out of the fireplace, while adding a prominent decorative element to the room. Having a fireplace screen will safeguard your home from any fire-related dangers. It's a safety tool as well as an aesthetic item.

Antique screens can be found with metal mesh and art work that makes the fireplace come alive. Examples include different animals (such as deer or birds) depicted by the use of inlaid metal work. You can light a crackling fire and then sit back and enjoy the different forms in the flickering flames.

Adding a grace and charm to your room like nothing else can, these antique screens are a great addition to a room's look-and-feel. Many were inspired by Victorian fireplace screens, and they have beautiful depictions of landscapes or village scenery that you can imagine from 200 years ago.

Some Beautiful Features

Most antique screens have handsome scrollwork and mesh panels. This is available in brass screen panels, as well as other metals such as copper and wrought iron.

At times, handcrafted and polished, these screens depict rural life and the amazing creativity of bygone craftsmen. Some antique fireplace screens are also known to be foldable and have two, three or four folds depending upon the width of the fireplace.

Antique fireplace screens in modern times

It may be difficult to find exact reproductions of antique fireplace screens. But many stores and suppliers can find you sturdy metal screens with an antique metal polish. This is a good way of combining the traditional with the modern to suit the changing times.

A screen can give a new look to the fireplace. Brass fireplace screens are very popular. They offer that bold and sleek look which is sure to make your fireplace look attractive. These can be used effectively in contemporary settings as well. Designers call it "eclectic" design.

Decorative screens can be found in various designs like summer screens, single paneled, multi paneled, glass, bowed and fan. Functionality and safety are important components of choosing the right fireplace screen. But truth be told, most homeowners choose a screen based on looks.

These screens are made to compliment your interior. They enhance your house decor and make your fireplace an eye catcher. A fireplace screen can be expensive, but once you know your budget you can choose from the large selection of screens available.

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