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This ClipArt gallery offers 35 illustrations of many types and styles of fireplaces as well as andirons, fire irons, mantels, fire screens, and related items.

"One of a pair of metallic stands used to support wood burned on an open hearth."-Whitney, 1902

Andiron

"One of a pair of metallic stands used to support wood burned on an open hearth."-Whitney, 1902

An andiron, sometimes called a dog, dog-iron, or firedog, is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are laid for burning in an open fireplace.

Andiron

An andiron, sometimes called a dog, dog-iron, or firedog, is a horizontal iron bar upon which logs are…

"Andirons were used for burning wood on an open hearth, and consisted of a horizontal bar raised on short supports, with an upright standard at one end." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Andiron

"Andirons were used for burning wood on an open hearth, and consisted of a horizontal bar raised on…

An illustration of two andirons.

Andirons

An illustration of two andirons.

This illustration depicts a flue damper used to serve as the valve mechanism which restricts home smoke access.

Flue Damper

This illustration depicts a flue damper used to serve as the valve mechanism which restricts home smoke…

This fender is designed with scrolls of leaf on its border, and two winged lions in the center. It is used as a base frame to a fireplace.

Fender

This fender is designed with scrolls of leaf on its border, and two winged lions in the center. It is…

The fireplace and fender is used to heat a room.

Fireplace and Fender

The fireplace and fender is used to heat a room.

This image shows a fire screen decorated with a tapestry. Fire screens are used to reduce excessive heat and began being used to make the fireplace and the wall more decorative.

Fire Screen

This image shows a fire screen decorated with a tapestry. Fire screens are used to reduce excessive…

A Puritan fireplace

Fireplace

A Puritan fireplace

"The flames leap up the chimney." -Beard 1906

Fireplace

"The flames leap up the chimney." -Beard 1906

This fireplace is in the Louis XIV style.

Fireplace

This fireplace is in the Louis XIV style.

This fireplace is part of a chimney piece. It is made out of marble, metal ornaments, and electro-gilt that is mounted on the pilasters, frieze, and spandrels.

Fireplace

This fireplace is part of a chimney piece. It is made out of marble, metal ornaments, and electro-gilt…

This fireplace is decorated with foliage and fruit. It is used to heat a room and for decorative purposes.

Fireplace

This fireplace is decorated with foliage and fruit. It is used to heat a room and for decorative purposes.

This fireplace is made out of marble. It is used to heat a room, and for decorative purposes.

Fireplace

This fireplace is made out of marble. It is used to heat a room, and for decorative purposes.

This fireplace is decorated with slabs of china that are designed in an elaborate interlaced pattern. The center is designed with animal figures.

Fireplace

This fireplace is decorated with slabs of china that are designed in an elaborate interlaced pattern.…

A panel for a fireplace that is ornately designed. It features flowers and vines, faces and birds. The center design depicts angels. The border resembles a woven design with flowers to accentuate.

Fireplace Panel

A panel for a fireplace that is ornately designed. It features flowers and vines, faces and birds. The…

A bundle of firewood used for making a fire.

Firewood

A bundle of firewood used for making a fire.

This fireplace frame is made out of marble. It is designed with figures all around.

Fireplace Frame

This fireplace frame is made out of marble. It is designed with figures all around.

"A representation of a section of a grate and chimney. C D represents the light and warm column of air within the chimney, and A B the cold and heavy column of air outside the chimney. The column A B being cold and heavy presses down, the column C D being light and warm rushes up, and the greater the difference between the weight of these two columns, the greater will be the draught." —Wells, 1857

Grate

"A representation of a section of a grate and chimney. C D represents the light and warm column of air…

The fire grate is placed inside a fireplace.

Fire Grate

The fire grate is placed inside a fireplace.

The fire grate is placed inside a fireplace.

Fire Grate

The fire grate is placed inside a fireplace.

These fire irons are metal instruments that are used for tending a fire, particularly a fireplace.

Fire Irons

These fire irons are metal instruments that are used for tending a fire, particularly a fireplace.

The set of fire irons is used in a fireplace.

Fire Irons

The set of fire irons is used in a fireplace.

These fire irons are curved in shape. They are used to tend a fire in a fireplace.

Fire Irons

These fire irons are curved in shape. They are used to tend a fire in a fireplace.

A bulky piece of wood or timber.

Log

A bulky piece of wood or timber.

In domestic work of the fourteenth century, the chimney piece was greatly increased in order to allow of the members of the family sitting on either side of the fire on the hearth, and in these cases great beams of timber were employed to carry the hood; in such cases the fireplace was so deeply recessed as to become externally an important architectural feature, as at Haddon Hall.

Large Brickwork Mantel

In domestic work of the fourteenth century, the chimney piece was greatly increased in order to allow…

This mantel piece is also known as a chimney piece which originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a grate to catch the smoke. This mantel illustrates decorative framework around the fireplace, and includes elaborate designs extending to the ceiling.

Large Surface Mantel

This mantel piece is also known as a chimney piece which originated in medieval times as a hood that…

Mantelpieces are now the general term for the jambs, mantel shelf, and external accessories of a fireplace.

Medium Brickwork Mantel

Mantelpieces are now the general term for the jambs, mantel shelf, and external accessories of a fireplace.

An illustration of a large fireplace mantel with herald plaque in center and cravings of soldiers on top.

Ornate Fireplace Mantel

An illustration of a large fireplace mantel with herald plaque in center and cravings of soldiers on…

Fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimney piece, originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a grate to catch the smoke. The term has evolved to include the decorative framework around the fireplace, and can include elaborate designs extending to the ceiling.

Small Brickwork Mantel

Fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimney piece, originated in medieval times as a hood…

A mantel offers unique opportunity in its design for a sculptor to demonstrate their skill in carving each of the fine decorative elements.

Small Surface Mantel

A mantel offers unique opportunity in its design for a sculptor to demonstrate their skill in carving…

This fireplace with mirror is richly decorated with figures and scrolls.

Fireplace with Mirror

This fireplace with mirror is richly decorated with figures and scrolls.

This mantel piece is made out of marble in an Italian style, with an eagle on each side. It is the framework of a fireplace.

Mantel Piece

This mantel piece is made out of marble in an Italian style, with an eagle on each side. It is the framework…

The cheval screen is used as a fireplace screen. This screen can be converted into a music stand or table. It has a painting in the center that represents peace and plenty.

Cheval Screen

The cheval screen is used as a fireplace screen. This screen can be converted into a music stand or…

The pole screen is a small screen that is supported on a tall slender poll with a tripod (three legged) base. It is used by women to protect their complexion from the heat of a fire such as a fireplace. The design on this pole screen is of an Irish warrior and the tripod base is composed of three busts of helmeted heads.

Pole Screen

The pole screen is a small screen that is supported on a tall slender poll with a tripod (three legged)…