fireplace screens

Hearth safety panels

Fireplace screens are protective barriers placed in front of a fireplace opening.

They prevent sparks and embers from escaping into the room while allowing heat and light to pass through.

Screens come in various styles—from simple mesh panels to decorative wrought iron designs—and serve both safety and aesthetic purposes: She found an antique fireplace screen at the estate sale.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G