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Customer Comments: We are interested in adding fireplace doors to our living room fireplace. The home is Neo-Georgian/Federal built in 1929. The existing screen has been there since the house was built and we think is appropriate for the fireplace and the room. So we are looking for something similar. Obviously, it is a wood burning fireplace and has a chimney top damper fitted. Energy efficiency and comfort are our main goals. The masonry conducts the cold from the outside, making the area around the fireplace feel cold. Thanks in advance.
Our Comments: Fireplace doors that best match the architecture and decor of your home would need to be made from solid brass, like the valance on your current screen. That is our specialty and we have provided several examples. Because solid brass doors are quite expensive, we have presented some less expensive alternatives, although the finish options that might work are quite limited.
Fireplace Opening: 48 3/8" W x 33 1/8" H
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These doors are hand crafted by skilled artisans from Solid Brass or Steel, depending on the finish that is desired. Very high end, and very refined. Items made from solid brass come in a wide variety of hand crafted patinas and other finishes. Satin Nickel finishes done on solid brass are the finest quality and will not rust like plated steel.
Option #1: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-48 Solid Brass Fireplace Doors with Floral Casting Trim in Amber Finish with 1" Bevel on Perimeter of Glass. Shown with matching T-1 Revere Fireplace Tools.
Option #2: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-48 Solid Brass Fireplace Doors with Floral Casting Trim in Amber Finish with Mesh in Front of Glass. This hides the glass and keeps the door more in line with the period of the home. Fully framed doors are required for this option. Shown with matching T-1 Revere Fireplace Tools.
Option #3: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-48 Solid Brass Fireplace Doors with Half Oval Trim in Old English. Shown with matching T-1 Revere Fireplace Tools.
Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.
Option #4: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Glass Door in Old World Bronze Powder Coat over Steel.
Steel doors are more substantial than the less expensive aluminum doors. They are heavy duty and rugged and are more customizable because the frames are laser cut.
Option #5: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with Window Pane Design in Vintage Brass Finished Steel.
Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is also the most affordable.
Option #6: Design Specialties Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Vintage Brass Finished Aluminum).
These are baked enamel finishes, so they are all heat resistant. These are all Group 1 finishes, which are same price group as flat black.
Group 1: Eanamel Finishes
Use your imagination to create the perfect fireplace screen with these solid brass castings from Stone Manufacturing. Compliment architectural details in the mantel or other furnishings in our home, or simply create your own unique look. Available in a wide variety of finishes.
#88 - 5/8" Prince of Wales (Ormolu)
#54 - 7/8" Reed & Ribbon (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#34 - 7/8" Mini Rope (Black Antique Silver)
#35 - 7/8" Ornate Beaded (Aged Brass)
#20 - 1" Egg & Dart (Antique Brass)
#22 - 1" Laurel Leaf (Antique Brass)
#27 - 1" French (Antique Brass)
#33 - 1 1/8" Rope (Black Antique Silver)
#52 - 1" Half Oval (Antique Pewter)
#55 - 1" Flower & Ribbon (Amber)
#48 - 1 1/8" Floral (Antique Brass)
#46 - 2" Tulip (Polished Brass)
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
If you are planning on burning anything in your fireplace, you need to have mesh behind the glass so you can burn a fire with the doors open. You can chooe between gate mesh backup doors and sliding mesh curtains. Functionally, gate mesh performs the best as the wire has smaller holes that sparks cannot get through. Aesthetically, mesh curtains may be preferred because they do not have a vertical center frame that obstructs the view of the fire. When you are not using the fire or you want a complete unobstructed view, they do not stick out like gate mesh doors when they are opened.
We are showing these options on a flat steel bifold door with a satin brass overlay and gray glass.
Tempered vs Ceramic Glass: Tempered glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 450F without breaking from heat and should be at least 8" from the flames. Ceramic glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 1450F and be in direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass. Ceramic glass is $800-$2000 more than tempered glass depending on the manufacturer.
Not all doors are available with all of these glass options.
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request. Request Finish Samples Here!
 Photo #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.
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 Photo #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.
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Ceramic
Tempered Clear
Tempered Gray
Tempered Bronze
Tempered Black (Opague)
Tempered 1/2" Bevel
Tempered 1" Bevel