Glass Doors for Traditional Neo-Georgian Fireplace - Project #11385

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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High End Hand Crafted Solid Brass

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.

Casting

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.

Casting

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.

Casting

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.

High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron/Steel Doors

Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.

Craftsman

Option #4: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Glass Door in Old World Bronze Powder Coat over Steel.

Medium Range Steel Doors

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.

Legend

Option #5: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with Window Pane Design in Vintage Brass Finished Steel.

Affordable Aluminum Doors

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.

Brookfield

Option #6: Design Specialties Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Vintage Brass Finished Aluminum).

Stone Manufacturing Finishes

Baked Enamel Finishes

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.

Enamel

Group 1: Eanamel Finishes

Solid Brass Castings

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.

Narrow Castings

#66 - 5/8" Bellini (French Gold)

#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)

#44 - 1" Circle Dot (Satin Nickel)

#52 - 1" Half Oval (Antique Pewter)

#55 - 1" Flower & Ribbon (Amber)

#48 - 1 1/8" Floral (Antique Brass)

Wide Castings

#77 - 1 1/4" Desert Palms (Oil Rubbed Bronze)

#99 - 1 3/8" Wave & Scroll (Satin Nickel)

#36 - 1 3/4" Oak Leaf (Black Antique Silver)

#46 - 2" Tulip (Polished Brass)

#51 - 2" Greek Key (Satin Nickel & Black)

#42 - 2 1/8" Victorian (Brown Antique Silver)

#39 - 2 5/8" Wild Flowers (Polished Brass)

#95 - 1 1/2"-3 1/2" Shell (Polished Brass)

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Glass Door Mesh Options

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.

No Mesh

Gate Mesh Backup Doors

Mesh Curtains

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