Edwardian Fireplaces

Edwardian fireplaces continued with Art Nouveau motifs in the cast iron register grates and the tiles. There were also strong, simple designs with Classical motifs. With the Tudorbethan style came open fires and large expanses of tiling.

Marble was still used for the fire surrounds in the drawing and dining rooms; one popular type is Rouge Languedoc, with a red and grey pattern. Slate was also used, often 'enamelled' to resemble marble. When restoring fireplaces, be careful if you suspect enamelled slate.

Edwardian enamelled slate surround (grate is reproduction)
close-up of enamel showing gilding
Edwardian Rouge Languedoc marble surround with slate embellishments

These are all typical examples:

All-in-one cast iron register grate with poppy design
register grate with tiled cheeks
Register grate with classical motifs and Art Nouveau tiles
Edwardian register grate (perhaps reproduction) with modern surround
Edwardian brass hood
Edwardian wooden fire surround
Edwardian fireplace in glazed bricks with a very fine oak surround

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