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What are the four types of fireplaces?

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What are the four types of fireplaces?
The four types of fireplaces are classified by the fuel they use. They are wood-burning, gas-burning, electric and ethanol-burning. Both natural gas (NG) and propane gas (LP) fall under the gas-burning category. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Shop for Preway Fireplace on 1stDibs
Fireplace Freestanding gas or wood, by Preway Mfg, Red Capri Brand, circa 1970.
By Preway
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, burns wood or gas. By Preway Manufacturing, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original copper brown color
By Preway
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original rare avocado color
By Preway
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original gloss orange color
By Preway
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, avocado color w/black pipe
By Preway
Located in Madison, WI
Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel, Steel

Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green
By Preway
Located in Pemberton, NJ
An original vintage mid century enameled freestanding fireplace Malm style. There is no label so not sure of maker. Vibrant lime green color to the enamel. Conical shape and standin...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

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