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What are the four types of fireplaces?
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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
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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
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off


