The 10 Best Fireplace Grates

You probably haven’t seen a rack like this one before, but something tells us you won’t be disappointed if you go with the Great Wall of Fire M-5 (appx. $151). It’s a high-efficiency model that burns wood in a slow, controlled manner to create a toasty, pleasant atmosphere.

Available as a 28 or 36-inch model, the Minuteman Non-Tapered (around $109) doesn’t warp or bend, even after years of facilitating roaring fires. The crossbars sit 4.5 inches above the floor, which creates enough space to make sweeping and cleaning easy.

By containing hot coals until they completely turn to ash, the Plow & Hearth Deep Bed (about $90) generates a clean, slow burn that will produce heat and improve the ambiance of your space simultaneously. It’s built like a tank, but it’s also easy on the eyes.

Built from a single, solid piece of cast iron, the Vestal 324ML (about $62) is suitable for either log- or coal-burning fires. It’s simple and practical, with an open-ended design that makes it relatively easy to lift, carry, and clean when it gets dirty.

If the space where you plan on building your fires is small, you can’t do a whole lot better than the Heritage Stove (about $50). It’s just 13 inches wide, provides decent air circulation, and isn’t difficult to move from indoors to outdoors.

A reliable medium-sized option, the Amagabeli Rack (about $53) has thick, wide bars that hold wood securely several inches off the ground. It’s designed with powder-coated steel for durability, and it makes fires easy to light because of the airflow it generates under the logs.

If safety and peace of mind are important for your family during the wood-burning season, the Custom Firescreen Woodeeze (around $221) is a good choice. It’s 28 inches wide, which allows it to hold plenty, while its six built-in legs provide reliable stability and clearance.

The ideal shape for constructing a sturdy stack of logs for hours of burning, the Uniflame Hexagonal (about $172) is available in sizes up to three feet across. With the wood held securely in place, you won’t have to worry about individual pieces falling off.

From 18 inches to 36 inches, the Pleasant Hearth Premium (appx. $56) gives you plenty of width options to choose from. It’s made entirely from durable steel, but even if something does damage it somehow, a lifetime warranty will back you up.

The metal framework of the Panacea 15418 (appx. $37) is constructed to hold both wood and coal low to the ground, with built-in lips that help keep the ash in the fire. Its curved shape positions logs securely in the middle, which allows air to reach them from all angles.