20 Best Fireplace Accessories and Tools

This understated classic from George Nelson will never go out of style. The set is made of iron and features wood handles with minimal embellishments. It includes a fire poker, brush, shovel, and floor stand, and is designed to suspend comfortably above carpets and wood floors.

A sturdy, durable canvas tote will add a rustic touch and blend in effortlessly next to your mantel. It’s available in charcoal, dusty olive, and khaki brown (pictured). 

Whether you want to display or transport your fire kindling, this industrial log holder—available in a cozy bronze and refined brass—can help make wood look fashionable.

Getting a fresh fireplace panel or set of glass doors can completely transform its look—it’ll seem like a new fireplace entirely. Case in point: this intricate design made from hardy iron and featuring elegant hinged feet.

Prefer a more contemporary panel? Pictured here in burnished brass, this fireplace screen from Williams Sonoma is also available in stainless steel and natural iron. 

Made from braided polypropylene yarn, this crescent rug is flexible and hardy. You can put it outdoors or indoors, but whatever you choose, it will still retain its shape and cozy colors.

And for those of us impatient to get a fire going, these natural fire starters are filled with organic resin that lights on contact. Get your fire going in half the time with half the effort (no bellows required). 

If you’re on the move with your firewood, then be sure to carry it in this suede carrier that’s classic and durable.

Sculpted in a pottery studio in SoHo, these brass giraffe andirons can add a bold yet minimal bit of whimsy to a hearth that you won’t find anywhere else.

This cast-iron beauty is an essential fireplace accessory: The log grate provides a solid base for your logs and helps ventilate the fire. 

These long matchsticks are perfect for lighting a fire without getting your fingers too close to the flames—and the all-black aesthetic by Fredericks & Mae gets bonus points for style.  

Equally equipped for functionality, these extra long matchsticks would look right at home atop a mantel or vintage wood-burning stove. If you’re gathering outdoors, throw them in a tote as you head to the fire pit. 

This firewood rack is available in black and antique brass. It has a sleek silhouette, and it will blend perfectly into your current arsenal of fireplace essentials.

For a spark of personality, add this vintage blower to the fireplace mantel. Hand-painted in a traditional Norwegian motif, this tool doubles as a piece of decor.

The sleek and triangular shape of this log holder skews from the round designs you often see flanking fireplaces. A hand-stitched leather handle not only looks luxe, but it also makes moving the holder much more comfortable when it’s fully loaded.

It may seem counterintuitive to drop a rug in front of a flame, but this fire-resistant hearth rug will add warmth to your fireplace. Plus, it can be used as a doormat if you find yourself wanting to switch things up.

Fireplaces can be messy spaces, so keeping a broom and dustpan set nearby is one of the best things you can do. This minimalist option is freestanding, meaning it can be set up anywhere you might need a quick cleanup.

Made of galvanized sheet iron, this heavy-duty bucket will store up to three gallons of ash. With a double-constructed bottom, you won’t have to worry about leaks or intense heat buildup.