Stackable fireplace grates

A fireplace grate for holding firewood and kindling within a fireplace having a front, a rear, and a hearth upon which said grate is disposed, said grate comprising:

• a first and a second substantially V-shaped rod member spaced a predetermined distance from each other and inclined away from each other by a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical plane between the first and second rod member, and each having a horizontal base portion and front and rear sloping upright portions;
• a front and a rear horizontal reinforcing support member, each connecting said first rod member at first intermediate points of said front and rear sloping portions of said first rod member, and each connecting said second rod member at second intermediate points of said front and rear sloping portions of said second rod member;
• a first and a second post member positioned on said first and second rod member at an intermediate position on said horizontal base portion, and projecting upwardly therefrom, respectively, each said post member having a first end affixed to said horizontal base portion and an opposite second end, said first end for neatly dividing the kindling supported by said horizontal base portions into two distinct quantities spaced from one another, said second end and said front and rear sloping upright portions being dimensioned and configured to contact and support a stack of firewood pieces in an elevated position above the kindling in order to neatly divide the firewood into two distinct, front-to-rear quantities spaced from one another;
• whereby
• lateral flame propagation along the underside of the firewood is enhanced due to a lack of contact with said horizontal base portions, and smoke generation is retarded due to an upward draft created by the two distinct quantities of firewood, aiding ignition and combustion of the firewood.