Fireplaces from 40 to 50 inches make a strong statement without needing a full feature wall. This page brings together Napoleon Vector 50 inch linears and the Ascent series, Elevation X traditional boxes, Montigo DelRay 42 and 46 inch units, Empire Boulevard 48 inch models, Superior fireboxes, and 41 inch wood burning inserts. A few outdoor Riverside gas units also sit in the range. Gas output goes from about 20,000 to 65,000 BTU depending on the model, so check the rating against the room.

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  • Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – Back Bay Brown Fiber Liners 40,000 BTU Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – Back Bay Brown Fiber Liners 40,000 BTU
    Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – Back Bay Brown Fiber Liners 40,000 BTU
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    Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – Back Bay Brown Fiber Liners 40,000 BTU

    Vent-Free Firebox · Back Bay Brown Fiber Liners · 32", 36" or 42" Warm Back Bay Brown liners in the same VRT3100 shell This VRT3100 swaps the white refractory for...
    $999.00
    $999.00

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  • Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – White Stacked Liners 40,000 BTU Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – White Stacked Liners 40,000 BTU
    Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – White Stacked Liners 40,000 BTU
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    Superior VRT3100 Vent-Free Gas Firebox – White Stacked Liners 40,000 BTU

    Vent-Free Firebox · White Stacked Liners · 32", 36" or 42" A heat-circulating firebox with bright white stacked liners The Superior VRT3100 in white stacked liners is a clean-faced, heat-circulating...
    $999.00
    $999.00

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  • Empire Breckenridge 42" Vent Free Deluxe Firebox 40,000 BTU Empire Breckenridge 42" Vent Free Deluxe Firebox 40,000 BTU
    Empire Breckenridge 42" Vent Free Deluxe Firebox 40,000 BTU
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    Empire Breckenridge 42" Vent Free Deluxe Firebox 40,000 BTU

    Vent Free Deluxe Firebox · 42 in. · 40,000 BTU · Zero Clearance The widest Deluxe firebox for a full-size vent free hearth The Empire Breckenridge 42 Deluxe (VFD42FB) is...
    $799.00
    $799.00

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  • Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear See-Through Fireplace 37,000 BTU Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear See-Through Fireplace 37,000 BTU
    Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear See-Through Fireplace 37,000 BTU
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    Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear See-Through Fireplace 37,000 BTU

    Direct Vent See-Through Linear Gas Fireplace · 48 in. · 37,000 BTU A see-through linear fire for dividing walls and covered patios The Boulevard 48 See-Through direct vent fireplace gives...
    $7,949.00
    $7,949.00

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  • Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear Fireplace 38,000 BTU Empire Boulevard 48 direct vent linear fireplace
    Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear Fireplace 38,000 BTU
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    Empire Boulevard 48" Direct Vent Linear Fireplace 38,000 BTU

    Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace · 48 in. · 38,000 BTU Four feet of zero clearance linear fire for family rooms and lobbies The Boulevard 48 direct vent linear fireplace...
    $4,999.00
    $4,999.00

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  • Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free See-Through Linear Fireplace 36,000 BTU Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free See-Through Linear Fireplace 36,000 BTU
    Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free See-Through Linear Fireplace 36,000 BTU
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    Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free See-Through Linear Fireplace 36,000 BTU

    Vent Free See-Through Linear Fireplace · 48 in. · 36,000 BTU One flame, two rooms, no vent The Boulevard 48 See-Through is a double-sided vent free linear fireplace rated at...
    $3,539.00
    $3,539.00

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  • Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free Linear Fireplace 32,000 BTU Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free Linear Fireplace 32,000 BTU
    Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free Linear Fireplace 32,000 BTU
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    Empire Boulevard 48" Vent Free Linear Fireplace 32,000 BTU

    Vent Free Linear Fireplace · 48 in. · 32,000 BTU Four feet of vent free flame for a feature wall The Empire Boulevard 48 (VFLB48FP) steps up to 32,000 BTU...
    $3,449.00
    $3,449.00

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  • Faber e-MatriX 39" Three-Sided Bay View Built-in Electric Fireplace Faber e-MatriX 39" Three-Sided Bay View Built-in Electric Fireplace
    Faber e-MatriX 39" Three-Sided Bay View Built-in Electric Fireplace
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    Faber e-MatriX 39" Three-Sided Bay View Built-in Electric Fireplace

    Built-in Electric Fireplace · Three-Sided Bay · 39 in. · Water Vapor Flame A panoramic three-sided bay of vapor flames The e-MatriX 800/650-III is a three-sided bay unit, open on...
    $6,999.00
    $6,999.00

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  • Montigo DelRay 46" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU Montigo DelRay 46" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU
    Montigo DelRay 46" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU
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    Montigo DelRay 46" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU

    Full Load Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace · 46 in. · 40,000 BTU The flagship DelRay Square with every control already in the box The DelRay Square 46 Full Load...
    $6,049.00
    $6,049.00

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  • Montigo DelRay 42" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU Montigo DelRay 42" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU
    Montigo DelRay 42" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU
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    Montigo DelRay 42" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU

    Full Load Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace · 42 in. · 32,500 BTU Large-room heat from a square fireplace that comes complete The DelRay Square 42 Full Load (DRSQ42-2) pairs...
    $5,519.00
    $5,519.00

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  • Montigo DelRay 46" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU Montigo DelRay 46" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU
    Montigo DelRay 46" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU
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    Montigo DelRay 46" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 40,000 BTU

    Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace · 46 in. · 40,000 BTU The biggest DelRay Square: 40,000 BTU behind a 41.69 in. window The DelRay Square 46 Basic (DRSQ46) tops the...
    $5,169.00
    $5,169.00

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  • Montigo DelRay 42" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU Montigo DelRay 42" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU
    Montigo DelRay 42" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU
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    Montigo DelRay 42" Basic Single Sided Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace 32,500 BTU

    Direct Vent Square Gas Fireplace · 42 in. · 32,500 BTU A large square fireplace with 32,500 BTU and a deeper frame The DelRay Square 42 Basic (DRSQ42) moves into...
    $4,749.00
    $4,749.00

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  • Montigo DelRay 48" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU Montigo DelRay 48" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU
    Montigo DelRay 48" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU
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    Montigo DelRay 48" Full Load Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU

    Full Load Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace · 48 in. · 21,000 BTU Four feet of fully loaded linear flame The DelRay 48 Full Load (DRL4813-2) delivers 21,000 BTU of...
    $4,749.00
    $4,749.00

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  • Montigo DelRay 48" Basic Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU Montigo DelRay 48" Basic Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU
    Montigo DelRay 48" Basic Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU
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    Montigo DelRay 48" Basic Single-Sided Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace 21,000 BTU

    Direct Vent Linear Gas Fireplace · 48 in. · 21,000 BTU Four feet of linear fire that still frames in at 14 inches deep Step up from the 36 and...
    $3,349.00
    $3,349.00

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  • Superior WRT6000 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace Superior WRT6000 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace
    Superior WRT6000 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace
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    Superior WRT6000 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace

    Wood Burning Masonry Fireplace · Open Hearth · 36 / 42 / 50 in. · Front View A grand open hearth that reads as real masonry The Superior WRT6000 is...
    $3,429.00
    $3,429.00

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  • Superior WRT4500 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Fireplace Superior WRT4500 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Fireplace
    Superior WRT4500 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Fireplace
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    Superior WRT4500 Traditional Vented Wood Burning Fireplace

    Vented Wood-Burning Fireplace · 36", 42" or 50" · 30" Tall Opening The big custom fireplace with a brick-to-face opening The Superior WRT4500 is designed for large custom installs, with...
    $3,779.00
    $3,779.00

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  • Superior WRT3500 Traditional Vent Free Wood Burning Fireplace Superior WRT3500 Traditional Vent Free Wood Burning Fireplace
    Superior WRT3500 Traditional Vent Free Wood Burning Fireplace
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    Superior WRT3500 Traditional Vent Free Wood Burning Fireplace

    Radiant Wood-Burning Fireplace · 38" or 43" · Stacked or Herringbone Panels A large smoke dome and a clear view of the flames The Superior WRT3500 is a wood-burning fireplace...
    $2,839.00
    $2,839.00

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  • Superior WRT3000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace Superior WRT3000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace
    Superior WRT3000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace
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    Superior WRT3000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace

    Insulated Wood-Burning Fireplace · 36" or 42" · Radiant or Louvered Smooth-faced radiant hearth for a traditional living room The Superior WRT3000 is an insulated wood-burning fireplace with white stacked...
    $1,319.00
    $1,319.00

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  • Superior WCT2000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace Superior WCT2000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace
    Superior WCT2000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace
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    Superior WCT2000 Traditional Insulated Wood Burning Fireplace

    Insulated Wood-Burning Fireplace · 36" or 42" · Louvered or Radiant A big-box brick opening that burns real wood The Superior WCT2000 is a traditional insulated wood-burning fireplace with an...
    $999.00
    $999.00

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  • Superior VRT6000 Vent-Free Gas Masonry Firebox 40,000 BTU Superior VRT6000 Vent-Free Gas Masonry Firebox 40,000 BTU
    Superior VRT6000 Vent-Free Gas Masonry Firebox 40,000 BTU
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    Superior VRT6000 Vent-Free Gas Masonry Firebox 40,000 BTU

    Vent-Free Gas Masonry Firebox · 36", 42" or 50" · up to 40,000 BTU A masonry-look firebox lined with kiln-fired brick The Superior VRT6000 is built for large custom spaces,...
    $3,149.00
    $3,149.00

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What to know about a 48 inch or 50 inch fireplace

A 48 or 50 inch opening is wide enough to dominate a wall, so plan the surround and furniture before you order. Framing needs to carry the unit and the finishing, and the manual lists minimum clearances above for a mantel or television. Linear glass fronts give a modern, uninterrupted flame, while traditional boxes pair with logs and a louvered face. Larger boxes put out more heat, so consider a unit with a dimmable flame and optional blower rather than assuming bigger is always better. For wood burning inserts around 41 inches, check the existing opening and flue before you buy.

How much heat does a 50 inch gas fireplace produce?

It depends on the model. Many 50 inch linear gas units are rated between 36,000 and 38,000 BTU, but check the specific product for its exact rating.

Can I put a TV above a 48 inch fireplace?

Possibly, but only within the heat and clearance guidance in the manual. Some installs add a mantel or recess the TV higher up the wall.