Abstract: A fireplace grate comprising a first plurality of parabolic shaped solid fuel supports having a first focal length and being arranged in a rigid side-by-side relationship in a vertical plane, a second plurality of parabolic shaped solid fuel supports having a second focal length and being arranged in side-by-side relationship in a vertical plane and interspersed with said first supports whereby said first and second supports define a chamber for receiving and stacking solid fuel in a generally parabolic configuration, and a base support member rigidly maintaining said fuel supports in their side-by-side relationship and holding said solid fuel above the fireplace hearth.