Empire Breckenridge Deluxe 32" Flush Front Vent-Free Firebox

The Breckenridge Deluxe 32" Flush Front Vent-Free Firebox (Model VFD32FB0F) gives you a 742-square-inch viewing area — that's 31" wide by 22¼" tall — framed in a clean matte black interior that doesn't compete with whatever surround or mantel you pair it with. At up to 40,000 BTU/H, this firebox is built to heat real rooms, not just look the part.

The flush-front design means the firebox face sits flush with your wall or cabinet, so there's no awkward protrusion to design around. Overall dimensions come in at 35" W × 33" H × 16½" D, with rough framing at 35" W × 36.12" H × 17" D — enough room to install properly, and even enough room to add an optional FBB5 Single Speed Blower with SCV-1 Variable Speed Control Kit if you want active heat distribution. It's one of those small details that saves an aggravating retrofit later.

This is a universal firebox, which means the compatibility list is genuinely broad. It works with most 18" vent-free gas log sets (sold separately — a burner and log set are required to complete installation), and it's also compatible with ethanol burners and electric fireplace insert sets if your plans evolve. On the finishing side, you can dress it with decorative arched doors, louvers, frame and mantel options, ceramic fiber liners, refractory liners, stainless steel liners, or black reflective liners — the reflective liner option being exclusive to the Deluxe model. If your surround materials exceed 1" in thickness, extended hoods are available. Installing with a mantel? You'll want the 3-Piece Outer Frame Kit.

Installation is approved for manufactured homes, which broadens where this unit can go. It's UL listed and ANSI Z21.91 compliant, and comes backed by a 5-year limited warranty. The included matte black heat-deflecting hood is a practical touch that keeps things looking intentional rather than improvised.

At 76 lbs., this isn't a one-person installation, but it is a well-engineered one — designed for tight spaces without sacrificing the option to add accessories as your setup grows. If you're building a fireplace rather than just buying one, the Breckenridge Deluxe 32" is the kind of core component that makes the rest of the decisions easier.

• 742 sq. in. viewing area (31" W × 22¼" H) with matte black interior
• Up to 40,000 BTU/H gas-fired heat output
• Flush-front design sits even with wall or cabinet face
• Universal compatibility with most 18" vent-free gas log sets (sold separately)
• Also compatible with ethanol burners and electric fireplace sets
• Optional FBB5 blower with SCV-1 variable speed control can be added
• Designed for tight-space installation while still accommodating a blower
• Compatible with decorative arched doors, louvers, and frame/mantel options
• Supports ceramic fiber, refractory, stainless steel, and black reflective liners (Deluxe exclusive)
• Extended hoods available for surrounds exceeding 1" thickness
• Includes matte black heat-deflecting hood
• Approved for installation in manufactured homes
• UL listed and ANSI Z21.91 compliant
• 5-year limited warranty
• Overall dimensions: 35" W × 33" H × 16½" D; rough framing: 35" W × 36.12" H × 17" D