Many of us live in situations where there is no venting for fireplaces. Most condominiums, apartments, and lofts are built with this standard. Further, you many want to have a fireplace installed in a room after you have had your home built or purchased second hand. For example, a fireplace in the bedroom would be a great after thought, but may be too expensive in terms of remodeling costs. Here are four examples of fireplaces that are vent free and thus do not need the traditional way to send air outside. These products run on fanola fuel and are thus, totally safe. Fanola fuel is clean burning and does not produce acrid smelling smoke. Each fireplace is constructed of glass, anthracite, and stainless steel. These products can be found here.
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Winter is just around the corner and people everywhere will be firing up their fireplaces to not only keep warm, but to set a cozy ambiance that only fire can provide. In a previous post, Furniture Fashion showed our readers the most stylish suspended modern fireplaces of the "Focus" series from designer Dominique Imbert. Her "Chromifocus" was inspired by and dedicated to the great vision of artist Piet Mondrian, and offers a concealed sliding door option that turns this very useful fireplace into a work of art. When open and lit the flaming orange fire adds additional color to the already bold creation. The entire collection of Focus fireplaces is available from Euroflues.
Ekornes Stressless of Norway, the "innovators of comfort" take ergonomic and multi-function furniture very seriously. Their line of ergonomic recliners and home theater seating have become legendary for high quality and features that really fit individuals no matter what size or height they may be. Here is the Ekornes Stressless multi-function double ottoman that works as a coffee table and ottoman for two. A conforming bent wood tray easily slips from inside the ottoman as the two halves are separated. In addition the ottoman is on lockable wheels for repositioning. The double storage ottoman is available in a multitude of leather colors and seven wood finishes for $1225. W:119/154 H:48 D:60 Single ottoman also available $880. Find an Ekornes dealer here.
Asian art often tells a story and the Japanese screen is really nothing more than a giant canvas. Erik Thomsen's art gallery in New York specializes in some outstanding Asian art which includes a large selection of Japanese screens dating back to the 17th century. Here are just a few of the screens that caught my eye, but you have to see the rest of the collection of Asian art which includes tea ceramic, bamboo baskets, paintings, and lacquers. See more of the fine Asian art and Japanese screens from the Erik Thomsen gallery here.
I found a great source for some really uniquely decorative wall, table, and desk clocks that are more scenic than most of the clocks you may see out there. Here are a couple with an "Asian theme" from designers Julie and Ken Girardini who's Long steel lines evoke the exotic strokes of Chinese calligraphy. Copper face and details. Signed and dated. Wall 12.0in W x 33.0in L x 2.0in D $320 Table 12.0in H x 12.0in W x 5.0in D $210 Both use one AA battery Ships in 7 Days From
