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Floating Fireplace Produces No Smoke, Requires No Sorcery

6:40AM December 21, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

The problem with real fireplaces is they’re usually impractically far from a couch to be used for anything other than heat. However, without the need for a chimney, this ethanol powered flame can be dragged wherever your marshmallows need toasting. More »

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Watch Winding Entertainment Center Is A Monolith Of Excess

6:00AM December 15, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

This is either the world’s most opulent watch winder, or the most over-accessorised media centre. Either way, the Gigantis is targeted squarely at those who only care about showing off their lavish lifestyle. More »

Fireplace-Full HD TV Hybrid Burns With Fiery Naffness

12:40PM December 30, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Gas-powered fireplace with built-in Full HD TV, or Full HD TV with built-in gas-powered fireplace? You decide! Whatever you pick, you can’t go wrong if you wear a shiny silk robe to match the shiny glass finish. More »

The TURN Fireplace Spins Around To Keep You Warm

5:00PM December 2, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

It’s not as beautiful as the Gyrofocus, but the TURN fireplace seems less likely to set your house on fire. After all, if your fireplace spins around 360 degrees, it should be well-secured and not just dangling from the ceiling. More »

Electrolux Brings Us One Step Closer To A Fireplace In A Can

11:20AM October 20, 2009 | Sean Fallon

We like to put everything else in a can, so why not fire? That must be what designer Camillo Vanacore was thinking when he dreamed up this portable, capsule fireplace. More »

There’s Nothing Dangerous About A Fireplace In A Chest

12:20AM August 11, 2009 | Adam Frucci

If you’re stuck in a home without a built-in fireplace, you can now buy a $US5,400 chest that opens up to reveal a self-contained fireplace. If you manage to not burn your place down, it’ll be a great substitute. More »

Elaborate Wall-Mounted Fireplaces For Holiday Ambiance

2:40AM December 6, 2008 | Sean Fallon

Wall-mounted fireplaces are nothing new, but the new Icoi (Icoya) and Yan-Li designs from Arkiane are a lot more elaborate than most of the products that are already on the market.

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Outdoor Electric Fireplace With Speakers and MP3 Support Boggles the Mind

8:30AM May 14, 2008 | Jason Chen

We enjoy electric fireplaces as much as the next guy due to their convenience and ability to not spurt fiery ashes onto your carpet, but having an outdoor one is very strange. It might just function decently on a patio or a deck as a centrepiece for your friends to gather around, which is probably why this one has concealed speakers and MP3 support. Plus, the included shrubbage goes pretty far in convincing guests that it’s a real fireplace sitting out in the middle of your backyard. [AVING via Uber Gizmo]

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