Fire and Hearth
Keep warm this winter, anywhere around the house.
1. MAMMOTH STOVE
The Defiant top-loading, wood-burning stove has been a classic since it was introduced more than 40 years ago. Capable of heating up to 2,800 square feet, the wood stove includes a swingout ash tray and built-in griddle; $3,539 and up. Vermont Castings, (952) 9856000, vermontcastings.com
2. WARMTH AT HAND
The Bed & Breakfast TRV Deluxe gas fireplace tucks into bed, bath or kitchen. The top- or rear-vent portrait fireplace puts out up to 16,500 BTUs. Shown with the Classic arch face and Beehive brick liner, it’s $3,580. Fireplace Xtrordinair, (800) 654-1177, fireplacex.com
3. LOAD ’EM UP
The large, rectangular log rack holds enough wood for a whole day. Constructed of hot-rolled high-carbon steel, it features hand-forged rolled ends and arches. The rack measures 36" wide x 26 ½ " high x 12 ½ " deep and comes with a 5-year warranty, for $179. Enclume, (877) 362-5863, enclume.com
4. WET BE GONE
Dry Top chimney pots are peaked with little roofs to keep out melting snow or rain. Fully vitrified, each is 30" tall. The smaller top has a 6 ½ "x6 ½ " footprint; $489 to $629 in terra cotta. Superior Clay, (800) 848-6166, superiorclay.com
5. FIREPROOF BEAUTY
Firebrick has a remarkable ability to prevent heat and flames from reaching combustibles. Classic herringbonepattern firebrick comes as individual units, or as assembled panels designed to fit Rumford openings. Panels 24" to 36" high are $4,020. Buckley Rumford, (888) 254-1905, rumford.com
6. PUPPY LOVE
Keep kindling and tools right by the fire, guarded by a faithful Labrador puppy. The iron hearth set includes a poker, broom, and shovel, and the box holds 10 lbs. of kindling. Finished in a burnished bronze shade, the set measures 24" high x 11 ½ " wide x 10" deep: $179.95. Plow & Hearth, (800) 494-7544, plowhearth.com
7. KING ME
Made of hand-rolled 14-gauge steel, the Royalfire fire pit is laser-cut into a pattern of undulating spires that resembles a crown. Rocking a Sixties vibe, the seamless design can burn wood, gas, or propane. It measures
30" wide x 12" high; priced $950 to $1,150. Boxhill Design, (520) 909-6109, boxhilldesign.com
8. ZEN WISTERIA
The wisteria-vine fireplace surround in soft yellow-greens is the work of Mei-Ling Hubbard, daughter and partner of company founder Cha-Rie Tang. Surrounds are designed to order, then hand-cast, carved, and glazed to create a work of art. Custom quote. Pasadena Craftsman Tile, (626) 7938387, pasadenacraftsmantile.com
9. SUN AND STAG
The Stag was one of Boston entrepreneur Joseph Webb’s most popular cast-iron firebacks; the design was engraved by Paul Revere in 1765. Distinguished by the arched top and Rococo border, this authentic version is 26" wide x 28" high. It’s $800; free shipping. Pennsylvania Firebacks,
(484) 665-3554, fireback.com
10. SCROLLED SUPPORTS
These hand-forged andirons are finished with decorative scroll ends. Large enough to accommodate sizeable logs (or even a roasting spit), they measure 18" high x 16" deep: $272.50. Spit hooks: $40. Historic Housefitters, (800) 247-4111, historichousefitters.com