Before I tell you any more about Piet, let's lay it all out on the table: Sadly, this sweet little ethanol-burning fireplace is not available for sale. It's the master's thesis project of Fredrik Cavallius, who wanted to create a portable, chimney-free indoor stove. Maybe if we all love it enough, Cavallius will find a way to produce them? Details after the jump...
Adorable Portable Fireplace
Behind Piet's brass reflector, which creates a warm, golden light, there's a layer of rockwool insulation, which keeps the ceramic egg-shaped shell from getting too hot to place near walls or furniture. Because the fireplace burns ethanol instead of wood, it produces no smoke or smell, which makes it convenient for small-space living.
We're curious about just how much heat the fireplace actually provides... but at the very least it makes a lovely mod lamp with a romantic, flickering light source. Perfect for mood lighting in the corner of a bedroom or dining room.
To see more work from Cavallius (or to contact him to let him know you want Piet out in the world!), check out his full portfolio.
(Images: Fredrik Hyltén Cavallius)
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OooooooooOooooo pretty. I want it.
view mlleErica's profile
Super cute! I would definitely be in the market for one of these if they are produced. It's a great look!
view kjb's profile
Very sexy.
But get those shoes out of the pic! It makes me think of the smell of hot feet. Very not sexy.
view luckypeach's profile
I like the looks of this a lot, though I wonder how much of a fire hazard it might be.
view slowdown's profile
It's beautiful!
view romateamo's profile
One might wonder about the asphyxiation hazard as well.
view JoanneM's profile
I love this piece and it's an ingenious thesis project! Living in Southern Cali home builders think we have no use for fire places so this would be a perfect addition to be able to cozy up. Plus, it's beautiful - do begin to manufacture at a reasonable price!!
view foxinsoxza's profile
Oh my god! This is soooo awesome! The thing I miss most from my childhood home is being able to light the fireplace on a chilly Minnesota night. This would be so great for small apartment dwellers! I really hope he finds a way to produce this!
view laurabellk's profile
I want one! So cute! It would be perfect for my little home.
view suzy8track's profile
love it!
view ErinBoBerin's profile
uh... yes, please!
view megnez's profile
It's a beautiful form. The interior sort of looks like a set to a Justin Timberlake music video. But the legs need work. I think a pedestal base would look a lot better. Those legs look like an after thought.
view Comicgeek's profile
@JoanneM...I was wondering about that, too. Even though there is no smoke, it still removes oxygen from the air and adds carbon dioxide (like human breath). I wonder at what rate this occurs...
view apf's profile
Wow. Beautiful.
view alexis's profile
lovely.
view STYLeyes's profile
add me to the list of people who wants to buy one. seriously!!! i'm obsessed.
view michelle's profile
please produce these...please!!!
view rgn's profile
@Comicgeek, I'm thinking those legs are probably more stable than a pedestal base would be, unless the pedestal base was REALLY wide... that's probably why they chose the legs they did.
view ashy's profile
I could faint with delight.
view Mlle Kate's profile
This is hot. There is a missed opportunity if this is the end of this story.
view niabassett's profile
I love it enough. Please?
view mattieboo's profile
this master thesis project gets an A from me!
view mkw's profile
i love this. would buy it in a heartbeat.
view missalue's profile
Love it.
Want it.
Need it.
Seriously.
view Jessa's profile
Clearly there is not a pet in that house. I can only imagine what my cat looks like fully engulfed in flame after trying to jump in.
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