In a fusion of both functionality and style, the suspended fireplace is a modern design focal point of any room. Serving as an exquisite centerpiece, gathering point and topic of conversation, it adds a contemporary twist to the central fireplace installation.

While the designs are modern, they were conceptualized early on, way back in 1968, where Dominique Imbert, founder of French company Focus Creations, created the Gyrofocus, the first rotating drop fireplace of its kind. This pioneering model with a rotational field of 360 degrees has become an international design classic, having been displayed in the Bordeaux and Grenoble Museums of Contemporary Art, as well as the Guggenheim Museum in New York.

Imbert’s subsequent designs, which continue to be manufactured exclusively in France, have also enjoyed much success, most notably, the Ergofocus and Filiofocus Télescopique which have made the rounds in museums and gathered awards in several international competition.

Other companies that have fashioned their own designs of suspended fireplaces include Antrax in Italy and FireOrb in the United States.

Focus Creations

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