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Fireplaces


Nothing says "welcome home" quite like the warm glow of a fire. People seem naturally drawn to its flame. But a fireplace is so much more than the fire it contains. A fireplace is a focal point, a reflection of the architectural values of a home, and a natural gathering place for family and friends.

Perhaps no other feature of a house can claim such a commanding presence. Whether traditional or contemporary, rustic or formal, a uniquely designed superbly crafted fireplace is a thing of lasting beauty.

When fashions come and go and styles seem to change with the seasons the enduring appeal of an authentic one-of-a-kind hand carved fireplace will be cherished for generations

Don't be fooled by claims that "cast stone" and the like can compare with the real thing. Such products are manufactured by grinding down limestone, mixing it with cement and then pressing into a mold.

My fireplaces are individual and unique, designed and carved with utmost care to reflect and enhance the home it will adorn.

I work from photographs, sketches, blueprints - or I can visit your home and consult with you personally. Given the near limitless possibilities selecting a design can seem a quite daunting task. However, by taking into account the style and proportion of the room and browsing through my extensive fireplace stylebook we will combine to create the perfect mantel design. The fireplace of your dreams!

Picture a genuine work of art fireplace in your home, then give me a call and together we'll make it happen.


Barcelona

Height 60"
Width 60"
Opening Height 24"
Opening Width 30"

Elliptical, concave and so very unconventional. Designed to capture the subtle shifts in light from the fire's dancing flame, this fireplace also superbly captures the natural beauty of the stone.

$8,300



Killarney

Height 55"
Width 74"
Opening Height 25"
Opening Width 34"

Nice and neat, burn wood, gas... or peat. A fireplace to warm the cockles of your old Irish heart.

$5,500


Taos LM

Height 59"
Width 80"
Opening Height 30"
Opening Width 42"

It's the same wonderfully warm welcoming Taos, but with a gently curving mantel for those with knickknacks to display.

$6,400




Bloomington

Height 61"
Width 66"
Opening Height 36"
Opening Width 36"

Clean lines, tapered jambs, and a design reminiscent of Shaker furniture; this fireplace would be as comfortable adorning an arts and crafts style house as a cozy modern apartment.

$3,360



Knossos

Height 60"
Width 60"
Opening Height 36"
Opening Width 36"

Echoes of the ancient Minoan civilization of Bronze Age Crete resound in this strikingly modern looking fireplace. Ancient or modern - you decide!

$4,000


Cannes

Height 48"
Width 66"
Opening Height 32"
Opening Width 34"

Daring as a 1950's French farce; a real to reel fireplace as unconventional as they come.

$4,225


Carmel

Height 55"
Width 74"
Opening Height 30"
Opening Width 40"

A contra balanced surround frames this modern fireplace to produce a bold architectural statement.

$6,450


Taos

Height 78"
Width 80"
Opening Height 40"
Opening Width 42"

Soft edges and warm curves ensure this fireplace emits a calming welcome any time of the year. A simple design that deftly allows the full beauty of both the fire and the natural stone to complement one another.

$6,800


Bilboa

Height 60"
Width 64"
Opening Height 26"
Opening Width 36"

Recessed into a sweeping circular surround this fireplace is sure to attract attention as it warms the room.

$6,100


Köln

Height 50"
Width 76"
Opening Height 35"
Opening Width 44"

A sleek double curved inner surround suggests art deco ambiance.

$3,850


Lancaster

Height 63"
Width 61"
Opening Height 49"
Opening Width 36"

Heavily rusticated 'joints' give this simple fireplace an imposing presence.

$3,850


Alexandria

Height 64"
Width 80"
Opening Height 39"
Opening Width 40"

East meets South, North meets West. Mysterious, imperious ... an altogether amorous fireplace.

$8,300


Oxford

Height 70"
Width 78"
Opening Height 35"
Opening Width 37"

Elaborate rope coiled pillars, a carved foliage band and a family crest adorn this extravagant fireplace. A monumental design befitting the grandest great room, ballroom or grand hall.

$13,500


Edinburgh

Height 75"
Width 85"
Opening Height 48"
Opening Width 52"

Bold curves and a stylish lower mantelpiece lend this elegant fireplace a regal air.

$8,500


Liverpool

Height 74"
Width 60"
Opening Height 37"
Opening Width 36"

A simple arch, framed by understated jambs, is capped by a classic mantelpiece to create this gracefully modest fireplace.

$5,650


Seattle

Height 64"
Width 68"
Opening Height 38"
Opening Width 36"

With every surface elegantly curved this graceful fireplace captures the flicker of the flame and highlights the subtle hues of the stone.

$8,600


Nantucket

Height 55"
Width 74"
Opening Height 25"
Opening Width 36"

A cozy fire for a cozy room - Ideal for apartments, bedrooms, and lofts.

$8,600


Boston

Height 60"
Width 72"
Opening Height 39"
Opening Width 35"

A perfecly round arch framed by intricate trim work make for a stunning effect. Each and every inch of the surface of this fireplace is carved to perfection.

$9,000


Vienna

Height 60"
Width 81"
Opening Height 30"
Opening Width 42"

Three variations on a theme: All my fireplaces can be adaped to fit an situation. This, the original Vienna has quite a purposeful top-heavy quality to give the fireplace as a whole a certain gravitas.

$8,000


Vienna LS

same dimensions, slightly different effect. Raise the firebox, lower the slip and a more balanced design is achieved. Of course, not everyone can or even wishes to raise the firebox, and what is top-heavy to one person is dramatic to another. The point is; I can work with you to give you the perfect fireplace - whatever it is you want. When it comes to the hearth of your home there is not room for compromise.

$8,000


Vienna LM

Lose the upper mantel and an entirely different effect is achieved. Don't forget that any or all of the blank panels can contain carvings of almost and description - family crests, foliage bands, Celtic prayer mazes, Roman friezes, anything you wish. So, start dreamin'.

$6,800

Prices denote American limestone. Local marble is available at additional charge. Delivery is inclusive within the Roaring Fork Valley and vicinity. Installation is not included. Prices valid through 2007