By LISA ZAHRAN

This uber-sophisticated fireplace by Finnish designer and Ilkka Suppanen marries the opaque properties of glass and the reflective nature of steel to encase an ethanol-fueled fire for a stunning effect of wilderness in the home.

Making use of a play on light, the warm flicker of the flame emanates from the elegant steel body and is sandwiched between the fire-resistant glass, which provides safety as well as beauty. Measuring 43cm x 18cm x 38 cm, the slim fireplace sits snugly in even the smallest spaces.

The ethanol based fireplace also bears the upper hand of being environmentally friendly as it is a particulate-free burning fuel and is a renewable source of energy. Retailing at €929 (approximately US$1,300), the warm and soothing Iittala fireplace is the perfect place to rest in front of at the end of a long day.

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