The Decoration of Houses Chapter VI - Fireplaces

from The Edith Wharton Library · host Edith Wharton

In which the fireplace is revealed as the architectural heart of a room, evolving through history from grand medieval hoods to more restrained Renaissance and classic designs that balance utility with aesthetic harmony. The chapter gently enquires into the art of fireplace decoration—from mantels and iron fittings to screens and fire-boards—whilst reflecting on the modern tensions between open fires and artificial heating in the quest for comfort and taste.

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