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Object of the Moment: Cupola by Vauni

This wall-mounted globular fireplace lends futuristic flair to any living room.

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Courtesy Vauni

Vauni, a Swedish design studio and manufacturer of ventless ethanol-powered fireplaces, has just launched a range of five limited-edition metallic finishes—including Stellar Black, Frozen Grey (shown), and Nordic Rust—to the aluminum shells of its wall-mounted Cupola collection, which was first released in 2011.

Courtesy Vauni

Courtesy Vauni

The semi-spherical fireplace is fueled by liquid bio-ethanol that does not produce smoke or ashes, and emits only small amounts of carbon dioxide and water vapor, eliminating the need for a flue. Cupola measures 31.8″ in diameter by 13.7″ deep. Its ethanol burner is fitted into a base at the bottom of the outer shell. The base itself comes in Black Granite, Ice Mineral, and Trillium Tech finishes.

Courtesy Vauni

This article is part of a weekly series spotlighting the latest in innovative products and materials. Read more of ARCHITECT’s Object of the Moment coverage here.

About the Author

Selin Ashaboglu

Selin Ashaboglu is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT and Architectural Lighting. She graduated from Wheaton College, Mass., with a bachelor's degree in English, and minors in Journalism and Studio Art. In the past, she has contributed to Time Out Istanbul, and copy edited for the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press.

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