Living in Arizona, I’m sure most of you are familiar with the term chiminea. A portable fireplace made of pottery, the chiminea’s purpose is to keep guests toasty on a mild winter’s night.
But have you ever heard of the chiminea’s groovy uncle? The freestanding retro cone fireplace is a true gem from the ‘60s. A nod to NASA design, cone fireplaces ushered in “a new era of self-expression.”
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These fireplaces were true focal points of the stylish home during this time.
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There were three main players in the game: Malm, Majestic and Preway. They all offered similar styles and colors of the conical fireplace. The most common porcelain or enamel colors were matte black, mandarin red, white, inca gold, bronze green and orange tone.
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According to Yahoo! Contributor Mary Starr Johnson-Gerard, all gas, electric or wood-burning fireplaces were packaged with an 8’ stove pipe and easy-to-install instructions.
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Today, the fireplaces have made the rounds, and are back to the top of the what’s hot list. Retail giant Design Within Reach sells the Malm white fireplace for $1,500 and the stainless model for a whopping $2,900!
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These fireplaces are a rare and rad find, and one is also Antique Plaza’s newest arrival! This burnt orange electric Majestic fireplace nestled into our basement last week and is ready to find a hip new home!
And at just $700 you would think you’re getting prices from 50 years ago!
Thanks for the great photos! I’ve just purchased a home in Seattle that came with a Majestic (same style as the green and blue ones above). Inca Gold wouldn’t have been my first choice though… do you know of any resources or tips for how to change the color? Can I just use an automotive heat-proof paint or does it need to be sandblasted and powder coated? Thanks!
Hi Amy! Thanks for the comment! We’re going to ask Greg (the boss man) about your question and get back to you!
I have an orange one and I’m trying to get rid of it I’m located in Kansas any ideas?
-Gasp- Get rid of it??
Too bad you aren’t here, we would buy it off you in a flash! If time isn’t an issue, There seems to be mid-century buyers on craigslist frequently, if you want to get rid of it quicker, I’ would look up Antique dealers in your area that would be willing to buy it to resell. Good luck!
Just wandering if you found a buyer and got rid of this. I’m in Kansas and looking for just this type of fireplace for my retro Drummond home. Thanks
Hi Dustin, I’m sorry to say that it sold last week. We wish you the best of luck with your retro home though! Thanks for reading!
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I’m looking to buy one of these fireplaces. If you still have it and want to get rid of it, please call me 303-408-1649. I’m located in Denver, Colorado.
Thanks,
Monica
Hi Monica, We do still have this fireplace in our shop in Mesa, if you would like to call the shop at 480-833-4844 and ask for Greg maybe some sort of arrangement could be made. thanks!
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I just recently moved into a house that has one of the matte black fireplaces. I was interested in buying a new screen for the fireplace. Where can I find a new one? and about how much? thankssss!!!
how awesome that you have one already! Have you tried looking on ebay? or since DWR sells them new they might be able to point you in the right direction, good luck!!
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