The Skinny on Wood Stoves

We've been learning a lot about wood stoves and we thought you might be interested in some of what we've learned. We don't sell wood stoves. We just think they make sense. And there's something a bit romantic about them, too.

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Creative fireplace and bar from 1939

Modern Mechanix » Modernistic Fireplace Opens to Reveal a Small Bar

Modernistic Fireplace Opens to Reveal a Small Bar

I love discovering old articles that describe modern home design for gracious living.  This one, circa 1939, describes a fireplace mantle and surround that opens into a bar -- just the thing for a small apartment. And you can build this one yourself.

The photos are great!

# posted by Ruth Wahtera @ 3:26 PM

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