Suspended Fireplace

A suspended fireplace hangs from the ceiling rather than resting on the floor or being built into a wall, creating a striking sculptural centerpiece that appears to float in space. First popularized in mid-century modern design, suspended fireplaces transform the functional hearth into an art object, with their flue pipe serving double duty as both an exhaust conduit and a visual element that anchors the unit to the ceiling. Many suspended models can rotate, allowing the fire to be directed toward different areas of an open floor plan. The dramatic visual impact of a suspended fireplace makes it one of the most architecturally ambitious fireplace options, best suited for spaces with sufficient ceiling height and open floor plans that can accommodate a central installation. Available in wood-burning, gas, and bioethanol configurations, suspended fireplaces range from sleek minimalist cones and cylinders to organic sculptural forms. Their 360-degree accessibility creates a unique gathering dynamic, as people can sit around all sides of the fire, fostering intimate conversation and social connection.