Designer Fireplace Guide
There is something about a real flame that completely changes the atmosphere of a room.
Traditionally, creating that feeling meant designing the room around a chimney, flue or existing fireplace opening. Bioethanol fireplaces offer a much more flexible approach.
Danish brand Le Feu turns the fireplace itself into a piece of contemporary design, combining real flame with sculptural forms, Scandinavian proportions and a wide choice of finishes.
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A different way to bring real flame into the home
No traditional chimney
Greater freedom over where the fireplace can sit within the room.
Real flame
Bioethanol produces a genuine flame, bringing movement and atmosphere into the space.
Design flexibility
Choose floor-standing, pedestal or ceiling-suspended designs.
Sculptural presence
Le Feu treats the fireplace as part of the furniture and architecture of the room.
The Dome Collection
Choose how your fireplace meets the room
The same recognisable Le Feu design can feel completely different depending on how it is supported or suspended.
Low & Relaxed
Dome Ground Low
A lower furniture-like interpretation with handcrafted legs and a relaxed Scandinavian character.
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Elevated
Dome Ground High
The familiar timber-legged Dome raised higher for greater presence within larger living spaces.
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Architectural
Dome Steel High
A slim pedestal and floor plate give the Dome a cleaner, more architectural silhouette.
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Suspended
Dome Sky
Ceiling suspended so the Dome appears to float within the room while leaving the floor clear.
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The Furniture-Led Choice
Le Feu Dome Ground Low
Ground Low is perhaps the most relaxed interpretation of Le Feu’s signature Dome.
Its lower stance and handcrafted legs allow the fireplace to sit naturally alongside sofas, lounge chairs and coffee tables, making it feel almost like another piece of Scandinavian furniture.
Choose from smoked oak, black oak, soap-treated oak or Rose Gold legs, alongside different Dome and bowl finishes.
Best for: Scandinavian interiors, low furniture arrangements and spaces where the fireplace should feel integrated rather than dominant.
Two Taller Interpretations
Furniture warmth or architectural precision?
Ground High
Warm & furniture-like
Ground High keeps the crafted timber-leg character of Ground Low but raises the fireplace to approximately 106cm, giving it significantly more presence.
Particularly effective in larger rooms where a lower fireplace could disappear amongst substantial furniture.
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Steel High
Slim & architectural
Replace the timber legs with a slender pole and floor plate and the same Dome takes on an entirely different character.
Black, polished steel and Rose Gold pole options make it easy to coordinate with lighting and other metal details.
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When the fireplace becomes part of the architecture
The Le Feu Dome Sky removes the conventional floor-standing base completely and suspends the fireplace from the ceiling.
The result is an elliptical Dome that appears to float within the room, preserving floor space while immediately creating a strong visual focal point.
It is particularly compelling in open-plan spaces where the fireplace can be appreciated from several viewpoints rather than being confined to a traditional chimney wall.
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The Eye Collection
A fireplace designed to be seen from every angle
The Le Feu Eye takes a more sculptural approach, enclosing the flame within a rounded freestanding body that can become a design object in its own right.
Eye Black
The strongest, most graphic interpretation — ideal against pale walls and within darker contemporary schemes.
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Eye White
A softer version that sits naturally within pale, neutral and Scandinavian-inspired interiors.
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Eye Silver
A more metallic, expressive finish for interiors where the fireplace should have greater visual impact.
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Heat effect
1.6L
Burner capacity
4.5 hrs
Approx. burn time
84cm
Height
Making It Yours
Choose the fireplace as you would choose furniture
One of Le Feu’s biggest strengths is the opportunity to coordinate the fireplace with the materials already present in the room rather than treating it as an isolated appliance.
Black
Graphic and architectural. Particularly effective against pale walls.
White
Softer and quieter, ideal for neutral or Scandinavian schemes.
Mocca
Adds warmth without introducing the stark contrast of black.
Metallics
Polished steel and Rose Gold can connect the fireplace to lighting and hardware.
Look at the finishes already present on your sofa legs, coffee table, lighting, door handles and flooring. Then browse the full Le Feu fireplace collection to find a combination that feels connected to the rest of the room.
Buying Advice
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bioethanol fireplace?
A bioethanol fireplace burns liquid bioethanol fuel rather than wood or gas. The Le Feu models in this guide use bioethanol to produce a real flame without requiring a traditional chimney or flue.
Do Le Feu fireplaces need a chimney?
The Le Feu bioethanol designs covered here do not require a traditional chimney or flue. Always follow the specific installation, clearance and ventilation guidance supplied for your chosen model.
What is the difference between Dome Ground Low and Ground High?
Ground Low measures approximately 78cm high while Ground High measures approximately 106cm. Ground Low feels more closely integrated with furniture, while Ground High gives the fireplace greater visual presence.
Which Le Feu fireplace uses the least floor space?
Dome Sky is suspended from the ceiling and therefore avoids a conventional floor-standing base, making it particularly interesting where maintaining clear floor space is important.
Does the Le Feu Eye produce heat?
Yes. RB12 currently lists the Eye range with a heat effect of 2.8kW, a 1.6-litre burner and an approximate burning time of 4.5 hours.
Can Le Feu fireplaces be customised?
Yes. Depending on the model, RB12 offers different Dome, bowl, pole, leg and glass finishes. The Eye range alone is described as offering more than 50 design combinations.
Bring the Flame Home
Find the Le Feu fireplace that works with your space.
From low timber-legged Dome fireplaces to architectural pedestal models, ceiling-suspended designs and the sculptural Eye collection.
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