The Bare Necessities…

BEST OF | Issue 2 | Winter 2024

Fireplaces speak to the five senses in a very special way: the fascinating crackle of flames, the gentle hues generated along with the spicy scents of wood, not to forget the snuggly warmth that embraces body and soul simultaneously. The individually designable fireplaces of Austria’s premium manufacturer Mandl & Bauer radiate warmth, generate wow effects and heighten the joys of being alive.

You see it, you hear it, you smell it, you feel it: the primal power which is emanated by a fireplace and draws human beings into its aura. For reasons such as these, it is no wonder that the advantages of your own fireplace are highly appreciated in times of rising energy prices.

After all, apart from its functional use as an efficient source of warmth, it also generates extravagant accents in your living room, and rapidly advances to become the heartbeat of the house… and that means all year long. Mandl & Bauer offers a bevy of premium fireplaces which dazzle both users and onlookers through their perfect symbiosis of functionality, comfort and design. And, it goes without saying, Mandl & Bauer, apart from producing and saving warmth, has always held high the values and standards of safety.

Regardless whether rustic country-house style or …

… alpine flair, modern purism, or even a cool, loft look: fireplaces by Mandl & Bauer can be individually designed with authentic materials according to your own personal tastes and inklings, your dreams and your living style.

A particular eyecatcher is created from models which are glassed-in on three or even four sides and can be placed right in the centre of a room. The glass door which is used to feed in the burnable materials, and which serves as a spark barrier when closed, can be conveniently controlled by remote control, without any need for grips, handles or frames.

Purism par excellence

Clear-cut lines, restrained colours and original materials are still high in fashion in interior decoration and form the foundations of a puristic living concept. In order to adapt this popular style to the construction of fireplaces, Mandl & Bauer has developed some models which impress all lovers of this genre with its restrained-yet-conspicuous visual design. The play of flames is what comes into focus.

Apart from fireplaces with a formed body of hand-wrought or bronzed metal, the trendy material of concrete is also on offer as a futuristic, suggestive and timelessly elegant design: this robust material easily tolerates temperatures of 1200 degrees and can be used literally anywhere, in exterior walls or interior ones. For those who love individuality, the body can also be of stone or ceramic, the appearance of a fireplace is flexible and can accord with the whims of your personal desires, as well as your personal living style. For those who aim for the highest possible comfort, gas-fired fireplaces are also available. These models resemble more and more the primeval fireplace with wood, including glowing embers and flying sparks.

Top quality in materials, appearance, design…

… were thrust to the top of priorities by Mandl & Bauer, Europe’s exclusive fireplace specialist. Each year, about 250 fireplaces are designed, manufactured and installed by them, e.g. in Zurich, Moscow, Munich. Prominent customers are on the list, just as young newlyweds and architectural freaks. Under all circumstances, Mandl & Bauer guarantees a creative and technically perfect solution. Their products are highly appreciated by renowned architects with whom Mandl & Bauer frequently collaborates upon request of clients, to create innovative, safe and perfect solutions – both visually and technically.