South Africa’s fireplace market has long been dominated by high-end European brands and other lower-cost imports. Now, Forge Fires has launched a smart alternative to existing imported fireplaces, which is manufactured from premium-grade steel.
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This new collection of locally manufactured, closed combustion fireplaces that combine solid build quality, performance and clean design come at a price that makes sense.
While European products are known for their refined performance, rising costs have made them less attainable. On the other hand, many of the more affordable imported units from the Far East fall short in output, pollution control and durability. They are often made with thinner steel and their basic designs are suited to smaller, freestanding models.
Forge Fires has aimed to address this, and is manufactured in South Africa from premium-grade steel, offering a closed combustion range that includes both insert and freestanding fireplaces.
Airflow technology
The designs apply well-established airflow technology, resulting in units that burn cleanly, heat efficiently, and are built to last.
“We didn’t just want to make another fireplace,” says Johnny Theart, Production Supervisor. “The Forge units are built tough and designed to impress. Every detail matters because they need to perform every winter for years to come.”
A highlight of the range is the I120/F120 – currently the largest hinged-door wood burning closed combustion fireplace available in South Africa. At 1200mm wide, it offers generous heating capacity without sacrificing style. Additionally, the Forge Fires inserts have been specifically designed to replace standard open wood-burning units without needing to break or rebuild the cavity, making them a practical solution for renovations and upgrades.
The Forge Fires range combines practical design and quality manufacturing and is ideal for contractors, architects, designers, and homeowners alike.
Available at all Beauty Fires stores, Forge Fires is made in Cape Town and designed with South African homes in mind.
