Inspiration Gallery: Mid Century Modern Fireplaces

This bold Mid Century Modern fireplace design is absolutely stunning, and actually convinced the current owners to buy the home! Dean Williams and Dayle Morgan say that when searching for the perfect Mid Century dwelling, they “had to see the house that was attached to that fireplace!”  With its inverted-cone shape and smoothing exterior, this MCM fireplace is guaranteed to bring snowy cheer to any home! Read more about this cheery chimney here!

Who said the cooler weather couldn’t be enjoyed patio-side? If you live in an area where your nose won’t freeze off during the winter, then an outdoor fireplace is the perfect piece for you! Robert Maurer used this neon firetube from ModFire to complement the surrounding geometric designs of his backyard. Focusing on minimalism and differing textures, this bright green Mid Century Modern fireplace truly completes the outdoor decor. Read more about this fabulous furnace and Robert Maurer’s backyard renovation here!

Minimalist is the new magnificent! This oval-shaped modern fireplace design is a wonderful addition for anyone going for a more sleek and refined look this winter. Its cinders may be on the smaller side, but it’s a mighty way to bring together the whole family. Check out our article on Pre-Fab homes to learn more about this splendid stove!

This standalone brick fireplace brings a subtle and welcoming charm to this 1958 Seattle home built by architect John Burrows. The MCM fireplace even has a hibachi grill! Its gray exterior means it complements the exposed wood throughout and gives the space a grown-up feel. Learn more about this “Zen Mod” home here!

Sally Julien, owner of this glass box lake house, focused on incorporating both vintage and modern treasures into her spaces. And with this original Wendell Lovett fireplace, she keeps her extraordinary 1963 home authentically sleek and enticing! Click here to learn about this Mid Century home and how to incorporate bold designs into your space!

We are going wild for this tile! These “Step Dimensional” tiles from ModCraft are used in an alternating two-glaze design. Not only does it give the space a unique texture, but also complements the gold frame that surrounds the mid century fireplace. Learn more about the tiling used to complete this look and how to best choose the tiling for your home here!

This Oceania-inspired home in Palm Springs was built by Charles Du Bois and is one of his famous “Swiss Miss” homes. Just as beautiful inside as it is outside, the home features this jaw-dropping stone fireplace—imagine curling up next to this enormous hearth! But when the current owners purchased the home, the fireplace was covered in tile! Thankfully, that was soon rectified. Check out more of this fun Mid Mod home here!

A blast to the past! Welcome to Richard Spencer and Josephine Caruso’s Mid Century Modern home, featuring a modern fireplace that he designed himself. The classic rectangle shape coupled with a stainless steel frame is a crisp way to bring an industrial sharpness to your home (all while keeping cozy during those chilly nights). Learn about this fireplace and tips on researching MCM homes here!