A clean-face design with an exclusive CRYSTALINE™ ember bed embraces Napoleon’s new collection of contemporary fireplaces. The Crystallo™ provides inspiration to create a hearth experience that focuses on warmth, beauty and style. CRYSTALITES™ (lights that accent the crystals from below) can function with or without the flame. Crystallo is simply irresistible. Contact: (800) 461-5581 or www.napoleonfireplaces.com.

Designed to display the true beauty of wrought iron, San Cristóbal embraces the ornate and gracious curves only attainable through true craftsmanship. The intricate details of the San Cristóbal collection attain what media such as cast aluminum mimic. Details such as hammered-bar arms, hammered-tubing frames and handforged scrollwork in the back create a level of Mediterranean sophistication not seen for centuries, the manufacturer says. Using a revolutionary cushion fill, the deep seating of the San Cristóbal collection creates a level of comfort not found in other outdoor settings. Contact: (800) 776-9533 or www.owlee.com.

Made of high-quality cast iron with stylized chrome highlights, the Windsor Arch portrays a traditional, Victorian-era look accompanied by timeless handcrafted design. It is housed on Valor’s Portrait engine, and customers have the option of log, stone-effect or coal set fires. Enclose the Windsor Arch with a wide selection of custom-made wood, marble and granite Fires of Tradition mantels and hearths. Contact: (800) 468-2567 or www.valorfireplaces.com.

New for 2008, Morsø’s 6100 series represents the next generation of high-efficiency, low-emission wood-burning stoves. Made of high-quality recycled cast iron, the 6100 series consists of three elegantly shaped models: pedestal, hearth standing and wall mounted. All are designed to attract the discerning, energy-conscious consumer. The large, air-washed window presents an uninterrupted view of the flames, and the sleek, soft lines demonstrate that the 6100 series is the epitome of modern design and function. Contact: (615) 323-0561 or www.morosusa.com.

French renaissance style and antebellum charm merge beautifully in the 100-percent handcrafted aluminum Montrachet collection. Handforged wrought aluminum, coupled with superbly comfortable pillow cushioning, creates a collection of exceptional comfort and beauty. The Montrachet collection uses unique detailing applications, such as a hexagonal extrusion, a fluted bar on the arms and arch castings in the back and sides to create distinct details taken directly from European renaissance style. The Montrachet is constructed of a high-quality T6061 aluminum alloy throughout the entire frame to withstand the worst climates. Contact: (800) 776-9533 or www.owlee.com.

The new X-Fires™ from Lennox Hearth Products fills consumer demand for a contemporary gas fireplace that requires no chimney. Available in two sizes, the stunning, fashion-forward fireplace is available in natural black granite or limestone and features a unique reflective flame. Its simple, hang-on-a-wall installation uses catalytic vent-free technology, cleaning hot air as it leaves the combustion chamber. Part of the Dave Lennox Signature™ collection, X-Fires will be available in spring 2008. Contact: (800) 9-LENNOX or www.lennox.com.

Valor’s FenderFire double-door and single-door fronts visually enhance the flames’ ambience and glow within the firebed. Maintain the aesthetic of a wood-burning fireplace and take advantage of Valor’s more efficient direct-vent technology. All Valor gas fireplaces are fully functional heaters that operate without electricity or a fan; no power, no problem with Valor. Contact: (800) 468-2567 or www.valorfireplaces.com.