# Elegant Elevated Fire Pits The Mikado Fireplace Raises the Campfire to the Level of Refined By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikado-fireplace References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52144/) & [vanjoost](http://www.vanjoost.com/brazier-mikado.html) It's hard to visualize a group of people in sweatpants and soot-stained sweatshirts sitting on fallen logs around the Mikado Fireplace. This object might function as just another spot for setting flame to chopped timber yet the [beautiful sculptural quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories) that it embodies has a discernible sense of sophistication. VanJoost's elegant spun stick object is an artistic extrapolation from one technique of building a fire. You can arrange bits of branches into a teepee form to successfully catch from the ignited kindling beneath. The tilted metal rods that compose the Brazier Mikado continue up past their meeting point to a length equivalent to that of the base. This way, Joost van Veldhuizen's [solid steel fire pit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-fire-pit) can be used in either orientation, elevating the [smoldering lumber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-smokeless-fire-pit) for an even more engaging visual effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elevated Fire Pits:** The trend of elevated fire pits offers a unique and sophisticated way for people to enjoy outdoor fires. - **Sculptural Fireplaces:** The trend of sculptural fireplaces merges art and functionality to create visually stunning outdoor heating options. - **Dual-orientation Fire Pits:** The trend of dual-orientation fire pits provides users with versatility and options for different visual effects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Furniture:** The outdoor furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of elevated fire pits by incorporating them into their product offerings. - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can explore opportunities to create unique and visually appealing fireplaces that also serve a functional purpose. - **Landscaping and Architecture:** The landscaping and architecture industry can integrate dual-orientation fire pits into outdoor design plans to enhance the aesthetic appeal and create a focal point. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Design-Conscious Fit Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-patio-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Elegant Firepit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-firepit.md) - [Foldable Fire Pit Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebase.md) - [Ultra-Durable Portable Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamurs-kaleidoscope.md) - [Modular Octagonal Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/um-8panel-fire-pit.md) - [Oxidized Outdoor Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-solo-firecube.md) - [Smoke-Free Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Floral-Inspired Concrete Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-fire-pit.md) - [Grill-Topped Portable Firepits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-firepit.md)