# Wireframe Fireplaces The Wireplace by Giulio Iacchetti Burns Away the Bulk of Conventional Hearths By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireplace-by-giulio-iacchetti References: [giulioiacchetti](http://www.giulioiacchetti.com/archives/1247) Your typical fireplace commands the attention of a room, and great care is put into deciding on the proportions of the fixture so that it's presence does not completely overpower a space. Unexpectedly, the Wireplace by Giulio Iacchetti embodies an inverted appearance, emphasizing this idea of the void, rather than solidity. No stone can be found in this peculiar home heater, for its frame is composed entirely from [bent steel rods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-chair-concept). These pieces of metal might have been cut to any size and assembled to any dimensions, but the designer chose to construct a skeleton that defines greater space -- comparable to the breadth of a big brick hearth. The [bio fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-feu-fires) sits upon a shallow suspended tray, above a sturdy cement support as a base. The Wireplace by Giulio Iacchetti embodies clean lines for a [minimalist form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-of-form) with a touch of fiery flair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 16% | 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 - **Minimalist Form:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore minimalist designs in other industries to create sleek and modern products. - **Inverted Appearance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional aesthetics in traditional industries to create unique and attention-grabbing products. - **Material Transformation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with alternative materials and construction techniques in various industries to create lightweight and visually striking products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and space-saving home heating solutions using unconventional materials and minimalist designs. - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique and eye-catching design elements, such as inverted appearances, into buildings and structures. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional and minimalist design approaches to create visually striking and functional spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Bioethanol Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glammfire-contour.md) - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Communal Fireplace Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-coffee-table.md) - [Innovative Fireplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs.md) - [Stainless Steel Modular Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel.md)