The Apollo Tabletop Fireplace, a Hot Desktop Gadget

Fire has always exerted a strong and strange attraction upon men, especially after they've learned how to keep it under control. Now fire is more than industrial or cooking aid, it has become art; and we're not thinking about fireworks but about the Apollo Tabletop Fireplace from Wolf Udo Wagner, one of the most daring and surprising desktop gadgets we've come across this year. Well, some of you could argue that there is indeed little use for a fire source on your tabletop, other than as a luxury lighter for your cigars, maybe. Well, among so many luxury desktop objects, we found the Apollo Tabletop Fireplace to be a truly exquisite and fascinating one.

 

This piece of high-tech home décor is exactly what its name says it is: a small-size fireplace you can freely move across your table, boasting untamed luxury and a refined taste for strange gadgets.

 

Apollo is manufactured from special tempered glass that's designed to withstand heat without deformation and without cracking. The burner piece is crafted from top-notch stainless steel and it was created to maintain its shiny looks after repeated burn-sessions; at the same time, the whole gadget sports a special architecture that makes it impervious to the forces that usually plague similar objects due to extreme temperatures.

 

The fuel used by the Apollo is bio-alcohol: it gives a bright and lively flame and burning it will produce a very small amount of CO2, making this fireplace safe for indoor use. At the same time, the flame will produce almost no smoke at all, adding to the comfortable use of this gadget.

 

You can adjust the flame and this will reduce or extend the burning time for each fill. The Apollo Tabletop Fireplace should be installed in safe places, though, out of reach of children or pets and definitely protected against bumps and similar shocks. When used correctly, this nifty fire-toy will add a special aura to your room, bringing both warmth and a most pleasant light to your company. Manufacturers, retailers and us, we all recommend never leaving the flame unattended. You can become the master of fire (at least on your desktop) for a hefty $649.

 

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