Rumford fireplaces have always scared me. Invented in 1796 by Benjamin Thompson, later Count Rumford, they are very tall and very shallow. They just look like more smoke is going to come into the ...

In the 1800s, a Rumford fireplace was the latest word in energy efficiency. They're still being built. Skip to main content Skip to main menu Skip to search Skip to footer.

They were modeled on a design by Count Rumford, born plain Benjamin Thompson in Woburn, Mass. Thompson, accused during the Revolution of spying for the Brits, skipped to Europe.

A fireplace is a pivotal design element in any space. Setting and lighting the fire marks the beginning of a special time for you, whether you are alone or visiting with family and guests. It’s ...

In the 1800s, a Rumford fireplace was the latest word in energy efficiency. They're still being built.