The fireplace was being declared as the most attractive object in the world that is according to the 2008-2009 Italian Pulchra design competition. The Gyrofocus fireplace - with its light grey steel frame, curved contours, and a gaping, slightly smiling mouth suspended by an absolutely long steel neck - won in a beauty competition that unabashedly and literally, well, objectifies the contenders. While the Gyrofocus has sparked tons of debates on style and aesthetics, to me, the fireplace hailed as the Most Beautiful Object in the World entirely confirms one fact. Fireplaces, classic icon of the Victorian era, are now reclaiming its space. They can be attractive fixtures, but can also be fully-functioning proud holders of roaring fire. Fireplaces, along with fire place screens and bunch of accessories are slowly making a return

In the recent past, up to date heating systems made more accessible have rendered fireplaces worthless. People had them uninstalled, boarded up, or turned into lounge centerpieces for housing flowers or holding Christmas cards, different décor and bric-a-brac. But, the rise of retro design made homeowners nostalgic for the image of live, dancing flames indoors. Yet, another curious fact comes to light: even in homes where the fireplace remains decorative, fireplace accessories are still used, this time as amusing, contemporary design pieces

For those who are certified vintage stuff addicts, going online would absolutely be the most ideal thing to do specifically when looking for unique fireplace screens. Each site for handmade hip objects even has a bestselling decorative fireplace screen in the design of a peacock, its wire curlicues evoking a previous time, its foldable fan design almost coy. Some individuals say it brings back childhood recollections. I personally find it nearly heartwarming - that brass bird, bravely guarding a non-existent fire. The fireplace would permanently be my most beautiful object-and there's no question about it