What's New:

Tax Credits for Wittus Products
The thermal efficiency of the following Wittus - Fire by Design Woodburning stoves have been determined to be greater than 75% and comply with the tax credit guidance published by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The tax credit has been extended for 2011. However, the law reduced the tax credit rate to 10% and only towards the purchase price (not installation costs) up to a maximum of $300 for biomass-burning home heating stoves authorized by the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Wittus Tax Credit Certificate for 2011

Wittus qualifying models:  Wood - Athene, Avanti, Cosmo, Cubic, Elbrus, Etna, Fineline, H530 Insert, Heckla, Hera, Klassic, Meru, Saba, Shaker, Softline, Stromboli, Trendline, Troja, Twinfire, Vesuv, Zeus;  Pellet - Ego, Star, Club, Suite, Musa, Toba; and all Biofire Fireplaces.

7th Annual Fall Westchester County Home Show

On Oct. 29/30, 2011 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains NY. Wittus was there and had a great turnout in spite of the major snowstorm!

New Products:

Accessories make tending the fire a pleasurable experience. Smart and styled fireplace utensils and holders are designed in Italy, Germany, and Holland. Quality materials include stainless steel, iron, leather, aluminum, and accents with a variety of colors. Also, andirons, floorplates, and stove pipe complement your stove and fireplace.  Press Release

The new Toba "smart" pellet stove is a contemporary heating machine designed with form and functionality in mind. It's clean, simplistic lines are based on style and technique. MCZ with EMO, an Italian design firm designed the award winning Toba - truly a new way of thinking. This highly efficient pellet stove is not just a fireplace but a piece of fine furniture.  Press Release

The new Cosmo has it all! Many unique style variations make the Cosmo series one of the most versatile wood burning stoves in the Wittus collection. The Cosmo is a balanced combination of contemporary Danish design and measured energy efficiency. Specifically designed to burn at 81% capacity, the Cosmo boasts "clean, pure environment" in every stove. Press Release

Something you have never seen before - the mesmerizing Twinfire stove has 2 sets of flames coming from 1 fire! Watch the Video! Produced in Germany from xeoos, the Twinfire is 93% efficient. The four models are: Basic, Classic, Elegance, and the Pur. Winner of several design and technology awards - the Twinfire is truly unique. Press Release

The Flatfire direct vent gas fireplace is now in full production.  Available in black or silver gray frames. Back vented and fits right on the wall. Elegant and dramatic. Press Release  

The Klassic is here!
The original Klassic wood designed by Bent Falk has been technologically updated and yet maintained its classic design and attention to detail. A bake oven on top and a storage area below the efficient and large firebox. Press Release

Wittus proudly introduces a new line of contemporary state-of-the-art Pellet Stoves produced by MCZ in Italy. In steel, tile, or soapstone, they utilize the unique Active System, which enables ease of use and maintenance. Also in Multiair versions to provide ducting heat through walls to rooms up to 25’ away. Press Release

The new MiniStar Gelfire Pillar is a smaller version of the Star Gelfire Pillar with the same dimensions as the Moon Pillar. These Mix-and-Match models can be interspersed for dramatic lighting and charm to the garden area, the back yard, or the entrance way.

Wow! That is the reaction to the new Cubic series of amazing and unique wood burning fireplace/stoves.  The Danish architect Anders Nørgaard has designed a few different models. Press Release

The new Danish Modern H530 Insert transforms an ordinary, heat-stealing open fireplace into a highly efficient, natural heating source that serves as a focal gathering place for family and friends. Measures 28” wide, 21” high, and 20” deep with a large full-sized fire box so there is plenty of room for standard length logs. Press Release

The LDF direct vent fireplaces are now available as see-through models! All 3 models - the 38", 42", and 52" models are now currently available. Truly a dramatic and decorative focal point for any room or rooms.

Inspired by classic American Shaker furniture designs, check out the new Shaker stove designed by Antonio Citterio with Toan Nguyen. Winner of the prestigious reddot design and the Good Design awards in 2006. See  The New York Timesarticle. Also on display at the Hancock Shaker Village in Berkshire MA.

Blogs about Wittus: Check them out -

Burn Notice by Mark Clement “..Wittus wood appliances combine the latest technology for wood burning with a sweet European design that looks right at home in your suburban living room, city apartment or (you lucky dog!) your slope-side chalet. ...” by Mark Clement

Wittus: The Fireplace by Design  “Fire By Design, the slogan of Wittus fireplaces, couldn't be more accurate. The design and engineering of the fireplaces, wood stoves, and gas inserts immediately resonates with modern stove seekers. ...”  by Nathan Danials

Helpful Woodburning Video: Check out the video from the Washington State Department of Ecology on - How to Operate Your Wood Stove More Efficiently
Wall Street Journal Article on
Drafty Fireplaces Meet Their Match
Wendy Bounds writes "Hearth manufacturers are leaning on fresh designs, more efficient technology and novel fuel options to help drive sales of stoves and fireplaces." Niels is quoted "While heat is important, our clients want design first,"            10/20/10  
NY Times Article on the Shaker Stove
In Plain Sight, an Actor's Hideout describes how actor Eric Rasmussen created an all-year round retreat in Long Island with his architect Paul Masi utilizing the Shaker stove. Written by Michael Cannell.
8/20/09   Photo: Michael Weschler
Chronogram Article - Staying Warm, Staying Green The article Staying Warm, Staying Green by Crispin Kott in the Sept. 09 issue of Chronogram offers top tips from eco-heating experts to reduce energy heating costs in the home.
Bent Falk Event
A meet-and-greet was held on May 29, 2009 to introduce our new Wittus Klassic wood burning stove designed by the Danish architect Bent Falk.
For more info and pictures
Open DocumentHeating with Wood Article
In the Oct. 2008 Hersam Acorn Home Monthly, Priscilla Whitley interviews Niels Wittus about Wood Heating and to "reduce cost, increase beauty". Article
Smokin' Hot Article
Check out the Garden Design August 2008 article on the Phoenix Grill. As the author Lauren Grymes notes "The latest grills are downright sculptural." Hot Article
3 Platinum Adex Award Winners in 2008
   
    Flatfire Gas          Phoenix Grill    Star Gelfire Pillar

Winners of 2008 Platinum Adex Award for Design Excellence by The Design Journal Magazine. Check out www.adexawards.com and do a search on "wittus". 

2008 HPBA Expo2008 Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Expo
At this year's show in Atlanta, the
Wittus - Fire by Design new future products brought an overwhelming response from the dealers and attendees.
 See pictures
Phoenix Grill seen on NBC Today Show
On April 19, 2007 the Phoenix Grill appeared on the NBC Today Show segment "What's your BBQ personality?" with Chef Kathleen Daelemans.
Click for article/video

As shown in Esquire Magazine:

Man at His Best

Does Your Stove Stack Up?

"The sturdy Danes who build the WITTUS stoves
make seeing the fire key to the design."

"The Wittus stove flourishes today on the
urban as well as western frontier -
in SoHo lofts and Chicago industrial conversions, Fire Island cottages and Aspen condos."

"Kathleen Turner has one. 
If the star of Body Heat doesn't know something about the caloric value of passion, then who does? 
What I wonder is, does she sit, on a fall evening, watching an apple pie brown and bubble in the top compartment of her stove, above the blaze?"

Etna - a new Adex Award Winner
Awarded the 2007 Platinum Adex Award for Design Excellence by The Design Journal Magazine, the Etna fireplace is a unique and impressive sculpture. See below for more info on Adex, or go to www.adexawards.com and do a search on "wittus". 
Armstrong House Project
Wittus – Fire by Design provided a Troja wood stove to the Armstrong House, the residence for a trained land steward. This project demonstrates how an existing, historical structure can be preserved while introducing alternative technologies to "power" an off-the-grid residence and also have expert practices of Land Conservancy.
Wittus Products at Hapuku Lodge in New Zealand
A contemporary country lodge with a Troja in the lobby and including 5 luxury tree houses with Trendline 2s. More pictures
2007 ICFF Show in NYC
The Wittus - Fire by Design booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair on May 19-22. More pictures
Other Articles  .....
  • Westchester Home (Homefront+)-Winter 2012

  • Builder News (Best Products of 2011)-Dec/Jan 12

  • Azure Magazine (light a fire) - Nov/Dec 2011

  • Patio & Hearth (Wittus) - Sep/Oct 2011

  • Design Guide (Shaker) - Feb 2011

  • Hearth & Home (Ethanol Products) - Feb 2011

  • Cabin Life (Fantastic Firepits) - 2/11

  • Builders News (Best Products Winner) - 12/10

  • Builders News (Materials::Fireplaces) - 12/10

  • Wall Street Journal (Drafty Fireplaces...) - 10/10

  • Cabin Life (Hot Trends in Fireplaces) - 10/10

  • Builders News (Take it outside) - 7/10

  • Builders News (New Products) - 7/10

  • Fine Homebuilding (Ever-Evolving House) - 7/10

  • Hearth & Home (Heat Ambiance) - May 2010

  • Metropolis (Great Danes) & page 2 - Feb. 2010

  • Chronogram (Staying Warm, Staying Green)-9/09

  • NY Times (In Plain Sight,Actor's Hideout)-8/20/09

  • Architectural Digest (NE Treasure) - June 2009

  • NY House (Great Room Revisited) - June 2009

  • Hearth & Home (Strategic Moves) - Mar. 2009

  • Hearth & Home (Sky's the Limit) - Feb. 2009

  • Azure (Hot Stuff) - Jan./Feb. 2009

  • Sierra Heritage Mag.(Putting on the Heat) Jan.09

  • Globe and Mail (Burn, baby, burn) - Nov. 2008

  • BUILDERnews - (Heat Wave) - October 2008

  • Home Monthly (Heating with wood) - Oct. 2008

  • Garden Design (Somethin' Hot) - August 2008

  • Men's Health Living (Fire Power)-Winter/Spring 08

  • Patio & Hearth (Women of the Hearth) - 3-4/08

  • BUILDERnews - November 2007

  • NY Times House&Home - October 2007

  • Men's Journal - September 2007

  • HGTV (Hot Grills & Cool Patios) - July 2007

  • Metropolis - June 2007

  • MSNBC - April 2007

  • This Old House - Dec. 2006

  • Azure (Heat of the Moment) - Nov./Dec. 2006

  • Metropolitan Home - Nov. 2006

  • Wall Street Journal (Weekend) - 10/27/06

  • Creative Real Estate Lifestyles - Sept. 2006

  • Food & Life Arizona - Sept. 2006

  • Design Week (Get Grilling) - July 2006

  • Home Appliance - Summer 2006

  • NY Times Style Magazine - Spring 2006

  • US Business Review on HPBA - April 2006

  • Hearth & Home - New Products - March 2006

  • Alternative Energy Retailer - Feb. 2006

  • NY Times - Escapes, Fireplace Modern - 11/4/05

  • Kiplinger's Magazine - Rewards, Satisfy your Burning Desire - Oct. 2005

HPBExpo 20072007 HPBA Expo
Selected again by HGTV to appear on Hot Grills Cool Patios Special.        Slide show of pictures
2006 ICFF Show in NYC
The Wittus - Fire by Design booth at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) on May 20-23.
More pictures
2006 HPBA Expo
Selected by Home & Garden TV (HGTV) to appear on Hot Grills Cool Patios Special.
Slide show of pictures
A Video on Wood Burning
Learn more about the unique quality and features of our Danish wood burning stoves - Watch the Video

Also click for some helpful tips on wood burning.

Fireplace Design Sourcebook
Check out the new "The Fireplace Design Sourcebook" by Melissa Cardona. Wittus fireplace/stoves are showcased in inspiring contemporary room settings.

Adex Awards
The Design Journal Magazine, a professional publication for architects and designers, awarded
its coveted 2006 Gold Adex Award for our Gelfire Bowls, and the 2005 top Platinum Adex Award to our new rotating Trendline 2 woodburning stove. For more info, go to www.adexawards.com and do a search on "wittus".

 

   

 

 

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