Design or Function? The Coal Bucket Debate

Whether your home is Victorian or decidedly 21st century, the addition of coal buckets is an attractive way to dress up your fireplace with time honored design.

In the 1800’s, the civilized world had long benefited from the fireplace. It had only been about a hundred years, at that point, since the fireplace had been introduced as a means of providing heat and style to a home.

The Victorian era provided an entirely new standard of excellence in fireplace design and heightened elegance. It was during this time that elaborate fireplace and mantle designs were implemented using sand casting practices. It was also during this time that coal began replacing wood as the primary fuel for home heating.

The inner grates were reduced in size to accommodate the coal. It’s possible that the coal was used for a purpose more vain than simply the ready availability of the fuel. In such elaborate Victorian houses it wouldn’t do to have clunky chunks of wood lying about, but the discrete and highly decorate coal buckets blended well with the Victorian décor.

Today many fireplace owners have reverted back to wood, however, the beauty of coal buckets remain an attractive addition to any fireplace. The established finish on most fireplace designs can be used to choose a quality metal coal bucket in a variety of styles and shapes.

However, there continues to be a robust group of coal users. These fireplace enthusiasts look to coal as a solid means of providing heat and comfort to their homes and a coal bucket is more than just an accent to the décor for these hearty souls. It is simply a necessary tool to add fuel to the fire. In this case, the beauty of design is secondary to the utilitarian nature of the coal bucket.

No matter what your fireplace design, you are likely to find the exact coal bucket that will be an attractive addition to your fireplace tools and will draw attention to one of the most welcome features in your home.

Whether your home is Victorian or decidedly 21st century, the addition of coal buckets is an attractive way to dress up your fireplace with time honored design.



 

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