Ugo Trevisan Fireplace in Hammered Steel

Crafted with great care and precision, it reflects both technical skill and a strong decorative sensibility. The fireplace is constructed from several bent or rolled steel plates, shaped into an elegant semi-conical body that transitions into a tall cylindrical chimney. The fireplace was then given a copper coating through electroplating: the object was submerged in an electrolytic bath in which a thin layer of copper was deposited onto the steel using an electric current. A brass layer was subsequently applied in a similar manner. ⁠Warm golden and reddish tones are organically distributed across the surface. The copper- and brass-plated steel surface was subsequently hammered and brushed, giving the surface an irregular texture. The surface was then patinated and partially darkened, causing the light to reflect unevenly and creating a mottled, copper-like effect. Decorative linear motifs reminiscent of ancient inscriptions are formed by welded metal rods applied directly to the body of the fireplace, creating geometric patterns in low relief. The sides additionally feature carved reliefs and perforations that have been punched and cut through the metal.