Hearth Art caramel agate table lamps

Another beautiful pair of table lamps from Hearth Art- these have especially clear crystal windows and refract light in magnificent ways.  Please inquire about our available selections- they don’t stick around long!

Details. Details.  What matters more?  Whether they serve as an inviting beacon into a room or cast a soft glow on those gathered around, these lamps will light the way.  

Hearth Art creates hearth and home objects in steel, brass, bronze, and stone, often in conjunction with natural materials such as minerals and semi-precious gemstones.  Hearth Art founder, Claire Crowe, believes in the integrity of natural forms and often accentuates imperfections and idiosyncrasies in specimens, rather than trying to hide them.  Each design is an original work.  Striking form and clean, simple lines create visual impact that is bold, artistic and unique. Natural materials put together in exquisitely beautiful combinations lend an old-world feeling to even the most modern environments. Hearth Art pieces are handcrafted and finished in its Dallas, Texas studio.  Premium raw materials are sourced from the highest quality suppliers in North America, Brazil, Australia and throughout the world.  

Hearth Art recently unveiled a collection of mineral lamps that are a natural- and spectacular- addition to its hearth and home design group.  No two are alike, which of course is part of the magic.  Some of the most popular selections include chic Black Tourmaline specimens with encrusted pyrite; unusual pink amethyst towers with lavender druzy that are artfully cut in angular shapes; and Australian Lemon Chrysoprase slices, which were mined out of an old sheep herding village in rural Australia.  Many of the designs involve handcrafted bronze metalwork, but some specimens stand alone since the superior quality of the natural materials used in the collection requires nothing more to result in irresistible allure.  This new lighting collection extends Hearth Art’s design aesthetic into an new arena, a welcome development from the line that has been improving the face of the fireplace by dressing it up with bespoke screens and accessories for some time now.  Tabletop accessories such as sculptural objects and boxes are also available.  The lamps and accessories sell quickly, so inquire about current inventory or request a quote for your own individual projects.  

Blues be gone.  Let there be light!  Hearth Art’s new lamp collection, which focuses on  natural materials in all their unique and simple beauty, will brighten up any room in need of a luxurious lift. Combined with custom silk shades and acrylic mounts, many minerals require nothing more to function as exceptional, one of a kind decorative details that dazzle where they are displayed.  This Waterline Agate specimen from southern Brazil has a super clear crystal center with some small druzy crystals around its core.   Waterline is a term used to describe the multiple color layers that formed over its development, which took millions of years.  See more at hearthart.com or inquire with us about our current inventory.

The one consolation of the winter chill is that, finally, it’s the time of year when you can stoke up a fire. Of course, it’s best to make your hearth every bit as welcoming and lovely as it can be.  Hearth Art fire screens enhance fireplaces and the rooms they are in by adding sculptural allure.  Our elemental designs, rooted in historic classicism, have a fresh, modern edge.  We rebuke the rococo scrolls of yesteryear and refuse to be ordinary.  Join the fun.  Call us to discuss your custom quotation.

Few gemstones occur in black. The   most common is onyx, a variety of chalcedony, which is dyed to produce a   uniform black.  Onyx is abundant and inexpensive but it is not what I   would call a fine gem.  Black tourmaline, however, is another story.

Tourmaline belongs to a complex   family of aluminum borosilicates mixed with iron and magnesium.   Depending on the proportions of its components, it may form as red,   pink, yellow, brown, black, green, blue or violet.  Its prismatic, vertically   striated crystals may be long and slender, or thick and columnar. The name Tourmaline comes from an   ancient Sinhalese word turmali,   meaning “a mixed color precious stone,” or turamali, meaning “something small from the   earth.”

The most common species of Tourmaline   is Schorl, which accounts for ninety-five percent of all Tourmaline in   nature. It is black, or sometimes a blue so deep it appears to be black. The   term Schorlwas   in use before the 1400s, named for a town in Saxony, Germany,   where Black Tourmaline was found in nearby tin mines.


















The metaphysical lore surrounding black tourmaline is that it repels           negativity and protects the wearer. It is said to be a very good           stone to wear or have in your room when you're experiencing any kind           of stress. Emotionally, black           tourmaline is excellent for dispelling fears, obsessions, and           neuroses, and bringing emotional stability. Physically, black           tourmaline is alleged to strengthen the immune system and help with heart           disease, arthritis, and gout.  I'm not sure about all of that,           but I'm convinced it has some mystical power.  When I walk by this specimen, I'm entranced.

Northern California designer, Holly Kopman, used our Tapestry fire screen in a recent installation and we must say, it rocks the hearth. This design was inspired by tribal motifs, which have been around since antiquity.  We love this gilded gold finish, and it’s also quite striking in an oxidized steel patina.  It works well in just about any setting: traditional; transitional; and contemporary.  We love the texture surrounding the firebox.  Check it out and see what you think.  Thanks, Holly, for the photo and nice words!

Check out the Tapestry fire screen. It adds style and panache to the hearth and updates fireplaces with its chic geometric lines.  Why settle for blahh when you can have ahhh?

The ancient tradition of metal forging is alive and well in our hands.   We create classic silhouettes emboldened with details like pleasing and unique textures and shapes created when iron is forged and shaped by hand, not mass-produced in molds.  Metal is incredibly versatile, and contrary to what you might think, metal furnishings can be surprisingly delicate.   We mix metals with precious elements taken from earth that are mystical and glamorous in pieces that are chic, timeless, and classic.   Look to us when you desire a simpler, cleaner aesthetic using metal. We are proud to be part of this artistic pursuit.