It's about an hour north of New York City, and when you're in the area, we'd be delighted to show you a display of our various models. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (weekends by appointment) Call ahead to confirm. In 1978, Niels Wittus, a native of Denmark, and his wife Alyce began their company in the Westchester County town of Pound Ridge, NY.
Combining a love of his native homeland and the desire so many immigrants come to this country with (the pursuit of the American Dream) Niels created a company dedicated to importing fine European stoves. Modeled on the traditional European design: a baking compartment above, a firebox in the center, and wood storage below, designer Bent Falk created the first stoves in the late 1960s.
They quickly became well loved in Denmark for their beautiful design, superior craftsmanship, and high efficiency as heating units. Wittus has continued to grow and select a family of quality products with state of the art burning technology. Definition: A Danish word originating in the 1800's.
Combining a love of his native homeland and the desire so many immigrants come to this country with (the pursuit of the American Dream) Niels created a company dedicated to importing fine European stoves. Modeled on the traditional European design: a baking compartment above, a firebox in the center, and wood storage below, designer Bent Falk created the first stoves in the late 1960s.
They quickly became well loved in Denmark for their beautiful design, superior craftsmanship, and high efficiency as heating units. Wittus has continued to grow and select a family of quality products with state of the art burning technology. Definition: A Danish word originating in the 1800's.
Services
It comes in black steel and measures 41" high, 34" wide, and 21" deep. Available with a short table that has a small shelf under the door or with a long table that has a bench, so you can sit comfortably close to the fire. Choose either a left or right side loading door and top or back vent. Winner of the prestigious reddot design award and also the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design Good Design award for 2006.
The Cubic series brings about a new generation of wood burning fire. Among the four models of varying sizes, some are floor models and one is directly attached on the wall. Minimal, yet sophisticated and contemporary, the unique Cubic series were designed by the Danish architect Anders Nrgaard. He stated: "I did not just want to make a stove, I wanted it to be something more than that".
Fireplaces suspended in time - Central focus fireplaces suspended by the flue. Jean-Claude Bordelet has been making unique hearth products since 1975. Filled with personality, the JC Bordelet fireplaces will change your view of indoor warmth. Each fireplace is manufactured in the factory at Vendargues, in the South of France with the finest materials and high quality craftmanship.
An elegant, contemporary cookstove, the Omega Chef is the ideal choice for tasteful, well designed interiors. With its round form, minimal handle, and door made entirely of black glass, the Omega Chef is an ultra modern wood-burning cookstove, where every tiny detail is well thought out. Produced by Jydepejsen, who for over 40 years has merged celebrated Danish design with the need for efficient home heating and the love of fine furnishings.
The Optifire zero-clearance built-in fireplace is powerful with clean lines. This fireplace is a perfect match for use in new construction of contemporary and streamlined interiors. A push for the environment, the Optifire has over 70% fuel efficiency, higher combustion temperatures, and lower atmospheric emissions.
Reviews (8)
Lyn Peacock
Nov 26, 2021
Report
Wonderful to deal with a company that really care about customer service! Super nice people who really went above and beyond to made sure we were happy with our purchase. This is a company that stands behind their products, 100% recommend Wittus - Fire by Design...plus they have a great selection of fires to choose from!
Annik LaFarge
Jul 29, 2021
Report
After purchasing 5 stoves from this company over 20 years, I was gobsmacked when an essential part in a stove they installed in 2018 cracked in half and rendered the stove dangerous & unusable, according to my chimney sweep. Having discontinued its relationship w/ its namesake company, Rais in Denmark, ("Fire by Design used to be called "Rais & Wittus") I was given no help to get a replacement part. I now have an unusable $5,000 wood stove, and am on my own to figure out a way to fix it. I would find another company to do business with before working with Fire by Design.
Carrie Holt
Oct 14, 2020
Report
Stuart Rosenthal
Dec 30, 2019
Report
My wife and I purchased a Rais wood burning stove from Wittus more than 20 years ago, and it continues to be a terrific addition to our home. Their selection of stylish, well-crafted, and efficient stoves was excellent and delivery was as promised. When we shop for the next (additional) stove, this is the place to which we'll go.
Gloria G.
Mar 29, 2018
Report
This is a business that is "NOT quite open for business". On my comings and goings in Pound Ridge, they never seem to be open, and their online presence is less than fantastic, with follow-up to requests for information that is totally limp. I am seriously interested in wood-burning stoves. My experience with Wittus is a turn-off. This is a company best avoided.
Tom Reingold
Nov 23, 2017
Report
Jen R.
Feb 20, 2015
Report
Unreliable is an understatement. I ordered tools for my fireplace in October as a Christmas gift. Needless to say it is the end of Feb and they still have not arrived. I had to chase them after every deadline came and went. Seems their manufacturer is in Italy so they blame everything on customs. In the end I had to cancel my order.
Polina G.
Nov 14, 2011
Report
By far, the worst experience I have had with any vendor/contractor. No follow up, had to chase them down every step of the way to come give me an estimate for a fireplace after I made a trip to their showroom! Unprofessional, unreliable, and unacceptable attitude for a business that deals in high end fireplaces.