The challenge
Add modern function to a heavy historic object without making the conversion look like a modern insert had simply been placed inside it.
A vintage cast-iron and nickel fireplace converted from wood-burning to electric while retaining its original appearance.

Add modern function to a heavy historic object without making the conversion look like a modern insert had simply been placed inside it.
A modern electric fireplace was purchased and disassembled. Its flame, log, lighting, and electrical components were then retrofitted into the vintage body using custom brackets and careful placement.
The original fireplace keeps its character while gaining safe, usable modern function.
From the workshop to the assembled piece.