FIREKEEPER

Meet the designer, Knud Holscher

EKTA Firekeeper designer Knud Holscher graduated from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1957. From 1960-64, he worked as a partner in the office of Arne Jacobsen as associate architect for the realisation of St. Catherine’s College, University of Oxford. Knud has attracted international attention with products like d-line, a series of architectural fittings, spotlights for FLOS and the German light manufacturer ERCO, the bus shelters for JCDecaux and the Geberit sanitary products. Many of these iconic designs have become part of everyday life for people around the world.

FIREKEEPER by Knud Holscher Crafted from stainless steel with a matte black textured finish, and measuring a commanding 67cm in length, the FireKeeper is an attractive and ingenious tool for starting and tending fires in woodburning stoves, open fireplaces and outdoor grills. The idea comes from the American Indians who discovered how to invigorate a fire by blowing into the embers through a tube. The ‘fire keeper’ was the person who stayed behind in the camp while others went hunting or gathering food. The FireKeeper can be used as a fire blower as well as a poker. It performs the same function as a traditional bellows as it allows you to blow air through the tube directly into the embers. When not in use, the FireKeeper can be displayed on its magnetic holder that can be attached to the wall next to the fireplace. Expertly crafted with beautiful weight and balance, its aesthetic appeal makes it ideal to showcase, like a piece of art.

9912221011 Firekeeper Material: Stainless Steel Body with a Matte Black Textured Finish Lacquered Steel Mouthpiece Dimensions: L 67 cm $299 RRP