Abstract: A lid for a miniature tabletop fireplace is provided wherein the lid comprises a plate having a plan shape which is substantially coextensive with the top of the fireplace, and from which spacing fins extend vertically to align and separate the plate from the top of the fireplace when the lid is positioned to extinguish the fire. The spacing fins have a small bottom surface area relative to the plate in order to minimize soot transfer to other surfaces when the lid is removed from the fireplace for use thereof. The lid further comprises a handle which is thermally insulated from the plate.

Abstract: A personal fireplace and an associated method of use are described herein. Embodiments of the personal fireplace combine the aesthetically pleasing element of an open flame while removing the necessity of a large and expensive fireplace structure. The fireplace described herein also removes the necessity of residential wood combustion and eliminates the associated health risks. The personal fireplace includes a continuous wall and a base that is integral to and continuous with the wall. The base and wall of the fireplace define a heat-resistant burn chamber that is configured to receive and hold a flammable liquid. The fireplace additionally includes a plurality of supports extending from the base of the fireplace.