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Focus Expands Outdoor Range A new rust finish for Gyroscope is launched

Would you like to create a convivial space outdoors to welcome a gathering with friends on a cool summer evening or a late autumn day? Focus, the French contemporary fireplace designer, presents its collection of seven outdoor fireplaces.

Natural colours and finishes have become increasingly popular especially for the outside. This rust finish is an elegant addition the range which now comprises of seven outdoor models. It creates a warm, ambient atmosphere wherever it is installed. The seven models available with rust Finish include: Gyrofocus (photo), Bathyscafocus, Domofocus, Emifocus, Ergofocus, Miofocus and Paxfocus.

The Process

The fireplaces are treated with acid in the factory which kicks off the rusting process and which will allow it to rust naturally over time. On delivery, the rust is quite orange in colour but with time develops its own patina, which will become a unique feature.

The constitution of the raw steel is such that the iron oxide (rust) which forms naturally on its surface can present random colours and very difficult to control from orange to black. This rusty finish has the advantage over the standard Black painted finish, as it can withstand being located by coastal areas where there is a greater chance of corrosion.

The inspiration

Steel, wood, leather, terracotta ... are, in some of their forms, evolving, malleable, living materials. This makes them aesthetically interesting unlike inert and amorphous materials. As such, rusted steel tends, over time, to darken to take the appearance of an old leather or a patinated bronze. It is then, according to Focus’ creator, Dominique Imbert, when it is at its most authentic and resplendent.

Focus Expands Outdoor Range A new rust finish for Gyroscope is launched

Details

  • France
  • Focus