Firebowl designed by John T. Unger

This handsome firebowl was made out of recycled steel. Unlike the trashy barbecue bombs sold in garden hardware stores, it always looks good – and especially when a fire is burning. AND the designer has adopted a ‘thrifty green’ approach by using recycled materials to make a highly durable firebasket.

We thank the designer, John T. Unger, for the image and send him our support. Someone copied his design. John wrote a cease and desist letter. The copyist responded by going to court to have John’s existing copyrights overturned – arguing that because there is a functional element, the firebowls shouldn’t be eligible for copyright. He now threatens an expensive lawsuit, hoping that John will not be able to afford it. We hope John will fight and win.