Those of us without fireplaces in our homes forget just how calming one can be. Nothing stokes a cozy mood quite like the flickering flames of a roaring fire. A fireplace, though, isn’t easily added if you don’t have one already—except in the case of a new crop of electric fireplaces that combine the portability of a space heater, the warmth of a crackling fire, and the rustic styling of an old-timey stove. With so many on sale for Black Friday weekend—like this one, for instance—one might make a great gift for someone on your Christmas list.

　　 Fdw 20-Inch Portable Electric Fireplace

$70 $60 at Amazon This portable electric fireplace from Amazon brand Fdw mimics the look of a traditional wood-burning stove, right down to the swinging door and steel spring handle, but operates using electricity and plugs into standard 110-volt outlets. It arrives ready to roll right out of the box; the only assembly needed is attaching the legs, requiring just a screwdriver and a bit of patience.

The metal exterior has the matte black look of heavy-duty welded steel, with a wide viewing window of tempered glass. Visitors will ask if it’s a real wood-burning stove, with its perfectly imperfect logs, ember bed aglow, dancing orange flames, and 4,780 BTU of heat. Its 1,400 watts is plenty of power to warm spaces up to 500 square feet, according to the brand, but unlike a traditional wood-burning fire that requires time to kindle and tools to tend, you simply set a temperature between 68 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heater will cycle off and on to keep your space toasty-warm. 

The 61 Best Gifts For Mom We Love The Most Keeping with its throwback charm, you’ll find no visible buttons or dials on the exterior of the heater. Controls are hidden on the frame inside the door and include separate power buttons for the heating function and flame effect. That handy feature lets you enjoy the visual of a flickering fire year-round, even on days and nights we don’t need extra heat.

Weighing little more than 16 pounds, the heater is portable from room to room, giving you on-demand heat exactly where it’s needed. Shoppers say this electric fireplace heats more effectively than using HVAC, and they’ve relied on it in every room of the house, plus garages, entire tiny homes, and Florida lanais on nippy nights. Others call it perfect for campers, RVs, and anyplace that can use some cozying up, when an actual wood-burning fireplace isn’t practical.

“This is a little powerhouse for my drafty home,” one reviewer gushes. “Even though it is small, it puts out a lot of heat,” says another. “Easy on electricity too,” adds a third.

Shop this electric fireplace while it’s on sale for Cyber Monday, and check out other on-sale options from Amazon below.

　　 Duraflame Electric Fireplace Space Heater

$300 $230 at Amazon

　　 R.W. Flame Electric Fireplace Space Heater with Remote Control

$140 $104 at Amazon

　　 Silonn Electric Fireplace Space Heater

$170 $145 at Amazon

　　 Homcom Electric Fireplace Space Heater

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