Italian Flue
“Attention is invited to the merits of our Italian Flue radiator. The radiator proper has become the recognized leader in the Flue type. Consisting of all cored, prime surfaces, it ensures the highest efficiency in the most compact form” — The American Radiator Company catalogue (1897)
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Variations of the Italian Flue
The Italian Flue Ornamental
Patented on October 20th, 1896, the Italian Flue Ornamental predates the Plain version and continued production well into the 1910s.
The Italian Flue Ornamental shares similarities with other ARCo models, such as the Verona and Zenith Flue. Its most notable feature is that each section consisted of just one column, unlike the multi-columned ornate models like the National or Rococo. In keeping with its Italian inspiration, this design featured lavish royal patterns and a central Cupid-inspired cherub, adding a romantic and classic touch to its aesthetic.
The Italian Flue Plain
The Italian Flue Plain was introduced by the American Radiator Company (ARCo) between 1897 and 1905, but its production ceased by 1910. Despite being labeled “plain,” its design wasn’t entirely without detail. The radiator featured straight indentations running down the face of each column, adding depth and texture without the ornate embellishments seen on other models of the time. The legs, however, retained a decorative touch similar to its more elaborate counterpart.
Like many of ARCo’s iconic designs, the Italian Flue Plain was available in both the US and UK, sold from their London showroom on Queen Victoria Street from 1897 onwards.
