Founded in 1871 by Joseph Forshaw, we are the oldest privately owned Hearth & Patio retailer in the Country. Come see our 22,000 square foot showroom filled with the finest outdoor furniture & fireplaces.
The business was founded in 1871 by Joseph Forshaw, a cabinetmaker from England. He began by making the wood molds for sand castings used for making coal stove parts. He later began having his own parts cast, and became the largest supplier of coal stove repair parts in the region. The business was expanded by his son, Joseph Forshaw Jr., a bronze-medal winning Olympic marathon runner, to include fireplaces and fireplace fixtures. Joseph Forshaw III and his partner and brother-in-law L. F. DuBois moved the business from downtown to Frontenac in 1956 and added patio furniture and barbecues, as well as beginning a wholesale trade to dealers and builders. The fourth generation, Rick and Joe Forshaw, have established a nationwide network of dealers for wood fireplace mantels and custom sheet metal products.
Yeah, I'm Randy with Foreshaw of St. Louis. This is the Jeff City store. Brought it into being about 13 years ago. Here I'more geared to the fireplace industry, new construction remodels, wood, gas, electric. It doesn't much matter anymore. There'so many to choose from. You can usually get the finish and the look that you're going for in your house. One advantage that Foreshaw has is the ability to take a fireplace completely through. We can do any or all the parts of the fireplace. We sell flue systems. We sell the mantles. We manufacture marbling granite to whatever size need for our surrounds. The fireplace itself, we install it with all of our products. We're located in Jefferson City off of West Edgewood. You can give me a call and set up an appointment for any questions on your fireplace or outdoor needs.
