The emergence of fireplace in China is inseparable with the communication of east and west cultural. Foreigner missionaries came to China, in addition to publicize their doctrine and the Gospel, they also brought their daily necessary, science and technologys, as well as the architectural style. While the fireplace as the core of household adornment, which was introduced into China. Therefore, in the history of China, the earliest appearing of fireplace was in the coastal cities and some cities which are developed.

Today, the communication of eastern and western culture is closer and closer, the building with European customs is very common in China, the household life style of west has become the choice of diversification for people, and fireplace is also favored by more and more people.