Mobile cast iron stove model "la chatte" designed by the French engineer Edmond Chaboche in 1883.

Mobile cast iron stove model "the cat" designed by the French engineer Edmond Chaboche in 1883. The term "salamander" is a commercial name that has been adopted and generalised to refer to these wood or coal stoves, often small in size, intended for use in spaces such as kitchens or living rooms. This type of stove was designed to heat small rooms efficiently, and the models produced by Chaboche became popular for their portability and efficiency. Thus, even though "salamander" is associated with the Chaboche brand, it now refers to a specific type of stove, and this designation has become generic for many similar devices produced by other manufacturers.