Period Fireplaces
Period fireplaces can transform a room, adding a historical dimension to its design or complementing a period-style space.
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For nearly 40 years, Chesneys has been restoring antique fireplaces at its London workshops. This meticulous process demands an extraordinary level of skill and expertise, with no room for compromise. This rigorous approach has also inspired the development of Chesneys' range of historic reproductions, allowing modern homeowners to enjoy the ornate beauty of period fireplaces.
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The fireplaces in Chesneys' collection are exact replicas of antique originals, recognized by conservation bodies worldwide for their authenticity. Whether carving a museum-quality Adam chimneypiece or reproducing a modest Victorian bedroom fire surround, every detail is faithfully replicated.
Victorian Collection
Chesneys' Victorian collection offers a range of fireplaces crafted from both marble and limestone, showcasing the most admired decorative styles of the era. Each piece embodies clean lines and classic proportions, reflecting the simplicity and elegance synonymous with Victorian design. This versatility ensures that Chesneys' Victorian fireplaces seamlessly enhance both informal and formal interiors, continuing to attract admiration with their timeless appeal.
Georgian Collection
Chesneys' Georgian Collection captures the rich diversity of 18th-century architectural design, beginning with the simplicity of the Queen Anne period, progressing through the robust formality of Palladianism, and culminating in the elegance of the Robert Adam-inspired neo-classical movement.
Regency Collection
Chesneys' Regency fireplace collection presents a range of designs from the period, featuring the classical ornamentation and subtle architectural detailing characteristic of the Regency era. Emphasising the era's simpler aesthetics, these fireplaces showcase soft lines and graduated curves that were trends of the time. Crafted in the elegant, neutral tones of limestone and Carrara marble, Chesneys' Regency fireplaces are the perfect complement to various decorative styles.
Continental Collection
Chesneys' collection of continental fireplaces features French and Italian-inspired designs, characterized by their decorative and curved elements. These distinctive features ensure that each fireplace becomes a unique focal point in any room, immediately capturing the attention of all who enter the space.
Museum Collection
Chesneys' Museum fireplace collection showcases architecturally inspired designs from the 18th century and beyond. Additionally, Chesneys' collaboration with The Georgian Group has led to the creation of the Fitzroy chimneypiece, with proceeds benefiting the national charity dedicated to preserving Britain’s Georgian buildings and gardens.