Georgian Fireplaces

Georgian fireplace design was based on the classical orders and followed strict rules of proportion whilst employing a rich and varied range of decorative devices.The first half of the century saw Palladian architectural influence in the ascendancy but fireplace design was revolutionised mid-century by Robert Adam, with a new and elegant repertoire based on a wide variety of classical sources.Fireplaces acquired a lighter and less robust appearance displaying crisply executed low relief carving and the use on inlaid coloured marble became popular, providing a striking contrast to the remainder of the fireplace which was always worked from statuary marble.Visit the Chesneys website to view their full range of Georgian fireplaces.We supply and install the complete range of Chesneys fireplaces, including their surrounds, register grates, wood & multi-fuel stoves, gas stoves and electric fire baskets.To discuss your requirements further, please call us on 01223 213500, or contact us using the form below.