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ARCHITECTURAL FORM
THE DIRECTORY contains architectural drawings
or ‘Patterns’ for the most elegant and popular
Chimneypiece designs of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The ‘anatomy’ of each design is clearly labelled so
as to enable the specifier to consult the appropriate
section of THE DIRECTORY and select the detail for
each component and the material from which it is
to be carved, veneered, inlaid or otherwise constructed.
Once the basic pattern has been chosen, the individual
components that will form the Chimneypiece can be selected.
CARVED DETAIL
There are a number of elements common to all Chimneypiece designs that are
embellished with carved or architecturally decorative detail. For example, many
patterns specify a central carved frieze
tablet of some description. The specifier
who selects such a design will find
illustrations of numerous different carved
tablets from which to choose in the relevant
sections of THE DIRECTORY.
The Chesney’s Directory presents a unique opportunity to specify a Chimneypiece
once again in the traditional manner. By offering a wide range of architectural
designs and a wealth of carved detail that can be executed in a selection of
authentic materials, The Directory combines the elements that are required
to create a truly bespoke fire surround.
Introduction to
THE DI RECTORY