CHESNEY’S
HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS
Contents
CHESNEY’S
Introduction
Made to Order
The Premium Collection
Stone
8
Marble
24
The Soane Collection
50
The Lutyens Collection
58
The Chesney’s Directory
64
The Archive Collection
66
19th Century Marble
68
18th & 19th Century Stone
86
18th Century Marble
102
2 Introduction
Over the past 30 years Chesney’s has acquired a worldwide reputation as the premier
resource for the finest antique chimneypieces and for its unrivalled collection of
historically authentic facsimile chimneypieces.
Restoring an 18th century chimneypiece requires an extraordinary level of skill and
patience and there can be no compromise in the process. This rigorous approach to
conservation and unique understanding of the antique chimneypiece in all its forms has
inspired and guided the development of our range of facsimile chimneypieces.
Our highly skilled and experienced craftsmen employ the full range of skills and
techniques that were used in the production of 18th and 19th century chimneypieces, using
materials that are as close as possible to the original. These artisanal skills are married
with those of the draughtsman and architectural historian in the creation of a collection
of museum quality chimneypieces.
For the first time Chesney’s entire Historical range is consolidated in this single volume,
ofering the specifier access to an unrivalled selection.
Introduction
The importance of a chimneypiece in the design of a room cannot be overestimated.
Finding the appropriate style of chimneypiece with dimensions that suit the room can be
a challenge. A satisfactory combination of style and scale are essential components in the
successful choice of a chimneypiece and it is often difcult to satisfy both requirements.
It is for this reason that Chesney’s ofer a Made to Order service for all of the designs that
appear on the following pages. A significant proportion of these designs are also available
in a standard size and material from stock but a number are only manufactured to order.
Various factors govern the lead time for manufacture and this will generally be several
months. The extent and intricacy of the carving and the possible requirement to source
rare and unusual materials can be important considerations. There can be no short cuts in
a process that relies on traditional craftsmanship and techniques.
Made to Order
4 Made to Order
6 The Premium Collection
The Premium Collection
A collection of marble and stone chimneypieces that have been selected from Chesney’s
antique inventory over the years to create a range of core designs of unique variety and
quality. Historical detail is assured as every design has been copied precisely from an
original with the greatest possible attention paid to replicating the detail and style of
masonry and carving. It is for this reason that conservation bodies worldwide recognise
and recommend the Chesney’s Premium Collection.
The Burlington
A chimneypiece of strong
architectural form with an intricately
detailed corniced shelf and simple
jambs and frieze. Dating from the
early 19th century.
Shelf length
601/8”(1525)
Overall height
481/8”(1220)
Opening
36”(914)W x 36”(914)H
The Premium Collection - Stone
8 The Premium Collection - Stone