C H E S N E YS
CHESNEYS
Metamorphic
A C O L L EC T I O N O F M A R B L E F I R E S U R R O U N D S
T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
ALDERNEY / 3 SCARPA / 5 MILO / 7 MANHATTAN / 9 WREN / 10
C H E S N E YS
Limestone takes millions of years to form and millions more to metamorphose
into marble, the most highly prized medium for architectural features and
sculpture for millennia.
The marbles used in our Metamorphic collection are from Spain, Italy, Turkey
and Greece. They include the violet hues of Anatolian Lilac, the monochromatic
palette of Nero Marquina, the soft grey and white translucence of Macedonian
Volakas and the vibrant and random striations of Italian Arabescato.
Each individual block of marble removed from the earth is diff erent. Its colour
and veining will never be exactly replicated. Any object that is crafted from this
oldest of natural materials will be completely unique.
Which is why we invite you to choose your own fi re surround from our ever
changing portfolio of stock to ensure that you can best enjoy one of the most
important features to grace your home.
Metamorphic
A COLLECTION OF MARBLE FIRE SURROUNDS
T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
ARABESCATO
One of the most well known and widely used of all Italian marbles, Arabescato has a palette of
ivory as a background to strong veining that ranges from dusty to dark grey. Arabescato is
quarried in the Apuan Alps in the heartland of marble production, Carrara, in Northern Italy.
C H E S N E YS
Taking its inspiration from the late 17th century bolection profi le that Sir Christopher Wren borrowed
from Italian architecture, The Alderney is shown in vibrantly veined Arabescato marble from Carrara.
THE ALDERNEY
T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
A striking monochromatic material, Nero Marquina takes its name from the small mountain
town of Markina in the Basque Country of northern Spain, where it is quarried.
Nero Marquina is in fact a Limestone rather than a marble. It has a dark black background
against which an abundance of strong white veining is seen when the face of the material is
highly polished and lends itself to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
NERO MARQUINA
C H E S N E YS
Seen here in Nero Marquina marble, The Scarpa has the elegance of an Art Deco design
and features deeply curved concave ingrounds framing the opening to the fire chamber.
THE SCARPA
T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
LILAC
Lilac is a calcite marble with a translucent white base that is the background to strong and
randomly distributed veining moving in colour between violet, lilac and black.
The appearance of each block varies hugely so the ability to select from our portfolio of
fi nished stock is essential. Lilac marble is quarried in the Mugla region of South West Turkey
bordering the Aegean Sea.
C H E S N E YS
The Milo is a fi re surround of substantial proportions that features an elegant bolection moulded
frame elevated above canted block feet. Shown here in Lilac marble from Antalya in Turkey.
THE MILO
T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
The Volakas quarries are located in Macedonia in northern Greece on the wooded slopes by mount
Falkiri, which sits above the ancient city of Drama. The marble has a milky white background and
displays light veining in soft grey and mushroom hues, making it a suitable choice for most interiors.
VOLAKAS
C H E S N E YS
The Manhattan displays a simple architectural form that is the perfect canvas for all of the beautiful
materials in the Metamorphic collection. Shown here in Macedonian Volakas marble.
THE MANHATTAN
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T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
Where a smaller fireplace is required, The Wren is an ideal choice with its minimalist
moulding and shallow projection. Show here in Lilac marble from Antalya.
THE WREN
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F I R E P L AC E D I M E N S I O N S
THE WREN
Overall size 1275mmW x 1094mmH
Opening 914mmW x 914mmH
THE MANHATTAN
Overall size 1473mmW x 1143mmH
Opening 1016mmW x 914.5mmH
Shelf 1473mmW x 110mmD
THE MANHATTAN REDUCED
Overall size 1372mmW x 1079.5mmH
Opening 940mmW x 863.5mmH
Shelf 1372mmW x 110mmD
THE MILO
Overall size 1647mmW x 218.5mmH
Opening 1091mmW x 940.5mmH
THE ALDERNEY
Overall size 1275mmW x 1205.5mmH
Opening 914mmW x 914mmH
Shelf 1487mmW x 218mmD
THE SCARPA
Overall size 1499mmW x 1130.5mmH
Opening 1067mmW x 914.5mmH
Shelf 1499mmW x 178mmD
THE SCARPA REDUCED
Overall size 1371.5mmW x 1117.5mmH
Opening 965mmW x 914.5mmH
Shelf 1371.5mmW x 165mmD
T H E M E TA M O R P H I C CO L L EC T I O N
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Each individual block of marble
removed from the earth is diff erent.
Any object that is crafted from this
oldest of natural materials will be
completely unique.
LOCATIONS
We have four beautiful showrooms which
all display a comprehensive range of our
fi replaces, stoves and fi res.
CHELSEA DESIGN STUDIO
570 Kings Road,
London SW6 2DY
Telephone 020 7627 1410
Email sales@chesneys.co.uk
BATTERSEA
194-196 Battersea Park Road,
London SW11 4ND
Telephone 020 7627 1410
Email sales@chesneys.co.uk
HAMPSTEAD
465-467 Finchley Road,
London NW3 6HS
Telephone 020 7627 1410
Email sales@chesneys.co.uk
ST ALBANS
70 London Road,
St Albans AL1 1NG
Telephone 020 7627 1410
Email sales@chesneys.co.uk
All showrooms are open
Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Hampstead closed on Fridays
St Albans by Appointment only
All Showrooms are closed on Bank Holidays.
For details of UK nationwide stockists:
Telephone 020 3177 4200
Email stockists@chesneys.co.uk
chesneys.co.uk/fi nd-a-stockist
www.chesneys.co.uk
CHESNE YS
Chesneys pursues a policy of continuing
improvement in design and performance of its
products. The right is therefore reserved to vary
specifi cations without notice. For illustration
purposes some chimneypieces and baskets may
be shown in optional materials or fi nishes other
than standard production specifi cations.
Bespoke prices are available on application.
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