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Embers Heating Studio

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Archives for Home / Blog / Fireplaces through the ages.

Fireplaces through the ages.

7th December 2016 Trusted Web Design

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The fireplace is the traditional place to gather, relax and converse during the winter months. While the temperature drops and the nights lengthen outside, there’s nothing more inviting than the cosy glow of a fire crackling away, radiating heat and providing the perfect place to unwind after a long day at work.

As we’ve explored before, a fireplace can help to improve the value of your property, and if you happen to buy an older house with an original fireplace stood intact, you can sometimes expect to possibly pay a little more than you would for a property without one.

But as the popularity of the fireplace continues to grow, not just as a way of heating your home but also as focal point for your room design – so the range and styles available has vastly expanded to suit both the most modern tastes but also those with a ‘nod’ towards the past.

We decided to take a nostalgic look at some of our favourite fireplace fashions through the ages – and the best news is that most of the styles can be recreated with a brand new fireplace from our Derby show room.

The Georgian and Regency Period

The Georgian era stretched from 1714-1837 and covered the reigns of Kings George I, II, III and IV. The Regency period, a sub-era of that time, lasted from 1811-1820. During these years, a very prosperous Britain underwent a boom of house-building, design and modernisation. Elegant and impressive buildings and housing rose spectacularly in London (with a newly built West End), Bath, Bristol and many other towns and cities across the country.

Among those spearheading the design revolution were Scottish brothers Robert and James Adam. Their neoclassical works saw the integration of grand exterior and interior designs, of which fireplaces played a major part. Robert in particular looked to classical sources for a range of simple yet elegant fireplace designs, using grand proportions to draw attention and make them the focal point of any room. Hand-carved details surrounding large fireplace openings were prevalent, and inlaid coloured marble was often used to contrast against white marble surrounds.

The Victorian Era

Following the reign of George IV, Queen Victoria ascended to the throne to begin the longest reign of any British monarch, that is until our own Queen Elizabeth II claimed that title in September 2016. During this era fireplace styles underwent noticeable changes as architectural designs altered too. Rooms of this period were distinctly lower in height than their Georgian counterparts, and so fireplaces became lower in height to match. Casting designs were noticeably more ornate and often floral in their inspiration, and mantelpieces became more prominent to accommodate the Victorian love of ornaments and trinkets.

As the era progressed, fireplaces became more geometric in their style but still reflected a beautiful level of expert craftsmanship.

The Art Nouveau Period

From the 1880’s through until the outbreak of World War One in 1914, Art Nouveau brought with it a new and exciting ‘fin de siècle’ (or ‘end of the century’) form of design that took the world by storm. Exquisitely designed cast iron fireplaces began to appear that reflected flowing natural shapes (again, quite floral and organic in their inspiration) with sculpted surrounds and beautiful tile-work.

The Edwardian Era

From the turn of the 20th Century until the early post-Great War period, fireplaces began to be taller and slimmer in their design. Cast iron inserts and grates still featured heavily as did tiled panels, although the designs took on a more simpler appearance than they has during the Victorian and Art Nouveau periods. As the era progressed cast iron decreased in popularity as it was needed for ammunitions for the war effort, and wooden surrounds incorporating mirrored glass became a feature instead.

As you might have guessed at Embers Heating Studio in Derby we have a real passion for fireplaces. We stock a huge range of styles and designs to suit your home environment and add a real touch of class to your living space.

Give us a call on 01332 242299, email [email protected] or pop in to our studio to see what we have on offer. Our fireplace specialists will be only too happy to advise you on what’s best for you, your home and your aspirations.

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  • Overall I was pleased with the service from Embers. Had a slight problem with the finish at first but was quickly sorted.

    Mr Lewis Burley
  • Just a quick note to say thank you for your help when we were looking for a fire to fit in our lounge a couple of months ago. We eventually decided to buy an "Evonic e1500gf3" from yourself and we are extremely happy with our decision. Thank you once again and please find the attached photograph of our completed installation. Kind regards,

    Chris and Pete Lane
  • Very good service.

    Mr Challenor
  • We would like to thank you Jason and your teams for the work done on our new central heating system and our new fireplace and fire. We are thrilled with how it looks. We would recommend you to anyone looking for the same service.

    Cath and Ian Hardy
  • Were very helpful in helping us choose a fire compatible with our flue. The one we had was both illegal for the flue and ill fitted. The guys came round on time and proceeded to fit an immaculate fire and surround. Brilliant first class workmanship. I’d very highly recommend these guys.

    Mark
  • Very pleasing. Attentive service, delivery on time with full instruction.

    Mrs Gill Thorley
  • Thanks Jason – the fire and fireplace look great. What a feature it has made! The guys made a neat job fitting the Riva fire and limestone fireplace. Thank you for your patience while we took on board your ideas and I kept changing my mind! You have a wide selection of fires and fireplaces to chose from.

    John and Liz Hanford
  • Just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with the service received during the recent installation of our new Sherbourne Marble Surround/Riven Slate Hearth & Panel/Montage NU Convertor Ultra HE. The installers were punctual, courteous and efficient and left no mess either. The finished job looks stunning (the double bonus being that we do not have to re-decorate the room either) and makes a real focal point to the living room and to say that we are ‘thrilled to bits’ with it, would be an understatement! We would not hesitate to recommend you, to anyone we know, should they be looking for a first class job. Once again, many thanks.

    Mr and Mrs Dawes
  • Great advice and service. Good choice of products and fireplace made bespoke to our requirements.

    Natalie Hannath
  • Excellent.

    Mr and Mrs Lyons
  • Our new Rais log burner looks fantastic and the fitters were very efficient and completely professional. We are so pleased with the finished stove, hearth, plastering and fitting. We decided on Embers having considered others and chose Embers on price and Jason’s patience and helpful approach. The fitters were exemplary and left everything clean and tidy- they weren’t even phased when they found a live electric wire in the chimney breast! Our final price was way below other quotes and It has been a pleasure to find such an excellent company. I would highly recommend using Embers as you will not be disappointed.

    Sue Bainborough
  • Excellent service.

    Mrs Ann Holmes
  • Thought I would send this e-mail to tell you what a complete difference the new fireplace and fire has made to our living room. Also I would like to thank you for your time and trouble in ensuring all our needs were met. A big thank you to your fitters who installed the fireplace. They were very professional and caused no mess whatsover. They did a great job. Once again thank you and I would have no hesitation in recommending you and your firm to anyone who requires a new fire and fireplace.

    Mr and Mrs Nicholson
  • From the moment we entered the showroom, Jason was extremely friendly & helpful. Whilst we had an idea of what type of fire we wanted, Jason spent time with us explaining our options and the features of different fires from each manufacturer. We did look at other local companies but, because of the service we first received from Jason, we came back to Embers with a view to purchase the fire. In addition to the service we received, Embers were also the most competitive price we could find. We are delighted with our fire and would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Embers to anyone. Thank you Jason for a great service. Ken Taylor

  • Excellent. Good sales pitch, clear description of what would be provided, fair price, good and speedy installation.

    Mr & Mrs Robin Grapes
  • Excellent. Helpful staff and good products.

    Kevin Halford

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Spider Island,
Derby
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