Official Chesneys Premium DealerThe Chesneys Milo 65″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is a substantial architectural mantel defined by its elegant bolection-moulded frame and distinctive canted block feet. With a width of nearly 1.65 metres, the Milo has the scale and presence to act as a genuine centrepiece within the room while retaining a clean, balanced form.
The design is intentionally restrained. Rather than relying on ornate carving, the Milo uses proportion, depth and the continuous bolection moulding to frame the fireplace opening. The canted feet add a subtle sculptural detail at floor level, giving the surround a more grounded and architectural appearance.
In Lilac Viola marble, the Milo becomes a particularly expressive statement piece. This natural calcite marble is quarried in the Mugla region of south-west Turkey and is recognised for its translucent white base with strong, irregular veining that moves through shades of violet, lilac and black.
The random distribution of the veining means every surround has a markedly individual appearance. Some pieces may display broad violet movement, while others can show finer lilac lines or stronger dark accents. This natural variation is part of the appeal of using genuine solid marble.
The Milo measures approximately 1647mm / 64⅞″ wide x 1218.5mm / 48″ high, giving it generous proportions suited to larger chimney breasts and more spacious interiors. The fireplace opening measures 1091mm / 43″ wide x 940mm / 37″ high, creating a broad opening that complements the overall scale of the surround.
The jamb depth is approximately 133mm / 5¼″, while the canted footblocks stand 152mm / 6″ high. These dimensions give the design sufficient depth to feel substantial without making the profile excessively heavy.
Lilac Viola gives the Milo a much more decorative character than quieter white marbles. The contrast between the simple architectural frame and the expressive stone makes it particularly effective in design-led interiors where the fireplace is intended to become one of the principal visual features of the room.
Key Features
- Chesneys Milo fireplace surround
- Natural Lilac Viola marble
- Calcite marble from south-west Turkey
- Translucent white background
- Violet, lilac and black veining
- Substantial 65″ proportions
- Elegant bolection-moulded frame
- Distinctive canted block feet
- 1647mm overall width
- 1218.5mm overall height
- 1091mm x 940mm opening
- 133mm jamb depth
- 152mm high footblocks
- Strong natural stone variation
- Suitable for period and contemporary interiors
Expert Insight
Lilac Viola works particularly well on the Milo because the surround provides large uninterrupted areas of marble. The relatively simple bolection moulding allows the violet and black veining to remain prominent, while the scale of the mantel gives the stone enough surface area to show its natural movement properly.
Suitability
The Chesneys Milo 65″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is particularly suited to large living rooms, period townhouses, luxury residences and contemporary design-led interiors where a substantial and highly individual natural marble fireplace is required.
Installation / Technical Notes
- Product: Chesneys Milo
- Material: Natural Lilac Viola Marble
- Overall size: 1647mm W x 1218.5mm H / 64⅞″ x 48″
- Opening: 1091mm W x 940mm H / 43″ x 37″
- Shelf: N/A
- Jamb depth: 133mm / 5¼″
- Footblock height: 152mm / 6″
Lilac Viola is a natural marble, so background tone, vein distribution, intensity and colour will vary significantly between individual surrounds.
Where exact appearance matters, photographs of the actual available fireplace should be viewed before ordering.
Final hearth dimensions, fireplace opening and compatibility with the chosen fire, insert, chamber or stove should be confirmed before installation.
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