The Chesneys Alderney 58″ Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Surround is a bold architectural mantel inspired by the late 17th-century bolection profile associated with Sir Christopher Wren and its roots in Italian design. With its substantial shelf, deep jambs and dramatic black marble, the Alderney creates a strong focal point suited to both period and contemporary interiors.
This version is crafted in Nero Marquina marble, a striking natural stone from the Basque Country of northern Spain. Its deep black background is crossed by contrasting white veining, producing a highly graphic appearance that gives the surround a distinctly sculptural quality.
The Alderney profile is more substantial than a simple flat bolection. Its generous shelf and deep jambs create pronounced shadow lines around the opening, giving the fireplace a greater sense of depth and architectural importance within the room.
The overall body of the surround measures approximately 1275mm wide x 1206mm high, while the mantel shelf extends to approximately 1487mm / 58⅝″ in length. This wider shelf gives the design a broader visual presence and makes it particularly suitable for larger chimney breasts and more formal interiors.
The fireplace opening measures approximately 914mm x 914mm / 36″ x 36″, maintaining classic square proportions. The jamb depth is approximately 152mm / 6″, contributing to the strong projecting profile of the design.
Nero Marquina is naturally variable, so the distribution, thickness and movement of the white veining will differ from one surround to another. Some pieces may appear relatively restrained, while others will show much stronger contrasting movement.
With its black marble, white veining and historically influenced bolection form, the Chesneys Alderney Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Surround is particularly suited to interiors where the fireplace is intended to feel architectural, dramatic and deliberately statement-led.
Key Features
- Chesneys Alderney fireplace surround
- Nero Marquina natural marble
- Black marble with white veining
- Inspired by late 17th-century bolection design
- Strong architectural profile
- Approx. 58⅝″ mantel shelf
- 1275mm overall body width
- 1206mm overall height
- 914mm x 914mm fireplace opening
- 152mm deep jambs
- 152mm footblock height
- Substantial projecting shelf
- Each marble surround is naturally unique
- Suitable for period interiors
- Suitable for contemporary design schemes
Expert Insight
The Alderney has more architectural weight than many simpler bolection surrounds. Its deep jambs and wide projecting shelf create strong shadow lines, which work particularly well with Nero Marquina because the black stone emphasises the form while the white veining prevents the fireplace from appearing visually flat.
Suitability
The Chesneys Alderney 58″ Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Surround is well suited to formal living rooms, period townhouses, contemporary luxury interiors and larger chimney breasts where a bold black marble fireplace is intended to become a defining feature of the room.
Installation / Technical Notes
Product dimensions:
- Product: Chesneys Alderney
- Material: Nero Marquina Marble
- Overall size: 1275mm W x 1206mm H / 50¼″ x 47½″
- Opening: 914mm W x 914mm H / 36″ x 36″
- Shelf: 1487mm L x 218mm D / 58⅝″ x 8⅝″
- Jamb depth: 152mm / 6″
- Footblock height: 152mm / 6″
Nero Marquina is a natural marble, so veining, tone and pattern will vary between individual surrounds.
Final hearth dimensions, opening requirements and compatibility with the chosen fire, insert, chamber or stove should be confirmed before installation.
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