The Chesneys Milo 65″ Paonazzo Marble Fireplace Surround combines the strong architectural proportions of the Milo with the dramatic colour and movement of natural Paonazzo marble. Its substantial scale, bolection-moulded frame and canted block feet create a fireplace with significant presence, while the stone introduces a more expressive and highly decorative finish.
The Milo is designed around classical proportion rather than elaborate ornament. A continuous bolection moulding defines the fireplace opening, while the canted feet give the base a distinctive geometric character. This restrained architecture provides an ideal framework for a strongly figured marble such as Paonazzo.
Paonazzo is a dramatic Calacatta marble extracted from the same quarrying areas associated with materials such as Calacatta Oro and Vagli. It is characterised by a warm ivory background crossed by bold natural veining that can include black, brown and violet tones.
These colours give Paonazzo a markedly layered appearance. Unlike more uniform white marbles, the stone can contain strong tonal shifts and irregular movement across the surface, making each completed Milo fireplace visually unique.
The surround has an overall width of approximately 1647mm / 64⅞″ and stands 1218.5mm / 48″ high. Its generous dimensions give the Milo enough scale for larger rooms and chimney breasts where a smaller mantel might appear under-proportioned.
The fireplace opening measures 1091mm / 43″ wide x 940mm / 37″ high, maintaining a broad and balanced proportion. The jamb depth is 133mm / 5¼″, while the 152mm / 6″ canted footblocks give the base of the surround additional visual weight.
Paonazzo gives the Milo a different character from Lilac Viola. Rather than concentrating primarily on violet movement, Paonazzo introduces a broader palette of ivory, brown, black and violet, giving the fireplace a warmer and more complex decorative appearance.
The result is a mantel that can work equally well in a grand period setting or a highly contemporary interior, particularly where natural stone is intended to become a significant part of the overall design scheme.
Key Features
- Chesneys Milo fireplace surround
- Natural Paonazzo marble
- Dramatic Calacatta material
- Ivory marble background
- Black, brown and violet veining
- Strong natural pattern variation
- Large 65″ architectural proportions
- Bolection-moulded frame
- Canted block feet
- 1647mm overall width
- 1218.5mm overall height
- 1091mm x 940mm opening
- 133mm jamb depth
- 152mm footblock height
- Suitable for classic and contemporary interiors
Expert Insight
Paonazzo is especially effective on a surround of this scale because the larger marble sections allow its complex veining to develop naturally across the fireplace. The restrained Milo profile prevents the overall design from becoming overly busy, so the stone itself provides most of the decoration.
Suitability
The Chesneys Milo 65″ Paonazzo Marble Fireplace Surround is well suited to large period properties, formal living rooms, luxury contemporary homes and architectural interiors where a substantial fireplace with dramatic natural marble character is required.
Installation / Technical Notes
- Product: Chesneys Milo
- Material: Natural Paonazzo 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″
Paonazzo is a natural marble, so background shade, vein colour, movement and pattern will vary significantly between individual surrounds.
The material is characterised by an ivory ground with natural black, brown and violet veining, but no two pieces should be expected to look identical.
Where exact appearance is important, photographs of current stock should be viewed before purchase.
Final hearth dimensions, opening requirements and compatibility with the selected fire, insert, chamber or stove should be confirmed before installation.
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