Josef Davidssons

Josef Davidssons Swedish Wood-Burning Cookers

Josef Davidssons has approximately 140 years of craftsmanship tradition behind its wood-burning cookers and cast-iron stoves. The current appliances are assembled by hand at the company’s factory in Reftele, Småland, Sweden, combining traditional construction with modern combustion technology.

Bonfire is the official UK distributor for Josef Davidssons and currently offers seven wood-burning cooker models.

Unlike a conventional log burner, these appliances are designed not only to heat the room but also to provide a genuine wood-fired cooking surface. Selected models add a baking oven, making them particularly appealing for country kitchens, cottages, rural properties and homes where independent cooking capability is valued.

Start with How You Want to Cook

Viking 30 – Only 30cm Wide

The Viking 30 is one of the most useful models where kitchen space is limited.

At only approximately 300mm wide, it provides a genuine wood-fired cooking surface and room heating without requiring the width of a traditional range cooker.

Its modern firebox uses secondary combustion air to improve efficiency, while an internal convection system helps distribute warmth into the room.

The Viking 30 is available with top or rear flue connection and can also accommodate an external-air connection where the installation requires it.

JD 320 – A Narrow Cooker for Modern Kitchens

The JD 320 is also only around 30cm wide but uses cleaner, less decorative styling than many traditional Josef Davidssons cookers.

Its compact proportions make it particularly interesting where a wood-burning cooker needs to sit alongside conventional kitchen cabinetry without dominating the room.

Integrated convection elements help manage heat around the appliance, although final UK installation clearances, shielding and surrounding materials must always follow the appliance instructions and Building Regulations.

JD 27 & JD 227 – Cooking and Baking

The JD 27 and JD 227 move beyond a simple hotplate by incorporating a proper baking oven.

The JD 227 provides approximately 4.5kW heat output and 82.8% efficiency. Its full cast-iron cooking surface can be used for pans, while the oven incorporates a 15mm soapstone slab in the ceiling to help distribute heat evenly and retain warmth.

An optional soapstone kit can increase the thermal mass further.

The JD 227 has a distinctive 1950s influence with a curved oven door, while the JD 27 takes a more traditional approach. Both combine classic cooker functionality with a glazed firebox door so the flames remain visible.

Smålandsspisen 28 – Compact Cooker with an Oven

The Smålandsspisen 28 is Josef Davidssons’ most compact cooker with a baking oven.

Despite its relatively small size, it includes cooking plates and an oven with a soapstone-lined ceiling. The current model produces approximately 3kW with efficiency around 83.3%.

This makes it particularly interesting for smaller kitchens, cottages and cabins where both cooking capability and supplementary heating are required without installing a large range.

Smålandsspisen 1896 – Traditional Swedish Range Cooker

The Smålandsspisen 1896 is based on an original cooker design dating from 1896 and remains one of the most traditional products in the collection.

It is built from reinforced cast iron with ornate doors, a large cooking surface and a substantial baking oven.

The oven roof incorporates a 15mm soapstone slab to help stabilise the temperature and retain warmth. Additional soapstone can also be installed to increase heat storage.

This is the model to consider where the cooker is intended to become a major architectural feature within a traditional kitchen rather than disappear into modern cabinetry.

Idun No.1

The Idun No.1 provides another interpretation of the classic Swedish wood cooker, combining traditional proportions with more contemporary detailing.

It is particularly suited to customers who want the character and cooking functionality of an old cast-iron range without choosing one of the more ornate historic designs.

Can You Really Cook on a Wood-Burning Cooker?

Yes. Cooking is a genuine part of the design rather than a decorative secondary feature.

The hotplate temperature varies according to the strength of the fire, allowing pans to be moved across different areas of the cooking surface to control heat.

Models with ovens can also be used for baking and roasting once the cooker is up to temperature.

This provides an additional practical benefit during a power cut because heating and cooking remain possible without relying on an electric hob or oven.

Cast Iron & Swedish Craftsmanship

Josef Davidssons works with selected foundries before the cast components are finished and assembled by skilled craftsmen at its factory in Reftele.

Cast iron is particularly appropriate for a cooker because it tolerates repeated heating cycles and provides useful thermal mass.

The manufacturer currently offers a 10-year warranty on its wood-burning stoves and cookers, subject to its warranty conditions and exclusions.

Top or Rear Flue Connection?

Several Josef Davidssons cookers are available with either top or rear flue connection.

A top connection can simplify the flue route where the chimney rises directly above the cooker. A rear connection can provide a more traditional appearance or allow the flue to disappear into an appropriate chimney behind the appliance.

The correct option should be decided before ordering because the kitchen layout, chimney position, worktops and surrounding cabinetry all influence the installation.

Planning a Wood-Burning Cooker Installation

A cooker needs more planning than a conventional freestanding stove because it forms part of the kitchen as well as the heating system.

Consider the appliance width, worktop height, neighbouring units, non-combustible protection, hearth, combustion air, chimney route and access for sweeping and maintenance.

Bonfire can provide a complete survey and installation service, including chimney assessment, hearths, liners, twin-wall chimney systems and HETAS installation.

Josef Davidssons FAQs

Where are Josef Davidssons cookers made?

Josef Davidssons appliances are finished and assembled by hand at the company’s factory in Reftele, Småland, Sweden.

What is the narrowest Josef Davidssons cooker?

The Viking 30 and JD 320 are both approximately 300mm wide, making them particularly suitable where kitchen space is restricted.

Which Josef Davidssons cookers have an oven?

Models including the JD 27, JD 227, Smålandsspisen 28 and Smålandsspisen 1896 provide baking-oven functionality.

Can I cook during a power cut?

Yes. These cookers use wood combustion rather than electricity to heat the cooking surface, and oven-equipped models can also provide wood-fired baking capability.

Do Josef Davidssons cookers have a warranty?

The manufacturer currently provides a 10-year warranty on its wood-burning stoves and cookers, excluding specified replaceable components and subject to its warranty conditions.

Can Bonfire install a Josef Davidssons cooker?

Yes. Bonfire can assess the cooker position, hearth, surrounding materials, ventilation and chimney before providing professional HETAS installation for suitable projects.