The Chesneys Alderney 58″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround combines the architectural depth of the Alderney bolection profile with the expressive colour and veining of Lilac Viola marble. The result is a fireplace surround with a softer, more decorative character than darker marbles, while still retaining the substantial proportions and strong classical influence of the Alderney design.
The Alderney takes inspiration from the late 17th-century bolection form associated with Sir Christopher Wren and its Italian architectural origins. Its deep projecting jambs and broad mantel shelf give the surround a pronounced three-dimensional quality, creating strong shadow lines around the fireplace opening.
In Lilac Viola marble, this architectural form takes on a more individual and luxurious appearance. The stone is known for its pale background combined with naturally occurring lilac, violet and deeper burgundy-toned veining. The pattern can vary considerably between slabs, meaning each Alderney surround has its own distribution of colour and movement.
The broad 1487mm / 58⅝″ mantel shelf gives the fireplace considerable visual presence, while the main body of the surround measures approximately 1275mm wide x 1206mm high. These proportions make it particularly suitable for larger rooms and chimney breasts where a smaller mantel could feel visually under-scaled.
The fireplace opening measures 914mm wide x 914mm high / 36″ x 36″, maintaining a balanced square format. The 152mm / 6″ jamb depth adds further projection and helps emphasise the natural marble as it wraps around the profile.
Lilac Viola is a highly variable natural marble. Some pieces may show relatively delicate lilac movement, while others can contain stronger violet or burgundy veining and more dramatic patterning. These differences are inherent to the material and are a major part of its appeal.
With its generous proportions and highly distinctive stone, the Chesneys Alderney Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is designed for interiors where the fireplace is expected to function as both an architectural element and a decorative centrepiece.
Key Features
- Chesneys Alderney fireplace surround
- Natural Lilac Viola marble
- Pale marble with lilac and violet veining
- Strong natural stone variation
- Inspired by late 17th-century bolection architecture
- Deep projecting mantel profile
- Approx. 58⅝″ mantel shelf
- 1275mm overall body width
- 1206mm overall height
- 914mm x 914mm fireplace opening
- 152mm jamb depth
- 152mm footblock height
- Each surround is individually patterned
- Suitable for traditional interiors
- Suitable for contemporary luxury interiors
Expert Insight
Lilac Viola changes the character of the Alderney considerably. Where a black marble version feels graphic and formal, the violet and burgundy movement in Lilac Viola gives the same architectural profile a more decorative and expressive quality. The deep jambs are particularly effective because they allow the veining to remain visible across both the face and return of the marble.
Suitability
The Chesneys Alderney 58″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is particularly well suited to luxury living rooms, period townhouses, design-led interiors and larger rooms where a highly individual marble fireplace is intended to become one of the principal features of the space.
Installation / Technical Notes
Product dimensions:
- Product: Chesneys Alderney
- Material: Lilac Viola 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″
Lilac Viola is a natural marble, so background colour, vein intensity, violet tones and pattern distribution will vary considerably between individual surrounds.
Where the appearance of the marble is particularly important, photographs of the actual available surround should be viewed before purchase.
Final hearth dimensions, fireplace opening, rebate requirements and compatibility with the selected fire, insert, chamber or stove should be confirmed before installation.
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