The Chesneys Scarpa 59″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround brings together the restrained geometry of the Scarpa with the unusual colour and movement of solid natural Lilac Viola marble. Worked from solid blocks of stone, its broad architectural profile is shaped with deep inward-facing curves that demand highly accurate masonry.
The Scarpa takes cues from Art Deco design but avoids overt decoration. Its character instead comes from proportion and carefully sculpted surfaces, particularly the deeply concave inground mouldings surrounding the opening. These create a gradual transition between the face of the mantel and the fire chamber, giving the fireplace depth without relying on elaborate carving.
Lilac Viola gives those understated forms a much more decorative personality. The stone typically combines a pale background with naturally occurring lilac, violet and deeper wine or burgundy-toned movement. The exact balance and distribution of these colours varies from block to block, making every finished surround distinctive.
At nearly 1.5 metres wide, the Scarpa has the scale to become a central architectural element within the room. Its 1499mm / 59″ width is combined with a comparatively low 1130.5mm / 44½″ overall height, producing an elegant horizontal proportion.
The fireplace opening is particularly generous at 1067mm / 42″ wide x 914.5mm / 36″ high. This larger opening gives the design a more open appearance than many conventional mantelpieces and helps balance the substantial mass of the marble surrounding it.
A 178mm / 7″ shelf depth and matching 178mm jamb depth provide the material required to form the Scarpa’s distinctive curves. This substantial depth is especially effective in Lilac Viola because the natural veining can be appreciated across the face and into the moulded returns.
The resulting fireplace can sit comfortably within a period interior while also feeling entirely appropriate in a modern, design-led room. The form remains disciplined and architectural, while the marble introduces colour and individuality.
Because Lilac Viola is genuine natural stone, variations in vein direction, density and colour are expected. These differences should be viewed as part of the appeal of a fireplace worked from solid marble rather than a manufactured or printed material.
Key Features
- Chesneys Scarpa fireplace surround
- Worked from solid block marble
- Natural Lilac Viola marble
- Lilac, violet and burgundy-toned veining
- Art Deco-inspired architectural form
- Deep concave inground mouldings
- Precision stone craftsmanship
- 59″ overall width
- 42″ wide fireplace opening
- 36″ opening height
- 178mm shelf depth
- 178mm jamb depth
- Distinctive natural colour variation
- Each surround is individually patterned
- Works in period or contemporary interiors
Expert Insight
Lilac Viola gives the Scarpa a more expressive appearance than monochromatic marbles. The relatively minimal design prevents the stone from becoming visually overwhelming, while the deep concave returns allow the coloured veining to continue across several planes. This makes the material itself an important part of the three-dimensional design.
Suitability
The Chesneys Scarpa 59″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is particularly suited to high-end residential interiors, period townhouses, contemporary architectural projects and design-led living spaces where the fireplace is intended to serve as a highly individual natural stone centrepiece.
Installation / Technical Notes
Product dimensions:
- Product: Chesneys Scarpa Standard
- Material: Natural Lilac Viola Marble
- Construction: Worked from solid block marble
- Overall size: 1499mm W x 1130.5mm H / 59″ x 44½″
- Opening: 1067mm W x 914.5mm H / 42″ x 36″
- Shelf: 1499mm L x 178mm D / 59″ x 7″
- Jamb depth: 178mm / 7″
- Footblock: N/A
Lilac Viola is a natural marble, so background tone, vein colour, intensity and pattern will vary from surround to surround.
Where the appearance of the stone is important, photographs of the actual available surround should be viewed before purchase.
Any fire basket, fire dogs, hearth or appliance shown with the surround is not included unless specifically stated.
Final dimensions, hearth arrangement and compatibility with the chosen fireplace components or appliance should be confirmed before installation.
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