The Chesneys Manhattan Classic 58″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround combines a simple architectural silhouette with the expressive colouring of natural Lilac Viola marble. The Manhattan Classic is intentionally restrained in form, allowing the stone itself to become the defining visual feature.
Its broad, clean frame gives the fireplace a strong presence without relying on ornate mouldings or carved detail. This makes the design especially effective with Lilac Viola, where the natural variation in the marble adds movement, colour and individuality across the otherwise disciplined geometry.
Lilac Viola is a calcite marble with a pale, translucent white background crossed by naturally occurring veins that can move through violet, lilac and black. The stone is quarried in the Mugla region of south-west Turkey, close to the Aegean coast.
Because the pattern is naturally irregular, every Manhattan Classic in Lilac Viola has its own character. Some pieces may show bold violet movement, while others can display finer lilac veining or stronger dark accents.
The surround measures approximately 1473mm / 58″ wide x 1143mm / 45″ high, giving it generous proportions without making it excessively tall. The fireplace opening measures 1016mm / 40″ wide x 915mm / 36″ high, creating a broad opening that reinforces the horizontal character of the design.
The shelf is approximately 1473mm / 58″ long x 110mm / 4⅜″ deep, with a matching 110mm jamb depth. This relatively shallow projection keeps the profile crisp and architectural while still giving the stone enough depth to read clearly from different viewing angles.
The result is a fireplace that works equally well in contemporary interiors and more traditional settings where a cleaner, less decorative mantel is preferred.
Key Features
- Chesneys Manhattan Classic
- Natural Lilac Viola marble
- Pale translucent background
- Violet, lilac and black veining
- Clean architectural design
- 58″ overall width
- 45″ overall height
- 40″ x 36″ fireplace opening
- 110mm shelf depth
- 110mm jamb depth
- Strong natural stone variation
- Each surround individually patterned
- Suitable for contemporary interiors
- Suitable for period settings
Expert Insight
The Manhattan Classic is particularly well suited to Lilac Viola because the simplicity of the surround gives the marble enough uninterrupted surface to make an impact. The shallow 110mm projection also keeps the overall form controlled, preventing the stronger violet veining from making the fireplace feel too visually heavy.
Suitability
The Chesneys Manhattan Classic 58″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is well suited to design-led living rooms, period townhouses, contemporary homes and luxury interiors where a clean architectural fireplace with expressive natural marble is required.
Installation / Technical Notes
- Product: Chesneys Manhattan Classic
- Material: Natural Lilac Viola Marble
- Overall size: 1473mm W x 1143mm H / 58″ x 45″
- Opening: 1016mm W x 915mm H / 40″ x 36″
- Shelf: 1473mm L x 110mm D / 58″ x 4⅜″
- Jamb depth: 110mm / 4⅜″
Lilac Viola is a natural marble, so vein colour, intensity, background shade 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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