The Chesneys Wren Bolection 50″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround pairs the compact proportions of the Wren with the highly individual colouring of natural Lilac Viola marble. Designed for interiors where a smaller fireplace is needed, its minimalist moulding and shallow projection provide an understated architectural frame for a much more expressive stone.
The Wren avoids heavy ornamentation, relying instead on simple moulding, balanced proportion and carefully worked marble. This makes it especially effective in Lilac Viola, where the natural movement of the stone can remain the main decorative element.
Lilac Viola is a calcite marble with a translucent white base crossed by strong, randomly distributed veins that move between violet, lilac and black. The stone is quarried in the Mugla region of south-west Turkey, bordering the Aegean Sea.
The contrast between the relatively quiet Wren profile and the stronger colour of Lilac Viola gives the fireplace an unusual versatility. It can introduce character into a minimalist contemporary interior while also sitting comfortably within a more traditional or period setting.
The surround measures approximately 1275mm / 50¼″ wide x 1094mm / 43⅛″ high, with a classic 914mm x 914mm / 36″ x 36″ opening.
A 152mm / 6″ jamb depth gives the fireplace enough projection to create shadow and form without making the surround feel overly deep. Matching 152mm / 6″ footblocks provide a simple, balanced base.
Every piece of Lilac Viola differs naturally. Some surrounds may display pronounced violet bands, while others show finer lilac movement or stronger black veining. This variation ensures that each fireplace has its own individual appearance.
The Chesneys Wren Bolection Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is particularly suited to interiors where the fireplace needs to remain compact in scale but still deliver a distinctive natural stone statement.
Key Features
- Chesneys Wren Bolection
- Natural Lilac Viola marble
- Translucent white stone background
- Violet, lilac and black veining
- Minimalist bolection moulding
- Shallow projection
- 50¼″ overall width
- 36″ x 36″ opening
- 152mm jamb depth
- 152mm footblock height
- Strong natural variation
- Each surround individually patterned
- Suitable for period and contemporary interiors
Expert Insight
Lilac Viola gives the Wren much more visual character than a quieter white marble. Because the surround itself is compact and relatively minimal, the coloured veining does not become overwhelming. This makes it a good way of introducing a statement marble into a smaller room.
Suitability
The Chesneys Wren Bolection 50″ Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround is particularly suited to smaller luxury interiors, period townhouses, design-led living rooms and contemporary homes where a compact fireplace with distinctive violet-toned natural stone is required.
Installation / Technical Notes
- Product: Chesneys Wren Bolection
- Material: Natural Lilac Viola Marble
- Overall size: 1275mm W x 1094mm H / 50¼″ x 43⅛″
- Opening: 914mm W x 914mm H / 36″ x 36″
- Shelf: N/A
- Jamb depth: 152mm / 6″
- Footblock height: 152mm / 6″
Lilac Viola is natural marble, so background shade, violet tone, vein concentration and overall pattern will vary considerably between individual surrounds.
Where the exact stone appearance is important, photographs of the actual available fireplace should be viewed before ordering.
Final hearth dimensions, opening requirements and compatibility with the selected fire or appliance should be confirmed before installation.
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