The Chesneys Wren Bolection 50″ Volakas Marble Fireplace Surround is a compact natural marble mantel with a restrained bolection profile and shallow projection. Designed specifically for spaces where a smaller fireplace is required, the Wren provides architectural definition without the scale or visual weight of a larger surround.
In Volakas marble, the design takes on a calm and refined appearance. The stone is sourced from quarries in Macedonia in northern Greece, on the wooded slopes around Mount Falkiri above the ancient city of Drama.
Volakas is known for its soft white field and subtle grey veining, giving it a more understated character than heavily figured marbles. This makes it particularly well suited to the Wren, where the minimalist moulding allows the fireplace to feel elegant without becoming overly decorative.
The relatively pale appearance of the stone also helps the surround sit comfortably within lighter interior schemes, making it especially useful in contemporary rooms, neutral colour palettes and more restrained period renovations.
The Wren measures approximately 1275mm / 50¼″ wide x 1094mm / 43⅛″ high, with an internal opening of 914mm x 914mm / 36″ x 36″.
The 152mm / 6″ jamb depth gives the surround enough projection to establish a clear architectural frame around the fire, while the 152mm / 6″ footblocks maintain the clean proportions of the base.
Because Volakas is a natural marble, the grey veining and overall shade will vary from one surround to another. Some pieces may appear relatively quiet while others show more visible linear movement.
The Chesneys Wren Bolection Volakas Marble Fireplace Surround is an excellent choice where a genuine marble fireplace is required in a smaller format with a softer and more understated visual character.
Key Features
- Chesneys Wren Bolection
- Natural Volakas marble
- Sourced from Macedonia, northern Greece
- Soft white background
- Subtle natural grey veining
- Minimalist moulded profile
- Shallow projection
- Compact 50¼″ overall width
- 36″ x 36″ fireplace opening
- 152mm jamb depth
- 152mm footblock height
- Natural stone variation
- Suitable for classic interiors
- Suitable for contemporary schemes
Expert Insight
Volakas gives the Wren its quietest and most understated appearance. The softer grey veining allows the shape and proportion of the fireplace to remain the focus, making this version particularly effective where the room already contains other strong materials or architectural features.
Suitability
The Chesneys Wren Bolection 50″ Volakas Marble Fireplace Surround is well suited to smaller living rooms, contemporary interiors, period renovations and neutral design schemes where a refined natural marble fireplace is preferred over a more strongly patterned statement stone.
Installation / Technical Notes
- Product: Chesneys Wren Bolection
- Material: Natural Volakas Marble
- Origin: Macedonia, northern Greece
- 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″
Volakas is a natural marble, so background tone, grey veining, mineral markings and pattern will vary between individual surrounds.
Final hearth dimensions, fireplace opening and compatibility with the chosen fire, insert, chamber or stove should be checked before installation.
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