The Contura 890T Style soapstone stove is a tall 5 kW wood burning stove designed to combine efficient heating with the visual weight and heat-retaining benefits of natural stone. Its upright format and soapstone exterior give it a stronger architectural presence, while the natural material helps continue radiating warmth after the main fire has died down.

This model stands out for both its proportions and its finish. The tall body gives the stove a more commanding look in the room, making it a clear focal point whether lit or unlit. The soapstone panels add a calm, robust character and bring natural variation in the stone, which means each stove has its own individual surface detail. Soapstone is also valued for the way it retains heat, helping to release warmth more gradually over time. The cast iron door adds an important durability detail, as it is designed to cope with repeated temperature changes while maintaining its shape in use.

In performance terms, the stove offers 5 kW output, 81% efficiency and a maximum heating area of 120 m². Contura’s Clean Burning System uses preheated combustion air to support efficient combustion and low particle concentrations, while the single control allows straightforward adjustment of the burn. Features such as ASF – Automatic Start Function, RBF – Refuelling Boost Function and the Silent Sliding Ashtray are designed to improve daily use, from lighting through to refuelling and ash removal.

Key Features:

• Tall soapstone stove design
• Natural heat-retaining stone panels
• Distinctive stone veining
• 5 kW heat output
• 81% efficiency
• Maximum heating area of 120 m²
• Cast iron door for durability under temperature change
• Clean Burning System for efficient combustion and low particle concentrations
• ASF – Automatic Start Function
• RBF – Refuelling Boost Function
• SSA – Silent Sliding Ashtray
• Single control for precise combustion regulation
• Top or rear chimney connection
• Available in black or grey
• Maximum log length of 33 cm

Expert Insight

Soapstone changes both the appearance and the heating behaviour of a stove. It absorbs warmth during operation and continues releasing it after the flames have dropped, which can help create a steadier heat feel in the room. On a taller stove body like the 890T Style, that material presence is even more noticeable, giving the appliance a more substantial and furniture-like role within the interior.

At 150 kg, this is a significantly heavier model than standard steel-bodied versions, reflecting the added mass of the stone construction. The option of top or rear chimney connection also gives flexibility when planning the flue route.

Suitability

The Contura 890T Style is well suited to living rooms, open-plan spaces and design-led renovation projects where the stove needs to act as a clear focal point. It is a strong choice for customers who want efficient wood burning performance in a taller format, with the added visual and heat-retention qualities of natural soapstone.

Installation / Technical Notes

This stove supports chimney connection from above or behind, which can assist with different flue layouts. It has a net weight of 150 kg, takes logs up to 33 cm in length and is listed with accessories including floor protection, an outdoor air inlet and Powerstone.