Arkiane Fireplaces. Proof That The French Know How To Heat Things Up.

French fireplace company ARKIANE was founded in 1990 by Dominique Lelong. The company’s activities include conception and creation of contemporary fireplace models, client advisory service, production management, custom designed installation plans, order processing and on-site installation.

They have several modern indoor or outdoor styles, many of which are available as either built in or wall mounted fireplaces. In some instances, they are available as ceiling suspended or floor models.

Here are a few of my favorite designs. Note that many of the styles have matching fireplace tools.

The Fayco:





The Icoya:




The Soio:




The Oxyalis:




The Eclypsya:





The Yan li:





The fireplaces are distributed by professional fireplace dealers or sold directly by ARKIANE in France. To see if there's a dealer or distributor in your country, please consult the company. Should you wish more details, please contact them via e-mail 

ARKIANE
France

Product Pick Of The Week: The Stûv 21 Fireplace

Above: The Stûv 21 in rust

I love this fireplace because it's got storage, clean lines and a retractable door! And although it takes up space, it's not an eyesore.

And it comes with different claddings (the surround) so it can suit your interior.

Above: The Stûv in white

How it works


The Stûv 21 makes use of a simple law of physics : natural combustion : air circulates in a double wall (1) around the hearth, heats up and escapes through purpose-built vents (2). One can also route some of that hot air to an adjacent room. So there is no fan, no noise, no risk of a breakdown, no electrical connection. The glass door remains clear : the air required for combustion sweeps the inner face (3) and prevents soot from making it dirty.

Integration into a low volume

Partial raising of the glass door allows the Stûv 21 to be integrated into a low horizontal space.

Limiting the travel of the glass door means the hearth height can be reduced by 15 to 25 cm depending on the model, and the stove can then be inserted into a low horizontal volume and thus break away from the traditional vertical shape.
It can also be inserted into an old fireplace.


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