Even in these days of ubiquitous central heating, a house does not seem like a home without a hearth. Whether used for warmth or simply for its aesthetic value, a beautiful fireplace is always a focal point, an imposing presence that lends architectural elegance to its surroundings.
Founded in 1974, Acquisitions began life as an architectural antiques business but soon specialised in rescuing beautiful antique fireplaces that had been evicted from their home in the name of fashion.As suitable originals became scarcer, we set about the ambitious task of replicating Victorian cast-iron fireplaces, and were proud to lead the way in restoring the period mantelpiece to its rightful place in the British public's consciousness.
Founded in 1974, Acquisitions began life as an architectural antiques business but soon specialised in rescuing beautiful antique fireplaces that had been evicted from their home in the name of fashion.As suitable originals became scarcer, we set about the ambitious task of replicating Victorian cast-iron fireplaces, and were proud to lead the way in restoring the period mantelpiece to its rightful place in the British public's consciousness.
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We welcome enquiries from architects and interior designers and offer a comprehensive service. At Acquisitions we take care of everything from original design of your fireplace right through to installation. We can produce non-standard fireplaces to order, and faithfully reproduce and restore antique designs.
Traditional Fireplaces
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Our collection of traditional fireplaces includes elegant mantels in English marble, French marble, English stone, cast iron and bespoke marble, as well as a wide selection of grates, cast-iron panels and inserts. We recommend that owners of listed buildings contact the conservation officer at their local authority for advice when considering work on a fireplace at their property.
Contemporary Fireplaces
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The Acquisitions collection of contemporary fireplaces has been designed for the homeowner who has real-fire aspirations but wishes to avoid the constraints of a traditional surround. The designs are minimalist in character yet sit beautifully in almost any environment, be it a period house or a modern loft apartment.
Architects Line
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Our new, highly energy-efficient balanced flue X-FIRES are so versatile they can be easily installed in virtually any room. Designed purposely for their state of art simplicity. Where there is no chimney, these contemporary models can be fitted via any suitable internal or external wall and roof space.
Marble Surrounds
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Classically restrained, beautifully proportioned and faithfully reproduced from original drawings, our English-style marble chimneypieces strike a note of timeless good taste. Their more flamboyant French-inspired counterparts lend a touch of courtly grandeur to any setting. We use the best-quality stone to guarantee the finest-possible detail, and finish every one of these objects of desire by hand.
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