Heritage Collection

Great Room

This large, imposing chimneypiece is based on a lavish design dating from about 1729. Inspired by the work of the 17th-century architect and stage designer Inigo Jones, it was conceived as a theatrical flourish in a relatively sober Palladian villa. Hand-carved from premium-quality Imperial white marble, the surround is a test of a master stone-carver's skill, featuring as it does a female mask at the centre of the frieze and exquisite detailing on the corbels and jambs. We have paired this masterpiece with our Trafalgar fire basket.