UNIQUE HANDMADE CERAMICS CERAMIC WOOD STOVES - THE MAGIC OF WARM MEMORIES
First ceramic wood stoves were made in pottery workshops and had a shape similar to plant pots. Fig. A 18th-century ceramics workshop. Daniel Niklaus Chodowiecki, circa 1770
IN HERITAGE, WE CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE CRAFTSMANSHIP BY MAKING TRADITIONAL STOVES USING OWN-BRAND CHAMOTTE TILES. Ostrzeszów, where our seat is located, has been the centre of chamotte tile manufacturing for many generations. It is the place where stove tiles were produced for Warsaw that was being rebuilt after the war. The family business under the Heritage brand continues this grand tradition. We have preserved not only tools of those times, but also the knowledge about how to prepare the raw material to turn it into the best tiles. We have obtained exhausting data on the production method and over century old formulas from archives (including German ones). Fig. Excenter press from the early 20th century. We are still using this press for making ceramic stove tiles, which is the exactly same application as seven decades ago.
Tiles are pressed in excenter presses, as they used to be in the past. At the peak period, tile stoves were made using raw materials like a chamotte cake* and a slip cake. Slip gives a pressed chamotte tile a smooth face. When dried, tile edges were polished and bisque fired at 800 degrees Celsius. Next, they were glazed with a coating made in the ceramic tile manufacturing plant in Ostrzeszów. The ceramic composition (the so-called frit**) was then powdered in porcelain-lined grinders (as shown in the figure) and mixed with water and other additives in accordance with secret formulas. A casting slip was prepared, which was then applied onto the tiles.back then, they were either strawcoloured or emerald green. The entire production process was manual, as it is today. The production and application of glazes have changed over time. *Cake is a piece of processed clay prepared for making semi-products, whereas a slip cake is fine white clay. **Frit is a ceramic composition in the form of pellet or flakes, added to glaze during glazing of ceramic products. It improves tile glaze smoothness, lustre, colour and colour saturation.
FORMERLY, MOULDS USED TO BE HAND- CRAFTED AS WELL, AS SHOWN IN THE FIGURE BELOW. The chamotte was hand-placed into such moulds. The process resulted in unique decorative tiles, each a ceramic work of applied arts.
THE CHAMOTTE TILES WE PRESS ARE DIFFERENT TO THOSE MADE BY MEANS OF MOULDING. THE KEY ADVANTAGE OF OUR TILES LIES IN THEIR HEAT ACCUMULATION PROPERTIES, WHICH ARE SEVERAL TIMES GREATER. MOREOVER, THE HIGH QUALITY OF THE MATERIAL THEY ARE MADE FROM IMPROVES THE FIRE RESISTANCE AND THE MECHANICAL RESISTANCE OF THE STOVE.
TODAY, GLAZED CERAMICS HAVE GAINED A NEW QUALITY AND ARE PRESENTLY MANUFACTURED IN A FAR WIDER RANGE OF COLOURS.
A CERAMIC STOVE MAKES A GREAT DECORATIVE ELEMENT OF AN INTERIOR. THE ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE LIES IN THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED ALMOST ANYWHERE, AS IT REQUIRES NO CONNECTION TO THE MAIN CHIMNEY. Interior design with no compromise
CERAMIC WOOD STOVES THE MAGIC OF WARM MEMORIES OF OLD-TIME INTERIOR DESIGN The centuries old look of the stove and efficient heating technology were recreated in every detail in the ceramic tile manufacturing plant in Ostrzeszów, where architectural ceramics have been burnt for generations. Heritage tile stoves are the work of ceramics enthusiasts. The manual labour put in the production process with all heart makes each stove unique. The collaboration between craftsmen and artists has brought results of unparalleled aesthetic value. A return to the golden era of pressed chamotte tiles brings you closer to the unrushed character of those times.
BRICK STOVE TILES ARE MADE UPON REQUEST Each detail of a tile stove is handcrafted. Hence, the stove you get is unique and one of a kind. You can choose from among ready-made designs or give us your directions for a customised stove. BASIC TILE IN COBALT BASIC TILE IN HONEY RELIEF IN ÉCRU BASIC ARCHED TILE IN WHITE EDGE TILE IN BURGUNDY SHELF EDGE TILE IN COBALT
LIKE NO OTHER HOME EQUIPMENT, TILE STOVES CREATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS DECORATIVE AND ARCHITECTURAL SOLUTIONS The aesthetics of your living room, dining room, library or even bedroom will improve with a tile stove. This exceptionally original work of craftsmanship creates a cosy ambiance not only with the flame. We have put all our effort in making each and every detail of our stoves from the design of a single tile to noble metal doors with double glazing using toughened glass. Vent outlets in the upper surface of the stove are cut in line with the 19th-century templates inspired by organic shapes.
A RELIABLE HEATING TECHNOLOGY IS THE SOURCE OF HEAT THAT LASTS MUCH LONGER A chamotte tile stove releases previously accumulated energy, radiating heat for many hours after the flame is out. The heat released by chamotte tiles compares well to sunlight, which has a highly positive impact on a man s mood and wellbeing. SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION AT ANY HOME Installation takes only a few hours. Dry wood, briquette-type biomass or biofuel can be used with a proper burner installed in the stove. No connection to the main chimney is required. When fuelled with hardwood, the stove should be equipped with a 13cm wide chimney connector. The stoves are equipped with a flame control unit and an adapter for the outdoor air intake (applies to houses with ERV units).
HEARTH AND ECOLOGICAL FIRING In Heritage stove hearths we have applied an air inlet for additional firing of exhaust fumes, which improves the efficiency of the stoves up to 90%. Clean ecological firing reflects our care about the natural environment. Since the hearths are grateless, the fire is lit from above when the stove is loaded with wood, which promotes economic and clean firing, while the flame is well visible from the very beginning.owing to the high firing temperature, the amount of dust and ash left at the end of the process is scarce. Hence, there is minimum cleaning required and the stove door remains clean for a long time. LIFETIME GUARANTEE
BEAUTY THAT LIES IN SIMPLICITY AND VALUES INHERITED FROM OUR FOREFATHERS, PASSED DOWN FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER, WILL ALWAYS FIND A PLACE IN HOMES THAT CHERISH TRADITION. THE WORK OF PAST TIMES IN AN EVEN MORE PERFECT FORM THE HERITAGE TILE STOVE The methods we apply in our craftsmanship METALLIC GRAPHITE GOLDEN HONEY WHITE BURGUNDY make us exceptionally flexible in providing you with what you want the most. We offer a range of ten basic colours. We can make a customisedcolour stove and apply any tile pattern on special request to satisfy your individual taste. Our stoves are handcrafted, from shaping the tile to painting. decorative elements of the stove EMERALD GREEN BLACK GREY COBALT ÉCRU
ORNAMENTAL ELEMENTS Bronze fittings are moulded in handcrafted moulds. They are used only once for one casting, which gives the fittings a one-of-the-kind character. Some bronze castings are subject to galvanic chrome plating. The coating is durable and aesthetic. The choice is yours pure bronze or a chrome-coated noble alloy.
BEAUTY THAT LIES IN SIMPLICITY AND VALUES INHERITED FROM OUR FOREFATHERS, PASSED DOWN FROM ONE GENERATION TO ANOTHER, WILL ALWAYS FIND A PLACE IN HOMES THAT CHERISH TRADITION Unique free-standing Heritage stoves are an example go timeless values. Beauty lies in simplicity. We have also made every effort to ensure that our stoves are easy to install in any interior. We offer four basic types of stoves including full servicing, from advisory services through design, installation, start-up and training in heating with ceramic wood stoves. VICTORIA STOVE FLAVIA STOVE NIKOLAS STOVE GRAND VICTORIA STOVE Weight 200 kg Height 100 Width 73 cm, Depth 52 cm Hardwood capacity 3-5 kg Accumulated heat up to 20 kwh Heating capacity per 12 hours = 2 kw Optimum efficiency on the surface 35-45 sq. metres Weight 200 kg Height 108 cm Width 73 cm, Depth 73 cm Hardwood capacity 3-5 kg Accumulated heat up to 20 kwh Heating capacity per 12 hours = 2 kw Optimum efficiency on the surface 35-45 sq. metres Weight 300 kg Height 126 cm Width 68 cm, Depth 68 cm Hardwood capacity 3.5-6 kgheat accumulated up to 23 kwhheating capacity up to 12 hours = 2 kwoptimum efficiency on the surface45-50 sq. metres Weight 500 kg Height 135 cm Width 99 cm, Depth 60 cm Hardwood capacity 3.5-7.5 kg Accumulated heat up to 26 kwh Heating capacity per 12 hours = 2.2 kw Optimum efficiency on the surface 50-60 sq. metres
Victoria Stove The design of the stove is characterised by unpretentious eclecticism. The petite size adds to the elegant look. The combination of the 19th-century historicism and modernity allows the stove to adjust well both to historic and minimalist interiors. The hardwood capacity is up to 5 kg, which given the efficiency of the stove lasts for an entire day, as chamotte tiles accumulate heat long after the flame is gone. The heating capacity of the stove per 12 hours is 2 kw. It will allow you to heat up to 45 square metres of space.
GRAND VICTORIA STOVE This elegant English-style stove is the perfect complement for both historic and modern interiors. Owing to large doors you can fully enjoy the view of the flame. The stove is characterised by high heating capacity, which makes it suitable for large spaces. With up to 7.5 kg of hardwood capacity, Grand Victoria allows you to enjoy heat for long hours. The stove is very efficient for heating up to 60 square metres of space. The stove accumulates up to 26 kwh of heat.
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