The secrets of Parisian fireplaces between elegance and history

A heritage of elegance and prestige

Haussmann buildings, erected between 1850 and 1914, embody the perfect balance between grandeur and refinement. Behind their majestic facades are interiors where architecture meets light, where every carefully sculpted detail tells a story of excellence and the art of living.



Fireplaces : Marble and stone jewels

In these exceptional flats, the fireplace is more than just a functional element: it is a signature, a work of art in its own right. In veined marble or finely chiselled stone, it sits nobly, framing the eye and magnifying the space. Its delicate mouldings and sculpted ornaments bear witness to unrivalled craftsmanship, where fire, once an essential element, now becomes a showpiece, creating a hushed, enchanting atmosphere.


A different layout for each floor

• Ground floor and first floor: these ceremonial levels, where social functions were held, housed monumental fireplaces, veritable sculptures in marble or gilded wood, around which the splendour of the salons was organised.
• Upper floors: more intimate but still elegant, the sleek fireplaces continued to provide warmth and refinement to bourgeois flats.
• Utility rooms: perched under the roofs, this more discreet space, deprived of the luxury of the hearths, drew its warmth from the murmur of the fireplace below.

In a Haussmann-style flat, the fireplace is much more than a simple architectural element: it is the beating heart of the room, a witness to time that gracefully passes through the ages. Sublimating this heritage means giving it back its rightful place, by integrating it into a décor that combines refinement and artistic expression.



A prestigious mantel, echoing the past and present

The mantel of a fireplace is a natural eye-catcher. A real showpiece, it deserves to be adorned with care:

• An antique mirror with finely chiselled contours, catching and reflecting the light, enlarges the space and gives it a timeless aura.
• Carefully selected works of art - delicate sculptures, exceptional vases or vintage clocks - inject a touch of character and poetry.
• A play of contrasts with a bold painting behind the fireplace magnifies its lines and reveals all its presence.

The art of revealing the nobility of materials

Whimsically veined marble, stone with a patina of age, delicate mouldings... Each Haussmann-style mantel tells a story. Restoring it to its former glory means preserving its soul:

• Subtle cleaning reveals the depth of the marble's colours without altering its surface.
• Delicate polishing brings out the sculpted details and captures the light from new angles.
• Expert restoration repairs cracks, like a caress of time on the material.

Playing with light: The illusion of fire and shadows

Even when extinguished, a fireplace should breathe life. Lighting is your ally in creating a cosy, enchanting atmosphere:

• Delicately arranged candles, for an intimate, warm glow.
• Strings of lights nestled in the hearth, evoking a fire of subdued embers.
• Wall lights framing the fireplace, to emphasise its elegance and play with the shadows.

Heritage meets modernity

The Haussmann mantel, far from being frozen in its time, is in dialogue with contemporary design. The art of contrast magnifies its timeless aura:

• Uncluttered minimalism, letting the fireplace be the centrepiece of the room.
• A subtle mix & match, where old meets new in a bold balance.
• A discreet electric fireplace, for a contemporary touch without altering the original aesthetic.