Gas, Wood or Electric Fireplace: The Complete 2026 Comparison
Choosing a fireplace is an important decision that can transform the ambiance and comfort of your home. Fireplaces are not only a source of heat,
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The Stûv 16, an icon of versatility: compact and high-performing, it offers an uncompromising view and spectacle of the flame. Its understated silhouette and meticulous finish suit any décor — contemporary living rooms, rustic chalets, or classic interiors. Discreet in size, with wall-mount, base, or leg options, the 16 delivers continuous, enveloping, controlled warmth.
The Stûv 30, the warm, architectural heart of your home. A meeting of robustness and refined design; everything here is conceived for lasting style. Its swivelling base creates harmony between spaces and combines bold aesthetics with spectacular thermal efficiency.
The Stûv 16-V, sublime with its brand-new leg configuration; slightly retro or perfectly modern? Designed to showcase the full splendour of fire, this stove offers remarkable visual immersion while maintaining the thermal efficiency characteristic of Stûv. Its slender design makes it a decorative element in its own right, perfectly suited to open spaces or rooms where you want an aesthetic and practical focal point.
The Stûv 16-Z, a “zero-clearance” solution designed for custom installations, allowing for an ultra-minimalist, refined surround. Thanks to its compact format and adapted technical design, this fireplace offers a generous view of the fire without any loss of performance. The 16-Z retains Stûv combustion quality and efficiency, while making projects easier where available space is a major constraint — a perfect option to modernize a fireplace or optimize a new layout.
The Stûv 16-IN is designed to bring the Stûv signature to the heart of masonry fireplace integration projects: large glass, clean combustion, and pure ergonomics—its design prioritizes both the spectacle of the flame and consistent thermal output. The 16-IN is the ideal solution when you want a high-performance, discreet integration without giving up the visual presence of the fireplace.
The Stûv 21 offers an imposing, assertive, spectacular presence. Designed for generously sized spaces, its design allows for single- or double-sided viewing configurations to meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of the most high-end projects. It is a fireplace designed to become the centrepiece of an interior, combining thermal performance with exceptional finishing.
The Stûv 21-Clad takes the presence of the Stûv 21 and delivers it in a solution that looks like a clad, ready-to-install stove—ideal for open spaces and ambitious projects. Its pre-assembled cladding ensures immediate aesthetic integration, meeting the expectations of architects and project managers. Designed for even heat distribution over a large area, the 21-Clad simplifies on-site installation thanks to its robustness and high efficiency. An excellent option when you want to combine Stûv quality with a turnkey installation.
The Stûv 6-IN, a hearth optimized across its full width. It is the ideal solution when height is limited but you want Stûv flame quality: a compact insert, controlled efficiency, and effective heat distribution. Designed to fit both wide and narrow hearths, it modernizes your fireplace by combining understated aesthetics with combustion performance. It is intended for renovation projects where space optimization is essential.
Choosing a fireplace is an important decision that can transform the ambiance and comfort of your home. Fireplaces are not only a source of heat,
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Discover here the answers to the questions our clients most often ask before choosing a Stûv fireplace or stove.
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The Stûv 16 and Stûv 30 stoves are freestanding units, installed on the floor or on a base, and do not require finishing around them: they become a true heating feature. Fireplaces and inserts (Stûv 6-in, 16-in & Z, 21 and 21-clad) are integrated into a wall or an existing fireplace to provide a clean front and very high efficiency.
For a living area where you want a compact, design-forward stove, the Stûv 16 or Stûv 30 (and their compact or H variants) are generally preferred. To modernize an existing fireplace or create a minimalist built-in fireplace, the Stûv 6-in, 16-in & Z, or 21 inserts are ideal. The Stûv 21-clad is perfectly suited to projects where you want the look of a built-in fireplace… without major masonry work. A Noréa advisor can verify the area to be heated and the home’s insulation to recommend the most suitable output and series.
Yes, it is generally possible to connect a Stûv stove or fireplace to an existing flue, provided its condition and sizing are verified and it is relined if necessary. These checks must be carried out by a certified installer or a professional chimney sweep to comply with draft and safety standards.
The Stûv 21 is a “zero-clearance” built-in fireplace that is constructed into a wall or a structure designed for that purpose, in single- or double-sided versions. The Stûv 21-clad uses the same combustion technology, but in a self-supporting, already-finished cladding: you get a contemporary, ready-to-install fireplace with integrated convection, ideal when you do not want to redo the entire wall.
Yes. Stûv appliances are designed to deliver high efficiency and very low emissions when used with properly sized, dry wood. The combustion chamber design and optimized air inlets ensure complete combustion, reduced wood consumption, and a beautiful view of the flames.
Stûv recommends well-seasoned hardwood, with a moisture content below about 18%, measured at the core of a split log. The wood should be light, split, with bark that comes off easily and visible cracks at the ends: this is a sign of sufficient drying. Wet or unsuitable wood will foul the flue, blacken the glass, and significantly reduce your appliance’s efficiency.
Connecting to an outside air intake is strongly recommended, especially in new or very airtight homes. It supplies combustion without drawing already-heated air from the room, which improves comfort, draft stability, and overall system efficiency.
All Stûv appliances must be installed by a certified professional (APC/WETT/NFI depending on the region). Expert installation ensures safety clearances are respected, the flue is properly sized, standards compliance is met, and both the manufacturer’s warranty and your home insurance coverage are maintained.
The flue must be swept at least once a year, sometimes more depending on local use. The glass should be cleaned when cold with a suitable product or the “newspaper + fine ash” method, without abrasive pads or metal scrapers. It is also recommended to have seals, baffles, and firebricks checked regularly by a professional to preserve performance and safety.
Stûv stoves and fireplaces are designed as supplemental or primary heating for a living area, but they do not replace a central heating system. They can, however, contribute significantly to thermal comfort on a floor or in a well-designed open space (open concept, mezzanine, etc.), provided the right output and ideal placement are chosen.
