This is truly a stunning Art Nouveau stove by Deville,
called "Express". We've managed to date it to sometime
from the 1910's to the early 1930's .
This particular example was re enamelled in a unique two
tone enamel of predominantly white with shades of
pistachio as a customer requirement.
This is a piece that is over 80 years old that has
been used to keep the homestead warm!
This is a superb little stove coming from the latter part
of the art nouveau movement, is unusual as it is
front loading wood stove. You don’t need to have a huge
drawing room to get the benefit from this refined stove.
The casting designs on the four sides of the stove are
exquisite.
It benefits from a complete nut & bolt restoration
having a new firebox made from stainless
steel twice as thick, so this stove should last
at least a lifetime. It has a newly cast deflector and a
newly cast flue spigot, the firebricks have also been
replaced and will also last a long time. This stove is
complete with the optional hook on ash pan.
It was made by the well known manufacturer Deville &
Cie of Charleville in the Ardennes their 1930 catalogue.
This is medium sized stove, described as a 'poêle à bois'
visible et continue' by the manufacturers . They named
this beautiful stove 'Express' as it was developed to
produce rapid heating for Parisians returning to their
homes at the end of the their working day. Its not
difficult to imagine how style conscious the decor in
their homes would have been during this period.
It is in excellent condition, and really benefits from the
quality of casting and enamelling associated with Deville.
This stove epitomises the best in Art Nouveau style and
design.
It has been a working stove, It is more or less 70-80
years old and the condition is consistent with the usual
wear which is to be expected of any piece like this stove
that is of a certain age, and that has been used to give
heat and warmth to its previous owners. All working parts
are in excellent condition, just connect the flue, light
the match and away you go!
The Express was designed for all types of wood, however I
would recommend using hardwoods. You can also burn
briquettes and the larger wood pellets. This is a
beautiful, unusual stove and these photos do not really do
it justice.
Please note that the mica viewing windows have been
replaced with a top quality mica which will give years
of service.
This is indeed a rare opportunity for Art Nouveau lovers
to own a stunning, living breathing, original piece of
furniture, that can heat your home and keep your food warm
at the same time! |
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