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Stûv Wood Burning Stoves

Stûv wood burning stoves are among the most refined and design-led appliances available in the UK. Made in Belgium and known for their architectural styling, elegant flame presentation and intelligent engineering, the Stûv range is ideal for clients who want something far beyond a standard black box in a recess.

At Hot Box ®, we have specialised in wood burning since 2008. This guide looks at the Stûv wood burning collection in detail, including the Stûv 6, 16, 21, 22, 30 and Micromega ranges, with commentary on where each model works best and why they continue to stand out.

Stûv 6

The Stûv 6 range is one of the most accessible entries into the Stûv world, but it still carries the same calm, intelligent design language that defines the brand. The name comes from the internal profile of the firebox, which is shaped to encourage efficient air circulation and strong combustion performance.

A major practical advantage of the Stûv 6 range is its 125mm flue diameter across the family, making many of these models especially attractive for installation into existing chimney breasts and more conventional British fireplace settings.

Stûv 6-H

The freestanding Stûv 6-H offers a clean contemporary interpretation of the traditional wood burner. It is compact, elegant and available in three sizes, each with a different output range to suit the room.

• Wide: 800mm x 800mm, output range 5–13kW, suitable for spaces up to 182m³.
• Intermediate: 700mm x 730mm, output range 4.5–11kW, suitable for spaces up to 154m³.
• Narrow: 600mm x 650mm, output range 4–9kW, suitable for spaces up to 126m³.

Each model offers a superb view of the flames, simple single-lever control and a raised firebox that sits comfortably at eye level when seated. The void below also helps avoid the heaviness associated with more conventional pedestal stoves.

Stûv 6-in

The inset version of the Stûv 6 is ideal where a cleaner built-in look is required. It is available in four core sizes and a range of frame options, with some configurations allowing installation depths to be reduced to approximately 350mm.

• 460mm x 550mm – designed to suit many British Standard fireplaces and often capable of reducing installation costs.
• 660mm x 500mm – excellent flame view with output between 5 and 9kW.
• 760mm x 550mm – a strong landscape-format inset stove for larger spaces.
• 860mm x 600mm – the largest option in the range, offering a wider flame picture and stronger heat output.

This is a range that makes particular sense for homeowners looking to modernise an existing fireplace opening without committing to a much larger bespoke architectural intervention.

Stûv 16

For us at Hot Box ®, the Stûv 16 range is one of the strongest expressions of what the brand does best: clean form, excellent flame presentation and real versatility in the way the appliance can be configured.

Available as cube, wall-mounted, freestanding with log storage, inset and decorative fireplace formats, the Stûv 16 family offers serious scope for clients who want a refined wood burner with a calm architectural presence.

Stûv 16 Cube

Beautifully simple and quietly dramatic, the Cube versions place the firebox atop a bench or plinth and create a strong, square-framed view of the fire.

• Stûv 16/58 – for logs up to 33cm.
• Stûv 16/68 – for logs up to 50cm.
• Stûv 16/78 – for logs up to 60cm.

Direct air connection can be taken from the rear or below, and the optional base units add both function and a subtle design layer. In true Hot Box ® fashion, we are particularly fond of the drawer bases for storing gloves, tools and Hot Box ® Firestarter.

Stûv 16-UP

The wall-mounted Stûv 16-UP is one of the most elegant options in the range. It keeps the floor visually clear, creates a floating effect and works beautifully in contemporary living rooms where visual lightness matters.

• Stûv 16/58 – logs up to 33cm
• Stûv 16/68 – logs up to 50cm
• Stûv 16/78 – logs up to 60cm

If you are considering a wall-mounted wood burning stove, it is important to take early installation advice. Hot Box ® can help with that process.

Stûv 16-H

The 16-H uses the same core firebox proportions but places the unit on a purpose-designed log store, creating a more grounded freestanding presence. It is practical, elegant and one of the most balanced stoves in the wider Stûv collection.

Stûv 16-IN

The inset version of the Stûv 16 remains true to the range’s core proportions and is available in three sizes, with multiple frame options to suit the finish required.

• Narrow perimeter frame for a tighter built-up finish
• Concealing frame to hide the recess line
• Customised frame options for a more decorative approach

Optional side log holders and integrated storage ideas make this a particularly strong range for bespoke fireplace design.

Stûv 21

This is where the Stûv range becomes truly architectural. The Stûv 21 family is built around inset fires with retractable doors, extensive cladding and framing options, and a level of customisation that makes the range especially attractive for contemporary extensions, room dividers and design-led renovations.

In many respects, the Stûv 21 is less a stove and more a fireplace system. If you want a statement fire integrated into the fabric of the room, this is where the conversation often becomes serious.

Main features of the Stûv 21 range

• Can operate as an open or closed appliance
• Retractable glass door that slides into the body of the unit
• Maintenance-friendly fold-down access
• Single- and double-sided models available
• Extensive frame, cladding and colour choices
• Options for warm air ducting and fans on selected models
• Strong potential for room-divider layouts

Model family overview

The Stûv 21 range covers a wide spectrum, from portrait-format units such as the 21-65-H through to expansive landscape models like the 21-125 and 21-135. Across the range, clients can choose between different internal finishes, front panel styles and installation treatments.

At Hot Box ®, we often find that the right Stûv 21 model is decided as much by the room and intended visual effect as by the nominal output. This is exactly why early-stage input can be so valuable.

Stûv also offers “ready to fit” solutions within this family, combining selected fireboxes, cladding and design treatments into more resolved packages. These can reduce decision fatigue and streamline installation.

Stûv 22

If the Stûv 21 range is expansive, the Stûv 22 range takes the concept of the design-led fireplace even further. These are serious single- and double-sided inset fires with retractable doors, bold proportions and outstanding visual presence.

Rather than overcomplicate the commentary, the simplest thing to say is this: if you want a premium designer wood burning fireplace with strong architectural impact, the Stûv 22 must be on the shortlist.

In short: aesthetically beautiful, technically clever and designed to become a centrepiece.

Stûv 30

The Stûv 30 is one of the brand’s most iconic designs. Its rotating drum allows the user to shift between three distinct modes:

1. Glass door mode – classic stove operation with excellent flame view.
2. Solid door mode – slower burn, radiant heat and a clean closed appearance when not in use.
3. Open fire mode – a more theatrical experience with the fire open to the room.

It is a genuinely clever piece of design, and still feels fresh many years after its introduction.

The wider Stûv 30 family includes freestanding, wall-mounted, accumulator, inset and ready-to-fit variants, as well as the smaller Stûv 30 Compact range.

• Stûv 30
• Stûv 30-UP
• Stûv 30-H
• Stûv 30-IN
• Stûv 30-IN Front Panel
• Stûv 30-IN Ready to Fit

Stûv 30 Compact

The Compact versions deliver much of the same appeal in a smaller footprint. They have proved especially popular where the visual language of the Stûv 30 is desired, but the room or recess is more modest.

Watch the Stûv 30 Compact in action

Stûv Micromega

The Micromega range is one of the most interesting propositions in the entire Stûv collection. It is aimed at lower-energy homes where only a modest output is required, yet still delivers a superb flame picture and a high-end design response.

The “micro” refers to restrained output and a smaller internal chamber. The “mega” comes from the larger design ideas around cladding, cheeks, cupboard arrangements and ready-made fireplace solutions.

Why we like it

The cupboards version in particular is classic Hot Box ® material: practical, slightly quirky and unusually resolved. Storage for logs, tools and fire-lighting accessories is built right into the design, which is exactly the sort of thoughtful integration we admire.

Hot Box ® picks from the Stûv range

Final thoughts on Stûv wood burning stoves

The Stûv range is not for everybody, and that is precisely why it is so strong. These appliances are not aimed at the mass market. They are aimed at people who care about detail, about architecture and about the way a fire sits within a room.

If that sounds like you, Hot Box ® would be delighted to help. We can advise on the right model, help interpret drawings, quote for supply and installation, and point you towards the Stûv product that best suits your space.

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