Glammfire Thales Automatic Bioethanol Suspended Fireplace
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Where engineering becomes sculpture
The Thales is one of GlammFire's most distinctive suspended fireplaces, hanging from the ceiling rather than sitting against a wall or floor, so the fire itself becomes the room's centrepiece. GlammFire describes the Thales as the world's first suspended fireplace fitted with an automatic bioethanol burner, a claim that reflects how unusual the engineering behind it really is.
Design and engineering
Two independently rotating components sit at the heart of the piece. As they turn, the flame appears to move and shift rather than simply burn in place, so the fire can be enjoyed from every angle in the room. The body is finished in black lacquered steel, a deep, matte surface that lets the flame stand out while giving the piece a calm, architectural presence overhead. It reads as much as a piece of sculpture as it does a heat source.
Built for real fire without a chimney
The Thales runs on GlammFire's Crea7ionEVOPlus automatic bioethanol burner system, which manages ignition, flame height and fuel intake electronically, with a remote control and a set of safety sensors monitoring the burn throughout. Because it uses clean burning bioethanol rather than wood or gas, it needs no flue, chimney or gas line, which is what allows a suspended, centre of the room installation like this to exist in the first place. As with any bioethanol fireplace, the room should be properly and continuously ventilated, and we recommend checking the specification and installation guidance carefully before ordering to confirm it suits your ceiling structure and room size.
Where it belongs
The Thales suits spaces where the fireplace is meant to be seen from every side: open plan living rooms, double height entrance halls, hotel lobbies, restaurant dining rooms and yacht saloons. Because it needs no wall or hearth, it works as a centrepiece in a new build with an open floor plan just as well as a striking addition to a period property where installing a conventional chimney would not be practical.
Handcrafted in Portugal
Every Thales is handbuilt at GlammFire's factory in Monção, in northern Portugal, where the brand has designed and manufactured luxury fireplaces since it was founded in 2008. GlammFire states that each fireplace is assembled, tested and quality checked before it leaves the factory, and that its manufacturing process is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Buyers wanting a bespoke size, colour or finish can also enquire about GlammFire's Bespoke Product Programme.
Good to know
- Made to order at GlammFire's factory in Portugal, so please allow for a production lead time rather than next day dispatch.
- As a made to order, handcrafted piece, this item is not returnable unless it arrives faulty or defective.
- Covered by GlammFire's manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects when purchased through an authorised reseller.
- Please review the technical specification and installation requirements carefully, including room size and ventilation, before ordering.
- Overall size is around 2500 to 2700mm in height and 1050mm in diameter, with a total weight of approximately 235kg, so the ceiling fixing point must be assessed and specified by a qualified structural installer before ordering.
- The Crea7ionEVOPlus burner holds 10 litres of bioethanol, with GlammFire stating a burn time of around 15 to 25 hours per fill.
- Power output is rated at 2 to 4kW, with 360 degree rotation and remote control operation.
Questions People Ask
What ceiling structure does the Thales need?
At around 235kg, the Thales is considerably heavier than GlammFire's smaller suspended models, so the ceiling fixing must be assessed and specified by a qualified structural installer before the unit is hung.
How does the automatic burner work?
The Crea7ionEVOPlus system manages ignition, flame height and fuel intake electronically, with a remote control and safety sensors monitoring the burn, so there is no manual lighting involved.
Do I need a chimney or flue?
No. Because the Thales burns bioethanol rather than wood or gas, it needs no chimney, flue or gas connection, only a continuously ventilated room.
We offer free standard delivery on orders within the UK Mainland* (an additional fee applies for the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, the Scottish Isles, parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Isles and International).
*Collingwood orders under £150 incur a delivery fee of £9.95 inc. VAT.
*Any order under £49 incurs a delivery fee of £9.95.
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