We specialise in the recovery and restoration of old fireplaces. We not only sell antique fireplaces but also provide expert advice and installation services. We also specialise in fireplace conversions to gas. Chippendale Restorations have a huge supply of clay chimney pots and fireplace screens and accessories.
Any requests for more information and prices can be sent to mail@chippendalerestorations.com.au

Why does Chippendale Restorations recommend the WONDERFIRE Gas Fire?

The Wonderfire is a gas burner developed & made in England, superior to any of the other burners offered here in Australia. We know the Wonderfire is the best open flame gas burner for your situation for the following reasons.

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Fireplace Restoration - Birchgrove (Room 1)

Before New fireplace before restoration
After

A true restoration job. A careful gas fire conversion where the client wanted to preserve as much of the original character as possible. We retained the existing mantel. Repainted the slate "marbles", and sandblasted the grates to give it an aesthetic St Anne's Marble feel, and ensured the finished result stayed true to the home’s original charm.

Fireplace Restoration - Birchgrove (Room 2)

Before Birch Grove fireplace before restoration
After

A true restoration job. A careful gas fire conversion where the client wanted to preserve as much of the original character as possible. We retained the existing mantel. Repainted the slate "marbles", and sandblasted the grates to give it an aesthetic St Anne's Marble feel, and ensured the finished result stayed true to the home’s original charm.

Fireplace Restoration - Birchgrove (Chimney Pots)

Before Paddington room 1 fireplace before restoration
After Paddington room 1 fireplace after restoration

The 1980s Federation Style Chimney Pot's were removed, we then provided some nicely fitted Gas Cowls, and integrated them onto the property, so doesn't look obvious, and is more suited to the properties time.

Fireplace Restoration

How good does this look. We did this job 25 years ago, came back, cleaned and repainted the Grate, as well as the marble. We also put a flute up and Chimney Pot, and added a new Hearth.

Fireplace Restoration - Woolwich

Before New fireplace before restoration
After

A careful gas fire conversion where the client wanted to preserve as much of the original character as possible. We retained the existing mantel, tidied the overall presentation, and ensured the finished result stayed true to the home’s original charm.

Fireplace Restoration - Birch Grove

Before Birch Grove fireplace before restoration
After Birch Grove fireplace after restoration

A careful gas fire conversion where the client wanted to preserve as much of the original character as possible. We retained the existing mantel and hearth, tidied the overall presentation, and ensured the finished result stayed true to the home’s original charm.

Fireplace Restoration - Paddington (Room 1)

Before Paddington room 1 fireplace before restoration
After Paddington room 1 fireplace after restoration

The client wanted to move away from the existing square grate design and also wasn’t fond of the marble mantel that was original but wasn't original to the house. They selected one of our White Carrara Marble Mantels instead, while keeping their original hearths and coal baskets. We restored and refined the existing pieces to create a cleaner, more elegant final result.

Fireplace Restoration - Paddington (Room 2)

Before Paddington room 2 fireplace before restoration
After Paddington room 2 fireplace after restoration

Why have just one, when you can have two! Like the first room, the client wanted to move away from the existing square grate design and wasn’t fond of the marble mantel that was original but wasn't original to the house. They selected one of our White Carrara Marble Mantels instead, while keeping their original hearths and coal baskets. We restored and refined the existing pieces to create a cleaner, more elegant final result.

Chippendale's Google Reviews

John Holman

Chippendale Restorations did a fantastic job restoring one of our fireplaces and removing another. Incredible to find one company that can bring together multiple trades and restoration expertise for such a niche job.

Nicole Larkin

Chippendale Restorations did a fantastic job restoring one of our fireplaces and removing another. Incredible to find one company that can bring together multiple trades and restoration expertise for such a niche job.

Hamish Fraser

The guys from Chippendale Restorations all coped with our inevitable last-minute changes and shifting timelines and still did a truly special job on time. A job done properly, on time and on budget. Couldn't be happier!

Bettina McMahon

We used Chippendale Restorations to install two fireplaces when we renovated our 1915 cottage in 2012. Everything is still in ship shape - My fireplaces were serviced last week from the team at Chippendale Restorations which I should get many more years from before I have to replace any parts. They have the best fireplace selection and service we found and loads of additional products which keeps us going back.

Jane Doe

The team helped with the design to incorporate our existing old tiles and hunted high and low to find the right size fittings for our non-standard old house. The Queen Anne marble mantle was dismantled, repaired and polished - we are thrilled with the result. The installation team were wonderful. The fireplace team at Chippendale Restorations are talented craftsmen, who take real pride in their work and their absolute commitment to customer satisfaction.

Anthony J Kirkwood

We recently renovated a beautiful Federation home in Orange. Very long and cold winters in Orange. They did a gas conversion and an amazing restoration on one of the original coal burning fireplaces. Bloody brilliant! See for yourself.

Julie Long

I first had my fireplace restored and a new gas fire installed 14 years ago, but recently had a couple of problems with the fire not lighting. Chippendale Restorations went beyond the call of duty to cheerfully and quickly get it working again as good as new. And so the fire continues to keep my place warm and cosy working-from-home through the winter lockdown!

Nick Drosinos

Chippendale Restorations are very professional and great to deal with right through from start to finish, we highly recommend them. We love our new gas fireplace.

Clare Battellino

I have turned to Chippendale Restorations for all the restoration needs for our old house in Glebe. Lights, tiles, hardware, joinery needs - the list goes on. One of our biggest projects was restoring the two downstairs fireplaces. The team did a fantastic job sorting out all the technical requirements and restoring the marble surrounds. We love our fires. I cannot recommend the service highly enough - both at the time of installation and any support needs afterwards.

Melissa Hamilton

I can't recommend Chippendale Restorations more highly, It was always going to be tricky to fit a any sort of fireplace/fire into our tiny little terrace but they took the challenge up enthusiastically and did a brilliant job. Stephen's depth of knowledge and patience was absolutely amazing. We very much appreciated it and we're thrilled with the outcome. Thank you!

Wendy Phillips

Excellent product and superb follow-up from an impressive professional and craftsman from Chippendale Restorations.

Mari Rydwen

I am very grateful that Chippendale Restorations who had installed this fireplace 14 years ago went beyond the call of duty and fixed it for me when it stopped working recently. Kevin is happy too, see below!

Chippendale's Previous Jobs

Haberfield

"Nectre 420c" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in a Restored Original Tile Grate. Marble Fireplace Surround (Custom) - Reproduction Marble Hearth

Balmain

"Nectre 420c" Coal Gas Fire In a Vict Arch Grate (Daisy) Victorian Arch Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround - Reproduction Polished Black Granite Hearth"

Annandale

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire Annandale in a Victorian Arch Grate (VA1) Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround - Restored Original Tiled Hearth - 6x6" Victorian Prints

Balmain

"Nectre 420c" Coal Gas Fire in a Victorian Arch Grate (Daisy Big Back) Victorian Square Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround - Reproduction Polished Black Granite Hearth

Glebe

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in Reproduction Arch Grate Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround (Custom Classic) - Restored Original Carrara Marble hearth

Annandale

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in a Victorian Arch Grate (VA1) Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround Restored Original Victorian Prints Tiled Hearth 6x6"

St Ives

"The Grand" Fan Box Log Gas Fire Marble Fireplace Surround (Custom) - Reproduction.

Earlwood

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in a Restored Original Tile Grate Polished Timber Fireplace Surround (Std Vict w Panel) & Mirror - Reproduction Fascia & Hearth Tiles - Reproduction.

Camperdown

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in a Restored Original Tile Grate Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround - Restored Original Fascia Tiles - Original 6x6 Feature Tiles, Reproduction 6x3"

Glebe

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in Reproduction Arch Grate Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround (Custom Classic) - Restored Original Carrara Marble hearth.

Strathfield

"Wonderfire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in a Restored Original Tile Grate Polished Timber Fireplace Surround (Single Column) - Reproduction Fascia Tiles - Reproduction Victorian Prints with Honed Granite Hearth.

Leichardt

"Wondefire" Fan Box Coal Gas Fire in a Restored Original Vict Arch Grate Polished Timber Fireplace Surround (Classic) - Reproduction Fascia & Hearth Tiles - Reproduction.