Description
Plamen Aria Black Pedestal Wood-Burning Fireplace
The Plamen Aria Black is a freestanding pedestal wood-burning fireplace with a distinctive tall, narrow design. Its tall pedestal-style form gives the fireplace a distinctive appearance while making efficient use of floor space.
The Plamen Aria has a rated heat output of 8 kW and a maximum heat output of 11 kW. Plamen specifies a heated volume of up to 160 m³, making the Aria a practical option for homes requiring substantial wood-fired heating.
The fireplace is manufactured from high-quality cast iron and protected with enamel for durability. It has a 150 mm flue connection, accepts logs up to 40 cm long and has a manufacturer-listed energy efficiency of 80.9%.
Why Choose the Plamen Aria Black?
The Aria is designed for homeowners who want the warmth and atmosphere of a real wood fire without using a large amount of floor space. Its tall, narrow profile and raised firebox create a distinctive vertical appearance that works particularly well in contemporary living spaces.
Prefer a solid base? Compare the Plamen Gala Black wood-burning fireplace.
8 kW Rated Heat Output
The Plamen Aria has a rated heat output of 8 kW and a maximum output of 11 kW. The manufacturer specifies a heated volume of up to 160 m³.
The actual heating performance will depend on the characteristics of your home, including insulation, ceiling height, room volume, windows, layout and climate. The manufacturer’s heated-volume figure should therefore be used as a guide when selecting a fireplace.
High-Quality Cast Iron Construction
The Plamen Aria is manufactured from high-quality cast iron, providing a robust construction designed for wood-fired heating. The exterior is enamelled to improve durability and finish quality.
Cast iron also provides strong radiant heat, making the fireplace both a practical heating appliance and a visual feature within the room.
Tall Pedestal Design
The Aria’s raised pedestal design gives it a distinctive vertical appearance. The fireplace stands approximately 1 metre high, while its relatively narrow 450 mm width helps it fit into spaces where a wider freestanding fireplace may be unsuitable.
This makes the Aria particularly interesting for homeowners looking for a freestanding cast iron fireplace with a smaller footprint.
Efficient Wood-Burning Fireplace
The manufacturer lists an energy efficiency of 80.9% for the Plamen Aria. It also has a seasonal burning efficiency of 70.9%.
Designed to burn wood and accepts logs up to 40 cm in length.
Plamen Aria Dimensions
The Plamen Aria measures 450 mm wide × 1001 mm high × 400 mm deep and weighs approximately 118 kg.
Its relatively narrow footprint can be useful where floor space is limited, although the required clearances around the fireplace and the requirements of the flue installation must always be considered.
Before purchasing, check the available installation area and ensure that the fireplace can be installed with the appropriate clearances and flue system.
Is the Plamen Aria Suitable for Your Home?
The Plamen Aria can be considered for homes requiring a freestanding wood-burning fireplace with an 8 kW rated output and a maximum output of 11 kW.
Plamen specifies a heated volume of up to 160 m³. However, the appropriate fireplace output for your home depends on more than floor area. Ceiling height, insulation, glazing, room layout and local climate can all influence heating requirements.
For help choosing the appropriate fireplace output, see our fireplace advice and buying guides.
Plamen Aria vs Plamen Gala
The Plamen Aria and Plamen Gala are closely related models, with both offering an 8 kW rated output and 11 kW maximum output. The key design difference is their base.
The Gala has a solid, tapered foot, while the Aria uses a raised pedestal design. South African retailers describe the two models as sharing the same basic fireplace design while differing in their lower support structure.
The Gala measures 450 × 981 × 400 mm and weighs 108 kg, while the Aria is approximately 450 × 1001 × 400 mm and weighs 118 kg.
If you prefer a solid, tapered base, the Plamen Aria Black Gala is the model to consider. If you prefer a taller pedestal-style fireplace, the Plamen Aria Black pedestal fireplace is the right unit for you.
Plamen Aria vs Plamen Alberto
The Plamen Aria and Plamen Alberto are both freestanding cast-iron wood-burning fireplaces with similar maximum heat outputs, but their designs and dimensions differ.
The Aria has a rated output of 8 kW and maximum output of 11 kW, while the Alberto has a rated output of 8.6 kW and maximum output of 11 kW.
The Aria has a taller, narrower design measuring 450 mm wide × 1001 mm high × 400 mm deep, whereas the Alberto has a wider, lower profile.
If floor space and a vertical design are important considerations, the Aria may be worth considering. If you prefer a wider freestanding fireplace, compare the Alberto.
Compare the Plamen Alberto Black wood-burning fireplace.
Plamen Aria Installation
The Plamen Aria has a 150 mm flue connection and requires a correctly designed and installed flue system.
The installation must also take into consideration the fireplace position, required clearances, hearth and the characteristics of the building.
Italfire offers professional fireplace installation and can assist with the installation requirements for your wood-burning fireplace. Done with our own in-house installation team.
We supply and install our range of fireplaces in Cape Town and surrounding areas. Contact us for an obligation free quotation.
We recommend confirming the installation requirements before purchasing.
Lighting your fireplace for the first time
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilowatts is the Plamen Aria?
The Plamen Aria has a rated heat output of 8 kW and a maximum heat output of 11 kW.
How much space can the Plamen Aria heat?
Plamen specifies a heated volume of up to 160 m³. Actual heating performance depends on factors such as insulation, ceiling height, room layout, glazing and climate.
Is the Plamen Aria cast iron?
Yes. The Plamen Aria is manufactured from high-quality cast iron and has an enamelled exterior finish.
What are the dimensions of the Plamen Aria?
The Plamen Aria measures 450 mm wide × 1001 mm high × 400 mm deep.
What size flue does the Plamen Aria use?
The Plamen Aria has a 150 mm diameter flue connection.
What size logs can the Plamen Aria take?
The manufacturer specifies a maximum log length of 40 cm.
How much does the Plamen Aria weigh?
The Plamen Aria weighs approximately 118 kg.
Is the Plamen Aria a freestanding fireplace?
Yes. The Aria is a freestanding wood-burning stove/fireplace with a raised pedestal-style design.
Explore the Plamen Fireplace Range
The Plamen Aria Black is part of Italfire’s range of Plamen wood-burning fireplaces.
If you are comparing different fireplace designs and heat outputs, explore the Plamen fireplace range to compare the available models.
- Similar maximum heat output with a different design, see the Plamen Alberto Black.
- Higher-output Plamen fireplace, explore the Plamen Nera 13.3 kW wood-burning fireplace.
- Lower-output option, compare the Plamen Tara wood-burning fireplace.
Plamen Fireplaces
The Plamen cast iron stoves offer excellent radiant heating for your home. They are efficient, closed-combustion fireplaces. The majority of the heat being released into the room rather than being wasted up the chimney.
The Plamen wood-burning fireplaces offer a highly effective, yet economical heating solution. Plamen uses only high quality, heat-resistant glass to improve the safety, performance and lifespan of the fireplaces. The specialised air-wash glass cleaning system greatly reduces the soot deposits on the glass door compared to other fireplaces on the market.
Use the Fire Heart Polish for the preservation and restoration of cast iron and steel (stoves, chimneys, grates, fireplaces, fire backs, etc.)
Additionally each Plamen fireplace comes standard with a heat protective glove and wood stoker.
Plamen Fireplaces have a 2 year warranty.
Looking for other Plamen fireplaces? Explore the full Plamen wood-burning fireplace range
