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A Brand Built for South African Homes

Northern Flame is a proudly South African brand that understands the way we live. From fireplaces that keep your home cosy in winter to braais that fire up weekends with family and friends, every product is made to deliver lasting quality, stylish design, and great value.

Fireplaces For Every Home

When it comes to heating your home, Northern Flame gives you plenty of choices. Our fireplace collection is divided into two ranges, so you can find the perfect balance of performance, design, and value.

Northern Flame Premium Range

The Northern Flame Premium Range is for those who want the best in performance and design. These fireplaces are built from high-quality Q235B carbon steel with heavy-duty cast iron doors, thick steel tops, and solid sides for durability that lasts.

  • Designed with airtight fireboxes for a cleaner, more efficient burn.
  • Models include Snug, Panoramic, Hampton, Kenna, and Vesta.
  • The Kenna Series is available in both single-sided and double-sided designs, giving you the choice of a classic focal point or a feature that connects two spaces.
  • Technical highlights:
    • Advanced secondary and tertiary burn systems.
    • Energy efficiency label A / A+, with over 80% efficiency.
    • Preheated air wash system for clear glass.
    • Schott Robax ceramic glass.
    • Cold-handle door system.
    • Optional fan kit (Vesta), overnight burn (Hampton and Snug), slimline fit (Panoramic), convection heating with double baffle plate (Kenna and Vesta).
    • clearSkies accredited (Snug, Panoramic, Hampton).
    • DEFRA approved, Eco-Design 2022 ready, CE certified.

The Premium Range combines refined design, outstanding efficiency, and strict international standards, making it the perfect choice for homeowners who want style, comfort, and peace of mind.

Northern Flame Comfort Range

For buyers looking for value without compromising on warmth, the Northern Flame Comfort Range is the ideal fit. These fireplaces are designed to be more accessible in price while still delivering dependable performance.

  • Includes the Cast Iron Series, Azar Series, and Golnar Series.
  • Built with thicker cast iron that absorbs and retains heat effectively.
  • Cast iron moulded panels may show surface imperfections and are less airtight than Premium models, but still provide excellent heating value.
  • Technical highlights:
    • Primary and secondary burn systems.
    • Tertiary clean burn in the Azar and Golnar series.
    • Energy efficiency label A, with over 70% efficiency.
    • Virgin mineral iron ore cast iron, multi-fuel grate.
    • Schott Robax ceramic glass with air wash system.
    • Tested to UK and EU standards (KIWA Gastec).

The Comfort Range gives you authentic closed-combustion warmth and reliability at a budget-friendly price, making it a smart option for families who want an affordable, efficient fireplace.

Northern Flame Braai Range

Northern Flame isn’t only about indoor warmth. The brand is also proudly known for its stainless steel braais, built right here in South Africa, the home of the braai. Each unit is manufactured to strict quality standards, tested for safety, and designed to give you years of enjoyment outdoors.

  • Wood-Only Braai Range: Built-in models from 800 to 1500mm, with sliding doors, adjustable grids, potjie hooks, and ash pans.
  • Full Gas Range: The 1000 and 1200 models deliver instant heat and smoke-free cooking that’s ready in minutes.
  • Wood & Gas Combo Range: Hybrid braais (1200 and 1500) that let you switch between smoky flavour and gas-powered speed at the turn of a knob.
  • Gas Insert & Tabletop Range: Compact 2-, 4-, and 5-burner units that can be used built-in or freestanding for versatile entertaining.

With a 2-year warranty on braais and 1-year on burners, plus great after-sales service and readily available replacement parts, Northern Flame braais are designed to give you more fire for your braai bank.

Fireplaces & Braais Built to Last

Every Northern Flame fireplace and braai is backed by our commitment to quality. Products are made from durable materials, thoroughly tested, and supported by warranties of up to five years. Certified to international safety and environmental standards, these fireplaces and braais are built to perform, and with Northern Flame’s reliable after-sales service, you’ll always have the support you need.

The Northern Flame Promise

From fireplaces that keep your family warm in winter to braais that bring everyone together on a Saturday afternoon, Northern Flame is about making real South African living more enjoyable. 

Quality, style, and affordability come together in one brand, built for homes that love to gather around the fire.