Manufacturer Focus: Acquisitions

Even in these days of ubiquitous central heating, a house does not seem like a home without a hearth. Whether used for warmth or simply for its aesthetic value, a beautiful fireplace is always a focal point, an imposing presence that lends architectural elegance to its surroundings.
Founded in 1974, Acquisitions began life as an architectural antiques business but soon specialised in rescuing beautiful antique fireplaces that had been evicted from their home in the name of fashion.
As suitable originals became scarcer, they set about the ambitious task of replicating Victorian cast-iron fireplaces, and were proud to lead the way in restoring the period mantelpiece to its rightful place in the British public's consciousness.
Today, the Acquisitions collection of ‘continuations’ – the word ‘reproductions’ does not do their products justice, since they are so faithfully recreated using authentic skills, techniques and materials – is one of the finest and most comprehensive in the world, encompassing every material from marble to cast iron, and every style from Georgian to modern-day. While notable clients have included pop stars, film icons and denizens of 10 Downing Street, The White House and Buckingham Palace, Acquisitions are pleased to offer everything from private commissions to competitively priced models.

Acquisitions has an extensive list of well known clients, as can be seen below.

No. 10 Downing Street	Zoe Wannamaker	Andrew Ridley
Buckingham Palace	Glenn Gregory	Dennis Norden
The White House	Michael Gambon	Melvyn Bragg
No 11. Downing Street	Alan Bennett	Sinead O'Connor
Admiralty House	Jonathan Miller	Adam Garcia
Bill Clinton	Brian Johnson	David Gahan
Steven Spielberg	Kim Appleby	Rod Stewart
Geoffrey Howe	The Savoy Hotel	Linda Ronstadt
Leslie Phillips	The Connaught Hotel	Beryl Bainbridge
Derek Jacobi	Sultan of Brunei	Charles Dance
Roger Lloyd Pack	George Lucas	James Hazeldine
Andy Bell	John Major	Nicholas Grace
Raphael Benitez	Robert Powell	Carlton House Terrace
Gary Speed	Martin Peters	London Marriott Grosvenor Square
Harry Kewell	Dennis Quilley	No 1 Hyde Park
Jonathan Ross	Tony Hadley	Bvlgari Hotel
Morten Harket	Sir Alex Ferguson	Bvlgari Residence
Cameron Mackintosh	Gary Neville	RAF Benevolent Fund
Sting	Djibril Cisse	The Rubens Hotel London
Adam Ant	Lord Brocket

Catering for every taste and setting, Acquisitions of London are also the leading manufacturer of flueless wall-mounted fires with our range of contemporary X-FIRES, and produce a beautiful collection of British-made multi-fuel and gas stoves.