Built with pride in Britain, and supported by a heritage that goes more than a century and a half

ESSE is the UK's longest-standing stove manufacturer but is still at the cutting edge of the industry thanks to its innovative cast iron range cookers, energy-efficient wood-burning stoves and stylish gas stoves.
The knowledge and skills developed over more than a century and a half, go into everything we do and ESSE range cookers and stoves are hand built to last a lifetime - just ask one ESSE owner, whose cast iron ESSE range cooker has been in continuous daily use since 1920!
From River cottage to the Himalayas, Australia to the Arctic, and everywhere in between... ESSE range cookers and stoves have been relied upon in the world's most demanding environments. We take a look at two of their most popular stoves.

The 525 stands solidly on 2" full height stainless tubular steel legs culminating at a steel top that has been laser cut to echo the curves of the the legs. The result is a clean contemporary look with a softer edge. The spectacular and uncluttered view of the flames is elegantly framed by its stainless steel legs and can be easily controlled by beautifully engineered, minimalist air controls. The firebox door glides open with an effortless action thanks to unique 'invisible' hinges.
Its small footprint and moderate output make it easy to plan into a modern living space without overpowering a centrally heated room.

At its heart beats a proven firebox designed for burning smokeless fuels with a grate, ashpan and external riddling control. The 525 can burn multi-fuel and/or wood but for improved wood-burning performance a conversion kit is available that is simple to fit and will improve control and efficiency when burning logs.

The 500 can burn multi-fuel and/or wood, but for improved wood burning performance a conversion kit is available that is simple to fit and will improve control and efficiency when burning logs. This 5kW stove offers form and function in perfect harmony. Its balanced proportions, elegant curves and cast iron detailing have been created from a furniture design perspective by leading designer Paul Galley, whilst its fuel burning capability has evolved, like all ESSE stoves over a century and a half. The 500 is simple to operate and this multi-fuel version will happily burn wood and any type of solid fuel.