Westfire Uniq 26 Compact Wood Burning Stove

Westfire Uniq 26 Compact Wood Burning Stove

The Westfire Uniq 26 Compact is a carefully reworked version of Westfire’s iconic cylindrical stove, created specifically for installations where vertical space is limited but visual impact is still essential. By reducing the overall height while preserving the signature flame proportions, this compact model offers a striking fire display in settings where taller stoves simply won’t fit.

Rather than shrinking the fire view, Westfire has focused on intelligent rebalancing. The Uniq 26 Compact retains its impressive glass frontage, allowing flames to rise naturally within the firebox and remain the centre of attention. The result is a tall, elegant flame picture that feels expansive and immersive, even though the stove itself occupies a smaller footprint vertically.

This makes the Uniq 26 Compact particularly well suited to properties with beams, low ceilings or restricted recess heights. It also performs beautifully in taller inglenook chambers, where the reduced stove height helps achieve better visual proportion while still filling the opening with warmth and movement. Whether installed freestanding or recessed, the stove brings a strong architectural presence without overwhelming the space.

Heating performance remains every bit as capable as the standard Uniq 26. With a nominal output of 5kW and a controllable operating range between 4 and 7kW, the stove is ideal for small to medium-sized rooms. Its advanced combustion system promotes clean, efficient burning, extracting more heat from each log while keeping emissions and fuel usage low.

Fully Ecodesign compliant, the Uniq 26 Compact meets current UK clean air regulations, making it a responsible and future-ready heating solution. A Smoke Control Area approved model is also available, allowing installation in many urban and regulated areas where permitted.

Day-to-day usability is enhanced by an effective airwash system, which helps keep the glass clear by directing airflow across its inner surface. This reduces soot build-up and preserves an uninterrupted view of the flames. Design details such as the flush stainless steel handle and smooth anthracite finish reinforce the stove’s minimalist Scandinavian styling.

For modern, airtight or highly insulated homes, the stove can be configured with an optional closed combustion system, drawing combustion air directly from outside rather than the living space. This setup helps improve efficiency and indoor air quality; a closed combustion adapter is required when selecting this option.

An optional Westfire coal basket is also available, allowing limited mixed-fuel use when required. While the stove is designed primarily for wood, the basket enables a small amount of approved smokeless fuel to be used alongside logs, with wood remaining the dominant fuel in line with Westfire’s guidelines.

Manufactured in Varde, Denmark, the Westfire Uniq 26 Compact reflects the brand’s reputation for precision engineering, durability and refined Nordic design. It’s an ideal choice for homeowners who want a premium wood burning stove that adapts to space constraints without sacrificing performance, efficiency or flame quality.

Key Features & Technical Specifications

Fuel Type: Wood burning (optional coal basket available)

Heat Output Range: 4 – 7kW

Nominal Heat Output: 5.0kW

Recommended Heating Area: 30 – 100m²

Efficiency: 80%

Energy Rating: A+

Ecodesign Ready: Yes (UK compliant)

Smoke Control Area Approved: Yes

CO Emissions @ 13% O₂: 0.09

Particulates @ 13% O₂: 13 mg/m³

Maximum Log Length: 300mm

Flue Outlet Diameter: 125mm

Distance to Combustibles: Rear: 150mm / Sides: 350mm

Distance to Centre of Top Flue (from rear): 156mm

Height to Centre of Rear Flue Outlet: 95mm

Finish: Anthracite

Optional Closed Combustion: Yes

Closed Combustion Outlet Diameter: 100mm

Suitable for Glass Floor Plate: Yes

Standard: EN 13240

Warranty: 5 Years

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