The best superyacht fireplaces

The Art Deco-inspired interiors on board Stefania, which were styled in-house by builder Dynamiq, are equally as opulent as the gilded exterior of the 41 metre superyacht. The Gatsby-esque theme is clear in the dining area in the main saloon, which has a formal, gold-streaked dining table backed by an opulent mirrored wall with a modern, fully-functioning fireplace. “Having real fire is possible due to the bio-ethanol technology,” explains Dynamiq founder Sergei Dobroserdov, adding that the fireplace will likely prove useful in the cooler climates which Stefania can reach thanks to her 3,000 nautical mile cruising range.

Named after a legendary Viking warrior, explorer yacht Ragnar has been designed for cruising through the cool waters of nordic countries, and her wood-panelled and tartan-patterned RWD interiors are suitably cosy for such destinations. “The owner is fond of British-style pubs,” says designer Charlie Baker, so it's hardly surprising that a traditional-looking steam fireplace built from wood and grey stone would add adornment to the upper saloon. Fireplaces have also been installed in the cabins for a homely feel throughout 68 metre superyacht.

Designed by Francois Zuretti, the interiors on board the 106 metre Lürssen superyacht Amadea have a classic and regal feel. This is most aptly seen in the main saloon, which features a white marble stone fireplace finished with gold details. When the fire is roaring, this element adds warmth and a cosy ambience to the yacht's central room. A further firepit and comfy sofa area can be found on the huge aft deck - perfect for keeping warm outside on a chilly night.

When the 60 metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Spirit of The C's underwent a refit from 2014-2016, a fireplace was one of the new design elements added on board. Rome-based architect Michela Reverberi, who was in charge of the interior transformation, left greater open spaces in the main saloon but decided to add a long, thin gas fireplace as an accent piece, which contributes very little visual weight with its sleek design.

Ramp up the romance and snuggle up next to this marble-finished 19th century English fireplace in the forward dining saloon of 100 metre superyacht Attessa IV. Originally built in 1999 by Hayashikane, Attessa IV was masterfully rebuilt by her loving owner Dennis Washington, for whom redoing yachts is his passion, pleasure and relaxation. The puzzle he worked on was how to keep such a large vessel intimate, both inside and out. To control the vastness of the space, he envisioned Attessa IV as having a waist at the area of the central ventilation and exhaust trunks amidships, and flares to widen the side decks fore and aft.