Renaissance Uptown 600

  • A contemporary wood fireplace designed to make a statement without overwhelming the room – the Renaissance Uptown 600 brings the experience of a real open wood fire into a cleaner, more modern format. Its moderate size and sleek styling make it a strong fit for homes that want the atmosphere of wood-burning fire, but with a more refined and architectural look.
  • Built for modern spaces that still want real fire – the Uptown 600 combines a 600 sq. in. fire view with Renaissance’s guillotine door and screen system, giving homeowners the visual impact of an open fireplace with smooth day-to-day operation and easier servicing. The tilt-forward design also helps make cleaning and maintenance more practical than many traditional open fireplaces.
  • A major advantage is its balance of style and usability – unlike a more traditional Rumford-style fireplace, the Uptown 600 leans into contemporary design, making it especially well suited to cleaner surrounds, modern interiors, and spaces where a wood fireplace needs to feel intentional instead of rustic by default. Renaissance also positions it as an EPA-qualified clean-burning fireplace.
Starting at $8158.50
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The Renaissance Uptown 600 is built for homeowners who want the experience of a real wood-burning fireplace, but in a form that feels more tailored to modern living. This is a cleaner, more contemporary take on the open wood fireplace— one that brings the crackle, flame, and atmosphere people love, without forcing the room into a traditional style. Its proportions make it easier to work into a wider range of spaces, from custom living rooms to more design-forward renovation projects.

What makes the Uptown 600 stand out is its blend of presentation and practicality. The built-in guillotine door and screen glide on vertical rails with counterweights, creating a smoother and more refined user experience than many fireplaces in this category. The same system also tilts forward for cleaning and servicing, which is one of those features people may not think about on day one, but absolutely appreciate later.

Another key strength is its versatility in design. Where the Rumford models lean into classic open-hearth character, the Uptown 600 is more about clean lines, moderate scale, and flexibility in how it is finished into the room. It still delivers the visual and emotional pull of a true wood fire, but with a look that plays especially well in contemporary or transitional homes.

For homeowners who want a premium wood fireplace that feels elegant, intentional, and easier to live with, the Uptown 600 lands in a very strong position. It keeps the soul of a real open fireplace, but packages it in a way that feels far more at home in modern design.

Technical Specifications
  • Firebox Style: Open wood-burning fireplace
    Maximum Log Length: 24″
    Glass Size: 580 sq. in.
    Emissions: EPA-qualified fireplace 
    Chimney Requirement: 8″ EXCEL chimney, 12′ minimum
    Door System: Guillotine glide-rail system
    Screen System: Guillotine glide-rail system
    Gas Log Provision: Yes, 50,000 BTU max
    Heat Recovery System: Included

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