A tall narrow electric fireplace exists because some rooms have height to spare and almost no usable wall. The Marlow is built for those rooms.
It stands 1.2 metres tall and 39 centimetres wide. The floor footprint is smaller than a side table.
Tall narrow electric fireplace at a glance
- 120cm tall, 39cm wide, 31cm deep
- Full-height vertical flame window
- 5,200 BTU from a 1,500W fan-forced heater
- Longer internal airflow path for softer heat
- Digital thermostat, remote and nine hour timer
- 27kg with a weighted base, no wall anchoring needed
Wide stoves assume a wide wall. Plenty of homes do not have one, particularly terraces, lofts and anything built before 1930.
Using height instead of width
A tall glass window changes how a flame reads. Instead of a horizontal band of fire, you get a rising column of flame and ember bed.
That draws the eye upward. In a double-height space it works like a lantern rather than a hearth, and it fills vertical space that nothing else was using.
The proportions also solve a layout problem. A 39cm body slips beside doorways, between windows, and into the narrow return beside a chimney breast.
Matte black powder coating keeps it quiet visually. At this height, a bright finish would shout. Black lets the flame do the talking.
The weighted base matters. A 1.2 metre column needs to feel planted, and 27kg at the bottom does that without requiring a wall anchor.
Heating performance
The heater is a 1,500W fan-forced element rated at 5,200 BTU. A discreet grille near the base handles the output.
The taller body gives the airflow a longer path, which softens the delivery. Warm air leaves more gently than it does from a compact stove.
Expect 400 to 600 square feet comfortably, and help up to about 1,000 square feet in a closed room.
- Double-height living rooms: zone heating for the lower seating area
- Lofts: a vertical focal point that suits the architecture
- Narrow townhouses: fits where a wide stove cannot
- Hallways and stairwells: takes the chill off circulation space
In a tall room, warm air will rise. That is physics, not a fault. Treat the Marlow as heating the zone you occupy rather than the full volume above you.
Specifications and delivery
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | EP-ES-MARLOW |
| Heat output | 5,200 BTU/hr (1,500W) |
| Coverage | 400–1,000 sq ft, insulation dependent |
| Power | 120V / 12.5A standard outlet |
| Flame | Full-height vertical LED flame with ember bed |
| Controls | Digital thermostat, remote, nine hour timer |
| Finish | Matte black powder-coated steel |
| Dimensions | 39cm W × 120cm H × 31cm D |
| Weight | 27kg as shipped |
| Safety | Overheat cut-off, cool-touch glass, weighted base |
| Price | $449.00 |
| Delivery | 2–5 business days, flat $50 under $1,000, free over $1,000 |
We bench-test each unit before dispatch. Thermostat, flame and cord all get checked, and the glass gets inspected for transit cracks.
Placing a tall, narrow fireplace
Allow 15cm at the rear and sides, and 90cm in front. The footprint is small, but the clearances are not.
Because it is tall and narrow, it works best placed off-centre. Beside a chimney breast, in a stairwell return, or at the end of a kitchen island run.
Check the headroom in low rooms. A 120cm body in a room with a 220cm ceiling looks taller than it measures.
Do not put it where a door swings. The base is weighted, but nobody wants to test that.
In a double-height space, sit it against the lower wall rather than the upper. Heat and flame both belong at eye level when seated, not overhead.
Running costs and efficiency
Full heat uses 1.5 kWh an hour. At 15 cents per kWh that is roughly 22 to 23 cents.
The thermostat cycles the element, so a typical evening lands nearer 15 to 17 cents an hour. The nine hour timer stops it heating an empty room.
Flame-only mode draws a few watts, which matters for a piece this visible. Most owners run the flame through summer.
The Department of Energy covers the underlying cost of resistance heating. This unit earns its money by heating one room well.
Who it suits
It suits double-height living rooms, lofts, narrow townhouses and any room where a wide stove would crowd the furniture.
It suits people who want a vertical statement rather than a horizontal one. Architects tend to like this shape because it works with tall windows.
It does not suit a low-ceilinged room, where it will dominate. It also does not suit anyone wanting a wide fire view, because the whole design is built the other way.
Installation in five steps
Twenty minutes and no wall anchoring. The weighted base does the stability work.
- Unpack and check the full height of the glass in daylight.
- Attach the base plate and tighten it fully.
- Stand the unit upright and check it sits level.
- Plug into its own 120V outlet.
- Run the flame, then the heat on low.
Check the glass across its whole height before discarding the carton. A full-height panel is the one part worth inspecting properly.
Three mistakes to avoid
Putting it in a low room. A tall narrow electric fireplace needs ceiling height to breathe. Under 220cm it starts to feel cramped.
Hiding it behind a sofa. This is a vertical focal point. Treat it like a lamp in the corner of the room, not furniture to be worked around.
Expecting a wide fire. The flame is a column, not a panorama. If you want panoramic, look at the 3 sided model.
Get those right and a narrow column of fire quietly becomes the thing people notice when they walk in.
How it compares to our other stoves
The Slimline Electric Fireplace Stove is 96cm tall and 24cm deep, so it is shorter and thinner but wider in purpose.
The 3 Sided Electric Fireplace Stove gives a panoramic view instead of a vertical one.
The Cast Iron Electric Fireplace Stove is the traditional horizontal shape at $329 with the same 5,200 BTU output.
All ten models sit side by side on the electric stoves collection page.
Tall rooms and heat stratification
Warm air rises. In a double-height space it leaves the seating zone and collects overhead, which is why tall rooms feel colder than their thermostat suggests.
A tall narrow electric fireplace helps by putting the heat source low. Warm air starts at ankle height and moves upward through the occupied zone before it escapes.
A ceiling fan on low, running in reverse, pushes that air back down. Together they handle a room that a single heater would struggle with.
That combination is the cheapest fix for a cold double-height living room short of a proper HVAC redesign.
Tall narrow fireplace or wall-mounted tower?
A wall-mounted electric fire is thinner still, and it frees the floor completely. It also needs drilling and a wall you are allowed to alter.
A tall narrow electric fireplace stands on its own base. It plugs in, it moves with you, and it leaves four small marks where the feet sat.
Wall units also lose the vertical silhouette. The appeal here is a column of flame standing in the room, not a glowing rectangle on plaster.
Where a wall mount still wins is above a mantel or on a media wall. Different job, different product.
Renting, moving and portability
Renters are the group this shape suits best. A 39cm wide unit fits through any doorway and into any lift.
At 27kg one person can carry it. That matters more than it sounds, because a tall narrow electric fireplace that needs two people to move tends to stay exactly where it was first placed.
There is no wall fixing to repair when you leave. No bracket holes, no filler, no argument about the deposit.
If you move every couple of years, that portability is worth more than a slightly wider fire view you would only see from one chair.
Styling a vertical fireplace
Give it a plain wall. A tall narrow electric fireplace needs negative space on both sides to read as architecture rather than clutter.
Low furniture works best beside it. A bench, a slim console, a single armchair. Heavy cabinetry at the same height fights the column.
Art hung level with the flame window looks deliberate. Art above it looks like an afterthought.
Keep the base clear. The grille sits low, and a pile of logs or a basket in front of it wastes the heater.
What arrives in the box
Body, base plate, remote with batteries and the printed manual. Tools ship in the box.
Every unit gets bench-tested before dispatch. We run the flame across the full height, check the thermostat and inspect the glass.
Warranty covers 12 months on the element and control board. Transit damage gets replaced with a photo and no restocking fee.
Questions reach a human through the contact page, and the running cost guide covers the electricity maths in detail.
Care and safety
Clean the glass in vertical passes with a non-ammonia cleaner and a microfibre cloth. A full-height panel shows streaks more than a small one.
Vacuum the base intake monthly, since it sits low and collects dust and pet hair.
Keep the unit away from doorways and heavy traffic. The weighted base holds it steady, but a knock to a 1.2 metre column is still a knock.
Nothing inside needs servicing. No fuel, no ash, no flue, and no annual visit.
Common questions
Is a 1.2m unit stable?
Yes. The base is weighted and the unit weighs 27kg. It does not need wall anchoring, though it should stand on a level floor.
Will this tall narrow electric fireplace look empty at the top?
No. The flame window runs the full height, so the fire occupies the whole panel rather than sitting low in it.
Can it go in a hallway?
At 39cm wide, yes. Check the 90cm front clearance, because hallways are where furniture gets pushed around.
Does the height improve heating?
Not the output, but the longer internal path makes airflow gentler and more even.
Will it fit under a window?
At 120cm tall, only under a high window. Measure the sill height before you commit.
Warranty, returns and assembly support
Every unit covers 12 months on the element and control board. Glass is covered against transit damage, not against impact once installed.
Returns run 30 days on unopened units. If a panel arrives cracked, a photo within 14 days gets a replacement without a restocking fee.
Assembly takes twenty minutes, and we will walk you through it on the phone if the base plate gives you trouble. That call happens more often than you would think, and it is always faster than a return.
Keep the carton for a week. A tall narrow electric fireplace ships in a long box for good reason, and a claim is simpler while the packaging is still intact.
One last check before ordering
Stand where you will sit and look at the wall. If your eye travels upward naturally, a vertical unit belongs there.
If the wall is wide and low instead, this tall narrow electric fireplace will dominate rather than balance it.
Measure the height from floor to ceiling, then subtract 120cm. Less than a metre of clearance above the unit and the proportions start to feel tight.
That check takes a minute. It prevents the one mistake people make with a tall narrow electric fireplace, which is buying it for a room that wanted a wide one.
Order the Marlow today. It ships in 2 to 5 business days with tracking, and orders over $1,000 ship free. Measuring a tall room? Our sizing guide covers vertical spaces, or ask us directly.
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