Small Fireplace with Specs - What Fits?

[NJisland]

Hey all,

Long time lurker first time poster. I recently moved to a new (old circa 1918) house with a masonry fireplace. Of course, I want to install a wood stove insert. Unfortunately, my fireplace company told me that there isn’t an insert that will fit my fireplace. So, I came here for a second opinion. I am attaching the measurements I took. One area of concern from the company is that there is slight concave on the back wall of the stove. The fireplace has a height of 18” at 18” depth.

I hope someobody here is aware of something that can fit. Please let me know if any additional measurements or images would be helpful.

 

[begreen]

There is no hard rule that an insert has to have a surround face. Some can be installed without it and look fine as long as the fireplace doesn't have a deep lintel that partially blocks the flue exit on the insert.
This looks like a solvable issue. Can you post a picture of the whole fireplace area for sighting of other potential issues?

Are you looking for a budget insert or one of a particular style? How large of an area would the insert be heating? Is this room or area open to the rest of the house or closed off by doorways?

For starters, look at the Osburn 1700-i insert. It's depth is adjustable so that only about 13" is inside the fireplace.