Contura 510G Wood Burning Stove with a Glass Door

The Contura 500 has earned this title through decades of consistent quality, beautiful design and reliable performance. Its clean curved shapes, large glass areas that showcase the fire, and excellent heating capabilities have made it a bestseller across multiple countries and generations. The combination of Swedish engineering and timeless aesthetics creates a stove that works in virtually any interior.

The Contura 510 features a classic cast iron door with robust construction that resists temperature stresses. The 510G offers a modern facelift with an extra-large glass door that lights up the room with maximum flame visibility. Both share identical dimensions (495 x 440 x 1066mm), 5kW output, 80% efficiency and all the same advanced technology including ASF, RBF and SSA.

The 500 Series has been updated with the latest Style features: more slender design proportions, improved functions throughout, cool-touch handles that won't burn your fingers, extended handles for easier grip, enhanced door stop for safety during cleaning, and the complete technology suite including Automatic Start Function, Refuelling Boost Function and Silent Sliding Ash Pan. It is the same beloved stove, evolved for modern homes.

Yes, the 500 Series is specifically designed for corner positioning. Its curved shape and compact footprint work beautifully when installed at an angle. The chimney can connect from above or behind, giving flexibility in how you route your flue. The large glass door and side lights ensure the fire remains visible and impactful even from corner placement.

The 500 Series achieves 80% efficiency with an A+ energy rating. Nominal output is 5kW with heating capacity for up to 120 square metres. Compared to stoves from 20-30 years ago, a new Contura 500 delivers significantly cleaner combustion, higher efficiency and reduced fuel consumption — making it an excellent upgrade choice.

The 500 Series offers extensive options: base choices including pillar base, turntable (rotates 0-360°), or hatch for log box; top options in painted aluminium, glass, soapstone or cast iron; heating fan for improved heat distribution; hotplate for cooking; heat retaining powerstone; and outdoor air inlet. Door options include cast iron or extra-large glass.

The soapstone surround wraps around the entire side light area, providing excellent heat retention. Soapstone absorbs heat during burning and releases it slowly for hours after the fire dies down, extending warmth into your room long after flames extinguish. It also creates a beautiful natural stone aesthetic.

Modern Contura stoves have dramatically better combustion technology than older models. Simply removing a 20-30 year old stove and installing a new Contura 500 Style will immediately improve efficiency, reduce emissions and lower fuel consumption. The connection requirements are standard, and a qualified installer can assess your existing chimney during the site survey.

Yes. The Style update introduced new materials for handles and dampers that do not get hot when the stove heats up. This is a significant improvement over traditional stoves where handles can become uncomfortably warm. You can operate the door and controls safely without needing gloves or tools.

Contura stoves include a comprehensive 5-year warranty covering the stove body and manufacturing defects when professionally installed. This reflects Contura's confidence in their Swedish manufacturing quality and decades of engineering expertise. Registration after installation activates full warranty coverage.