Skantherm Turn: The Rotating Statement Piece

Not all stoves are built to sit still. The Skantherm Turn rotates 360°, balances an asymmetric firebox with a log store, and may soon vanish due to EcoDesign 2022. Will you secure one now?

November 25, 2021
By Reece Toscani
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A Stove That Refuses to Sit Still

Some woodburners are built to blend quietly into the corner. The Skantherm Turn is not one of them. Bold, asymmetric, and capable of rotating a full 360°, this stove is a statement piece in every sense. Designed by Schweiger & Viererbl, the Turn doesn’t just heat your home — it changes the way you experience fire indoors.

Mounted on a clever pedestal base, it can spin smoothly without being bolted to the floor, letting you lock the fire at the angle that suits you best. Whether you’re relaxing on the sofa, hosting around the dining table, or enjoying an armchair tucked in the corner, the flames are always facing you.

Asymmetry Done Right

At the heart of the Turn’s design is deliberate asymmetry. The firebox is offset to the flue pipe rather than sitting neatly underneath it. This unusual arrangement creates an instantly recognisable profile, transforming the stove into an architectural feature.

To balance the offset firebox, Skantherm added an integrated log store to the opposite side. It isn’t just aesthetic — the log store acts as a counterweight, stabilising the stove as it rotates. That mix of beauty and practicality is exactly why the Skantherm Turn feels so different from standard designs.

Design Piece First, Heater Second

Let’s be blunt: at around €5,200, the Turn isn’t cheap. This isn’t about heating your home in the most economical way possible. It’s about design, lifestyle, and atmosphere.

Plenty of stoves can generate 5 kW of heat. Few can transform the dynamic of a room in the way the Turn does. It’s a sculptural, rotating, fire-powered centrepiece — the kind of feature architects specify in modern builds when they want the fire to become part of the interior concept.

Installation Considerations

Installing the Turn requires a little more planning than your average box stove:

Clearance: The pedestal rotation means you’ll want plenty of clearance space around the body to take full advantage of the 360° spin.
Weight Handling: At 225 kg, it’s heavy. Ensure the floor can take the load, particularly if you’re placing it on upper storeys.
Flue Setup: The top flue outlet keeps the lines clean, but you’ll need to think about how rotation interacts with the flue connection. Using a rotating flue collar or flexible flue adaptor is recommended to prevent strain.
Air Supply: For modern builds, connect the external air kit during installation rather than retrofitting later.

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Left or Right? You Decide

Most stoves force you to accept whatever design the manufacturer decided on. The Skantherm Turn offers choice. When ordering, you can configure the firebox to sit on the left-hand side or the right-hand side, depending on your room layout. For homeowners and architects working with open-plan spaces, that flexibility makes a huge difference.

Heat That Follows You

Of course, the Turn’s headline act is its 360° rotation. Unlike many pedestal stoves, it doesn’t require permanent floor fixing. Thanks to the weight compensation of the log store, it remains stable while still able to rotate freely.

That means you can enjoy the long, horizontal firebox from multiple vantage points, treating the flames as part of your living environment rather than a background detail. In a large, open-plan home, it transforms fire into a feature you can truly live around.

Flame Views Without the Soot

The wide, panoramic glass is one of the most striking parts of the Skantherm Turn. And unlike old-fashioned stoves that blacken up in no time, the Turn employs a preheated airwash system. Air is channelled across the glass, helping prevent soot deposits and ensuring the flames remain visible.

Add in its tertiary air supply, which feeds extra oxygen into the burn, and you’ve got a stove that runs at over 78% efficiency while keeping emissions impressively low.

External Air for Modern Homes

Today’s airtight, well-insulated homes can struggle with traditional woodburners that pull combustion air from the room. The Turn avoids this issue by offering an external air connection. This allows the stove to draw its oxygen from outside, maintaining healthy air pressure indoors while further boosting efficiency.

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EcoDesign Regulations – Buy Now, Before It’s Too Late

At the time of writing, the EcoDesign 2022 regulations are just around the corner, set to tighten efficiency and emissions standards for all stoves sold in the UK and Europe.

Here’s the reality: while the Turn is a clean, efficient stove in practice, it’s unlikely to be retested and certified for EcoDesign. Brands like Skantherm have to decide which models are worth the investment of retesting, and while the Turn is iconic, it’s also a niche design rather than a volume seller.

This doesn’t mean it couldn’t pass the new standards — only that Skantherm may not choose to put it through the process. As a result, availability may be limited after the new rules take hold.

If you’re drawn to the Skantherm Turn’s asymmetric lines and rotating firebox, and you live in the UK or Europe, the advice is simple: buy now. Stocks are available today, but this stove may quietly vanish from catalogues once EcoDesign 2022 comes into effect. Owning one now could make it not just a heater, but a piece of stove history.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Nominal Heat Output: 5 kW
Efficiency: 78%+
Fuel Type: Wood only
Rotation: 360° rotation with lockable angles, no floor fixing required
Dimensions: 852 mm (H) × 1,150 mm (W) × 382 mm (D)
Weight: 225 kg
Flue Connection: Top exit only
Glass: Panoramic, with airwash system
Design Options: Firebox on left-hand or right-hand side
Log Store: Integrated, doubles as counterweight
External Air Supply: Yes

Living With the Turn

Owning the Turn isn’t just about warmth — it’s about experience. Being able to rotate the stove changes how you use a room. Watching flames while cooking, then turning the fire toward the dining table, and later swivelling it back toward the sofa — it adds a dynamic element that static fireplaces simply can’t match.

This makes it particularly appealing for open-plan living, where a fixed corner stove might leave half the room out in the cold, figuratively speaking. With the Turn, every seat gets the best view.

Comparisons Within the Skantherm Range

Skantherm Elements: The modular Elements range offers huge flexibility in size and configuration, but it’s designed around customisation rather than rotation. The Turn is more singular, more sculptural.
Skantherm Emotion: A curved stove with a wide window, Emotion shares the panoramic flame feel but not the asymmetry or rotation.
Skantherm Ator: Tall and elegant, the Ator is more conventional, designed for vertical presence. The Turn is all about horizontal lines and movement.

In short, the Skantherm Turn is unique within the lineup — its rotating, asymmetric design makes it a one-off for people who want something that stands out.

Who Should Buy the Skantherm Turn?

The Skantherm Turn is perfect for:

Design-conscious homeowners who want a stove as a centrepiece, not a background appliance.
Open-plan houses where the ability to rotate the fire view adds genuine lifestyle value.
Architect-led projects where form is as important as function.
Those willing to invest in a stove that’s as much sculpture as it is heating.

The Turn is not for everyone. It’s premium, it’s bold, and it demands space. But if you’re looking for a stove that sparks conversation, rotates to suit your lifestyle, and looks like a modern art installation as much as a heater, there’s nothing else quite like it.

And with EcoDesign 2022 casting uncertainty on its future, one thing is certain: if you want one, the time to act is now.

💬 What do you think of the Skantherm Turn’s asymmetric, rotating design? Would you choose a stove that doubles as a statement piece, or do you prefer something more traditional? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Reece Toscani

Reece has over two decades in the fireplace and stove world — testing, reviewing, and occasionally getting covered in soot, all in the name of wood-fired home heating. He cuts through the nonsense, busts the myths, and shares straight-talking advice to help you enjoy your stove without the confusion. From Fireplace Products to Redefining Woodburners, if it burns wood, he’s probably tested it, fixed it, or argued about it. Now, through Woodburner Insights, he shares that experience with the world — both here and on YouTube.