Rocal Vesta Central: The Show-Stopping Centrepiece for 2025

The Rocal Vesta Central is a bold, modern woodburner with 360° flame views, 13.5kW of power, EcoDesign compliance, and a built-in catalyst for cleaner burning.

October 2, 2025
By Reece Toscani
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Stove Spotlights

A Stove That Refuses the Corner

Most stoves politely sit against a wall. The Rocal Vesta Central does the exact opposite. Designed to take centre stage, this brand-new model for 2025 is unapologetically dramatic, with its towering glass doors and sculptural presence. Whether freestanding on its sturdy base or suspended from the ceiling like a piece of kinetic art, the Vesta Central is more than a heat source — it’s an anchor point for your home.

We travelled to the Rocal factory just outside Barcelona to get one of the very first hands-on looks at the Vesta Central. And let’s just say: this stove doesn’t whisper warmth. It roars it.

Commanding Design and Presence

The first thing you notice about the Vesta Central are its twin vertical glass doors. Rising up like cathedral windows, they wrap around the cylindrical body to provide an almost uninterrupted 360-degree view of the flames. The effect is hypnotic — even when it’s not lit, the stove feels alive, like a dormant sculpture waiting to glow.

In the freestanding configuration, the Vesta sits on a substantial cylindrical foot. This doesn’t just support the stove; it makes it look like a structural column, a fire-filled support beam that anchors the space. It has real architectural strength — like it’s holding up the ceiling, only instead of steel rebar, it’s a glowing column of warmth.

The suspended version dials the drama up even further. Hanging from the ceiling, the stove appears to float above the floor, like a gallery centrepiece. If your home doubles as a design statement — or you’ve ever wanted a living room that feels like a Bond villain’s lair — the suspended Vesta is for you.

Both setups are finished in Rocal’s matte black steel, combining minimalism with durability. The flue section is bespoke-made to your ceiling height, ensuring seamless installation whether you’re working with a lofty barn conversion or a more modest urban apartment.

Rocal Vesta Central Wood Stove

£7,470.00

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Details That Show Rocal’s Craftsmanship

Rocal have a reputation for obsessing over the small details, and the Vesta Central carries that tradition proudly.

Concealed handles: Instead of a bulky latch interrupting the glass, the handle is tucked subtly beneath the door frame. It angles downward, keeping the silicone-tipped end cool to the touch, and is embossed with a discreet “R” for Rocal. It’s elegant, intuitive, and practical.
Twin opening doors: Both doors swing open, so you can load logs from either side — whether you’re left-handed, right-handed, or just enjoy the theatre of double-door loading.
Single air control: A single horizontal lever on the front lets you fine-tune combustion with one simple movement. No clutter of dials or sliders — just minimal, intuitive control.
Removable catalyst handle: Even the catalyst control handle is silicone-tipped, removable, and designed for comfort. A small thing, but very telling of Rocal’s attention to detail.

Inside, the firebox is lined with black vermiculite panels, giving the stove a modern aesthetic even when unlit. Combustion air enters via discreet side inlets, ensuring clean burning while maintaining the sleek geometry of the design.

Power and Performance

Looks aside, the Vesta Central is a powerhouse. With a nominal output of 13.5kW and an operating range of 4–16kW, this is not a stove for poky living rooms. It’s built for large, open-plan layouts, double-height spaces, or high-ceilinged homes where a 5kW model simply wouldn’t register.

And while it brings brute force heat, it does so intelligently:

Efficiency rating of 86.1% ensures maximum energy from each log.
EcoDesign 2022 compliant, meeting and exceeding Europe’s strictest emissions standards.
Built-in catalyst on the flue section actively breaks down particulates before they leave the chimney, reducing emissions and boosting air quality.

This makes the Vesta Central one of the cleanest large-format stoves you can buy — combining raw heat with sustainability.

Looking for a stove that’s as much art as heating appliance? The Rocal Vesta Central could be your perfect match. Visit your local Rocal showroom to see it in person—or check out our other Central Woodburner Stove Spotlights for more inspiration.

The Catalyst in Action

The catalyst is a standout feature. When you first light the fire, you disengage it by rotating a handle. After about an hour, once the fire is hot enough, you re-engage the catalyst. From then on, it actively cleans the flue gases, reducing particulates and improving efficiency.

For homeowners conscious of air quality and emissions — particularly in urban or suburban areas — this feature sets the Vesta apart from most central stoves on the market.

External Air Supply for Modern Homes

In its freestanding version, the Vesta Central can be connected to an external air supply. This is especially important for airtight new builds or energy-efficient retrofits, where traditional stoves can struggle due to restricted airflow.

By drawing combustion air directly from outside, the Vesta prevents draughts, boosts efficiency, and keeps the indoor climate stable. The external air connection is neatly accessed through the rear compartment in the base of the foot.

The Flame Experience

If design and performance weren’t enough, the Vesta Central excels in the one area that really matters: the flames.

Thanks to those cathedral-like glass doors and curved side panels, the view is panoramic. Flames tumble and dance in full motion, unbroken by mullions or heavy frames. The glass stays clean thanks to a sophisticated airwash system, ensuring uninterrupted viewing for hours on end.

The result is a fire that doesn’t just heat you. It captivates you.

Lifestyle and Atmosphere

The Vesta Central is not for the timid. It’s a stove for people who want their fire to be a design feature, a conversation starter, and a centrepiece.

In a loft apartment with exposed brick walls, it becomes a vertical sculpture of warmth.
In a barn conversion, it defines the open space, drawing family and friends around it.
In a modern gallery-like home, the suspended version becomes pure theatre — fire floating in mid-air.

Wherever it goes, the Vesta changes the way you inhabit the room. It invites gathering, demands attention, and elevates fire from utility to spectacle.

Key Features at a Glance

Twin vertical glass doors for panoramic views
Freestanding foot or ceiling-suspended versions
Bespoke pipework for different ceiling heights
13.5kW nominal output (4–16kW operating range)
EcoDesign 2022 compliant
Built-in catalyst for cleaner burning
86.1% efficiency rating
External air supply option (freestanding version)
Single lever air control for simple operation
Concealed silicone-tipped handles, embossed with Rocal’s signature

The Rocal Vesta Central isn’t just another stove. It’s a statement — a monolith of fire that redefines what a woodburner can be in the home. With its bold cylindrical form, 360-degree flame view, and serious heating muscle, it has the power to turn any space into an architectural stage.

This is fire as design. Fire as theatre. Fire as the heart of the home. And if you’ve got the space, the Vesta Central deserves the spotlight.

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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.