Stovax Studio 1 & Riva-Studio Range (UK 2026)
Stovax's premium inset cassette and freestanding range. Studio is the designer tier; Riva2 covers the broader sizing options. Documented 2026 RRPs: Riva2 66 Freestanding £2,465 and Studio 2 Freestanding from £4,325 inc VAT.
The Riva-Studio family at a glance
Stovax sells two related premium ranges that share the same firebox engineering platform:
- Riva2 — sizes 40, 50, 55, 66, 80. Available as freestanding stoves and inset cassettes. Broader range of sizes, lower starting prices than Studio.
- Studio — Studio 1, 2, 3 in both cassette and freestanding configurations. Designer-tier alternative with a cleaner minimalist square aesthetic, often the dominant Stovax media-wall cassette pick.
Both ranges are UK-manufactured in Exeter, Devon. Triple air control across the family. Wood-only with DEFRA approval and Ecodesign certification. Studio freestanding variants offer an optional warm-air duct system for distributing heat into adjacent spaces.
Documented 2026 RRPs
| Model | kW | RRP | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riva2 66 Freestanding | 9.0 | £2,465 | Freestanding | Volume mid-tier of the Riva2 range. 6" flue, triple air control. |
| Studio 2 Freestanding | 8.0 | from £4,325 inc VAT | Freestanding | Designer flagship with optional warm-air duct. |
These are the Stovax RRPs documented in our 2026 brand catalogue research. Studio 1 and Riva2 40/50/55 cassette and freestanding variants are sold via authorised Stovax dealers — Stovax updates its price list each spring, so request a current dealer quote before committing to a specific Studio 1 cassette configuration.
Calculate your Stovax Riva-Studio install cost
Cassette / inset installations frequently sit in our media-wall calculator tier. Total installed cost typically £4,500–£8,000 for a media-wall integration.
Open the calculator →Studio 1 — the entry-level Studio cassette
The Studio 1 is the smallest cassette in the Studio range, typically configured for compact UK media walls and tighter inset openings. As the entry size in a designer-tier line, it sits below the documented Studio 2 Freestanding (£4,325 inc VAT) on price and output.
Studio cassettes are recommended on UK media-wall installs because the inset / cassette form factor sits flush with the wall — which is the design intent for media walls combining a real fire and a wall-mounted TV. See the media wall install guide for the typical UK 2026 build cost (£4,500–£8,000 total).
Riva2 vs Studio — which?
- Choose Riva2for broader sizing options (five sizes from 40 to 80), lower entry pricing, and the volume option in Stovax's premium inset / cassette tier. Riva2 66 Freestanding (£2,465 RRP) is the most cost-effective documented choice.
- Choose Studio for the designer aesthetic — minimalist square form, cleaner lines, the warm-air duct option on freestanding variants. The £4,325 Studio 2 Freestanding sits at the top of the Stovax range.
Pricing vs UK alternatives
- Riva2 66 Freestanding£2,465 vs Charnwood Bay BX £2,562 — comparable mid-premium UK-made. Charnwood has the broader warranty (10 yr body + 3 yr consumables vs Stovax's 10 yr base, year 1 consumables only).
- Studio 2 Freestandingfrom £4,325 vs Charnwood Skye E700 £3,594 — Charnwood is £731 cheaper, more efficient (86% vs Studio's ~80%), and intelligent microprocessor combustion. Studio wins on the warm-air duct option and clean glass-side-panel aesthetic. Skye E700 review →
- Studio cassette range vs Contura i-series insets — both dominant UK media-wall picks. Contura is Swedish-engineered with the Automatic Start Function; Stovax is UK-made with the Expert Retailer dealer network.
Where to buy
Stovax Expert Retailers for the 10-year extended warranty:
- Direct Stoves (Cheadle, online + showroom)
- Stoves Are Us (online, large Stovax stockist)
- Rangemoors (Devon — local to the Stovax Exeter factory)
- Stovesonline, Fireplace Megastore, The Fireplace Warehouse
Street prices typically 15–20% below RRP at Expert Retailers. Authorised dealer purchase is required to validate the warranty extension.
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Find an installer →Frequently asked questions
What's the Stovax Riva-Studio range?
Stovax's premium inset cassette and freestanding range, sold in two related families. Riva2 covers the 40, 50, 55, 66, and 80 sizes — available as freestanding stoves and inset cassettes. Studio is the designer-tier alternative — Studio 1, 2, 3 in cassette and freestanding configurations, with the warm-air duct option on freestanding variants for whole-room heat distribution.
Studio 1 vs Riva2 — which?
Studio is the more premium designer line — minimalist square aesthetic, designed for modern interiors, often the dominant UK media-wall cassette pick. Riva2 is the broader range with more sizing options and lower starting prices. Studio 2 Freestanding starts from £4,325 inc VAT; Riva2 66 Freestanding £2,465. For a small inset cassette in a modern media wall, Studio 1 is the canonical Stovax pick.
How much does a Stovax Studio cost?
Studio 2 Freestanding is documented at £4,325 RRP inc VAT. Studio 1 cassettes typically sell at UK dealers in the £2,800–£3,500 range depending on configuration (verify at point of quote — Stovax updates RRPs in early spring). Studio 3 freestanding is the flagship. Riva2 66 Freestanding is the volume mid-tier at £2,465 RRP.
Are these stoves suitable for a media wall?
Yes — Stovax Riva2 inset cassettes and Studio cassettes are among the most-installed UK media-wall stoves alongside Charnwood Bay BX and Contura i-series. The inset / cassette form factor sits flush with the wall, which is the design intent. See our /cost/media-wall guide for typical UK install costs (£4,500–£8,000).
What's the warranty on a Stovax Studio?
From 1 February 2025: 2-year standard warranty extending to 10 years on registration with a Stovax Expert Retailer. Note: consumables (glass, firebricks, grates, baffles, log guards, ashpans, rope seals) are covered only in year 1. Annual service by a HETAS engineer is a condition of the extended warranty.
Studio vs Charnwood Bay?
Both UK-made premium inset / cassette ranges. Charnwood Bay BX (£2,562) is cheaper at the entry point and carries the broader Charnwood 10-year body + 3-year consumables warranty package. Studio is the designer-tier alternative — minimalist aesthetic, warm-air duct option on freestanding variants. Choose Bay for value and warranty; Studio for designer fit.
Where can I buy a Stovax Studio in the UK?
Stovax Expert Retailers for the 10-year extended warranty. Major UK retailers: Direct Stoves (Cheadle, online + showroom), Stoves Are Us (online, large Stovax stockist), Rangemoors (Devon — local to the Stovax Exeter factory). Also Stovesonline, Fireplace Megastore, The Fireplace Warehouse. Street prices typically 15–20% below RRP.