The Fireplace Everyone’s Talking About: Axis FAS120

Some products speak for themselves. The new Axis FAS120 is one of them. We were thrilled when Completehome, one of Australia’s leading design and building publications, featured it recently. The piece explored how the right fireplace can define the character of an entire home.

A Feature Worth Sharing

In their article, Find the Fireplace That Defines Your Home: FAS120 by Axis, the Completehome team explored how the Axis FAS120 builds on the success of the much-loved Axis H1200. The Axis FAS120 reworks that original design with bolder proportions, a refined cast iron interior, and a range of configurations suited to contemporary Australian homes. In short, the piece highlights something we’ve long believed at Sculpt: a fireplace isn’t just a heat source. It’s a decision that shapes how a room feels and functions for years to come.

It was a genuine pleasure to see the Axis FAS120 recognised this way. After all, Completehome is a publication that architects, designers and homeowners across Australia turn to for inspiration on exactly these kinds of decisions.

Why the Axis FAS120 Is Turning Heads

France designed and manufactured the Axis FAS120, and it shows. The fireplace carries the same design language Axis is known for: clean lines, a generous viewing area, and a flame picture that becomes part of the room’s atmosphere rather than sitting apart from it. What makes the Axis FAS120 particularly compelling for Australian projects, though, is its flexibility.

For instance, a single-sided configuration works beautifully as the anchor point for a living room or feature wall. Alternatively, a double-sided option lets the flame connect two open-plan spaces at once, adding structure to a home without closing it off. For those chasing a bolder architectural statement, corner and three-sided configurations turn the fireplace into a genuine centrepiece. Each of these can be seen and enjoyed from multiple angles across a room.

Beneath that design, the Axis FAS120 is also built to perform. A cast iron interior supports both durability and heat retention. Meanwhile, controlled airflow and efficient combustion technology work together to deliver strong heat output alongside a cleaner burn. As a result, the Axis FAS120 strikes a balance that’s genuinely hard to get right: a fireplace that looks as considered as it heats.

Available Through Sculpt’s National Network

Sculpt Fireplace Collection is the exclusive Australian distributor of Axis, and we make the FAS120 available through a national network of more than 40 specialist fireplace retailers. We also carry two other exclusive European brands: JC Bordelet and Seguin. So whether you’re an architect specifying a fireplace for a new build, a designer sourcing a statement piece for a renovation, or a homeowner planning the heart of your next living space, our team can help. Our stockist network is on hand too, ready to help you find the right configuration for your project.

You can read the full feature on Completehome here. Or, explore the Axis FAS120 through Sculpt Fireplace Collection to see how it might fit your next home.

Please note: imagery of the Axis FAS120 may show international installations. Final installation requirements in Australia must comply with local standards, regulations and product specifications. Speak with your nearest Sculpt stockist for details specific to your project.