18 May 2026

The Freestanding Gas Fireplace: All the Style, Without the Wood

by Chris Kent /

Lopi Cypress freestanding gas fireplace — hillside Australian home

Est. 1990 · Australia

For decades, the freestanding wood heater has been a fixture of Australian homes. The rounded body. The cast iron door. The sense of permanence and warmth it lends to any room. For many homeowners, it’s the look they love — but with increasingly busy lives, the prospect of sourcing firewood, stacking logs, and cleaning ash has lost some of its appeal.

Lopi’s freestanding gas fireplaces were designed for exactly this situation.

The Look You Love. The Convenience of Gas.

The Lopi Cypress freestanding gas fireplace is deliberately designed to echo the form of a traditional wood heater. The proportions, the silhouette, the commanding presence in a room. Behind that familiar form is a modern gas appliance that changes how effortlessly you heat your home.

Turn it on instantly. Set the temperature. Walk away. No wood to source or stack. No ash to remove. No flue to clean seasonally. Just warmth, on demand.

GreenSmart™ Direct Vent Technology

The engineering behind Lopi’s freestanding gas range is as impressive as the aesthetics. GreenSmart™ Direct Vent technology uses a sealed combustion system that draws fresh air from outside and expels exhaust gases through the same coaxial flue — without the need for a traditional chimney.

For homes without an existing chimney — or for those renovating a period property where running a flue is complicated — this is a significant practical advantage. A Lopi freestanding gas fireplace can typically be installed in rooms where a wood heater simply isn’t an option.

Remote and Thermostat Control

Unlike a wood fire, a Lopi gas freestanding model can be precisely controlled. Many models include remote control functionality and thermostat capability, so you can maintain a consistent temperature in your living space without constantly adjusting the fire.

Ideal For

Lopi freestanding gas fireplaces are particularly well suited to:

  • Period and heritage homes where the traditional aesthetic is important but chimney installation is impractical
  • Rural properties where natural gas is not available — these models are also available on LPG
  • Homeowners upgrading from wood who want the same look with modern convenience
  • Rental properties where ease of use and low maintenance are priorities

To find out whether a freestanding gas fireplace suits your home’s gas supply, flue routing options, and space, speak to a Lopi specialist dealer. Find your nearest Lopi dealer at: lopi.com.au/find-a-store