Monessen Artisan See-Through: one fire for two rooms
The Monessen Artisan See-Through is a linear vent free gas fireplace built into a shared wall. See-through means it sits inside a wall between two rooms, and both rooms see the same fire. Linear means the opening is low and wide, like a letterbox. It comes 48 inches wide, with a 48 by 17 inch opening on each side. Flames rise over fire glass with LED lighting. With the optional stainless steel outdoor kit protecting the outside face, one side can face the patio instead.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Vent free means it needs no chimney or vent pipe at all, and nearly all the heat stays in the room. Check your local code first, since some areas restrict vent free fireplaces. IntelliFire Touch ignition lights it with a button. It puts out up to 39,000 BTU for warmth in both rooms. On the page you pick the glass color, the fuel, and the control. You can add a black or copper front or driftwood logs. Only need one viewing side? See the Monessen Artisan gas fireplace. The Monessen Artisan See-Through ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
ARTISAN FEATURES
• Enjoy comfort efficiently with the IntelliFire Touch Ignition System
• Up to 40,000 BTUs (heat-reduced 42″ single-sided model available)
• No chimney or venting required makes installation fast, easy, and affordable
• Standard touchscreen remote
See-Through Features
• Artisan 48” See-Through can be installed on an interior wall or an exterior wall, extending your living space to the outdoors
• High-contrast, brilliant LED lighting and shimmering fireglass accentuate the flames
Specifications
AVFLST48NIF | AVFLST48PIF
| Model |
Artisan 48 Double Sided with IFT 2.0 |
| Framing Width |
52-5/8″ |
| Framing Depth |
13-1/8″ |
| Framing Height |
39-3/4″ |
| BTU/hr Input |
39,000 NG / 38,000 LP |
| Viewing Area |
48″ x 17″ (816 sq in) (each side) |
FAQ
Can the Artisan See-Through be installed in an exterior wall?
Yes. It mounts in an interior wall to connect two rooms, or in an exterior wall that extends your living space to the outdoors, with a stainless steel outdoor kit liner offered as an accessory for the outside-facing side. That indoor-to-outdoor reach is a genuine standout among multi-sided fireplaces.
How much glass does each side show?
Each face carries a 48 by 17 inch viewing area, which works out to 816 square inches per side. Both spaces get the full-width linear fire, dressed with shimmering fireglass and framed by black reflective glass panels, so neither room feels like it got the back of the unit.
What is the BTU rating on the double-sided model?
It is rated at 39,000 BTU per hour on natural gas and 38,000 on propane. Because the Artisan See-Through runs vent-free, that warmth is delivered at 99.9 percent efficiency, staying in your living spaces rather than escaping through a flue system.
What rough framing does the 48-inch model need?
Plan a framed opening 52-5/8 inches wide and 39-3/4 inches tall, with a framing depth of 13-1/8 inches. Since both faces of the fireplace are finished sides, lay out the wall so each room gets the clearances and finish treatment the installation manual specifies.
What ignition and remote come with the Artisan See-Through?
It runs the IntelliFire Touch Ignition System, and a touchscreen remote is standard equipment rather than an upgrade. The remote is multifunction, so everyday operation, from lighting the fire to managing comfort, happens from wherever you happen to be sitting, on either side of the wall.
Which sizes does the see-through version come in?
One: the 48, sold in natural gas (AVFLST48NIF) and propane (AVFLST48PIF) versions. The broader Artisan family covers single-sided linear fireplaces in additional sizes, but the 48 is the model engineered for two-sided viewing, so there is no size decision to agonize over here.
Will the fire still look good from an angle?
That is central to the design. Clean contemporary lines, elegant lighting, and the flames themselves are meant to elevate the fireside experience from any angle, not just straight on. LED firebed lighting and shimmering fireglass keep the display bright across the full width, whichever direction you approach it from.