Custom Tapered Copper Range Hood with Rectangular Chimney

Product Description

This custom tapered copper range hood with rectangular chimney combines a broad trapezoidal canopy with clean sloping planes and a tall, narrow upper section for a balanced architectural profile. Unlike decorative copper hoods defined by heavy crowns, riveted straps, embossed motifs, or elaborate aprons, this design relies on proportion and uninterrupted metal surfaces for its character. Premium 16-gauge copper can be ordered smooth for a cleaner appearance or hand-hammered for greater texture and reflected light. Five artisan patinas—natural fired, honey, antique, coffee, and oxidized—are available, along with hand-polished copper. Made to order in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, the hood can be fabricated for wall-mounted or kitchen island installation in widths from 28 to 78 inches, heights from 24 to 72 inches, and a standard 24-inch depth. Learn more about the handcrafted construction and streamlined architecture in our tapered copper range hood rectangular chimney guide. Customize the dimensions, copper surface, finish, mounting configuration, and ventilation preparation for your kitchen.

Product Summary

• Clean trapezoidal copper canopy
• Smooth or hand-hammered 16-gauge copper
• Five patinas plus hand-polished finish
• Wall or kitchen island mounting
• Ventilation support to 1,500 CFM

Custom Sizing

Each hood is fabricated to order so its proportions can coordinate with the range, cabinetry, backsplash, ceiling height, and surrounding architecture. Standard widths range from 28 to 78 inches, heights from 24 to 72 inches, and depth is 24 inches unless different dimensions are specified. The broad lower canopy provides the visual and functional foundation while the rectangular chimney maintains a strong vertical line above it. Custom sizing can adapt this geometry for a compact wall installation, wide professional-style range, or large central island without changing the defining tapered character.

Measurements Needed

Provide the cooking-surface width, desired hood width, overall height, ceiling height, mounting height, backsplash thickness, adjacent cabinet clearances, depth, and proposed duct route. For an island-mounted tapered copper hood, also identify the cooktop centerline and available ceiling structure. These measurements help coordinate canopy slope, chimney dimensions, internal framing, insert opening, duct centerline, and finished mounting position before fabrication begins.

Insert Planning

The decorative copper shell and mechanical ventilation equipment are planned as separate components. Rustica House can supply the optional 200 CFM insert for compatible residential applications. The hood can also support buyer-supplied internal inserts up to 1,260 CFM and external blower systems up to 1,500 CFM. Because ventilation equipment varies in CFM capacity, controls, lighting, blower type, ducting, filters, dimensions, and price, buyer-supplied systems provide greater flexibility. Before production, provide the manufacturer, model, dimensions, cutout, duct size, controls, lighting configuration, and filter-access requirements so the enclosure can be prepared around the selected system.

Drawing Approval

Custom projects should confirm overall width, height, depth, chimney dimensions, canopy slope, insert opening, and duct centerline before fabrication. This planning is especially useful for installations involving tall ceilings, stone surrounds, ceiling beams, unusually wide ranges, or existing ductwork. Reviewing these relationships before production helps maintain the intended proportions while coordinating the decorative shell with cabinetry and mechanical requirements.

Tapered Architecture

The defining feature is the transition from a broad lower canopy to a narrower rectangular chimney through straight, controlled sloping planes. This differs from dome designs built around rounded volume and bell profiles that develop more pronounced outward curves. The trapezoidal body creates an orderly front elevation while maintaining sufficient depth for the cooking area below. Its architectural character comes primarily from geometry rather than ornament, allowing the copper itself to remain the dominant material. The design is particularly appropriate when a substantial metal focal point is desired without the visual complexity of traditional decorative range hoods.

Uninterrupted Planes

Many tapered copper hoods use applied straps, exposed rivets, projecting crown moldings, framed aprons, or contrasting trim to organize the exterior. This model takes a quieter approach. Broad uninterrupted copper planes make the silhouette itself the principal decorative element. Smooth copper emphasizes the precision of the taper and rectangular chimney, while hand hammering introduces surface movement without altering the clean architecture. This distinction makes the hood adaptable to interiors ranging from transitional to rustic contemporary without tying it to one historical style.

Surface Options

Smooth copper provides a calmer field with broader reflections and places greater emphasis on the geometric transition between canopy and chimney. Hand-hammered copper creates smaller highlights and subtle variations in depth that reveal more of the artisan process. Both treatments use premium 16-gauge copper and preserve the same tapered proportions. Small differences in seams, edge work, hammer impressions, tool marks, and surface character are expected with handmade fabrication and contribute to the individuality of each finished hood.

Copper Finishes

Five hand-applied patinas and a polished option allow the same architecture to take on substantially different character. Natural fired copper develops varied reddish and bronze coloration, while honey introduces lighter amber warmth. Antique provides a subdued aged appearance, and coffee creates deeper brown tones with stronger contrast. Oxidized copper adds blue-green weathered coloration for a more dramatic focal point. Hand-polished copper offers the brightest alternative and emphasizes reflections across the broad sloping planes. Because patinas are developed manually, tonal concentration and color variation naturally differ from one handcrafted hood to another.

Mounting Options

The same tapered architecture can be fabricated for a wall or central island, but each configuration is constructed around different viewing and installation conditions. Choosing the mounting type before production allows the external surfaces, internal structure, chimney, ventilation opening, and support requirements to be prepared appropriately.

Wall-Mount Version

A wall-mounted tapered copper range hood integrates naturally with cabinetry, stone surrounds, open shelving, and full-height backsplashes. Its broad lower canopy can be aligned with the cooking surface while the rectangular chimney creates a vertical transition toward the ceiling. Wall framing, backsplash thickness, cabinet clearances, electrical service, and the duct route should be established before final dimensions are approved.

Kitchen Island Version

The island configuration is finished for viewing from multiple directions, making the three-dimensional geometry more prominent in an open kitchen. Ceiling framing must support the suspended enclosure, while the cooktop centerline, chimney position, electrical service, and overhead duct route require careful coordination. Custom chimney height is particularly important in vaulted or high-ceiling spaces where the hood must remain visually proportional to the island below.

Buyer Planning

Dimensions, mounting configuration, copper texture, finish, ventilation equipment, duct position, and structural requirements should be confirmed together before production. This prevents conflicts between the handcrafted enclosure, cabinetry, ceiling structure, and selected mechanical equipment.

Range Hood Specifications

• Type: custom copper range hood
• Shape: tapered trapezoidal canopy
• Chimney: tall rectangular section
• Material: premium 16-gauge copper
• Texture: smooth or hand-hammered
• Width: 28–78 inches
• Height: 24–72 inches
• Depth: 24 inches standard
• Patinas: natural fired, honey, antique, coffee, oxidized
• Finish: patina or hand-polished
• Mounting: wall or kitchen island
• Insert: optional 200 CFM
• Buyer insert: up to 1,260 CFM
• External blower: up to 1,500 CFM
• Production: approximately 6 weeks
• Delivery: approximately 8 weeks
• Shipping: free U.S. mainland
• Warranty: 12 months
• Origin: Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico
• SKU: CL56K2H03

PDF and CAD Downloads

Use the proportional PDF drawing and DXF CAD file to review the tapered canopy, rectangular chimney, overall proportions, insert opening, and duct location during cabinetry, ventilation, and installation planning.

• Open proportional range hood drawing (PDF)
• Download range hood CAD drawing (DXF)

Copper Craftsmanship

Each hood is handcrafted in Santa Clara del Cobre, Mexico, where individual copper panels are cut and formed to establish the sloping canopy and rectangular chimney. Artisans preserve a smooth surface or hammer the copper by hand before developing the selected finish. The enclosure is then prepared for the approved mounting and ventilation configuration. This fabrication method allows custom dimensions without losing the clean proportions that distinguish the design. Natural variations in handcrafted surfaces and patinas ensure that no two finished hoods are visually identical.

Kitchen Styles

The combination of geometric architecture and artisan copper makes this hood particularly effective in kitchens that balance clean lines with natural materials. The selected texture and finish can shift its appearance from refined and understated to warmer and more rustic. Browse completed interiors featuring the architectural design in our tapered copper range hood rectangular chimney kitchen images.

Best Kitchen Styles

• Transitional: Shaker cabinetry, quartzite or marble, restrained molding, and mixed-metal hardware complement the controlled trapezoidal form. Smooth copper reinforces the cleaner architecture, while hand hammering adds texture without requiring decorative trim.
• Modern Farmhouse: Painted cabinetry, pale oak, handmade tile, apron-front sinks, and simple stone counters provide a natural setting for warm copper. The clean taper introduces structure without relying on overt farmhouse ornament.
• Rustic Contemporary: Textured plaster, natural stone, reclaimed timber, dark metal windows, and simplified cabinetry benefit from the combination of artisan material and geometric form. Natural fired or coffee patina adds warmth while preserving the disciplined silhouette.
• Organic Modern: White oak, limestone, plaster, quiet stone surfaces, and restrained hardware pair especially well with uninterrupted copper planes. Smooth honey or hand-polished copper introduces warmth and contrast without making the composition visually busy.

Other Kitchen Styles

• Industrial Loft
• Southwestern
• Mediterranean

Tapered Hood FAQ

Customize This Hood

Choose the dimensions, smooth or hammered copper, patina or polished finish, wall or island construction, and ventilation preparation required for your project. Request a custom tapered copper range hood built around your cooking area, kitchen architecture, and selected ventilation equipment.

Related Resources

• Range Hood Insert Guide
• Range Hood Size Guide
• Copper Patina Options
• Copper Hammering Techniques
• Copper Range Hood FAQ

Care & Maintenance

Clean smooth or hammered copper with warm water, mild soap, and a soft nonabrasive cloth, then dry promptly. Avoid acidic cleaners, bleach, ammonia, abrasive pads, and aggressive metal polishes that can alter the artisan finish. Watch the step-by-step copper cleaning video for the recommended procedure.

Installation Guide

Wall installations require secure structural framing, while island installations require adequate overhead support in addition to electrical and duct planning. Confirm mounting height, dimensions, duct route, and ventilation specifications before fabrication. Review the range hood installation guide with your installer.

Shipping & Returns

Production generally requires approximately six weeks, with total delivery commonly reaching about eight weeks. Each hood is securely crated, with free shipping to the U.S. mainland. Review freight procedures, made-to-order conditions, and applicable return terms on the Shipping & Returns page.

Warranty

The handcrafted copper shell includes a 12-month warranty. Components associated with a Rustica House-supplied insert are covered according to applicable warranty terms, while buyer-supplied ventilation equipment remains subject to its manufacturer's coverage. Review the complete Rustica House Warranty before ordering.

Disclaimer: Handmade dimensions, seams, hammer impressions, tool marks, edge work, and patina tones may vary slightly. These differences are expected characteristics of handcrafted copper and are not manufacturing defects. Lifestyle images are provided for inspiration and may show optional configurations, finishes, or decorative items not included with the product. All product images © Rustica House, unauthorized use is prohibited.