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Georgian Bolection

Georgian Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original late Georgian limestone bolection fire mantel dating from circa 1800 and reclaimed from
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Antique Early 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Georgian Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
Georgian Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
H 50.01 in W 59.65 in D 3.94 in
A Georgian Revival Bolection Chimneypiece Carved in Breccia Medicea marble
Located in London, GB
A fine Georgian Revival bolection chimneypiece carved in Breccia Medicea marble with a moulded
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Breccia Marble

A Reclaimed Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A reclaimed stone fireplace in the Georgian style, a bolection moulded frame with a stepped mantle
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

A Reclaimed Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
A Reclaimed Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
H 47.25 in W 57.49 in D 7.88 in
Reclaimed Bolection Style Limestone Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English reclaimed limestone fire mantel in bolection style dating from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Limestone

20th Century, Sandstone Bolection Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
20th Century sandstone bolection fireplace mantlepiece. This Classic fireplace design has been
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

21st Century White Marble Breche Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
21st Century White Marble Breche Bolection Fireplace. Hand Carved From Solid Block Breche Marble
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

A Large Reclaimed Black Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large substantially sized Bolection frame fireplace in Black marble with white veining. Having a
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Early 2000s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian Wooden Fossil Stone
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace in Italian wooden fossil stone Depth: 4 1/4? – 11 cm External
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Ryan & Smith Statuary Bolection Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
moulded bolection frame on plain plinths, with a stepped cornice shelf on top. A classic design
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21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Georgian Fireplaces and Man...

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Statuary Marble

George III Breche Violette Marble Fire Mantel in Bolection Style
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Breche Violette marble fire overmantel in the bolection style, dating from the late 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble A Baroque style Bolection
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20th Century British Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Marble

George III Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good original late Georgian period surround,reclaimed from a house near Tetbury. Measures
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Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Limestone

George III Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
George III Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
H 39.77 in W 65.16 in D 5.71 in
Georgian Style Chimneypiece
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 20th century Georgian style mantel, having floral carved egg and dart molding over
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Vintage 1930s American Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Composition

Georgian Style Chimneypiece
Georgian Style Chimneypiece
H 47.75 in W 59.75 in D 6 in
Architectural Fireplace in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
An architectural fireplace in the Georgian manner. The inner bolection moulding surmounted by
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

An Architectural Fireplace in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
An architectural fireplace in the Georgian manner. The inner bolection moulding surmounted by
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Oak Georgian Style Carved Wood Fireplace Surrounds
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An elegant, and quite large wooden fireplace surround in the Georgian manor in rich home grown
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Reclaimed Georgian Style Limestone Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Georgian style fire surround with bolection moulding and arched panelled frieze
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Mid-20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Reclaimed Georgian Style Limestone Fire Mantel
Reclaimed Georgian Style Limestone Fire Mantel
H 45.67 in W 46.46 in D 4.53 in
Stylish Architectural Fireplace, a Copy of an Original by Sir Edwin Lutyens
Located in London, GB
bolection detailing of the frieze and jambs respectively gives an elegant yet simple feel. The marble
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. This Fine Bolection Hand Carved Marble
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

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Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though this antique English limestone bolection fireplace dates from circa 1800, it clean-lines and soft limestone colour are an understated addition to interiors traditional and con...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone

Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
H 45.48 in W 58.67 in D 4.93 in
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One original CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand. Designed and manufactured in France, circa 1960s. Enameled aluminum. Rewired for U.S. standards. Adjustable reflectors can be mounted h...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Aluminum

CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
CP1 Sconce by Charlotte Perriand
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass, Nickel

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Located in London, GB
A custom-made upholstered bench with fumed and oiled oak frame. The padded top has been upholstered with in Pierre Frey mustard mohair velvet. *Alternative upholstery options als...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Mohair, Oak

Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench
H 14.77 in W 46.46 in D 14.97 in
Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s. The feets are made of dark stained beech wood and the sofa is upholstered with floral fabric in blue and white colors. M...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Custom Plaster Lev Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom plaster cone-shaped lev fixture. Please note this is customizable. All our fixtures are UL wired. This one uses (1) Edison bulb at 40 or 60 watts. One fixture is in stock. L...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Plaster

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
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2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs

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Linen

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. Great Rorschach patterns on the of drawer fronts...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Night Stands

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Maple, Burl

19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases

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Walnut

Brazilian Contemporary Café Side Table in Brazilian Solid wood
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The café side table has simple geometric shapes. Its contemporary design includes with two circular shaped tops and two levels of height make the table a versatile piece that can be ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Italian Modern "Gina" Wall Lights Stilnovo Style, Bedside Sconces
By Stilnovo
Located in Lyon, FR
Italian modern diabolo sconces. The lampshades are adjustable and can light in different directions. E14 bulbs per lampshade. Beautiful sculptural and decorative wall light style Sti...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal, Brass

Georgian Style Pine Wood Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Georgian style pine wood fire mantel circa 1850. This spectacular antique fireplace speaks volumes in a property thanks to its large scale, shaped frieze and central tablet. It has...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Georgian Style Pine Wood Fire Mantel
Georgian Style Pine Wood Fire Mantel
H 63.19 in W 81.11 in D 7.88 in

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English Oak Georgian Style Mantelpiece, 1890-1920
Located in Southampton, NY
English oak Georgian style (Edwardian period) mantelpiece. A bolection moulded opening is
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Early 20th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

18th Century Provincial Portrait of a gentleman
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
background in it's original bolection moulded oak frame, English, circa 1730.
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Paintings

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Canvas, Oak, Pine

Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A deeply carved English Cotswold or Bath stone bolection fireplace Condition Report
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
H 41.34 in W 47.05 in D 6.3 in
Georgian Oak Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Georgian oak bolection fire surround. Measure: Opening height 98 cm Opening width 94.5 cm Weight
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Bolection Fire Surround
Georgian Oak Bolection Fire Surround
H 46.86 in W 54.73 in D 5.12 in
Georgian Style Fossilised Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A bolection molded fireplace, hand carved from Limestone with many fossil inclusions. Measures
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Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique 18th Century Georgian Slate Bolection Fireplace Frame
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique late 18th century Georgian slate bolection fireplace frame.
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

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Slate

Early 19th Century Breccia Marble Bolection Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century impressive Breccia marble bolection mantel.   
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Early 19th Century Breccia Marble Bolection Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century impressive breccia marble bolection mantel. (geo-ny32)
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique English Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Good condition, with no breaks or repairs. Some small, chips, scratches and marks commensurate with age/use. Measures: Opening height 94.5 cm Opening width 95 cm Weight 70 kg.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Bolection Fireplace in Verde Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Verde Antico marble bolection chimneypiece, of strong bold variegated colouring with
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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Imposing English Bolection Fireplace in Heavily Antiqued Bath Stone
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English moulded bolection fireplace in white Travertine stone. Modelled on a
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Antique English Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A good quality Georgian period carved Limestone fireplace. Reclaimed from a property in
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Antique 18th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Early 19th Century English Cotswold Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround comes with a later limestone fender. Excellent original condition Opening Height 91 cm Opening Width 144.5 cm Width Between Legs 192.5 cm Fender Height 12 cm Lengt...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Early Georgian Style Portland Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early Georgian style Portland stone fireplace. The bolection moulding, surmounted by barrel
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Early 19th Century Georgian Style Monumental Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large early 19th century Georgian style monumental statuary marble fireplace surround. A
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Late Victorian Scots Pine Fireplace Surround in the Georgian Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and beautifully proportioned late Victorian Scots Pine fireplace surround in the Georgian
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

19th Century Antique American Empire Style Picture or Mirror Frame 26 x 15
Located in Atlanta, GA
sharply angled straight cove that culminates in a half round bolection sight edge. The strong
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Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A 19th century Georgian style Bolection molded pine surround. Removed from a large private
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Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pine

Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
H 46.66 in W 58.47 in D 4.73 in
Georgian Style Bolection Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
Georgian Style Bolection marble fireplace mantlepiece. Made From BeautifuI Antique Italian Breche
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20th Century Italian Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
Large bolection fireplace mantel made from beautiful solid Nero Marquina marble.
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
H 47 in W 55.5 in D 6.5 in
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
Large bolection detailed fireplace mantel made from Beautiful Nero Marquina marble.  
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
H 47 in W 55.5 in D 6.5 in
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
Large bolection detailed fireplace mantel made from Beautiful Nero Marquina Marble.  
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
H 47 in W 55.5 in D 6.5 in
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
Large bolection detailed fireplace mantel made from Beautiful Nero Marquina marble.  
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
H 47 in W 55.5 in D 6.5 in
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
Large Bolection Fireplace Mantel Made From Beautiful Solid Nero Marquina Marble.
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
H 47 in W 55.5 in D 6.5 in
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
Large Bolection (deeper size) detailed fireplace mantel made from Beautiful Nero Marquina marble
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Nero Bolection Fireplace Mantle
H 50.13 in W 60.5 in D 9 in
19th Century Bolection Marble Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Maurin Green fire surround is of very high quality and is in very good condition with the marble consistent throughout. Reclaimed from an English country house in Yorkshire. Me...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

19th Century Bolection Marble Fireplace
19th Century Bolection Marble Fireplace
H 49.81 in W 58.47 in D 5.52 in
20th Century, Mable Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
20th Century Mable Bolection fireplace surround. Hand carved In Nero Marquina natural marble
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20th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Reclaimed Limestone Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Reclaimed Limestone Bolection Fireplace. A Georgian style, Fossilised Limestone, Bolection Fire
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Early 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian Pavonazzo Marble A Baroque style bolection
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble fireplace A Baroque style Bolection
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian white statuary marble fireplace A Baroque style
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Mid 20th Century American Modernist Triple Graduated Bolection Frame 23 x 18
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and classically simple graduated triple bolection early to mid 20th century circa 1930
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Wood

Pair of Antique Oak Georgian Style Carved Wood Fireplace Surrounds
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An elegant, and quite large wooden fireplace surround in the Georgian manor in rich home grown
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak

English Style White Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A reproduction fireplace in the Georgian manner, however equally suited to a contemporary interior
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21st Century and Contemporary European Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

English Style White Marble Fireplace Mantle
English Style White Marble Fireplace Mantle
H 47.25 in W 60.63 in D 7.09 in
Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A reclaimed fireplace of rustic Architectural form, with a 3 piece cornice shelf and bolection
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Antique 17th Century European Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone

Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 10.63 in
Modern Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Travertine Marble
By Jamb Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A reproduction hand carved bolection mould chimneypiece in unfilled travertine marble. Of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Pair of Early Georgian Giltwood Tables after James Moore, English circa 1720
Located in New York, NY
# W009 - Superb PAIR early Georgian gilded gesso side tables of graceful design and pleasing
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Side Tables

20th Century Mahogany Mirror Frame with 22K Gold Liner
By Stephen Cavallo
Located in New York, NY
mahogany bolection shaped mahogany moulding having 22K gold fine gold liner along inside edge.
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Vintage 1970s American Georgian Wall Mirrors

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22k Gold

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Georgian Bolection For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal georgian bolection for your home. Frequently made of stone, marble and limestone, every georgian bolection was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage georgian bolection now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a georgian bolection — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each georgian bolection bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Georgian Bolection?

A georgian bolection can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,016, while the lowest priced sells for $2,149 and the highest can go for as much as $38,400.

Finding the Right fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.