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Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

Georgian Statuary and Convent Sienna Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian Statuary and Convent Sienna marble fireplace, circa 1800, the shelf with a simple
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Louis XVI Fireplace In Gray Saint Anne And Statuary White Marble Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI fireplace mantel, in Sainte-Anne gray marble and statuary white. Fireplace dimensions: 91
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Antique French Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring Louis XIV-style elements, this French fireplace mantel was hand-carved circa 1880 out of
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Early 19th Century Statuary and Siena Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
marble with moulded shelf above. English, Regency, circa 1800. Good quality Statuario and Siena marble
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Siena Marble

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
fluted columns with carving to middle. Breakfront shelf. circa 1800. Measures: Shelf Width: 1755 mm
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Late 17th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble

Very Fine Quality English Georgian Fireplace in Italian Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
quality marble. Circa 1800. Measures: shelf width: 1612 mm 63 ½" Overall Height: 1274 mm 50
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

19th Century White Carter’s and Bordiglio Column and Marble Fireplace
By Carter's and Bordiglio
Located in Southall, GB
A 19th century white Carter’s and Bordiglio column and marble fireplace. The tapered polished
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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Neo-Classical Antique Fireplace Mantel in Statuary, Siena and Jasper Marbles
Located in London, GB
, circa 1800 The plain rectangular shelf above the Siena frieze which is centered with a tablet carved
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Early 1800s British Neoclassical Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Early 19th Century Mantelpiece in Statuary & Siena Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality late Georgian statuary and Siena marble fireplace. Finely carved urn to centre
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

19th Century Georgian Statuary Marble Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Fine and well executed antique Georgian statuary white marble fireplace surround. Reeded and curved
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Statuary Marble

19th Century Grand French Chateau Chimneypiece in Fleur de Peche Marble
Located in Bagshot, GB
A Grand French Chateau Chimneypiece in Fleur de Peche Marble. In the Louis XIV style, it has a
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

French Ribboned Campan Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Baroque marble fireplace. Originates from France, circa 1800. This unique mantelpiece is the
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Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Antique French Ribboned Campan Marble Mantel
French Ribboned Campan Marble Mantel
H 58 in W 75 in D 14.5 in
Siena French Antique Marble Mantel Piece with Ormolu Enrichments
Located in London, GB
quality marble and ormolu castings, circa 1800-1820. Measurements: Shelf width - 1710 mm / 67 3/8 in
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Early 19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Chimneypiece Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
details between the Neoclassical Adam period and later Regency chimneypiece design, circa 1790-1800. The
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Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

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English Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A large William IV period fireplace in Belgian black marble. The plain pilaster jambs with a carved split corbel bracket, simple frieze and plain deep and wide shelf. Executed in gen...
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1830s English William IV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Belgian Black Marble

Antique Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Kind of Marble Is Saint-Anna
Located in Made, NL
A very exclusive antique fireplace of Sainte-Anne belge marble from Belgium. The fireplace is in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Period Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality English Regency fireplace in Statuary marble. The jambs with stiff acanthus leaves to base, surmounted by belldrops, acanthus leaves and scrollwork. The frieze with ca...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Statuary Marble

Period Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace
Period Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace
H 45.63 in W 55.5 in D 12.88 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Wood, Poplar, Burl

Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Copper, Brass

Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Oak by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the Park nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the idea is to create special pieces that you can build ...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Wood

Tulip Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Plaster

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
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2010s Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Iron

French Style Hand Carved White Marble Mantel
Located in Houston, TX
This mantel is considered a double mantel because it has An upper structure that makes it very tall and elegant. The carving is very good and has a cartouche at the top And also h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Large 19th Century Mid-Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique mid-Victorian Carrara marble fireplace surround with arched aperture. Fielded panels to the spandrels are flanked by quarter round outside fillets and meet at the flute...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble

Irish Corbel Black Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A black Kilkenny marble fireplace surround. This fireplace is in the early 19th century Irish Regency style. It has cushion moulded panels running into corbels, tapering aperture and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Irish Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Irish Corbel Black Marble Fireplace
Irish Corbel Black Marble Fireplace
H 51.5 in W 72 in D 12 in
French Carrara Marble Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very well carved Carrara marble Louis XV fireplace, the panelled frieze with carved shell and scrolls to centre with trailing foliage and rosettes. Shaped panelled jambs with carve...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paolo Buffa, wardrobe or armoire, chestnut, Italy, 1940s This rare wardrobe has a subtle decorative character and is created by the talented Italian designer and architect Paolo Buf...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Chestnut

Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
Paolo Buffa Large Highboard in Chestnut
H 70.87 in W 86.42 in D 19.57 in
Carrara marble firplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice carrara marble firplace mantel from the 19th Century with a marble floor plate. To place in front of the chimney.
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1880s French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble

Carrara marble firplace mantel 19th Century
Carrara marble firplace mantel 19th Century
H 38.98 in W 52.76 in D 13.39 in
English Moulded Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in Arabescato marble. A scaled down version of a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's mess at Chelsea Barracks, London. Can be made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Baroque Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

English Moulded Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
English Moulded Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
H 50.13 in W 61.13 in D 8.63 in
Authentic French Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A beautiful French Louis XIV period, 18th century, original mantle piece in Rouge Griotte marble. The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks in Europe as well as in USA. Th...
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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Griotte Marble

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French Louis XIII Antique Fireplace Hand-carved Limestone, circa 1800, France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Original and authentic large French antique Louis XIII style fireplace, hand-carved in pure and
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Early 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Limestone

19 Century White Carter’s and Bordiglio Column and Marble Fireplace
By Carter's and Bordiglio
Located in London, GB
A 19 century white Carter’s and Bordiglio column and marble fireplace. The tapered polished columns
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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Fireplace 18th Century Noir de Mazy and Saint Rémy Marble
Located in Gembloux, BE
Highly decorative fireplace from the 18th century. Made of the deepest black marble that exist
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1790s Belgian Louis XV Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Rare Bois Jourdan Marble 19th Century Napoléon-Empire Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
Napoléon-Empire style fireplace, circa 1800-1850.The Bois Jourdan marble is very rare and
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19th Century European Empire Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Original French Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace, France, circa 1800s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Original French antique Louis XVI Style fireplace, hand-carved in limestone, circa 1800 from France
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Stone

Antique Empire Fireplace with Columns and Its Complete Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Antique Empire style fireplace made out of Red Royal marble in the 19th century. Both jambs
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Large Pair of Iron Endirons or Firedogs
Located in Gembloux, BE
fireplace in stone, not for a marble fireplace.
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Early 19th Century Belgian Medieval Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Iron

Large Pair of Iron Endirons or Firedogs
Large Pair of Iron Endirons or Firedogs
H 26.78 in W 9.45 in D 23.63 in
American Brass and Iron Fire Tools on Stand
Located in Woodbridge, CT
the marble base, shovel and tong 36.0” long, circa 1800-1830. A set of fire tools which is used to
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1830s American Federal Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Italian Carved and Giltwood Neoclassical Console Table, circa 1790-1800
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fine Italian carved and giltwood neoclassical console table, the original marble top (Spanish
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

American Brass and Polished Steel Fireplace Tools on Marble Stand, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American ball top brass and polished steel fireplace tools on the original scrolled floral cross
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Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble, Brass, Steel

Louis XV Marble Mantel, circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we offer you this beautiful multicolored marble mantel. With veins of orange, black and deep
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19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Louis XV Marble Mantel, circa 1800
Louis XV Marble Mantel, circa 1800
H 47.5 in W 64.5 in D 16 in
Large Rosa Verona Marble Mantel, circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
For your consideration we have this very large antique marble mantel. Carved from Rose Verona
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19th Century Italian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Antique Georgian Black Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Georgian black marble fireplace surround, with fluted jambs terminating in square capitals
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Belgian Black Marble

Regency Period Statuary Marble Column Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Regency period statuary marble column chimneypiece, the frieze and shelf enriched with reeds
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Statuary Marble

Regency Period Statuary Marble Column Fireplace
Regency Period Statuary Marble Column Fireplace
H 50.99 in W 60.52 in D 10.48 in
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in Manchester, GB
pillars terminating in capitals decorated with 'bullseyes,' circa 1800. Measures: Shelf width 65.25
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble

Louis XIV Marble Mantle, circa 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIV marble mantle Origin: France circa 1800s Measurements: 81" W x 16" D x
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Early 19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel Style in Jasper and Statuary Marbles
Located in London, GB
A late 18th-early 19th century neoclassical chimneypiece style in Jasper and Statuary marbles. With stepped moulded shelf which breaks forward over the jambs. The fluted frieze with ...
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Early 1800s British Neoclassical Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Statuary Marble

Nineteenth Century English Regency Ashburton Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century English Regency Ashburton fireplace of plain form with convex roundels to the end
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Very Fine Quality Period Late Georgian/Early Regency Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality period late Georgian / early Regency fireplace in Italian Statuary marble. The
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Late 18th Century English Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Statuary Marble

Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
legs have revers fluting and a scroll-like curve at the top. Origin: France, circa 1800
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Early 19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble

Carrara Marble Mantel
Carrara Marble Mantel
H 41.5 in W 53 in D 16 in
Louis XV Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique, French, Louis XV, marble mantel; black with white veins. Origin France, circa 1800
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Early 19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Louis XV Marble Mantel
Louis XV Marble Mantel
H 42.25 in W 57 in D 15.25 in
Charles X-Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
. Origin: France, circa 1800. Measurements: 44 5/8" H x 64 1/2" W x 14 7/8" D. Firebox: 29 5/8
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Early 19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Charles X-Marble Mantel
Charles X-Marble Mantel
H 44.63 in W 64.5 in D 14.88 in
Antique Regency Neoclassical Fireplace Mantle
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in London, GB
A superb early 19th century Regency neoclassical black marble chimneypiece in the manner of Charles
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Belgian Black Marble

Louis XIV Rust Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
curved legs. Origin: France, circa 1800. Measurements: 53" W x 15 1/2" D x 41 1/2" H. Firebox
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Early 19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Louis XIV Rust Marble Mantel
Louis XIV Rust Marble Mantel
H 41.5 in W 53 in L 41.5 in
19th Century Georgian Striated Grey Marble Chimneypiece
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored antique late Georgian striated grey marble fireplace surround with quarter round returns
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

19th Century French Polished Steel and Bronze Fireplace “Tenaille a Feu” Tongs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France at the turn of the 18th century (circa 1800), this polished steel and bronze
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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Bronze, Steel

French Directoire Chimneypiece in Grey Bardiglio Marble
Located in London, GB
An attractive French Directoire fireplace in grey Bardiglio marble. The panelled frieze and jambs
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

Georgian NeoClassical Statuario Marble Mantle
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful White Statuario Marble Mantel or Chimneypiece. Exquisitely hand carved in the
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

18th Century Period English Statuary Marble Mantel
Located in London, GB
and blockings. Rich warm Italian Statuary marble. Circa 1790 to 1800. Shelf Width - 1683 mm | 66
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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

19th Century Georgian Style Statuary Marble Mantle
Located in London, GB
inlaid with Italian Brocatelle marble. Moulded shelf. Circa 1800. Shelf Width - 1746 mm | 68 ¾ in
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18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

Empire Console in Veined White Marble
Located in Paris, FR
interior. Empire Period, Circa: 1800. Dim: W: 71,3 in - D: 17,3in - H: 36,6in.
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Empire Console in Veined White Marble
Empire Console in Veined White Marble
H 36.62 in W 71.26 in D 17.33 in
Antique Marble Mantel with Lotus Flower Decor, circa 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique marble mantel with lotus decor Origin: Venice, Italy, circa 1800s Measurements
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

1880s NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel French White Marble Mantel with Gray Veining
Located in New York, NY
1880s French mantel brought over for the 1931 NY Waldorf Astoria Hotel. White marble mantel with
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1880s French Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

19th Century Carved Neoclassical Statuary Marble Fire Surround
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century Statuary marble fire surround the breakfront mantel (fireplace) above a central
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Statuary Marble

Inlaid Georgian Chimneypiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A George III statuary marble chimneypiece with semi-precious marble inlays. The attractive
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Inlaid Georgian Chimneypiece
Inlaid Georgian Chimneypiece
H 53.5 in W 72.5 in D 5.5 in
Black Marble Early 19th Century Fireplace Lion Paws or Bookends
By Thomas Hope
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of lion paws from an early 19th century fireplace mantle piece Bold vigorously carved
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19th Century Belgian Regency Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

Early 19th Century Marble Fireplace
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
An important early 19th century marble fireplace. The jambs with elaborately inlaid pillars of
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Marble

Early 19th Century Marble Fireplace
Early 19th Century Marble Fireplace
H 58.5 in W 76 in D 4 in
Carved Georgian Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
An original statuary white Georgian 18th century marble fireplace in the manner of Robert Adam
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Late 18th Century European Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

Carved Georgian Marble Fireplace Surround
Carved Georgian Marble Fireplace Surround
H 55.32 in W 73.23 in D 7.49 in
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Ceramic Brasero Imitating Marble
Located in Paris, FR
A rare and large Roman or Neapolitan ceramic brasero, imitating marble, neoclassical period, circa
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Ceramic, Faience

Pretty Japanned Chinoiserie Decorated Easel Back Dressing Mirror, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
fireplaces, shuttered sash windows, ornate high ceilings and cornicing. In more recent years an Orangery has
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

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Pine

French Louis XVI Period Desk Armchair by Louis Magdelaine Pluvinet, circa 1780
By Louis-Magdeleine Pluvinet 1
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
century, Louis XVI period circa 1780, from a french castle of Meudon : Stencil numbers M 2418 (French
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800

Materials

Beech

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Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique marble fireplace circa 1800 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique marble fireplace circa 1800 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and statuary marble. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique marble fireplace circa 1800 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. Each antique marble fireplace circa 1800 bearing Louis XV, Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Carter's and Bordiglio each produced at least one beautiful antique marble fireplace circa 1800 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Marble Fireplace Circa 1800?

Prices for an antique marble fireplace circa 1800 start at $2,900 and top out at $85,000 with the average selling for $14,400.

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.