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Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900 A great carved linden wood mantel clock with a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Reclaimed Victorian Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Victorian wooden fire mantel dating from the early 1900s. This unusual surround
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Composition

Reclaimed Victorian Wooden Fire Mantel
Reclaimed Victorian Wooden Fire Mantel
H 50.2 in W 46.46 in D 7.49 in
Regency Style Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome Regency style wooden fire mantel circa 1900. Made from pine, this reclaimed English
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Early 20th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Pine

Regency Style Wooden Fire Mantel
Regency Style Wooden Fire Mantel
H 47.05 in W 60.83 in D 5.71 in
Unusual Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall fire surround with a shaped mantel and column supports. Additional Dimensions: Opening
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Pine

Unusual Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Unusual Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
H 58.67 in W 54.14 in D 8.08 in
Antique Bluestone Fireplace Mantel with Wooden Mantel from the 19th Century
By Achterhuis
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique bluestone fireplace mantel with wooden mantel from the 19th century, from Belgium, to
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Antique 1820s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Black Forest Carved Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
Black Forest carved mantel clock Black Forest mantel clock beautifully hand carved with fine
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Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Mantel Clock
Black Forest Carved Mantel Clock
H 16 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
An antique wooden fireplace mantel from the 19th century. To place in front of the chimney. Louis
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Antique 1880s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
H 51.97 in W 94.49 in D 19.3 in
Antique Federal Style Wooden Fireplace Mantel
Located in Sheffield, MA
A handsome example of an unusually large American Federal Period wooden fireplace mantel. The wood
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Wooden Mantel Clock by Colin & Cie
By E. Colin & Cie 1
Located in London, GB
This elegant antique mantel clock is of the Art Nouveau period, and is set within a fine
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

World War 2 / WWII Era Wooden Airplane Propeller Folk Art Mantel Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
into a mantel clock in North America in circa 1960. The propeller has been cut and a wooden base added
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Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Pine

Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
H 50.6 in W 59.45 in D 6.89 in
1920s Art Deco Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart Art Deco wooden fire mantel dating from the 1920s. Made in walnut, this reclaimed fireplace
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1920s Art Deco Wooden Fire Mantel
1920s Art Deco Wooden Fire Mantel
H 42.13 in W 52.56 in D 6.3 in
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Wooden Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carved mahogany fire surround in the Neoclassical style. Additional dimensions Opening height 112.5 cm Opening width 130 cm Width between outsides of the foot blocks 154.5 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
color, with enamelled dial and blued steel hands. It stands on a conforming wooden base. The mechanism
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and ormolu mantel clock with gilded toupe feet supporting a raised plinth with an
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock
H 18.75 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
18th Century Regency Oak Wooden Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Oak wooden fireplace mantel from Sologne in France, and dating from the 18th Century Inside
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Antique 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

18th Century Regency Oak Wooden Fireplace Mantel
18th Century Regency Oak Wooden Fireplace Mantel
H 51.58 in W 73.63 in D 16.15 in
Louis XVI Style Wooden Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th Century hand carved wooden fireplace mantel that will bring a cozy ambiance to your sitting
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Mirror Mantel Burl Original Plate Gilded
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Fine brass flowerhead beading. Faced with a wooden gilt moulding. The mirror can hang vertically or
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Antique 18th Century English Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Mirror Mantel Burl Original Plate Gilded
Mirror Mantel Burl Original Plate Gilded
H 32.09 in W 22.84 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock housed in an octagonal shaped
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Vintage 1920s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Carved Columned Mantel Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century carved wooden mantel mirror with columns and cornice painted in grey and white
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Sandstone fireplace mantel with wooden top 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nice sandstone fireplace mantel with wooden top from the 19th Century,
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Antique 1840s French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Sandstone

Large English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Fireplace Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A large English antique fireplace mirror in Mahogany. This antique mantel mirror has a beveled edge
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...

Materials

Mahogany

Mantel Clock with a Glass Dome, circa 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
A clock with a glass shade, circa 1930, on a wooden base. The striking, metal casing of the clock
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Vintage 1930s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mantel Clock with a Glass Dome, circa 1930s
Mantel Clock with a Glass Dome, circa 1930s
H 20.48 in W 16.93 in D 7.49 in
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle A Black Forest wooden carved mantel
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Fireplace Mantel
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century carved wooden fireplace mantel salvaged from a historic New Haven CT. estate
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Antique Late 19th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style Date of manufacture: circa 1810-1820
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Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

18th c Large Federal Style American Wooden Fireplace Mantel
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size wooden fireplace mantel from "keeping Room" of a 18th century New England home. Nice
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Antique 1790s American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Poplar

French Mantel Clock / Pendulum Clock, Fire-Gilt, Around 1870-1880
Located in Berlin, DE
French mantel clock / pendulum clock, fire-gilt, around 1870-1880 Solid bronze, fire-gilded
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Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Mantel Clock in Gilded Bronze
Located in Prato, Tuscany
, depth cm.12, height cm.32. For all our shipments we use special packaging materials (wooden crates
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900 A large Black Forest wooden carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere
Located in London, GB
French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original
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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bronze Hirondelle Blessee Alfred Foretay Garniture Mantel Clock & Urns
By Alfred Jean Foretay
Located in Dayton, OH
. Mantel clock features the sculpture Hirondelle Blessee by Alfred Jean Foretay above a gilt framed, white
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elaborately Carved Exotic Wood Mantel Clock from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
mantel clock in an openwork, elaborately carved wooden case, which is made of exotic wood. The whole item
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Striking Porcelain Mantel Clock, the Flawless Beauty of Porcelain
Located in Warsaw, PL
clock more heat and moisture resistant than wooden clocks. This mantel clock is covered with ivory
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep time in your office, study, or atop your mantel with this elegant antique clock in the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Decorative English Oak Framed Art & Crafts Mantel Mirror Late 19th Century
Located in Leicester, GB
A handsome beveled mantel mirror with a thick oak frame. The frame is beautifully hand-carved with
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Antique Sheraton revival wooden mantel with original hand painted tiles
By Sheraton Revival
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An outstanding antique Sheraton revival wooden fireplace with original hand painted Dolton Lambeth
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Fireplaces and Ma...

Materials

Fruitwood

Louis Seize Mantel Clock in a Giltwood Case, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize mantel clock or pendule, housed in a gold-patinated wooden case featuring intricate
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mantel Mirror Gold Leaf White Gilt Wood Renaissance Rococo 19th Century France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This 19th century mantel mirror hails from France, featuring a wooden and stucco frame adorned with
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Style Chinoiserie Mantel Clock w. Handpainted Males, Females and Dragon
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and rare, Asian style, hand-painted & gilt table, desk or mantel clock. This rare
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Early 20th Century French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
production of wooden cased clocks and 8–day pendulum movements ceased. In 1957 the firm became the General
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Ormolu Mantel Clock, Atala freeing Chactas, Paris, circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock "Atala and Chactas" Paris Bronze (fire-gilt and patinated), enamel Empire around
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Fireplace mantel in Wood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice antique wooden fireplace mantel. This lovely fluted antique mantel is build up in 4
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Antique Late 19th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Antique Fireplace mantel in Wood
Antique Fireplace mantel in Wood
H 54.34 in W 66.54 in D 8.86 in
19th Century Art Nouveau Gold Foil on Wood Mantel or Wall Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
made of foil in gold embellishing the thick three dimensional wooden frame. The mirror is elegant and
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Foil

Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Cupid and a Dog Stamped Bechot
Located in Dallas, TX
a Charles X gilt bronze mantel clock with Cupid and a dog on its hind legs barking / jumping / or
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wooden Fireplace Mantel, Carved with Satyr & Columns, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace in precious wood, richly carved with satyr on the central pediment and tapered columns with capital, hand carved in the 19th century in Italy. Of wood, therefore v...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Oak & Coromandel Mantel / Desk Clock w. Brass Arms and Dial Face 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
have been used to accentuate the striking geometrical design of this mantel clock really is a joy to
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Wood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and pleasant wooden Louis XVI fireplace. This fireplace comes with loads of patina and
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Wood
Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Wood
H 42.33 in W 56.3 in D 7.49 in
French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Wooden Mantel with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this striking French wood mantel dates to the 1900s
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20th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
is a perfect match for wooden floor. Even in a modern interior with lots of white this could work
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
H 38.98 in W 46.46 in D 12.21 in
Antique French Walnut and Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality wooden fire surround with arched opening. Carved frieze panel. Opening height 86
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Antique Late 18th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique French Walnut and Oak Fire Mantel
Antique French Walnut and Oak Fire Mantel
H 44.69 in W 58.27 in D 9.85 in
Small Hand Carved Georgian Style Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A petite, hand carved Georgian style pine fire mantel salvaged from a townhouse in Bath, UK. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Pine

Exceptional Dutch Rococo Fireplace Mantel with Original Trumeau
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
fireplace with its original trumeau in the Rococo manner. This 18th Century mantel is created from the
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Burgundy Honey Color Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
A nice burgundy hard stone fireplace surround in honey color. Looks like a wooden or warm color
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

16th Century Italian Renaissance Fireplace Mantel Piece - Antique Surround
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An Italian surround or formal fireplace mantel from an antique villa near Verona. The flanking
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Georgian Style Late 19th Century Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
With its beautifully hand carved tablet and intricate details, this wooden mantel in the Georgian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique Wooden Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique hardwood fireplace. An elegant hardwood fireplace in the classically timeless bolection style. Additional Dimensions Opening height 86.5 cm Opening width 106.5 cm ...
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Early 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique Wooden Fireplace
Antique Wooden Fireplace
H 41.74 in W 61.62 in D 6.89 in
Vintage Modern Decorative Wooden Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warm and whimsical, this elegant wall mirror brims with vintage allure. Its fantasy-like approach and detailed curvature allow it to Stand out in any home or office. Please confirm i...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern Decorative Wooden Mirror
Vintage Modern Decorative Wooden Mirror
H 34.5 in W 61.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Wooden Window Converted to a Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden window converted to a mirror with its original patina and preserved metal details.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Vintage  Wooden Window Converted to a Mirror
Vintage  Wooden Window Converted to a Mirror
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 2.37 in
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Find a variety of mantels wooden mantels available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mantels wooden mantels — often made from wood, glass and metal — can elevate any home. There are 123 antique and vintage mantels wooden mantels for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of mantels wooden mantels available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mantels wooden mantels are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Fratelli Boffi, Get Back, Inc. and Le Roi each produced beautiful mantels wooden mantels that are worth considering.

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Prices for mantels wooden mantels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mantels wooden mantels begin at $250 and can go as high as $45,377, while the average can fetch as much as $2,659.
Questions About Mantels Wooden Mantels
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mantle shelf is a frame around the opening of a fireplace mostly made of stone or wood. In the olden days, it was designed as a decorative hood over the fire grate to catch smoke. The term has evolved now, and it includes a variety of decorative frameworks around the fireplace, with elaborate designs extending to the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage fireplace mantels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. 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.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. 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.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.