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Should a mantle be longer than the fireplace?
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Yes, generally, a mantel should be longer than the fireplace below it to create a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to have the mantel extend 3 to 6 inches on each side, so look for mantels that are 6 to 12 inches longer than the width of your fireplace. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mantels.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Oversize Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel with Acanthus Leaf Corbels.
Located in Stamford, CT
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Late 20th Century Chinese Fireplaces and Mantels
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Late 19th Century Antique Carved Wood Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Stamford, CT
fireplace mantel with two circular carved wood columns and beautiful carved panels. The center section has
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Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
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19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Italian neoclassical style painted and parcel gilt carved wood fireplace mantel
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Reproduction Wood Fireplace Mantel with Carved Wood Wreath Center Large Opening
Located in Stamford, CT
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Early 2000s American Fireplaces and Mantels
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Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel with Carved Lions Rampant Heraldry Shield
Located in Greer, SC
Exceptional antique handcrafted wood fireplace mantel, featuring what looks to be two lions rampant
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Antique 17th Century European Other Fireplaces and Mantels
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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
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