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What is a good depth for a fireplace mantel?
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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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Petite French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Cute little French straight Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone.
This petit gem
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Petite Portoro Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Truly unique Petite Portoro Fireplace, delicious bottle of Cremant is sadly not included...
This
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$8,191
Petite Antique Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A petite antique pine fireplace.
At over 200 years old, this timeless piece has certainly stood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
Petite Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A petite cast iron fireplace. The jambs with vertical reeding and beading detail, with moulded
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Petite Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic yet charming French Louis XVI stone fireplace. The delicately carved frieze and jambs with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
19th Century Antique French Vintage Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original 19th century French petite bourguignon antique fireplace mantel in a Burgundy marble hard
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone