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What is a good depth for a fireplace mantel?

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What is a good depth for a fireplace mantel?
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

Charming 19th Century Petite French Fireplace Mantel With Square Firebox Opening
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique French limestone fireplace surround exemplifies the understated elegance of 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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

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