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What is a mantel shelf?
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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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Victorian Faux Marble Shelf Mantel Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Victorian Faux Marble Shelf Mantel Clock. Circa Late 19th Century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Marble Mantel
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV – XVI Transition marble mantel features a contour shelf on a classic Louis XV apron
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Gray Marble Mantel with Urn Detail
Located in New York, NY
opening, as well as below the tiered white marble shelf.
This antique mantel was one of several mantels
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
English Queen Anne Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble with Shelf
Located in London, GB
Arabescato Marble, with a Deep Shelf.
External Width: 57 3/4 ″ – 147 cm
Depth: 7″ – 18 cm
External Height: 45
Category
2010s British Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Bolection Fireplace with Moulded Shelf
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace with moulded shelf above. Shown in Italian Arabescato marble, could
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$14,935 / item
An English Bolection Fireplace with Moulded Shelf Above.
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace with moulded shelf above. Shown in white marble, could be made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$11,739 / item