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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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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 with carved front and sides.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
English Queen Anne Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble with Shelf
Located in London, GB
A Stylish & Elegant English Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace Surround in Nicely Veined Italian Arabescato Marble, with a Deep Shelf.
External Width: 57 3/4″ – 147 cm
Depth: 7″ –...
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 be made in other marbles or limestones if required. English, modern. N.B. May be su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$14,765 / 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 other marbles or limestones if required. English, modern. N.B. May be subject to an e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$11,605 / item
19th-century French Boudin mantelpiece in Brèche de Montmeyan marble
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th-century French mantelpiece crafted from Brèche de Montmeyan marble. The boudin model is characterized by its rounded, molded edges along the opening and the mantel shelf.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
