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What is the average width of a fireplace mantel?
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The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood
By Malm Fireplaces
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look at pictures for overall condition detail and measurements it has a gas line hook up as seen or can be used as a woodburning stove very nice size and condition. Feel free ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Baroque black large oak mantel or fireplace mirror, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An extra large baroque or rococo fireplace mirror crafted in france around 1850. This stunning
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Materials
Mirror, Oak
English Cast Iron Over Mantel Fireplace Mirror
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid 19th century cast iron over mantle fireplace mount with the original foxed mirror plate
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Elegant 1840s Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A striking mid-19th century fireplace mantel crafted from fine black Belgian marble, dating to the
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Antique 1840s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental black marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel
Very impressive 19th century Louis XVI
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
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Belgian Black Marble
Black Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
To place around the chimney with nice lion feet.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble