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What is the best stone for a fireplace?
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The best stone for a fireplace is natural stone. Granite is considered to be most durable around a fireplace. It has a good tolerance for heat, is long-lasting and scratch-resistant. It doesn’t chip off or break due to heat. Natural stone adds a traditional as well as a contemporary look to the décor. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Gothic Stone Fireplaces on 1stDibs
A Rustic Neo-Gothic Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic Neo-Gothic stone fireplace. The jambs with semi-rounded columns carved with rosette motifs, surmounted by ionic capitols and end blockings carved with lion's mask.
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
19th Century English Gothic Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique English limestone fireplace from the 19th century in the Gothic manner. The columns supporting large carved brackets, in turn supporting a deep generous mantel with a shap...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
The Gothic: A Classic Tudor-Style Stone Fireplace with a Modern Twist
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
Similar to our Tudor and Stuart fireplace designs, the Gothic stone fireplace features the traditional peaked arch, evoking the classic 16th century Tudor era, but greatly simplifies...
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2010s American Tudor Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Antique Gothic Revival Bath Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
A fine example of a 19th-century Bath stone fireplace surround.
The antique piece has been hand-carved from solid Bath stone, delivering a warm tone.
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Vintage 1950s Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Victorian Gothic Style Pine & York Stone Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual mid-19th century Victorian pine fire surround with natural York stone foot blocks and slips. Providing a complementary contrast of materials, this antique fireplace has a ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Mid-Nineteenth Century Gothic Horton Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Horton Stone Gothic fire surround or interior, with shallow arch, in attractively figured stone, well-carved in deep relief.
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
