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What is the purpose of bolection?
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The purpose of bolection is to provide a decorative frame to call attention to a flat surface. You will see them around fireplaces, doors, windows and other architectural features in homes and other buildings. Find a variety of fireplace bolection moulding on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ryan and Smith Modern Stone Bolection Style Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
'Naples Bolection' is a stylishly simple and robust example of a bolection moulding fireplace surround.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Ryan & Smith Large White Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
subtle veining.
The Roma Bolection is a stylishly simple and robust example of a bolection moulding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Northern Irish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
large bolection mantel of Emperador marble produced by Ryan & Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
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The Roma Bolection is a stylishly simple and robust example of a bolection moulding fireplace surround.
Category
2010s Northern Irish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Scottish Edwardian Hardwood Bolection Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
proportions. A classic shaped bolection moulding forming the opening with generous return to wall sections all
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
An Early 19th Century Dove Grey Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
marble, commonly used in the late and early 19th century. A compact size and gentle bolection moulding
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
An English Antique Ancaster Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
simple yet fine bolection moulding with stepped outer and inner profiles. Stood on separate foot blocks
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone