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Why do fireplaces have mantels?
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Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.
Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees.
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Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees.
Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
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Antique Green Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace amazing green Vert d'Estour also known as Payolle.
Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great warm coloring and friendly decorations.
Nice sculpted shelf ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Large Antique French Rococo Breche Violette Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very large and superior quality Louis XV style Rococo surround in rare Breche Violette marble. The deeply carved jambs and frieze in typical Rococo manner with stiff acanthus and s...
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Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Breccia Marble
Slow Living Fine Rustic Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 19th-century French fireplace mantel, carved from soft-toned limestone, epitomises understated elegance.
The hand-carved surface bears authentic tooling marks, enhancin...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Elegant Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
For Sale: Elegant Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Timeless Rustic Charm
Bring timeless French elegance into your home with this authentic antique limestone fireplace man...
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Fireplace Mantel Surround Renaissance Revival Carved Oak 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique French Fireplace Mantel Surround ~~Renaissance Revival~~HIGHLY CARVED OAK~~c. 1880s
This HANDSOME statement piece will add charm and character to your home or castle~...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Late 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with its original tile set.
A generous outer frame, with a raised cast border, two sets of hand painted tiles showing spring...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
