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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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small Antique Cast Iron Fireplace parlor stove France
By Godin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful small Cast Iron fireplace . Very decorative . These kind
of fireplaces where used in house boats or Travelers Caravans .
because its shape ,can it be used in the corner ,...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Lacey Floral Fireplace Screen in Tobacco
Located in Dallas, TX
A romantic tangle of hand-cut metal blooms creates a soft yet structured composition, where delicate petals and graceful vines intertwine in quiet harmony. The Lacey Floral Fireplace...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
$4,320 / item
Small Antique French Limestone Campagnard Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Limestone Campagnard Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
This charming 19th-century French campagnard fireplace mantel, sourced from the countryside of France, is crafted ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Antique Fireplace with Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel wit beautiful sunburst polished copper insert.
This perfect size Parisian Louis XVI fireplace mantel is the perfect mix of simpl...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Copper, Steel
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stunning 19th-century French Louis XV style fireplace mantel, masterfully carved from richly veined marble. This exceptional piece features a gracefully arched opening framed by bo...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
18th Century Provencal Ornate Fireplace Mantel In Bleu-Turquin Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Introduce warmth and elegance to your space with this stunning antique marble fireplace from Provence.
The combining shades of grey-blue, bleu-Turquin, and reddish-pink, Fleur-de-Pêc...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
