Reclaimed Early 20th Century Mahogany Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed early 20th century English bolection fire surround. Dating to circa 1930, this English oak fire surround blends many styles with its simple elegance.
Wood, Mahogany
Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
Wood
Unavailable
H 50.25 in W 72 in D 12.5 in
Antique Victorian Style White Marble Fire Surround and Victorian Brass Grate
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
1930s reproduction of Victorian fire surround hand-carved in pure white marble. This fire surround has hand-carved recessed panels on the frieze and pilaster jambs, the hand-carved ...
Marble, Brass
1930s Mahogany Fire Surround
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Offered for sale is this 1930s mahogany carved fire surround in good condition with carved flowers to the centre and carved motifs to each column, with a decorative arch.
Mahogany
1930s Mahogany Fire Surround
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Mahogany fire surround in good condition. To the top are carved swags and tails either side a carved urn to the centre and carved columns to each side. Inside measurements Width 9...
Mahogany
Art Deco Chrome Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco chrome fire surround circa 1930, of stepped design. Opening width 46cm wide x 69cm high, outside jamb to jamb 122cm.
Chrome
1930s Limed Oak Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is in good condition with only some wear to the foot blocks. Opening height 110 cm Opening width 99 cm Weight 35 kg.
Oak
Art Deco Period Burr Walnut Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Finished in a semi matte lacquer Measure: Opening height 105cm Opening width 101 cm.
Walnut
Monumental 1920s Solid Walnut Carved Fire Surround
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning, high quality and extremely rare early 20th century (nouveau/deco era) monumental 1920s solid walnut carved fire surround, from circa 1925-1930. The fire surro...
Iron
Art Deco Coromandel and Burr Walnut Veneered Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Art Deco Coromandel and burr walnut veneered fire surround. Measures: Opening height 99 cm Opening width 104.5 cm.
Walnut
Walnut Art Deco Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This came from a good quality London property and has been fully restored in our workshops. Opening height 101 cm Opening width 104 cm.
Walnut
Burr Walnut Art Deco Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Burr walnut Art Deco fire surround. Measures: Opening height 101 cm. Opening width 105 cm.
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Onyx and Connemara marble fire surround is in excellent original condition. It has black marble slips and a stainless steel insert. Height 100.5 cm (including the hearth) Widt...
Onyx
1930s Oak Fire Surround Made by Waring and Gillow
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
1930s oak fire surround made by Waring and Gillow. Measures: Opening height 83.5 cm. Opening width 105.5 cm.
Oak
1930s Painted Chinoiserie Wooden Bolection Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
A very special fire surround dating from the 1930s. This lacquered wooden fire surround has exquisite 'Chinoiserie' illustrations painted in muted tones and accented with gold, with ...
Wood
Restored American Art Deco Mantel and Surround for Electric Fire.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fantastic original illuminated wooden Art Deco mantel and surround for an electric fire was removed from an Art Deco apartment. It has been re-lacquered in black and its steel a...
Chrome, Steel
Victorian Bolection Style Mahogany Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th/early 20th century Victorian era mahogany fire surround in the bolection style with a bare, natural wood finish. With its clean lines, this simple antique fireplace will ...
Mahogany
Antique English Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A relatively simple early 20th century antique English wooden fire surround, beautifully crafted with hand-carved egg and dart moulding. By repute, it was reclaimed from Mickleham Ha...
Walnut, Wood, Oak
Antique Edwardian Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome antique Edwardian oak fireplace dating from the early 20th century. This reclaimed fireplace has a relatively understated design, crafted in oak with a panelled frieze an...
Wood, Oak
Antique English Mahogany French Polish Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th/early 20th century antique English mahogany fireplace with a pine structure and worn French polish finish. With its sharp, angular lines, this smart Victorian fire surrou...
Mahogany
English Victorian Era Waxed Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century English Victorian era pine fireplace with a stripped and waxed finish, circa 1890. Though simple in design, this antique fire surround exudes grandeur with its dog-leg...
Pine
Reclaimed English Oak Bolection Style Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed oak bolection style fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Yorkshire. This fireplace has a simple yet elegant design suitable for period and contemporary properties al...
Oak
Reclaimed Edwardian Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A simple and handsome early 20th century reclaimed Edwardian oak fire mantel. This beautiful solid oak fire surround has an understated design with a smart panelled frieze that will ...
Wood, Oak
$10,563
H 46.46 in W 66.93 in D 13 in
Fine European Original Antique Classic Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has very fine details. Its marble is a Belgian marble from the Ardennes; the details are made out of statuary marble. The front has been very nicely carved. A...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Reclaimed Edwardian English Oak Panelled Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart reclaimed Edwardian English oak panelled fire surround, dating from circa 1880 but bringing timeless style to any home. This antique oak fireplace has a pleasing design with...
Oak
Reclaimed Early 20th Century Oak Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed early 20th century English bolection fire surround. Dating to circa 1900, this English mahogany fire surround blends many styles with its simple elegance. A subtle grai...
Oak
Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A period piece from the late 18th century, unusual in design with raised carved fluted panels with a classical urn to centre of the frieze and fluted end blocks. The flute jambs whic...
Marble
Antique English Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A substantially constructed and beautifully decorated antique English mahogany fireplace of beautiful colour and quality, dating from the mid 19th century. The simple lines and larg...
Wood, Mahogany
$21,471
H 48.43 in W 74.81 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Carved Marble Bolection Fireplace Surround from France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless Bolection Stone Fireplace Surround. Ultimate grand proportions for an original grand fireplace decor. Late 19th century from France. Lots of images to show the natural ston...
Stone, Marble
Antique Victorian Mahogany Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome carved antique English mahogany fire surround, dating from the late Victorian era. Constructed from mahogany with a veneered finish, this good quality fireplace features ...
Wood, Mahogany
Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An extraordinary Louis XVI style architectural surround, finely crafted from rich marble featuring warm yellow veining and vibrant contrasting tones. This lavishly decorated piece ca...
Marble
Reclaimed Edwardian Style Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome reclaimed Edwardian style fire surround. Constructed in pine, its light, varnished finish and simple design makes this fireplace a timeless piece for interiors old and new...
Pine, Wood
Late 19th Edwardian Style Oak Fire Mantel, Spain
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome antique Edwardian style oak fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This fire surround is substantially constructed in solid oak with a beautiful colour that will ...
Oak
$5,100 / item
H 45 in W 54 in D 8 in
The Deco: A Transitional Carved Stone Fireplace in the Art Deco Style
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Deco fireplace has a classic Art Deco-inspired profile, that is simple yet elegant. This fireplace works perfectly in either modern or traditional settings. With an 8" depth, it...
Limestone
$7,360 / item
H 49 in W 71 in D 7 in
The Balzac: A Transitional Stone Fireplace with a Bold Curving Frame
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Balzac stone fireplace feels both modern and classical. The bold raised curved frame around the opening gives it a more modern twist. The square overall shape of the fireplace,...
Limestone
$3,500
H 54 in W 80 in D 8.5 in
Antique Georgian Neoclassical White Painted Fireplace Mantel w/ Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Neoclassical Style White Painted Fireplace Mantel w/ Wedgwood Plaques. Item features 3 English "The Dancing Hour" Wedgwood Blue Jasperware plaques with a white paint...
Wood
$1,450
H 53 in W 80 in D 7.5 in
Painted White Distressed Antique Fireplace Mantel with Detailed Mouldings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This elegant yet simple distressed ivory white painted wood fireplace mantel has lovely detailed mouldings. As found in Maine. #5291 H opening 39” W opening 55.25”.
Wood
Aged Georgian Style Carved Pine Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Georgian style carved pine fireplace, a moulded shelf sits above a frieze with reeded panels and a central tablet with a carved acanthus decoration, flanked by capitols featuring f...
Pine
Georgian Style Chimneypiece
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 20th century Georgian style mantel, having floral carved egg and dart molding over bolection molded opening having applied composition decoration with foliate sprays ...
Composition
Monumental Hand Carved Neoclassical Fire Place Surrounds
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental custom quality solid wood hand carved neoclassical fire place surrounds. This is a simply stunning piece in an off linen white painted finish with hand carvings througho...
Wood
Small Hand Carved Georgian Style Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A petite, hand carved Georgian style pine fire mantel salvaged from a townhouse in Bath, UK. This elegant wooden fireplace is over 150 years old and has beautifully preserved details...
Wood, Pine
While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.
Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.
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. We just love a good fireplace.
“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.
Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.
Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.
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