Edwardian Hardwood Bolection Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A sturdy Edwardian Mahogany Bolection fireplace surround. A well proportioned hardwood frame consisting of moulded bolection sections, with hardwood returns, all resting on block fee...
Hardwood
Georgian English Mahogany Bolection Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Georgian English mahogany bolection fireplace presented in its original French polish finish.
Mahogany, Wood
Green Marble Bolection Fireplace with Hearth
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This elegant 19th century French bolection fireplace mantel is crafted from richly veined green marble, displaying a timeless balance of sophistication and understated luxury.
Marble
English Bolection Fireplace in Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace in Portland stone. Moulded legs and frieze.
Stone
Scottish Edwardian Hardwood Bolection Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A handsome and versatile Scottish Edwardian hardwood Bolection fireplace surround of good proportions. A classic shaped bolection moulding forming the opening with generous return to...
Wood
Reclaimed Art Deco Style Bolection Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed original Art Deco style bolection fireplace. Veneered in burr walnut, this 1920s fireplace has a rich colour that is perfect for a period property in a chic Art Deco town...
Walnut
18th Century Dutch White Marble Bolection Fireplace Louis XIV
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing and huge 18th C. Dutch white marble bolection fireplace Louis XIV Interior dimensions: Height: 56,30 in (143 cm) Width: 78,74 in (200 cm) Ask for any question you might hav...
Marble
Breche Violette Marble Bolection Fireplace, Baroque Style, England
Located in London, GB
A high quality Breche Violette marble bolection fireplace, featuring moulded jambs and frieze crafted from a striking marble with rich purple, yellow and green hues.
Marble
English Molded Bolection Fireplace in Nero Marquina Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish English molded bolection fireplace in Nero Marquina marble, originally from the Province of Bizcaya in Spain.
Marble
Small Sint Anne Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small Sint Anne Marble Bolection fireplace mantel. A very nice and delictae square bolection fireplace executed in Sint Anne marble.
Marble
Bolection Fireplace in Elegant Grey Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality bolection fireplace in Elegant Grey marble. Moulded jambs and frieze in the Queen Anne style.
Marble
Victorian Portland Stone Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Twickenham, GB
A Victorian architectural form Portland Stone bolection fireplace surround, with moulded shelf set above plain frieze, the opening surrounded by shallow ogee moulded frame, raised on...
Stone
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Antique Grand Napoleon Mouchette Marble Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large antique moulded bolection fireplace surround in a beige/grey Grand Napoleon Mouchette Marble, raised on square foot blocks.
Marble
Scottish Antique Edwardian Solid Oak Carved Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and charming antique Edwardian solid Scots oak carved bolection fireplace surround. A well carved bolection moulding consisting of leaf tendrils and berries that continually ...
Oak
Antique Limestone Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Reclaimed Antique Limestone Bolection Fire Surround. Hand carved natural limestone fire surround salvaged from a property in Stroud. Additional Dimensions Opening height 75.5 c...
Limestone
Carved Bolection Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant and understated bolection moulded fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble.
Marble
A Scottish Edwardian Hardwood Bolection Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile Scottish Edwardian bolection hardwood fireplace surround. Showing great proportions, a deep cut bolection profile to the front frame, with generous return sections all re...
Hardwood
An English Antique Ancaster Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An English late 18th early 19th century Bolection frame fireplace in Ancaster stone. Carved with a simple yet fine bolection moulding with stepped outer and inner profiles.
Stone
Rich and Vintage Colourful Marble Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sculpted in the 19th century, this one-of-a-kind Italian marble fireplace surround embodies the quiet power of the bolection profile: a generous, convex moulding that frames the fire...
Marble
19th Century Belgian Rouge de Rance Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Belgian Rouge de Rance marble fireplace, French in the seventeenth century manner, with bolection mould surrounding the aperture and raised shelf above.
Marble
An English Bolection Fireplace in Fleur De Pêcher Marble
Located in London, GB
An English architectural fireplace in Fleur de Pêcher marble. The frieze and jambs with bolection moulding throughout.
Marble
Green Antique Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel - Architectural Design Element
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century bolection style fireplace surround, crafted from green antique marble, is a refined architectural statement that embodies timeless elegance and understate...
Marble
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.
Stone, Marble
Antique Carrara Marble Lousie XIV Style Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful French Antique Bolection style fireplace in Carrara Marble. This style of fireplaces is characterized by the round, continuous milling edge.
Carrara Marble
Belgian Brown Marble Bolection Fireplace Frame - 19th Century - Modern Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century bolection style fireplace frame, crafted from Royal Belgian Brown Marble, is a refined architectural element distinguished by its timeless proportions, el...
Marble
Bolection Fireplace Surround With Diamond Point Like Chateau De Gilly Library
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional rare marble hard stone bolection style chimney piece from the Burgundy Region.
Stone, Marble
Antique Louis XIV Bolection Fireplace in Burgundy Hued Ribbon Campan Marble
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XIV Chimneypiece in exceptionally beautiful, richly veined Ribbon Campan marble. The generously moulded bolection opening with rounded corners is set within a simple...
Marble
A Polished Bolection Chimneypiece in Red-Veined Limestone
Located in London, GB
A polished moulded bolection fireplace surround in red-veined limestone, with shaped plinth blocks.
Limestone
Ebonized Wood Reclaimed Bolection Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed ebonized wood Bolection style fire mantel. This striking bolection fireplace showcases rich ebonized wood with a deep black glossy finish, instilling any space with style...
Mahogany, Wood
Early 20th Century Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and substantial late 19th / early 20th century limestone bolection fire surround, circa 1900. With its appealing neutral stone colour, with light wear in places that only add...
Stone, Limestone
A large antique late 17th century Italian, Rosso Verona marble bolection mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique late 17th century Italian Renaissance, Rosso Verona marble bolection fireplace With a deep cut and stepped bolection moulding of simple and timeless design.
Marble
Edwardian Hardwood Bolection and Greek Key Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and attractive Edwardian Hardwood Bolection fireplace surround painted in a dove grey undercoat.
Wood
George III Breche Violette Marble Fire Mantel in Bolection Style
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Breche Violette marble fireplace surround in the bolection style, dating from the late 18th century.
Marble
Reclaimed Bolection Painted Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection style painted pine fireplace. This Georgian period elegant fire surround has a characterful painted time worn finish of a beautiful quality.
Pine
Reclaimed Bolection Regency Style Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant reclaimed bolection Regency style fireplace with painted finish.
Pine, Paint, Wood
Antique Edwardian Style Bolection Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Edwardian style bolection oak fireplace. With a beautiful original finish, this early 20th century fireplace has a rich colour that is perfect for the reception room in t...
Wood, Oak
Timeless European Bolection Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original vintage marble fireplace surround is one of a collection of 4 that was reclaimed out of a Brussels great Maison de Maitre house of late 19th century.
Marble
Georgian Limestone Bolection Chimneypiece Fireplace, England, 1890
Located in London, GB
A large ‘Hopton Wood’ limestone moulded bolection chimneypiece fireplace with rectangular framed frieze and plinths.
Limestone
Antique Bolection De Versailles Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Antique French ''Bolection de Versailles" in variegated Nero Marquina with a bold bolection moulded frame, large and deep concave freize fluted with carved acanthus to each e...
Marble
19th Century Antique Bolection Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide bolection antique fireplace surround in Italian marble with some patina.
Marble
Late 17th century bolection stone fireplace chimneypiece
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare French mantelpiece dating from the end of the 17th century. Made in a purified Louis XIII style with perfect proportions. This type of design originated from wainscott pannels...
Sandstone
Neoclassical Marble Rouge Bolection Style Antique Fireplace
By Louise Campbell
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Presenting one of the standout gems from our antique fireplace collection, this magnificent piece is truly a masterpiece. Crafted from the opulent Rosso Levanto dark red marble with ...
Griotte Marble
Monumental 17th-century Italian limestone fireplace mantel with bolection profil
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Monumental 17th-century Italian limestone fireplace mantel in Renaissance style, featuring a characteristic and grand bolection profile.
Limestone
17th Century Belgian Gris d’Ardenne Marble Fireplace Surround - Bolection
Located in Beervelde, BE
It is ready for installation, making it an exceptional choice for designers, collectors and discerning homeowners seeking a one-of-a-kind antique marble fireplace for a unique interi...
Marble
Antique Hardwood Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique hardwood bolection fire mantel. In a classically timeless bolection style, this fire surround is expertly crafted showcasing style and charm.
Wood, Hardwood
17th century Italian Fireplace Surround - Porphyry-Like Stone - Bolection Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an unique antique fireplace surround in deep colored hardstone with diamond points on the front. It is from the 17th century and perfect for a small room. Measures: 149 cm...
Stone
A large antique Sienna marble bolection frame style mantel or fireplace surround
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique Sienna marble bolection frame style fire surround dating to the mid 19th century Made from the richest colour of Convent Sienna marble, A semi-precious and very desir...
Siena Marble
Antique Bolection Painted Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant antique bolection style fireplace. With a desirable painted finish, this Georgian fireplace is of a compact size suitable for various settings, old and new.
Pine, Wood
Antique Bolection Painted Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection style painted fireplace, reclaimed from a country house in Shropshire.
Pine
Antique Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bolection marble fire surround. This striking Belgian black marble fireplace was reclaimed from a large house in North London.
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Georgian Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original late Georgian limestone bolection fire mantel dating from circa 1800 and reclaimed from a property in Oxfordshire, UK. Despite being over 220 years old, this antique ston...
Stone, Limestone
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
Large Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique pine bolection fire surround, reclaimed from a property in Reading.
Pine, Wood
Reclaimed Carved Pine Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed early 20th century pine bolection fire mantel, beautifully carved with acanthus decoration.
Pine, Wood
Louis XIV Style Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Kent, Dover
A French, Louis XIV style bolection fire surround in cherry red Griotte marble. Can be reduced. Measures: 149cm wide x 122cm high x 113cm wide x 105cm high (opening)
Griotte Marble
Antique ‘Bolection De Versailles’ Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall, Louis XIV ‘Bolection de Versailles’ antique chimney-piece or fire place in richly coloured cherry red Griotte marble. The concave fluted frieze with scaled corner foliage dec...
Marble, Griotte Marble
Antique French Bolection Limestone Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A French bolection style antique limestone fire surround, possibly dating from as early as the 17th century.
Stone, Limestone
George III Limestone Bolection Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good original late Georgian period surround,reclaimed from a house near Tetbury. Measures: Opening Height 80.5 cm Opening Width 122.5 cm Width between outside of foot-blocks 165.5 cm.
Stone, Limestone
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. A subtle grain is ...
Wood, Mahogany
Splendid Antique 18th Century Kilkenny Marble Bolection Fire
Located in Ware, GB
The handsome 18th-century fireplace surround is comprised of a simple bolection design that is complemented by the dramatic contrast that the Kilkenny marble delivers.
Marble
Unavailable
H 49.25 in W 60 in D 5 in
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency Baroque Bolection fireplace surround in Italian Pavonazzo marble.
Unavailable
H 49.25 in W 60 in D 5 in
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround in Italian Nero Marquina
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency Baroque Bolection fireplace surround in Italian Nero Marquina marble.
Unavailable
H 45.75 in W 54 in D 4.5 in
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant regency Baroque bolection fireplace in Italian white statuary marble.
Unavailable
H 45.75 in W 54 in D 4.5 in
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 2 Measures: Depth 4 1/2 in (115mm) External height 45 3/4 in (1162mm) External w...
Unavailable
H 49.25 in W 60 in D 5 in
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantle Italian Fior di Pesco Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency baroque bolection fireplace mantle in Italian Fior di Pesco marble.
Unavailable
H 50.75 in W 67.25 in D 6.75 in
A Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo Marble Depth: 6 3/4" - 17.4 cm External Height: : 50 3/4” - 129 cm External Width: 67 1/4" - 171 cm Internal He...
Unavailable
H 45.5 in W 56 in D 4.5 in
Mid-18th Century Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble Measure: Depth 4 1/2 in (115mm) External height 45 1/2 in (1152mm) External width 56 in (1422mm) ...
Statuary Marble
Unavailable
H 51.88 in W 67.88 in D 5 in
Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Statuary Marble
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
A Queen Anne style grand bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee edging, which are supported on substantial foot-blocks, i...
Statuary Marble
Unavailable
H 54.75 in W 67.25 in D 6.75 in
Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Cushion and Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Regency Bolection fireplace with cushion and shelf in Italian Pavonazzo marble.
Unavailable
H 56.5 in W 58 in D 8 in
Grand Mid-18th Century Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel Shelf Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A grand mid-18th century baroque bolection fireplace mantel with cushion centred by a Plaque & Shelf in Italian white statuary marble.
Unavailable
H 51.8 in W 67.8 in D 4.5 in
Grand Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Statuary Marble Nr. 2
Located in London, GB
A grand Queen Anne style bolection fireplace in Italian statuary marble nr. 2.
Unavailable
H 51.88 in W 67.88 in D 5 in
Grand Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Nero Marquina Marble Nr.2
Located in London, GB
A grand Queen Anne style Bolection fireplace in Italian Nero Marquina marble nr.2.
19th Century Italian Peperino Stone Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian Peperino stone bolection mantel piece.
Stone
Baroque style Bolection Fireplace
Located in Gembloux, BE
A strikingly tall Baroque style fireplace in very decorative, Belgian marbles; Brèche de Waulsort with Noir de Mazy, a perfect match! The breakfront-tablet rest above a deep moulded ...
Marble
Antique Black Marble Bolection Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An original late Victorian fireplace surround in highly figured black marble.
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 16.38 in D 42.125 in
19th Century Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella 'NY155'
Located in New York, NY
Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella, circa 1890. Opening dimensions: 46 3/4" W x 33 3/8" H at lowest point.
Marble
Unavailable
H 48 in W 64 in D 4.5 in
Mid-18th Century Chimneypiece Bolection with Shelf in Italian White Marble
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century chimneypiece Bolection with shelf in Italian white statuary marble Depth: 8 in (200mm) External Height: 48 in (1220mm) External Width: 64 in (1625mm) Interna...
Unavailable
H 45.75 in W 56 in D 4.5 in
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantle in Italian White Statuary Marble 5
Located in London, GB
A baroque bolection fireplace mantel (fireplace) in Italian white statuary marble 5.
Statuary Marble
Unavailable
H 45.75 in W 56 in D 4.5 in
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace 3
Located in London, GB
Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 3.
Unavailable
H 45.75 in W 56 in D 4.5 in
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace2
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace surround in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 2.
Verde Antico Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
An antique bolection fireplace in boldly veined green verde antico marble.
Marble
Bath Stone Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A bath stone bolection fireplace with moulded jambs and frieze, English, circa 1900.
Carved Wood Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A carved wood bolection fireplace. The moulded plinths surmounted by deeply carved acanthus leaves and rope moulding throughout.
Wood
Antique Grey Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant English grey marble bolection fireplace, the inverse moulded surround with stepped detail framing the aperture, on shaped footblocks.
Marble
19th Century Brown Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large 19th century bolection fireplace, in brown marble. Opening measurements : 45.9 x 53 inch (height x width)
Marble
Red Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb marble bolection fireplace mantel in striking Belgian red marble.
Marble
Hopton Wood Stone Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An English Hopton Wood stone bolection fireplace. The moulded frieze and jambs with plain plinth blocks below.
Stone
Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Though this antique English limestone bolection fireplace dates from circa 1800, it clean-lines and soft limestone colour are an understated addition to interiors traditional and con...
Stone, Limestone
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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