Large Antique Pure Black Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large and stylish antique black marble fireplace surround This unusual but well-proportioned, drawn and stylish black marble fireplace was made during the 1860’s in Belgian black ...
Marble
American Regency Tin and Cast Iron Foliage Whippet Fireplace Surround, C. 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
American Regency tin and cast iron fireplace surround with lambs tongue foliage borders, flanking foliage medallion molded edges, central foliage medallion filigree, decorative bars ...
Iron, Tin
A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large framed black Basalt stone bolection fireplace surround, with wide bolection moulding profile.
Stone
$2,496Sale Price|24% Off
Fireplace Screen Made of 3 Greenish Glass Panels Surrounded by a Brass Frame
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual fireplace screen is made of 3 greenish tempered glass panels, each panel surrounded by a brass Frame. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Brass
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
$13,682 / item
Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
A spectacular Arts & Crafts copper fire surround. Riveted and repoussé decorated with smoke and flames. Circa 1900, England. H 97 W 107 cm Opening H 72 W 40 cm
Copper
Antique Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel with Colourful Brocatelle Inlays
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century fireplace surround in Black Belgian marble, enriched with refined Spanish Brocatelle marble inlays, is a striking example of elegant architectural contras...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Cast Iron Burnished Mantlepiece Surround
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Burnished Mantlepiece Surround. An Unusally Detailed Polished Cast Iron Fireplace. Dated Circa 1880, British Made Antique Original Fireplace Surround. This Ou...
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Bullseye Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Bullseye Surround. The Georgian Design Has Been Faithfully Reproduced From Antique Nero Portoro Marble. With Hand Carved Demi Lune Panels To Its Cent...
Marble
French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Surround
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Surround The stand is very large and heavy, it dates from the early 19th century and comes from a Brittany Manor House This is a very u...
Iron
Antique mantle surround of French limestone from the 19th century
By Rustic Design
Located in Made, NL
This authentic 19th century mantelpiece is made of French limestone in the elegant Louis XVI style. With refined floral motifs and classic lines, this antique fireplace is a timeless...
Limestone
Cosy Chic French Fireplace Mantle With Black Marble Details
Located in Beervelde, BE
Cosy chic fireplace surround with black marble details. This original antique French chimneypiece stood in a library with a boiserie wall.
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Louis XV Style Noir De Mazy Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Louis XV style Noir de Mazy. With this robust black marble surround fireplace, you can give your interior a stately appearance in an instant.
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Noir de Mazy marble mantel surround in style of XVI, the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This exceptional 19th century mantelpiece, made from the rare Noir de Mazy marble, exudes the refined elegance of the Louis XVI style. With its rich black glossy surface and refined ...
Marble
$580Sale Price|20% Off
Antique, Victorian, Fire Surround, English, Iron, Late 19th Century, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Victorian fire surround. An English, fire fender handcrafted in iron dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890. Traditional fire surround, suitable for a larg...
Iron
$706Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fire Surround, Victorian, Fender, Iron, Late 19th Century, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fire surround. An English, Victorian fender hand crafted in iron dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900. Large fire surround (136cm 53.5” wide), to complim...
Iron
Early 20th Fireplace Surround in Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Neo-Classical
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Marseille, FR
Neo-classical fireplace surround in gilt bronze and black marble.
Marble
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
"Living Room with Aquatic-Themed Painting, " Art Deco Watercolor, Blue and Peach
By William Lentz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous in conception and execution, this vivid and beautiful watercolor rendering, original to the 1930s, depicts an airy and open living space in 1930s modern style. The dramatic ...
Paint
Kiko Lopez, Niarchos, Fireplace Surround, France, 2017
By Kiko Lopez
Located in New York, NY
Kiko Lopez is one of the few artisans working today in the traditional craft of hand-silvering. In this piece, Lopez applies the technique to a unique background--that of a fireplace...
Mirror
Unavailable|$12,314
Black Louis XV Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
French black Louis XV Rococo style marble surround.
Marble
Unavailable|$3,420
Carved Black and White Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Measures: Width 150 cm 59 in Depth 29 cm 11 1/2 in Height 115 cm 45 1/4 in Opening 83 x 74 (H) cm 32 3/4 x 29 (H) in Composition Black and white marble Antique style ...
Marble
Unavailable|$7,672
Fireplace-Surround in Belgian Rance Marble
Located in Gembloux, BE
This fireplace is a surround, because of the deep-large side-panels and two tablet-retours.
Marble
Unavailable|$45,153
Pair of Baroque Mahogany Fireplace Surrounds
Located in London, GB
A pair of magnificent Baroque style fire surrounds in carved mahogany, with marble slips. These ornate and elaborate fireplace surrounds feature masked corbels with bell flower penda...
Unavailable|$4,214
19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored neoclassical cast iron fireplace surround. The large shelf is supported by Corinthian cast iron pillars leading up to the swag and drop and urn frieze.
Unavailable|$2,500
Early Brass and Marble 1900s Fireplace Surround
Located in Pasadena, CA
Turn of the century fireplace surround with deep green marble panels.
Unavailable|$12,393
Fireplace-Surround in the Renaissance Manner, Napoléon III
Located in Gembloux, BE
A tall, antique fireplace-surround in the Renaissance manner. Noir de Mazy with Rance decoration, both Belgian marbles.
Marble
Unavailable|$5,404 / item
Pair of of Victorian Gothic Slate Fireplace Surrounds
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian Gothic slate surrounds. Price is per fireplace as they can be sold separately.
Slate
Unavailable|$2,134
Mid-20th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored mid-20th century burnished (semi polished) cast iron surround. Shown with two stove fireplace examples, circa 1940.
Iron
Unavailable|$4,104
Antique Victorian Derbyshire Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Victorian Derbyshire limestone fireplace surround of simple form, circa 1850. Removed from a property in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England.
Stone
Unavailable|$15,598
Original 18th Century Statuary White Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
Original exceptional 18th century statuary white Georgian marble surround with a fruit bowl center plaque, carved cornerblocks, reeded legs and frieze and a birds beak shelf.
Unavailable|$1,026
Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Small antique Edwardian cast iron fireplace surround. The serpentine shelf is edged with bead and bar detail.
Iron
Unavailable|$13,574
19th Century French Marquina and Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French black marquina marble fireplace surround with Carrara marble details, 1890s.
Marble, Carrara Marble
Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Arts & Crafts Fireplace Surround with Immaculate Tiles
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Norwich, GB
Cast iron coalbrookdale Arts & Crafts fireplace surround with immaculate tiles.
Iron
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. Measures: Depth 5" - 12 cm External height 49 1/4” - 125 cm External width 60" - 152.5 c...
20th Century 1901 Edwardian Burnished Cast Iron Mantel Fireplace Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored burnished (semi-polished) cast iron surround. Delicate casting detail. Shown with two complete fireplace examples, circa 1901.
Iron
Unavailable|$9,851
Antique Black Marble Bolection Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An original late Victorian fireplace surround in highly figured black marble.
Unavailable|$2,900
20th Century Arts and Craft 'Semi Polished' Fireplace Cast Iron Surround
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Arts and Craft style burnished (semi polished) cast iron surround. Dated at 1916.
Iron
Unavailable|$2,668
Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround 'Wood Scumbling'
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround still retaining its original rosewood scumbling paint effect in good condition. We can refinish this should you wish. Dated 1890-1...
Iron
Unavailable|$57,468
19th Century Victorian Carved Irish Black Marble Fire Surround
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Impressive 19th century Victorian carved Irish black marble fire surround originating from Necarne Castle, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh. Aperture measurements: Width 60 inches ...
Marble
20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround in a Neoclassical Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored late Victorian cast iron surround in a cast neoclassical design. Intricate cast detail and finished in a traditional black polish, circa 1904.
Iron
Unavailable|$2,025
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Surround
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 19th century Victorian cast iron surround, circa 1880. Neoclassical in design with detailing to include urn to the frieze and Classic bows and swags. The surround i...
Iron
Unavailable|$13,682
Antique Black Belgian French Fireplace mantle piece with an arched lintle.
Located in London, GB
Antique Regency neoclassical lion paw French Belgian black marble fireplace. A stunning surround with an arched lintl.
Unavailable|$21,892
Neo-Gothic Late Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An impressive and unique fire surround in rich dark oak. This exquisitely carved fire surround features high relief carvings in an Arts and Crafts meets neo-gothic style. The frieze ...
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cast Iron Fire Surround with Integral Overmantel
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Antique cast iron chimney piece with integral overmantel. The fireplace is complimented with a rare cast iron triple panel fireback featuring ram's head mask. This fireplace was r...
Iron
1920s Chinoiserie Ebonised Fireplace Surround
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique Ebonised fireplace Black lacquered wooden fire surround with gilt edging and hand-painted gilt decoration depicting figures in a naturalistic landscape with birds.
Wood, Lacquer
Large Victorian Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and desirable late Victorian Devonshire Ashburton marble fireplace surround. A generous bullnose double shelf sits above a plain frieze, flanked in turn by tall book matched ...
Marble
Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing antique Victorian Carrara marble fireplace surround, a square shelf sits above a plain frieze, flanked by stepped jambs with a lambs tongue moulding to the lower frieze li...
Carrara Marble
Antique Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An impressive antique fireplace. Rouge marble is contrasted against black accents in this original period chimneypiece. Carved thumbnail details surmount each jamb. A substantial be...
Marble
Sold|$6,500
Stainless Steel and Brass Fireplace Surround
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Wonderful stainless steel and brass fireplace surround. Great quality and craftsmanship. Brass "keystone" on a stainless steel half round frame. Interior dimensions are 53....
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A smaller and simple antique late Victorian Carrara marble fireplace surround, a square shelf sits above a plain frieze, flanked by stepped jambs with a splayed moulding resting on p...
Carrara Marble
19th Century English Fireplace Mantel or Surround
Located in Milford, NH
19th c. English fireplace mantel or fire surround in blue polychrome surface. Carved wood with applied plaster/gesso. This would also make a fantastic headboard acting as a frame wor...
Wood
19th Century Victorian Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well balanced 19th century Victorian fireplace surround in richly veined Devonshire Ashburton marble.
Marble
Large Antique Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
A high and handsome large antique Coalbrookdale cast iron Victorian fireplace surround with an athemion decorative frieze centred by a plaque with swag and medallion in the neoclassi...
German Aesthetic Movement Fireplace Surround in Handwrought Iron
Located in Astoria, NY
German Aesthetic Movement fireplace surround in handwrought iron. The piece features sunrays on each upper corner emanating from circular discs. Handmade in the 1880s in Germany. In ...
Wrought Iron
Large Art Deco Green Verde Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
WIth a nod to the Queen Anne Style, this boldly proportioned fireplace surround is crafted from reclaimed Italian green Verde marble and has a carved central keystone and jambs that ...
Marble
Large 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and versatile 19th Century Victorian arched spandrel fireplace surround carved in richly veined Rose en Jugerais marble. A generous double thick top shelf over an unadorned k...
Marble
Sold|$5,746 / item
Antique Victorian St Anne's Marble Fireplace Surround Pair Available
Located in Ware, GB
This antique fireplace surround has been crafted from fine St Anne's, a very striking and interesting veined marble. Two beautifully carved marble corbels support the bevelled shelf...
Marble
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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