Sold|$1,357
Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A 19th century Georgian style Bolection molded pine surround. Removed from a large private house in Esher, Surrey. Condition report Good structural condition. Has been...
Pine
Sold|$1,330
1920s Oak Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
About A good early 20th century oak Bolection fire surround. Reclaimed from a property in Kent. Condition report This fire surround has a stripped finish and is in good stru...
Oak
Sold|$1,296
Antique Bolection Pine Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Opening height 94 cm Opening width 95 cm Weight 14 kg.
Pine
Sold|$1,091
19th Century Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround has a painted wash finish. Measure: Opening height 85.5 cm Opening width 79 cm Weight 10 kg.
Pine
Sold|$1,910
Antique Carved Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire surround is stripped and in excellent condition. Opening height 92 cm Opening width 126 cm Weight 14 kg.
Pine
1920s Art Deco Polished Limestone Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
1920s Art Deco polished limestone bolection fire surround. Opening H 87 x W 117 cm.
Limestone
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace 1
Located in London, GB
A baroque bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble fireplace1 A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns w...
Sold|$5,185 / item
Modern Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Travertine Marble
By Jamb Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A reproduction hand carved bolection mould chimneypiece in unfilled travertine marble. Of diminutive scale, with a light, shallow bolection mould taken from an early 18th century ori...
Marble
Antique 19th Century Ribboned Campan Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
The marble is from the ancient quarry located in Espiadet, Campan, France. This quarry is now closed and was favoured by the Romans.
Early 19th Century Breccia Marble Bolection Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century impressive Breccia marble bolection mantel.
Early 19th Century Breccia Marble Bolection Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th century impressive breccia marble bolection mantel. (geo-ny32)
Victorian Bath Stone Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
Victorian bath stone bolection on separate foot blocks.
Bolection Mantel in Statuary Marble, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Bolection mantel in statuary marble, circa 1910. Opening dimensions: 48" W x 34 1/8" H.
Statuary Marble
Var Orange Marble Bolection Mantel (VIC-ZA42)
Located in New York, NY
A Var Orange Marble Bolection. Opening Dimensions: 44.75" W x 40" H
19th Century Pink Granite Bolection Mantel (REG-ZD97)
Located in New York, NY
Pink granite bolection mantel with shelf, circa 1840. Opening dimension: 49" W x 39" H.
Granite
The Luna Bolection Mantel in Anatalyan Lilac Marble
By Chesney's
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a vibrantly figured marble, the Luna bolection mantel features generous proportions. Opening dimensions: 40"w x 34"h
Marble
Antique Bolection Fireplace in Verde Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Verde Antico marble bolection chimneypiece, of strong bold variegated colouring with generous rounded convex and concave mouldings, raised on foot blocks.
A Bolection Fireplace in Italian White Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
A Bolection Fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee edging, which are supported on substantial footblocks, in High Quality Italian w...
An Antique Louis XIV ‘Bolection de Versailles’ Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A remarkably tall Antique Louis XIV 'Bolection de Versailles' Chimneypiece carved in richly figured and veined Sarin Colin marble, with a concave fluted frieze and large floral end d...
Marble
Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble Nr. 1
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee edg...
Marble
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantle in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace in Italian white statuary marble. A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee...
Bolection de Versailles Mantel in the Manner of Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
Bolection de Versailles mantel in the manner of Louis XIV in Campan green marble. Opening dimensions: 41 1/4" W x 35" H.
Marble
Mid 20th Century Verdi Antico Marble Bolection Mantel (VIC-NY43)
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century bolection frame carved in Verdi Antico marble. Opening Dimensions: 39" W x 37.75" H
Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace 3
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 3. A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns wit...
20th c. Louis XIV style Bolection de Versailles mantel (FR-NY11)
Located in New York, NY
20th c. Louis XIV style Bolection de Versailles mantel with fluted frieze. Mantel opening dimensions: 42" W x 34 3/4" H
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 Depth: 5" - 12 cm External height: 49 1/4” - 125 cm External width: 60" - 152.5 cm Inter...
Antique 19th Century Style Carrara Marble, Bolection Mould Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
of simple but timeless design with rounded convex moulding. The chimneypiece whole on foot blocks. English 19th Century
Marble
Sold|$30,000
Arabescato Marble Bolection
Located in New York, NY
Arabescato marble bolection mantel from Chesney's limited edition materials collection. Due to the nature of natural materials, mantels in marble and stone will vary in color, fossil...
Marble
Sold|$30,000 / item
Moonstone Marble Bolection
By Chesney's
Located in New York, NY
The moonstone marble bolection mantel from Chesney's limited edition collection. Due to the nature of natural materials, mantels in marble and stone will vary in color, fossilization...
Marble
Sold|$5,458
Victorian Carrara Marble Bolection
Located in London, GB
Victorian Carrara marble bolection.
Sold|$19,800
20th Century Rainbow Onyx Bolection
Located in New York, NY
Classic bolection mantel in rainbow onyx. Opening dimension: 44" W x 36" H.
Onyx
Sold|$19,800
20th Century Rainbow Onyx Bolection
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bolection Mantel in Rainbow Onyx. One of a Pair. Opening Dimension 44 " w x 36 "h
Onyx
Sold|$30,000 / item
21st Century Modern Bolection Frame
By Chesney's
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone marble bolection mantel from Chesney's limited edition materials collection. Due to the nature of natural materials, mantels in marble and stone will vary in color, fossili...
Marble
Sold|$30,000 / item
21st Century Breccia Viola Bolection
By Chesney's
Located in New York, NY
The Breccia Viola marble bolection mantel from Chesney's Limited Edition collection. Due to the nature of natural materials, mantels in marble and stone will vary in color, fossiliza...
Breccia Marble
Sold|$16,800
Milo Bolection in Bianco Piastra
Located in New York, NY
A handsome bolection mantelpiece is Bianco Piastra. Opening Dimensions 43"w x 37"h.
Marble
Sold|$8,800
Bolection Chimneypiece in Rouge Griotte
By Jamb Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A bolection chimneypiece in Rouge Griotte marble. Of recent manufacture. Measures: Height 1170mm Width 1350mm Internal height 990mm Internal width 990mm Depth 130.
Griotte Marble
Sold|$32,000
17th Century Rosso Verona Bolection
Located in London, GB
An Italian carved Rosso Verona marble, bolection-moulded chimneypiece. 17th century.
Provenance: Hurstbourne Park, Hampshire. (1)
The plain, architectu...
18th Century Carrara Marble Bolection Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An 18th century bolection mould mantel of streaked Lunese Carrara marble.
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century Italian Travertine Bolection
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century Italian travertine bolection.
Sold|$12,772
19th Century Italian Carved Stone Bolection
Located in London, GB
19th century Italian heavily carved Italian stone bolection. Measures: Opening size 38" W x 41.5" H.
19th Century Rouge Languedoc Marble Bolection Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A 19th century rouge Languedoc marble bolection chimneypiece of landscape proportion on chamfered foot blocks.
Marble
A Rare, Early English Slate Bolection Mould Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A rare and early, English slate bolection mould mantel of unusual three tiered design.
Slate
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
An Eighteenth Century Bolection Chimneypiece in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
An eighteenth-century bolection chimneypiece in Carrara marble. The ample bolection curve rests upon later foot blocks which lend the chimney piece stature. This chimney piece succes...
Carrara Marble
Antique French Bolection Rouge Royal Marble Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An antique French style fire surround in a rich and strongly veined Rouge Royal marble. The surround has a bolections type design with a moulded opening and deep jambs. Opening: ...
Trio of Very Early 19th Century Italian Travertine Bolections
Located in London, GB
A trio of very early 19th century travertine bolections from a convent outside of Rome. One of the trio being slightly bigger at 52.25" W x 46.5" H. Price is per fireplace as we will...
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency Baroque bolection fireplace chimneypiece in Italian Pavonazzo marble Measures: Depth 5" - 12 cm External height 49 1/4” - 125 cm External width 60" - 152.5 cm...
Stylish Regency Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish English Regency Bolection chimneypiece in high quality Italian white statuary marble, moulded frieze and jambs of architectural form and the inner moulding with beading. D...
Marble
A Georgian Revival Bolection Chimneypiece Carved in Breccia Medicea marble
Located in London, GB
A fine Georgian Revival bolection chimneypiece carved in Breccia Medicea marble with a moulded shelf above a plain frieze flanked by Baroque S scrolls, carved robustly with flourishe...
Breccia Marble
A Fine Early Eighteenth Century Bolection Chimneypiece in Old English Marble
Located in London, GB
Of landscape proportion, this fine early eighteenth century chimneypiece is a classic incarnation of the bolection form. The header is carved from a single block of evenly figured Ol...
Marble
Antique Louis XIV Style Fireplace, Incarnat Turquin Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The opening on the hearth is decorated with a continuous molding typical of the Bolection mantel. The fireplace is crowned by a fluted acroterion.
Marble, Iron
A Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
A baroque bolection fireplace mantel in Italian Pavonazzo marble A baroque style bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee ...
Stylish Elegant Grand Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian Fior di Pesco Marble
Located in London, GB
Stylish elegant grand bolection fireplace mantel in Italian Fior di Pesco marble Measures: Depth 3 1/2" - 9 cm External height: 50 3/4” - 129 cm External width: 68" – 172.6 cm ...
Sold|$7,914
Victorian Bath Stone Bolection Mantel
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian flat bath stone bolection, Norfolk, England.
Sold|$1,228
Bolection Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
A striking bolection chimneypiece in Carrara marble with a modernist shallow design, the jambs falling straight into the hearth with no foot blocks.
Carrara Marble
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace 6
Located in London, GB
A baroque bolection fireplace surround Italian white statuary marble fireplace 6. A baroque style bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns ...
Statuary Marble
Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee edg...
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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