$6,500
H 15.5 in W 67.5 in D 10 in
Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel with Carved Lions Rampant Heraldry Shield
Located in Greer, SC
Exceptional antique handcrafted wood fireplace mantel, featuring what looks to be two lions rampant
Wood
$34,397
H 38.98 in W 55.12 in D 16.15 in
19th Century Portor Marble Fireplace Mantel With Lion Paws - Rare Luxury
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare 19th century period, antique, French fireplace surround is masterfully carved from Portor
Marble
White Marble Fireplace with Carved Lion's Mask
Located in London, GB
carved lion masks, drapery and dentils, the jambs with delicate inner moulding of egg-and-dart and carved
Marble
$35,820
H 65.75 in W 88.19 in D 18.9 in
Hand Carved Marble Monumental Fireplace with Classical Motifs and Lion Masks
Located in Marbella, ES
A stunning hand-carved marble fireplace, adorned with rich, classically inspired ornamentation. The
Marble
$34,454
H 46.5 in W 64.25 in D 15 in
19th Century Empire Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece, Carved Columns and Lion Heads
Located in GB
carved lion heads, circa 1815. This marble was later used in parts of The Empire State Building.
Statuary Marble
$13,000
H 80.75 in W 117.5 in D 14 in
1800s English Regency Style Carved Oak Tall Mantel with Lion, Ribbon and Swags
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style oak mantel. Very large mantel, but not overly done, from the 1800s. It has a
Oak
$12,119
H 41.34 in W 63.39 in D 16.15 in
Timeless Neoclassical Fireplace Surround With Sculpted Lion Paw Feet
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare 19th century antique fireplace surround, masterfully carved from white marble, represents
Marble, Carrara Marble
$23,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 82.68 in W 94.49 in D 25.6 in
Antique Fireplace in Serena Stone, Lions Legs-Noble Coat of Arms, 1500, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantel in Serena stone, with lions' faces and hand carved legs, noble coat of
Stone
Unavailable
H 57.09 in W 68.9 in D 14.57 in
Italian Lions Renaissance Style Fireplace Hand-Carved Limestone Antique Finish
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Art work with tradition, Italian Renaissance style fireplace with Lions heads on legs, hand-carved
Limestone
Unavailable
H 46.5 in W 64.25 in D 15 in
19th Century Empire Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece, Carved Columns and Lion Heads
Located in London, GB
carved lion heads, circa 1815. This marble was later used in parts of The Empire State Building
Statuary Marble
Unavailable
H 61.03 in W 68.9 in D 19.69 in
Italian Renaissance Style Fireplace in Limestone, Lions Heads, Medallion, Italy
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
An Italian Renaissance style fireplace, hand-carved in pure limestone late 20th century from Italy
Limestone
Sold
H 59 in W 61 in D 24 in
Antique French Fireplace Mantel Surround Hearth Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Mask
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique LARGE French Fireplace Mantel Surround ~~Renaissance Revival~~HIGHLY CARVED OAK~~c
Oak
Sold
H 39.38 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
Fireplace mantel in white Carrara marble with lion's paws, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle, carved in white Carrara marble, with lion's paws and complete with
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 11.82 in
Antique Veined Gray Marble Fireplace Mantel, Lion's Paw, Early 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace hand carved mantle in veined gray marble, very precious, with lion's paw legs and
Marble
Sold
H 78.35 in W 96.86 in D 34.26 in
Antique Big Botticino Stone Fireplace Mantel, Scrolls, Lion's Paws, 1500 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Italian area. Carved all by hand, with a mighty hat, large scrolls in the limbs and lion's paws, rich and
Stone
Heavily Hand-Carved Wooden Mantel with Lions, Wolves and Fruit
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully carved pine mantel with majestic lions and bountiful fruit flanking both sides with a
Sold
H 40.56 in W 59.06 in D 15.36 in
Empire fireplace mantle, carved in white Carrara marble lion's paw, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
lion's paw, with breakages due to the period already restored, fireplace frame of elegance and historical
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 46.5 in W 64.25 in D 15 in
19th Century Empire Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece, Carved Columns and Lion Heads
Located in London, GB
Carved Lion Heads, Circa 1815. This Marble Was Later Used In Parts Of The Empire State Building
Marble, Statuary Marble
Sold
H 45.67 in W 74.02 in D 15.75 in
Carved Carrara marble mantel in the Napoleon III style with winged lions
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
the mantelpiece: this fantastic animal has a fierce lion’s head, combined with the wings and claws of
Marble, Carrara Marble
Sold
H 21.26 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
Antique Solid Oak Carved Lion Heads Rectangular Overmantel Mirror or Hall Bench
Located in Torquay, GB
Antique Victorian rectangular overmantel mirror. Very unique piece. Made of solid oak with carved
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 64.18 in W 64.97 in D 25.99 in
GENTIL & BOURDET " Model K ", blue stoneware mantel with lions heads
By Gentil & Bourdet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Made by Gentil & Bourdet in the early 20th century, this mantel is decorated in blue stoneware. The
Stoneware
Sold
H 68.12 in W 80.32 in D 6.7 in
Grand French Cottage Chateau Fireplace In Limestone With Lion Detail
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind French castle fireplace surround in limestone. This statement mantle piece has
Limestone
Sold
H 64.57 in W 57.88 in D 25.2 in
Antique Stone Fireplace Mantle, Columns and Lions, "Eclectic" Period '700, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Italian stone fireplace, hand-carved with very rich decorations: twisted columns, fretted
Stone
Sold
H 38.98 in W 57.49 in D 15.36 in
Antique Louis XVI Fireplace in White Carrara Marble, Lion's Paws, 1700, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
antique Louis XVI fireplace in white Carrara marble, lion's paws, 1700 Italy, richly carved with
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 66.5 in W 41 in D 3 in
19th Century English Pier Mirror Decorated with Lions Head and Figural Griffins
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century English Gilded pier mantel mirror with a crest decorated with figural lions and
Mirror, Giltwood
Statuary Marble Mid-18th Century Chimneypiece Bearing a Carved Lion
Located in London, GB
A magnificent statuary marble mid-18th century chimneypiece bearing an exquisitely carved lion on
Statuary Marble
19th Century Gothic Lions Mask Carved Oak Fire Place
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Gothic lions mask carved oak fireplace This mid-19th century fireplace was rescued
Sold
H 38.59 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
Antique Fireplace Mantel Gray Marble Carved with Lion's Paws, Empire Style, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantel in gray marble hand carved by an Italian artist, with lion's feet and wavy
Marble
19th Century English Renaissance Carved Mahogany Lion Mantel
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style (19th Century) carved mahogany lion side fireplace mantel.
Mahogany
Sold
H 46.75 in W 55.5 in D 15.25 in
19th Century Louis XVI Lion Paw Fireplace Mantel, French circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel finely carved in elegantly veined light green Campan marble
Marble
Sold
H 40.56 in W 59.06 in D 15.36 in
Antique Empire Style Fireplace, White Carrara Marble, Lion Paws, 1800 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient mantle fireplace in perfect Empire style, hand carved in white Carrara marble, has
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 39.38 in W 57.09 in D 16.15 in
Antique Black Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantle Lion's Paw Legs 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in black Portoro marble (La Spezia), sculpted with lion's paw legs, hand-built in
Marble
Humongous English Style Custom Carved Wood Lion Mantelpiece
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Grand scale mantelpiece, custom made for a Chappaqua, N.Y. estate in 2000. Hand carved, original
Wood
Sold
H 44.89 in W 61.82 in D 16.15 in
Pure Black Napoleon III Fireplace with Lion's Paws Decor, Black Belgium Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This antique Napoleon III style fireplace was made in a Belgium Black marble, circa 1880. The model
Belgian Black Marble
French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave returns with high relief cast embellishments showing wonderful examples of foliage and fr...
Iron
21st Century Marble Nero Portoro Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
21st Century Marble Nero Portoro Fireplace Mantlepiece This Luxury Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece Is Hand Carved From natural Nero Portoro Marble. Contemporary Yet Based on An Old Ge...
Breccia Marble
$90,000
H 132 in W 81.5 in D 25 in
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
Walnut
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
$165,383
H 90.95 in W 61.03 in D 77.56 in
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...
Oak
$110,419
H 95.08 in W 69.89 in D 95.28 in
LARGE & IMPORTANT ANTiQUE CIRCA 1600 CHARLES I DOCUMENTED ENGLISH OAK TESTER BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, extra large framed, Documented English oak Tester bed c...
Oak
$390,000
H 85 in W 77 in D 25 in
Mid-19th Century White Marble Statue "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne" from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical carved white marble sculpture, "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne," signed J.B. Clesinger, Rome (Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French, 1814-1883), dated 1866, showing Ariadne sea...
Marble
$397,605
H 64.97 in W 70.08 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Belgian Fireplace Mantel, Carved Bleu Granite & Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has been built in Belgian Bleu granite with Rouge de Rochefort marble details. The caricatures are very unique with strong impressions. This is one of a kind ...
Stone
$34,626
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$57,884
H 57 in W 69.5 in D 12 in
Antique George II Period Marble Mantelpiece in the Manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Made from veined Carrara marble and white statuary marble. The centre plaque with a well carved mask of Apollo surrounded by a sunburst. The console jambs are under fluted corbels...
Carrara Marble
$92,535
H 141.74 in W 247.25 in D 154.73 in
Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...
Wood, Oak
An antique oak fireplace surround, made in the Jacobean style.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large and highly carved antique oak fireplace surround, made in the Jacobean style. Produced in England during the 19th century incorporating 17th century and 18th century carved e...
Oak
$226,000
H 141 in W 78 in D 36 in
A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place C.1860
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare English Gothic Style Highly Carved Walnut & Polychromed Fire-Place Carved with precision by the most gifted carpenters in the 19th century. This fire place was made for the ...
Walnut
$62,018
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$250,000
H 173 in W 115.5 in D 28.5 in
Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Reclaimed from a castle in Caithness, England, this majestic 115" high mid-18th century hand-carved limestone fireplace is a truly rare and captivating royal masterpiece. It represen...
Limestone, Iron
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.
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