Monumental Neo-Classical Caryatid Marble Fireplace - Wall Console – Empire
Located in Beervelde, BE
This monumental Neo-Classical fireplace surround, carved from luminous white marble, is conceived as a true architectural and sculptural masterpiece.
Marble, Carrara Marble
Monumental Rouge Marble Fireplace with Carved White Marble Caryatid Maidens
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative monumental marble fireplace surround, combining richly figured rouge marble with finely carved white marble female caryatid figures.
Marble
1970s Antique Stone Fireplace with Carved Carvings, Caryatids, and Cherubs
Located in Marbella, ES
The piece features a majestic lintel ornamented with classical reliefs, winged cherubs at the upper corners, and elegant female caryatids serving as side supports. The sculptural ri...
Stone
$5,671Sale Price|20% Off
Antique White Carrara Marble Fireplace, Carved Caryatids, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace, in precious white Carrara marble, built in the 19th century, richly carved with Caryatids and floral motifs, from Piedmont (Italy), measuring cm W 160 x H 120 x T ...
Carrara Marble
Fine Louis XVI Style Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround with Caryatid Figure
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Louis XVI Style Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround with Caryatid Figures A finely carved white marble fireplace surround in the Louis XVI taste, the frieze centred with a c...
Marble
Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Caryatid Mantel
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) large carved walnut fireplace mantel with double caryatid figures at either side.
Walnut
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Limestone, Marble
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Limestone, Marble
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Marble, Limestone
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Limestone, Marble
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 76.78 in D 25.6 in
Embassy-Quality Fireplace Renaissance Caryatid Statues Dated 1895, France
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Exceptional and rare French Embassy-quality fireplace Renaissance style with Cariatides dated 1895, France. Original. Hand-carved from that period in pure stone dit "gres des Vosges"...
Sandstone
Classical Style Beige Marble Caryatid Fire Surround
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Handsome carved marble fire surround Beige Egyptian marble finish Fire surround and hearth Very impressive when erected Fully secure crated delivery to your address.
Marble
Antique Fireplace with Caryatids
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Stone fireplace with caryatids made of Piperino's stone, with its original plate made of cast iron.
Stone
17th Century Italian Fireplace with Caryatides
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Impressive Fireplace Mantel with Caryatides, dating from the 17th Century Inside dimensions : 133cm wide and 142cm high
Limestone
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H 72.84 in W 84.26 in D 21.66 in
Impressive 17th Century Italian Renaissance Limestone Fireplace with Caryatids
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Very impressive Italian work. Limestone fireplace with beautiful patina and engraved caryatids, very detailed. circa 17th century.
Limestone
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H 51.58 in W 64.18 in D 13.78 in
Early Nineteenth Century Italian Statuary Marble Fireplace with Caryatids
Located in London, GB
Impressive early nineteenth century Italian Statuary marble fireplace, likely produced for the English market, the rectangular shelf with finely carved stiff-leaf and beaded under-m...
Marble
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H 44.49 in W 58.67 in D 8.27 in
Antique Fireplace Mantle in White Marble, Carved Caryatids, Early 1900s, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in white marble with important carved caryatids, hand-carved in the first quarter of the 20th century, built and sculpted by a craftsman in Italy.
Marble
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H 57.88 in W 68.51 in D 23.63 in
Antique Carved Stone Fireplace, Winged Caryatids, Large and Richly, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle in gray stone, hand carved with winged caryatids, shapely women and many more, large and rich, of sure scene in a large and refined environment.
Stone
Egyptian Revival Mahogany Bronze Caryatid Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Egyptian Revival mahogany over mantel, wall or floor mirror. Features an arched center between two square tapered columns with bronze caryatid mounts. The mirror is capped with a cla...
Mirror, Mahogany
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H 50 in W 68 in D 16.75 in
Heavily Carved Carrera Marble Mantel with Caryatids of Summer and Autumn
Located in Dallas, TX
The white marble of Carrara allows this fireplace to be worked like a sculpture. The legs are adorned with two proud caryatids depicting Summer and Autumn, whose fineness of executio...
Carrara Marble
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H 53.55 in W 73.23 in D 18.51 in
Regency Style Egyptian Marble Fireplace Mantel with Bronze Ornaments
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand carved Regency style fireplace with bronze caryatids and ornaments.
Marble, Bronze
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H 64.97 in W 94.89 in D 8.67 in
Woodwork, Headboard or Fireplace Forming Library, Surrounded by Caryatids
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood paneling, headboard or fireplace surroundings forming a library, surrounded by caryatids, central paint on wood that can be pivoted upwards and offers a cache for a safe, early ...
Wood
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H 64.97 in W 94.89 in D 8.67 in
Woodwork, Headboard or Fireplace Forming Library, Surrounded by Caryatids
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood paneling, headboard or fireplace surroundings forming a library, surrounded by caryatids, central paint on wood that can be pivoted upwards and offers a cache for a safe, early ...
Wood
Georgian Style Caryatid Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early Georgian style white statuary marble fire surround with a verde antico marble frieze and breccia verde seravezza slips and jambs. The frieze, beneath a moulded shelf, is mou...
Statuary Marble
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H 70 in W 93.5 in D 14.5 in
18th Century Georgian Fireplace Mantle with Carved Caryatid Vertical Figures
Located in London, GB
Large 18th century hand-carved Georgian pine fireplace mantel, with bearded caryatid vertical figures and lion mask decoration.
Pine, Giltwood
Meissonier, Jean-louis-ernest Watercolor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Aside from the figural caryatids for his studio fireplace in the Paris house (and related studies), the waxes appear to have been produced largely as research tools for his two-dimen...
Sold
H 49.61 in W 13.78 in D 70.87 in
Antique Style Natural Color Fire Surround with Caryatid Supports
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Measures: Width 180 cm 71 in Depth 35 cm 13 3/4 in Height 126 cm 49 1/2 in Opening 99 x 89 cm 39 x 35 in Antique style natural color fire surround with caryatid supports ...
Marble
$3,567Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.1 in W 59.85 in D 11.42 in
Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Sculpted Shell, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, hand-carved mantle with central shell and decorations on the legs, built entirely by hand in Italy in the 1700s, from Genoa. It has no sid...
Carrara Marble
Statuary Marble Neo-Classical Chimneypiece, England, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A statuary marble Neo-Classical chimneypiece with a finely carved frieze depicting urn, floral paterae and flutes. The fluted jambs sit below urn corner blocks. Plinths to meet the h...
Statuary Marble
$4,916
H 40.56 in W 51.19 in D 15.36 in
Fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble carved with shell, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Fireplace Mantle in White Carrara Marble Carved with Central Shell. The precious white Carrara marble is known throughout the world for its uniform pure white color with gray...
Carrara Marble
Antique Carved White Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The fireplace features beautifully carved corbels set on canted jambs, scrolled and carved with floral detail at the bottom. The deep shelf is serpentine shaped and has moulded edges...
$4,299Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 54.34 in D 14.18 in
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, carved central shell, '700 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace, mantle in precious white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with central shell and wavy legs, built in France in the middle of the 18th century for a noble palace. maxi...
Carrara Marble
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.75 in W 55.5 in D 11.25 in
Hand Carved Stone Limestone Simple Rustic Fireplace Mantle Surround Antiques CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Limestone Simple Rustic Fireplace Mantle Surround Antiques CA. A nicely Hand finished carved simple white and off white limestone fireplace mantel (fireplace) surro...
Stone, Limestone
$16,212
H 49.75 in W 54.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Stone Chimneypiece, Carved Renaissance Revival, England, 1850
Located in London, GB
A fine Antique stone chimneypiece of architectural form, with plinthed tapered column-jambs supporting finely carved lion-fronted scrolled corbels. The diamond corner-blocks flank t...
Stone
$67,401
H 42.52 in W 50.79 in D 11.82 in
Fine 18th Century French White Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unique original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in white statuary marble with much detailed work. A real bijoux. One of a pair. This exquisite element fits both Classic French t...
Statuary Marble
$8,432
H 46.07 in W 68.12 in D 14.97 in
Antique French Fireplace, 19th Century, French Limestone, Louis XVI Style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful carved antique French limestone mantel fireplace. The chimney is in Louis XVI style and dates back to the 19th century. In the front there is a beautiful ornament and also ...
Limestone
George III Style Antique Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A George III style statuary and jasper marble fireplace. The full round columns surmounted by Ionic capitals. The centre tablet with classical figures, on Sicilian Jasper marble frie...
Statuary Marble
Monumental Antique Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exotic large carved stone 19th century French chimneypiece in the Renaissance manner. The Jambs of male and female beasts in armour, supporting recumbent dragons. The...
Stone
Antique French Limestone Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th-century French limestone mantel with beautifully carved floral baskets on the corners, a central foliage motif, and framed paneling across the frieze. Fluted legs add symmetry...
Limestone
Antique Regency Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An impressive, antique Regency chimneypiece carved from fine Statuary Marble. Delicately carved details are seen throughout. A deep profile urn with overflowing florals adorns the...
Marble, Statuary Marble
$24,318
H 44 in W 53 in D 11.5 in
19th Century Italian Statuary Marble Regency Period Fireplace, circa 1820
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique Regency period Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality. Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy during the 1820’s, from the finest statuary marble. The ...
Statuary Marble
$7,774Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.73 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in
Important Antique Fireplace Mantle in Stone, Hand Carved Columns, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Important fireplace, ancient mantle for hearth in stone, richly carved and decorated by hand, columns with classic beam and and pediment with frame, hand-built in the late 19th centu...
Stone
Statuary Marble Fireplace with Connemara Columns
Located in London, GB
A fine quality George II English marble fireplace in statuary and connemara marble. The jambs with connemara green marble columns surmounted by delicately carved stiff acanthus leave...
Statuary Marble
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$450,000
H 30 in W 25 in
Duke of Wellington's Niece, Portrait of Lady Bagot, Oil on Canvas, 30 x 25 inche
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in Miami, FL
In historical British portraiture, it's who the sitter is that drives the price. In the present work, the sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4...
Oil, Canvas
$4,252
H 42.75 in W 60 in D 8 in
Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround Italian Violette Brescia Marble
Located in London, GB
Large Double-Slip Georgian Style Fireplace Surround in finest quality Italian Violette Brescia Marble. Measures: Depth: 8” – 20.3 cm External Height: 42 3/4” – 108.5 cm External...
Marble
$750 / item
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Decorative Photo Frame with Brass, Dreamscape, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Decorative Photo Frame with Brass & Semi Precious Inserts, Dreamscape, Viya by Vikram Goyal Photo frame in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. Repoussé involves ha...
Brass
$607,951
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Bronze, Ormolu
$5,674,217
H 203.94 in W 251.97 in D 143.7 in
George Trollope & Sons fireplace & room, Paris Exhibition 1878 Gold Medal Winner
Located in London, GB
George Trollope and Sons. Exhibited at the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1878 winning a Gold Medal for Excellence. The set forms the four sides of a complete panelled room that was ...
Marble
$15,000 / item
H 44.5 in W 52.5 in D 6 in
Old Fireplace Mantel - Antique Fireplace - Old Limestone fireplace mantle
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old mantel was intricately hand carved by Italian master carvers and installed on site anywhere between circa(1782-1805). It has been well preserved throughout the years. It was...
Limestone
19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. Hand Well Proportioned Hand Carved Italian Statuary - Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround. English Made Victorian Marble Fireplace Dated Cir...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique English Statuary White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique English marble fireplace circa 1830-1840 In Italian white marble with panelled frieze and arched panelled jambs on plinths. The central tablet depicts crossed spears, with...
Statuary Marble
$216,669
H 45.67 in W 71.26 in D 20.08 in
Monumental Napoleon III Marble Fireplace Mantel - Symbolic Doves of Peace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extraordinary and monumental 19th century Napoleon III Carrara marble fireplace mantel, masterfully sculpted during the height of the Second Empire period (circa 1850–1880). This exc...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Marble Mantelpiece Designed by Isaac Ware
By Isaac Ware
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The frieze having curved panels of verde antico, overlaid with foliate scrolls of statuary marble. The centre plaque which is dog leg in shape depicts Flora, goddess of flowers and t...
Statuary Marble
$2,744Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 38.59 in D 2.76 in
Fireplace mantle thin frame, carved in white Carrara marble, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle, made with a thin frame (only 7 cm) and richly carved in white Carrara marble, with friezes and central shell, built in the late 1800s, for a palace in Italy...
Carrara Marble
$376,807
H 65.36 in W 72.05 in D 23.63 in
Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This stunning 18th-century period fireplace mantel, sculpted in exclusive Royal Sarrancolin Fantastico marble, showcases intricate carvings and decorations, including a central shell...
Marble
$4,116Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 55.52 in D 15.75 in
Antique White Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantle Complete, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, sculpted with a simple geometric shape but of great elegance as it was used at the time, built completely by hand in the mid-19th century f...
Carrara Marble
$1,650,000
H 30.57 in W 20 in D 13.13 in
Pair of Carrara Marble Busts of the Emperor Napoleon and Empress Marie Louise
Located in New Orleans, LA
"I am a true Roman Emperor; I am of the best race of the Caesars—those who are founders." –Napoleon Bonaparte, 1812 Among the most iconic and celebrated figures in history, Napoleon...
Marble
$343,011
H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
Bronze
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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