Ryan & Smith Portavo Breccia Viola Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
cornice mantel. One of five limited edition fireplaces, made from the same block of Italian Breccia viola
Breccia Marble
$24,703
H 58 in W 64.18 in D 9.85 in
An exceptionally fine Neo-classical pine chimneypiece with original Verde Antico
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
corniced mantel shelf featuring tiers of acanthus, bead and lambs tongue carving c. 1790. The chimneypiece
Marble
Lacquered wood fireplace frame, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Elegante cornice di camino in legno laccato a fondo beige con colonne blu e dettagli scolpiti
Poplar
Fireplace frame made of white stained marble Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
This fireplace is an elegant carved marble specimen in the Louis XV style. The line is wavy and sinuous, with typical "corbeille" course of the proscenium, embellished with a rich ce...
Carrara Marble
$3,038
H 49.22 in W 59.45 in D 3.94 in
Walnut Empire frame fireplace, panelled with side half-columns, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antica cornice di Camino, Impero, in legno solido di radica di noce lastronato, con semicolonne
Walnut
Siena yellow marble fireplace frame, carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Importante cornice di camino in marmo giallo Siena finemente scolpito, caratterizzato da linee
Marble
$16,745
H 47.64 in W 68.9 in D 16.54 in
Monumental fireplace frame made of richly carved white marble, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Cornice di antico camino monumentale in marmo bianco, riconducibile al gusto neoclassico e databile
Carrara Marble
$3,468
H 40.16 in W 40.95 in D 13 in
Camino cornice mantello, Pompadour in marmo bianco di Carrara, Francia
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Camino antico, mantello cornice Pompadour, scolpita con tondo centrale semplice in marmo bianco di
Carrara Marble
$3,588
H 41.74 in W 48.43 in D 13.78 in
Pompadour fireplace frame made of black marble from Belgium, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Elegant Pompadour fireplace in fine Belgian Black marble, dating from the second half of the 19th century. A model of great refinement, an expression of French taste inspired by the ...
Marble
$3,842
H 78.5 in W 68.5 in D 11 in
English Arts & Crafts Oak Fire Surround with Flaring Cornice & Floral Carving
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
A good Arts & Crafts oak fire surround with a flaring cornice and three central shaped supports
Mirror, Oak
$6,698
H 45.67 in W 57.09 in D 15.36 in
yellow marble fireplace frame complete with black cast iron backsplash, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
verrà venduto insieme alla cornice in marmo. Misure massime cm w 145 x H 116 x P 39, la bocca interna
Marble
$95,000
H 59.5 in W 77.25 in D 7 in
Antique English Fireplace Mantel in Statuario Marble with Jasper Plaques
Located in New York, NY
corbels, all capped by a refined architectural cornice. A mantel of commanding presence and scholarly
Marble
18th Century Neoclassical Pine Mantel
Located in New York, NY
drops, and running frieze ribbon tied swags beneath a breakfront corniced mantel shelf incorporating
Pine
Italian Renaissance Mantel
Located in New York, NY
. The chimneypiece has a corniced mantel shelf carved with tiers of crisp egg and dart and bead and reel
Limestone
Mid-18th Century English Chimneypiece
Located in New York, NY
scroll, flanking a projecting center tablet of book matched Sicilian Jasper beneath a corniced mantel
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Carved Marble Fireplace Frame , Italy
Located in Livorno, IT
Eccezionale cornice da camino in marmo di Carrara realizzato in Italia alla fine dell'800. Il
Marble, Carrara Marble
Unavailable
H 62 in W 79 in D 10 in
Mid-18th Century English Mantelpiece in the Style of Sir Henry Cheere
Located in New York, NY
Jasper beneath a corniced mantel shelf featuring a tier of crisply carved egg and dart molding
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Unavailable
H 54.25 in W 68 in D 6.25 in
18th Century Irish Chimneypiece in Statuary Marble with Convent Siena Marble
Located in New York, NY
arabesques. The ingrounds and outgrounds in richly figured Convent Siena and the mantel shelf corniced with a
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Sold
H 50.4 in W 36.23 in D 1.97 in
Louis Philippe Gilded Mirror, Gilded Frame In Gold Leaf Zecchino, 19th.
Located in Breganze, VI
una Cornice In Foglia Oro Zecchino. Seconda metà dell'Ottocento, provenienza Francese. Specchio
Gold Leaf
Georgian Mantel
Located in Nantucket, MA
Georgian limewashed pine fireplace mantel with stepped cornice, applied composition swags and
Pine
Ryan & Smith Portavo Breccia Viola Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
cornice mantel. One of five limited edition fireplaces, made from the same block of Italian Breccia viola
Breccia Marble
Ryan & Smith Portavo Breccia Viola Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
cornice mantel. One of five limited edition fireplaces, made from the same block of Italian Breccia viola
Breccia Marble
Antique Regence Limestone Fireplace with Trumeau, circa 18th Century
Located in Napa, CA
cornice, arbalète (bow-shaped) mantel with gently corbelled legs.
Limestone
18th century English mantel (GEO-ZD55)
Located in New York, NY
Verde to the pilasters. The corner blocks delicately carved with rosettes and the corniced mantel shelf
Statuary Marble
18th Century Regency Mantel with Antico Verde Fluted Frieze "Ny-134"
Located in New York, NY
lidded tazza center tablet and draped lidded urns and corner blocks supporting a corniced mantel shelf
Statuary Marble
Flitcroft in Calacatta Vagli No.1
Located in New York, NY
tapering pilasters, ionic capitals, robustly carved corner blockings and corniced mantel shelf. Opening of
Marble
Antique Mahogany Ornate Fire Surround, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
. Corniced mantel shelf and a finely detailed reeded trim around the opening. Overall measurements are given
Mahogany
19th Century Stone Mantel
Located in New York, NY
A large 19th century stone architectural mantel, the breakfront corniced shelf above a plain frieze
Stone
Midcentury Parcel Gilt Faux Bamboo Cornice or Mantle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Midcentury parcel gilt faux bamboo cornice or mantel (fireplace), Can be used above a window or as
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$3,350 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
$18,527
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$6,475
H 54.25 in W 42.5 in D 9.75 in
Art Deco Two Tone Plain & Bronze Mirrored Fireplace with Crystal Florets
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco fire place was realized in the United States circa 1940. It features a volumetric rectangular form composed of two tones of mirror. The black enamel center is ...
Glass, Mirror
Palladian Manner Hardwood Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial hardwood Palladian manner fireplace surround. A moulded top shelf, with dental check below- a wrap around top cornice of carved egg & dart moulding, below a Bolection s...
Hardwood
$2,470 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$8,400 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Set of Six Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi-Lune Wall Lights Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and multiple squared glass texture Black opaline finials and brass accents. One LED E26 base socket. Art Deco inspired design...
Brass
Murano glass chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Chandelier in white lacquered metal and Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin
Metal
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
"Flowers" Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Beautiful chandelier in brass with sculpted blue Murano glass flowers. Unique piece by Studio Glustin. Italy, 2021.
Brass
Antique Breccia Marble Floor Tiles 5.95 m2 (64 ft2)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These late 19th century reclaimed Italian floor tiles in Breccia marble were salvaged from Wingfield castle in England. Dating from circa 1880, these reclaimed floor tiles are of a ...
Clay
Vintage Green Bedside Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending style and functionality, this piece is sure to become a favorite in any decor. The deep vintage willow green hand-painted and lightly distressed finish and scall...
Wood
$16,468
H 45 in W 59 in D 7 in
An Art Deco inspired mantel in semi-precious Nero Portoro by Ryan and Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An Art Deco inspired fireplace surround made in stunning and semi-precious Nero Portoro marble by Ryan and Smith. With vibrant markings that flow in the direction of the fireplace o...
Marble
$68,620 / set
H 87.8 in W 72.05 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Very Important Samuel Pepys 1666 Large Library Bookcases After Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of Samuel Pepys 1666 large library bookcases after the original. These bookcases are basically the birthplace of the free standing book...
Glass, Hardwood
$35,000 / item
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
1920's Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This is a 1920's piece by piece reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero marble checker tile. The beautiful antique texture and the visible veining within this old marble flooring g...
Carrara 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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