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
$24,718
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
$4,269
H 39.38 in W 49.22 in D 12.6 in
Pompadour chimney frame made of partridge breccia marble, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Cornice di camino pompadour in marmo breccia pernice. Camino francese di gusto Luigi XV, realizzato
Breccia Marble
$3,558
H 37.8 in W 40.16 in D 13 in
Carved cast iron chimney frame complete with counter hearth, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antica cornice di camino in ghisa, con una forma architettonica elegante e proporzionata. La
Iron
Elegant French fireplace frame in white veined marble, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Elegante cornice di camino francese in marmo bianco venato. Riconducibile al gusto Luigi XV della
Marble
$3,012
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
$16,604
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
$3,439
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
$3,845
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
$6,641
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
Large Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
pronounced upper cornice forms a substantial mantel shelf. The surround is distinguished by curved outer
Iron
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 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
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
Cornice di camino pompadour in marmo nero del Belgio, Italia
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Elegante camino Pompadour in pregiato marmo Nero del Belgio, risalente alla seconda metà dell’Ottocento. Un modello di grande raffinatezza, espressione del gusto francese ispirato al...
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
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
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
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
$3,320 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce, Stilnovo
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
Sold|$18,538
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 George Smith, Mulberry
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
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$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
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$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
$22,000
H 96.5 in W 78 in D 18.5 in
Antique English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Breakfront Bookcase, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Mahogany and satinwood Inlaid breakfront bookcase, Circa 1880.
Mahogany, Satinwood
$45,990Sale Price|30% Off
H 38 in W 52 in D 3 in
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emanuel Oberhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...
Oil
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
Salvadore Sofa in Army (300cm) by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with an oak structure, high-density foam, and a feather topper for optimum comfort, the Salvador sofa features a triple armrest, upholstered with a luxurious velvet (L...
Fabric
$48,000
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 21 in
Newly Redone Pair of L-Shaped Sofas by Giulio Minoletti (Attributed)
By Giulio Minoletti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A striking and rare pair of L-shaped sofas attributed to Italian architect and designer Giulio Minoletti. Defined by their low-back profile and sculptural curved edges, these pieces ...
Fabric, Wood
$7,709 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 35.44 in
Mazzega Murano Round Light Pink and White Color Midcentury Chandelier, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Extraordinary light pink and white color for this "Mazzega" Murano chandelier, a light pink and white color with a unique transparency. Its light pink and white color is really guess...
Blown Glass
21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
21st Century Nero Portoro Marble Fireplace . This Contemporary Fireplace Mantlepiece Design Is Actually Based On A Traditional Art Deco Design. It Has Been Hand Carved From Selected...
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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