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1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood
1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood

1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Bensalem, PA

Please look at pictures for overall condition detail and measurements it has a gas line hook up as seen or can be used as a woodburning stove very nice size and condition. Feel free ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Baroque black large oak mantel or fireplace mirror, France ca. 1850
Baroque black large oak mantel or fireplace mirror, France ca. 1850

Baroque black large oak mantel or fireplace mirror, France ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

An extra large baroque or rococo fireplace mirror crafted in france around 1850. This stunning

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

English Cast Iron Over Mantel Fireplace Mirror
English Cast Iron Over Mantel Fireplace Mirror

English Cast Iron Over Mantel Fireplace Mirror

Located in Faversham, GB

A splendid 19th century cast iron over mantle fireplace mount with the original foxed mirror plate

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Fireplace, free standing, wood or gas, Green Brown Lancer, circa 1970
Fireplace, free standing, wood or gas, Green Brown Lancer, circa 1970

Fireplace, free standing, wood or gas, Green Brown Lancer, circa 1970

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Antique Fireplace Mantel
Antique Fireplace Mantel

Antique Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique Black Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantel with Fossil Inclusions Offered by Schermerhorn

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Elegant 1840s Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Mantel
Elegant 1840s Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Mantel

Elegant 1840s Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in TOURCOING, FR

A striking mid-19th century fireplace mantel crafted from fine black Belgian marble, dating to the

Category

Antique 1840s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel

Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Monumental black marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel Very impressive 19th century Louis XVI

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Black Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Black Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century

Black Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

To place around the chimney with nice lion feet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Black Marble Modion Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Black Marble Modion Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Black Marble Modion Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Nicke black marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century. Type Modion to place in front of the

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Antique 1880s French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Black Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Antique Black Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Antique Black Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

A black marble Noir de Mazy fireplce mantel from the 19th Century with grey/green details imposed

Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

A very ornate, colorful and impressive Dutch fireplace mantel. This multi colored marble mantel

Category

20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble

Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Late 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace executed in superb Belgian black marble. The opulence

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Irish Regency Period Black Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel
Irish Regency Period Black Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel

Irish Regency Period Black Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

An Irish Regency Period Black Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel. A substantial and superior quality

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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Belgian Black Marble English Fireplace Mantel
19th Century Belgian Black Marble English Fireplace Mantel

19th Century Belgian Black Marble English Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A large stylised and very well configured fireplace in Belgian black marble and Italian Verona

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel

A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A large framed black Basalt stone bolection fireplace surround, with wide bolection moulding

Category

Late 20th Century European Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Small Antique Fireplace Mantel with
Small Antique Fireplace Mantel with

Small Antique Fireplace Mantel with

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique Black Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantel with Fossil Inclusions Offered by Schermerhorn

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Belgian Black and Italian Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel
Belgian Black and Italian Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel

Belgian Black and Italian Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A striking French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in Belgian black and Italian Siena marble. The

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel

Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

This extraordinary fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble, which is complemented by the luxurious

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Marble Fireplace Mantel 20th Century
Marble Fireplace Mantel 20th Century

Marble Fireplace Mantel 20th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Nice fireplace mantel from marble to place in front of the chimney.

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Nice marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century to place around the chimney.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Impressive Antique Rococo Fireplace mantel
Impressive Antique Rococo Fireplace mantel

Impressive Antique Rococo Fireplace mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Happy to offer this impressive 18th Century Rococo style fireplace in Belgian Blue stone. This tall

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Perfect Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Perfect Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel

Perfect Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

So excited to have this very interesting and serene black and white marble mantel for sale. This

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Antique Late 18th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble

Directoire Fireplace Mantel with Black Marble Inlay, France
Directoire Fireplace Mantel with Black Marble Inlay, France

Directoire Fireplace Mantel with Black Marble Inlay, France

Located in Beervelde, BE

A phenomenal Directoire period fireplace mantel in hard stone with Black Belgian marble inlay. The

Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Antique English Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique English Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique English Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A 19th century Regency style fireplace in veined White marble and Belgian black fossil marble

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel

18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

This bicolor antique fireplace surround has a very deep patina. The detail in the middle shows

Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details
Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details

Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Monumental Dutch mantelpiece from the 19th century. Beautiful deep black Belgian marble with

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel – Timeless French Elegance
19th Century Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel – Timeless French Elegance

19th Century Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel – Timeless French Elegance

Located in Beervelde, BE

This authentic 19th-century French fireplace mantel is hand-carved from deep black Belgian marble

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Antique Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel with Colourful Brocatelle Inlays
Antique Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel with Colourful Brocatelle Inlays

Antique Black Belgian Marble Fireplace Mantel with Colourful Brocatelle Inlays

Located in Beervelde, BE

This authentic 19th century fireplace surround in Black Belgian marble, enriched with refined

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Antique marble fireplace mantel to place around the chimney from the 19th Century. See the last

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Antique Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century

Antique Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

To place in front of the chimney.

Category

Antique 1840s Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel. Monumental 18th Century Dutch fireplace in beautiful

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Mantel
Large 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Mantel

Large 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Beautiful, large and simplistic 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace mantel in Belgian Bleu

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel

Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in GB

French Rococo Louis XV fireplace mantel made in a superb Potoro marble. Hand carved molded shelf

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Black Kilkenny and Connemara Marble Gothic Revival Fireplace Mantel
Antique Black Kilkenny and Connemara Marble Gothic Revival Fireplace Mantel

Antique Black Kilkenny and Connemara Marble Gothic Revival Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A large and imposing Gothic Revival fireplace in Irish black Kilkenny fossil marble with green

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th-Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
19th-Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel

19th-Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Presented by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces, this 19th-century French Louis XV fireplace mantel is

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Regency Antique Irish Marble Fireplace Mantel
Regency Antique Irish Marble Fireplace Mantel

Regency Antique Irish Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A large Regency period antique Irish fireplace in Kilkenny marble. Usually referred to as the

Category

Antique 1820s Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel with Black Marble Inlay
18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel with Black Marble Inlay

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel with Black Marble Inlay

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is a fabulous Directoire period fireplace surround in warm red hard stone. The Belgian black

Category

Antique 18th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Stone

Regency Style Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel
Regency Style Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel

Regency Style Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

quality reproduction marble fireplace. Sizes can be altered lead times 3-4 weeks. Several in stock at

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2010s English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

20th Century Hand-Carved Oakwood Fireplace Mantel
20th Century Hand-Carved Oakwood Fireplace Mantel

20th Century Hand-Carved Oakwood Fireplace Mantel

Located in Casteren, NL

20th century neo Gothic hand-carved oakwood fireplace mantel. Originates Netherlands, dating, circa

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

20th Century Hand-Carved Oakwood Fireplace Mantel
20th Century Hand-Carved Oakwood Fireplace Mantel

20th Century Hand-Carved Oakwood Fireplace Mantel

Located in Casteren, NL

Hand-carved neo Gothic oakwood fireplace mantel. Designed to hang on the wall. Originates

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

Antique Castle Fireplace Mantel Type Louis XV
Antique Castle Fireplace Mantel Type Louis XV

Antique Castle Fireplace Mantel Type Louis XV

Located in Udenhout, NL

A very beautiful antique and unique fireplace mantel made out of Belgian bluestone with a big open

Category

Antique 1840s Belgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Early 19th Century Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel
Early 19th Century Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel

Early 19th Century Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

An antique Regency period fireplace in Bardiglio and statuary white marbles. The reeded and molded

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Grand Portoro Marble & Serpentine Marble Fireplace Mantel
Grand Portoro Marble & Serpentine Marble Fireplace Mantel

Grand Portoro Marble & Serpentine Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A grand and imposing Victorian fireplace in dramatic portoro marble, with rare and beautiful

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Antique 1860s British High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Hollywood Regency Marble and Brass Fireplace Mantel
Hollywood Regency Marble and Brass Fireplace Mantel

Hollywood Regency Marble and Brass Fireplace Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Hollywood Regency fireplace surround in the style of Karl Springer. Made of marble with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Brass

Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel

Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

different types of marble: Noir de Mazy - The black marble from Belgium. Rouge Royal - Belgian red

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique Regency Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique Regency Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel

Antique Regency Irish Kilkenny Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A large antique Regency period Irish Kilkenny marble fireplace from the early 19th century. A good

Category

Antique 1820s Irish Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760

Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Amazing Dutch Louis XV Mantelpiece in superb deep black Belgian marble. This mid-18th century

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

English Over Mantel Mirror
English Over Mantel Mirror

English Over Mantel Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

English carved wood and gesso gilt and painted over mantel mirror with original glass.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Antique Bolection De Versailles Marble Fireplace Mantel
Antique Bolection De Versailles Marble Fireplace Mantel

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...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

A stunning antique Belloc Griotte marble fireplace / mantel
A stunning antique Belloc Griotte marble fireplace / mantel

A stunning antique Belloc Griotte marble fireplace / mantel

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A stunning antique Belloc Griotte marble fireplace surround, made in the neo-classical style With

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Fireplaces and Ma...

Materials

Griotte Marble

Monumental Neo-Renaissance Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century, Holland
Monumental Neo-Renaissance Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century, Holland

Monumental Neo-Renaissance Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century, Holland

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Large Dutch neo-Renaissance antique fireplace, very impressive and grande. Marble jambs made from

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
18th Century French Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel

18th Century French Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century Louis XVI period fireplace, of large proportions. Executed in a dark grey

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Sumptuous Emperador Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Sumptuous Emperador Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

Sumptuous Emperador Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A very fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in rich brown Emperador marble. The

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century Regency Fireplace Mantel in French Sandstone
Early 19th Century Regency Fireplace Mantel in French Sandstone

Early 19th Century Regency Fireplace Mantel in French Sandstone

Located in Zedelgem, BE

Very elegant Regency Fireplace mantel, dating form the beginning of the 19th century. Inside

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Sandstone

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Fireplace Mantels Black For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fireplace mantels black available at 1stDibs. A fireplace mantels black — often made from metal, iron and stone — can elevate any home. Find 2754 options for an antique or vintage fireplace mantels black now, or shop our selection of 151 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a fireplace mantels black — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right fireplace mantels black, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one fireplace mantels black that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thomas Elsley, Koby Knoll Click and Preway produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fireplace Mantels Black?

The average selling price for a fireplace mantels black at 1stDibs is $4,515, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $593,064 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

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.

Questions About Fireplace Mantels Black
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. 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.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.

    Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. 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.

    Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.