An Antique Bardiglio Marble Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
A simple Georgian style fire surround in Italian Bardiglio grey veined marble, outer and inner mouldings. The jambs with moulded footblock to bottom. Images are a true reflection of ...
Marble
An Antique Georgian Style Calacatta Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
An elegant yet simple surround, executed in variegated Calacatta Italian marble. The square foot blocks supporting simple jambs and header with outer step moulding and inner bull nos...
Marble
Ornate French Louis Style Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
Reclaimed Statuary Marble chimneypiece with exceptionally ornate design. The surround features deep relief carvings throughout, showcasing scrolling acanthus leaves, floral rosettes...
Marble
$16,198
H 67.13 in W 92.92 in D 14.97 in
Monumental Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
An impressive example of late 19th century craftsmanship, this the Arts and Crafts chimneypiece is hand-carved from richly toned oak, it features deep-profile ornamentation throughou...
Oak
French Petite Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This petite Art Deco antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) was in installed in a Parisian Apartment.
Marble
$44,046
H 43.31 in W 61.42 in D 16.15 in
EXCLUSIVE Antique Fireplace Surround Arabescato Marble *FREE SHIPPING
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing our exquisite Exclusive Antique Front Fireplace crafted from the stunning Arabescato Marble. This fireplace is a true testament to timeless beauty and exceptional craftsm...
Marble
$57,573
H 44.1 in W 61.42 in D 16.15 in
Arabescato Marble Fireplace Surround For Stylish Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful French vintage fireplace mantel with columns on the jambs made in the Arbescato marble. Small restoration on the baguette. It is a Louis XVI period piece, 18th century. Mea...
Marble
Blue and White Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This amazing, one of a kind fireplace mantel, surround is in perfect condition; it was made by special order for a Parisian salon (France).
Statuary Marble
$2,200
H 1 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Antique English Figurative Fireback with Matching Fireplace Surround
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-996 Figurative fire back with matching surround.
Iron
$8,191
H 43.71 in W 55.91 in D 12.6 in
French Timeless Burgundy Region Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Straight antique Burgundy hard stone/marble chimney piece from the 19th century. The fronton of this original antique fireplace has a nice projection in the room and the jambs are st...
Stone
Small Timeless French Antique Fireplace Surround in Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A plain Beaujolais Buxy hard stone fine French vintage fireplace mantel of the Louis Philipe period, 19th century. 3 solid blocks ready to install. Measures: 124 cm Exterior Widt...
Stone
18th Century French Cosy Library Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is original Louis XVI period antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has straight lines and a great patina. Perfect to create a cosy room. This fits in a country as well as in a mo...
Stone
$11,409
H 41.34 in W 53.94 in D 13.78 in
18th Century French Classic Library Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original library fireplace mantel out of a wood pannel room in a porfier stone/marble from the Louis XVI period. Straight lines for a timely interior. The stone reflects the lights...
Stone
French Fine Louis XV Period Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Burgundy hard stone original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has an amazing patina. It is a real treasure. If you would not know better, you would think it is a warm deep c...
Stone
18th Century Grand French Library Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique Grand French Regency period fireplace mantel out of the Burgundy region. The warm color and the grand size makes that this exceptional marble stone mantlepiece can w...
Limestone
$8,513
H 44.89 in W 55.52 in D 12.21 in
19th Century Timeless French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...
Stone
19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France. Measures: 150 cm EW 59.06". 134 cm EH 52.76"...
Marble
$6,582
H 42.52 in W 49.22 in D 11.82 in
Small French Country Timeless Limestone Antique Fireplace Surrounds
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolore Franche-Comté region hard stone fireplace mantle for a timeless chique interior design. It has straight lines and oxidized parts. Measures: 125 cm EW 49.21" 108 cm EH 42....
Stone
Fine French Louis XVI Style Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Classic French Louis XVI style vintage fireplace in a honey color Burgundy hard stone/marble. The chimney piece marries well with wood. It still has some nice patina. It was b...
Limestone
17th Century Fine European Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very petite and unusual original 17th century limestone fireplace mantle with in the center a detail of a star. Perfect to fit a small and cosy room. Measures: 107 cm EW 42.13"...
Limestone
$9,361
H 37.8 in W 47.64 in D 12.21 in
Fine Straight French Style Reclaimed Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine European antique fireplace mantle in a warm color Burgundy hard stone/marble. It is perfect to create a cosy timeless interior design. The piece was built in the early 19th ce...
Stone
17th Century French Country Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a French Country side LXIII period limestone antique fireplace mantel. This piece was standing against a doorway on the right side. Shelf can be added on demand. It still ha...
Limestone
18th Century Antique Grand French Castle Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantle in a pink-beige marble hard stone has unusual proportions. A perfect fit for a grand room. LXIV transition regency. Measures: 197 cm EW 77,55...
Marble
$4,680
H 51.58 in W 52.76 in D 13 in
French Country Vintage Bicolor Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This bicolor burgundy limestone or hard-stone antique fireplace mantel is tailler and hammered. The small restorations on the jambs fits perfect for a French country style interior d...
Stone
$87,764
H 45.67 in W 79.53 in D 11.42 in
18th Century Grand French Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantel in a bicolor Burgundy marble hard stone is very unique in proportions and carving details. A grand piece and never seen something similar in pe...
Marble
Timeless Antique Fireplace Surround In Bicolor Marble Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This very unique bi-color marble stone fireplace mantle has grey marble St-Anne inlay. This was installed in an old guild house. The straight lines are perfect for modern timeless ch...
Stone, Marble
$22,818
H 47.25 in W 61.03 in D 11.03 in
18th Century Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original fine European antique fireplace mantel in a French grey marble hard stone. It is robust. The proportions are Royal. The details on the front are from the LXV perio...
Stone
Louis XIV Period Antique Fine French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique French fireplace mantel in Comblanchien marble stone. Comblanchien is a small village close to Beaune. Louis XIV period transition Regency. The chi...
Stone
$12,199
H 43.71 in W 64.18 in D 8.27 in
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Magnificent, one of a kind French antique fireplace mantle in limestone with original patina. The special design is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. The mantel is in great sh...
Stone
19th Century Fine Beige Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a nice 19th century French plain beige limestone teint original antique fireplace mantle in a hard limestone. It could work in a timeless minimalistic interior. In the images...
Limestone
Fine Bicolor Marble Stone French Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine European antique fireplace mantel is from the burgundy region near the Corton village. The bicolor of this marble hard stone is typical that village in the middle of the vi...
Stone
19th Century Fine French Country Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original vintage petite bourguignone fireplace mantle in the bicolor Corton hard stone could work perfectly with contemporary art. The red lines are typical from the Corton Area...
Stone
$19,454
H 50.79 in W 69.3 in D 31.5 in
18th Century Impressive French Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
The pictures speaks for themselves. The fireplace designed by nature color is very wide. The material is a Burgundy hard stone which, due to the hardness of the stone, reflects the l...
Stone
$4,095
H 39.38 in W 41.74 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Belgian Marble Inexpensive Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This late 19th century surround is in a brown Belgian marble. Simple and decorative with nice details on the front. Perfect for a small room. Measures: 106 cm EW 41.73" 100 cm EH ...
Marble
19th Century Black Marble Fireplace Surround From Belgium
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian Black Noir de Mazy marble original vintage chimney piece of the end of the 19th century. Monumental, grand and in great condition. Measurements: 172 cm Exterior Width 67,72 I...
Belgian Black Marble
$8,477Sale Price|20% Off
H 52.96 in W 65.75 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Victorian Rare Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A superb, tall and elegant 19th century rare Victorian corbeled and panelled period fireplace in rich variated- fossilised soft Grey Ashburton marble. This rare and wonderful firepla...
Marble
$6,225
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 13 in
Elegant Chique Original Antique French Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Burgundy warm color hard stone chimney piece with a nice oxidation from the Louis Philippe period, 19th century. Measures: 130 cm exterior width 51.18 inch 102 cm exterior ...
Stone
Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Carrara Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage antique chimney piece in white Carrara marble is a Louis XVI style from the 19th century. It was installed in a library in a Parisian apartment. Measurements: 150 cm Ext...
Carrara Marble
$15,622
H 49.61 in W 76.38 in D 7.49 in
18th Century French Country Limestone Original Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This limestone French country mantel has a diamond point detail on both sides of its front. A little remains of the original patina is an extra however can be removed. The limestone ...
Limestone
$6,436
H 45.67 in W 59.85 in D 11.03 in
French Country Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This yellow limestone is sometimes called "la pierre d'or". It was used in a lot of French Provence charming interiors. This vintage mantel is from the Louis XVI period. Fronton out...
Limestone
19th Century Antique Fireplace Surround in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Burgundy bicolor hard stone from the vignard area of Corton. Not Waxed. (Can be waxed) the coloring of the stone the be deeper. Measures; 130 cm EW 51.18" 96 cm EH 37.80"...
Stone
Rare 18th Century Italian Fireplace Surround in Solid Marble
Located in Encinitas, CA
This elegant antique piece is crafted from Italian marble. The central part of the mantel features a beautiful hand carving of a mythological figure or mask, typical of the Baroque E...
Marble
$6,904
H 39.38 in W 48.82 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 19th century period stone fireplace mantel in great condition. This small fireplace mantel is the perfect eye-cather in a chic timeless decor. The surface is waxed and reflect...
Stone, Limestone
$23,257
H 48.43 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
Victorian Era White Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround Rococo Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
19th century fireplace frame of Carrara marble with unusual beautiful side panels. An ornamental fireplace in perfect condition with extremely fine sculptural work. This is an exampl...
Carrara Marble
$8,776
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 12.21 in
Stylish Gothic Style Fireplace Surround In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Slender decorative fireplace in limestone from France. Timeless design with gothic like design details. Perfect to create an authentic interior. Dimensions: 130 cm Exterior Width ...
Limestone
$6,822
H 44.89 in W 62.21 in D 13.39 in
Rustic Finca Stone Fireplace Surround Raw And Brutalist Forever
Located in Beervelde, BE
French rawness forever fireplace mantel in great condition with all the necessary artempo details. The perfect decorative element for a ranch or mountain retreat where one wants to ...
Stone, Limestone
$14,627
H 64.18 in W 75.2 in D 26.38 in
Lime Washed 17th Century Timeless French Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Lime washed 17th century French limestone fireplace. The simplicity of this farmhouse fireplace mantle works in different decor styles. Measures: 190,5 cm Exterior Width 75 Inch ...
Stone, Limestone
$6,436
H 39.77 in W 43.31 in D 11.82 in
French Antique Louis Philippe Antique Honey Color Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful French antique Louis Philippe period fireplace mantle in a honey color hard limestone from the Dijon region. Small proportions perfect for a small firebox. measurements: 10...
Limestone
$14,919
H 48.43 in W 56.3 in D 10.24 in
18th Century French Country Bleu Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This small rustic and country stone fireplace mantel (fireplace) is perfect to create a country, timeless rustic look. Measures: 143 cm EW 56.30" 123 cm EH 48.43" 114 cm IW 44.88...
Stone
$579,246
H 47.25 in W 77.17 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a massive, grand, original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) made in the Belgian Marble de Rochefort, affiliated with abbey de Rochefort, well known for its famous Belgian...
Marble
$13,457
H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 18.9 in
18th Century Petite Grez Stone French Country Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 18th century Grez stone fireplace mantel (fireplace) with remains of the polychrome and original patina consists of 3 solid blocks. This mantel is from the Louis XVI period. It ...
Stone
$2,984
H 75.99 in W 43.71 in D 11.42 in
19th Century French Classic Petite Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace mantle is a Classic small French Parisian apartment piece. It had some restoration work. Measures: 111 cm Exterior Width 43.70 Inch 103 cm Exterior Height 40.55 Inch 7...
Marble
$26,329
H 45.67 in W 62.6 in D 10.63 in
19th Century Black Belgian Marble Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one of a kind original antique fireplace mantle is one of a collection of four that was reclaimed out of a Brussels great Maison de Maître house. The mantle is executed in the b...
Belgian Black Marble
$21,941
H 41.74 in W 53.55 in D 15.75 in
Fine Classic Vintage Fireplace Surround in White Carrara Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a quite small antique fireplace mantle in Carrara marble for a classic, modernistic interior design with lots of light coming into the room. Very fine and original carving. ...
Carrara Marble
$21,941
H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 14.57 in
Petite Small Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original antique fireplace mantle in a Belgian brown color marble with brass bijouterie. A little jewel of its time period. The fronton is coming into the room. Perfect for a small F...
Marble
$84,839
H 43.31 in W 65.36 in D 16.15 in
French 19th Century Grand Salon Original Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Museum quality original antique fireplace mantle in Rouge Griotte marble was installed in Grand interior in Paris. It is a Regency Rococo style from the 19th century. The front ...
Griotte Marble
$6,553
H 42.13 in W 55.12 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Vintage Belgian Marble Fireplace Surround - Small Format
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Belgian antique fireplace mantel in a special color marble. This small chimney piece is of the Louis Philippe period, early 19th century. A decorative element for elegant inter...
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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