Antique Fireplace Mantle, 19th century, French limestone
Located in Made, NL
Discover a Timeless Masterpiece: Our 19th Century French Antique Limestone Fireplace. Immerse
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantle, 19th century, French limestone
Located in Made, NL
Discover a Timeless Masterpiece: Our 19th Century French Antique Limestone Fireplace. Immerse
Limestone
Reclaimed Fireplace Mantle In Limestone From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual elegant white limestone antique French fireplace surround. This French campagnarde style is
Limestone
$17,098
H 51.19 in W 51.19 in D 9.85 in
French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone with Upper Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic original antique fireplace surround in Grez limestone has small proportions. While the
Limestone
19th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very wide honey color fine French limestone fireplace surround. Its sizes are perfect for
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Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and not too rustic
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
$85,787
H 90.56 in W 114.18 in D 39.38 in
17th Century French Extra Large French Limestone Statement Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
decor. The beige hard limestone blend well in any kind of interior styling. The proportions of this
Limestone
$11,790
H 55.12 in W 64.18 in D 11.03 in
French Louis XIII Country Style Living Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French country style fireplace surround in a light grey-ish hard limestone. This 17th
Limestone
$13,124
H 44.49 in W 59.85 in D 26.38 in
Antique mantle surround of French limestone from the 19th century
By Rustic Design
Located in Made, NL
This authentic 19th century mantelpiece is made of French limestone in the elegant Louis XVI style
Limestone
$10,524
H 54.73 in W 61.42 in D 10.24 in
17th Century Original French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very decorative French country fireplace surround in Pierre d'or de Lyon for a cozy or rustic
Limestone
$15,034
H 47.25 in W 65.36 in D 9.85 in
18th Century French Classic Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine antique fireplace surround in limestone from the Vosges region with decorative flower motive
Limestone
$14,589
H 42.52 in W 57.49 in D 27.96 in
18th Century Classic French Regency Period Light Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic French antique fireplace surround from the 18th century period. The limestone is waxed
Limestone
$15,270
H 47.64 in W 62.6 in D 28.35 in
Antique Fireplace Mantle in French Limestone, Louis XIV Style, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
This elegant antique fireplace is made of French limestone and dates from the 19th century! The
Limestone
$14,775
H 50.4 in W 64.97 in D 11.82 in
Antique mantle surround of French limestone from the 18th century, Louis XV
By Rustic Design
Located in Made, NL
18th Century Louis XV Limestone Fireplace Mantel from France This elegant 18th-century Louis XV
Limestone
$57,486
H 59.06 in W 64.97 in D 7.88 in
Rare 17th Century French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Mantle with Trumeau
Located in Beervelde, BE
this piece from the French Renaissance period. This real museum piece is an enhancement for any
Limestone
19th Century Art Nouveau Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original Art Nouveau French mantel in limestone. It has a silky touch and reflects the
Limestone
$6,485
H 38.98 in W 49.22 in D 14.18 in
Fine French Fireplace Mantle in Hard Limestone for Modern Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Small French Louis Phillipe demi-lune antique fireplace surround from the 19th century. A honey
Stone
$7,429
H 46.86 in W 62.6 in D 9.06 in
18th Century LXV Classic French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XV decorative country fireplace. The limestone is a bicolor from the Burgundy region. It gives
Stone
$18,572
H 49.61 in W 77.56 in D 10.24 in
Elegant 18th Century Classic Fine French Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
The dark red patina of this original antique fireplace surround gives it a rich depth. It was built in the Regency period with a very fine carved detail on the middle of the front. T...
Stone
$7,664
H 35.44 in W 44.49 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small
Stone
$17,000
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
Stone, Limestone
$80,000
H 77 in W 82 in D 31 in
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum
Stone, Limestone
$88,000
H 82 in W 115 in D 41 in
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare Gothic Castle Limestone Chimney Mantle Chateau Fireplace Hand Carved Stone . A real museum
Stone, Limestone
Vintage French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A French country limestone original antique fireplace mantle from the Louis XVI period, 18th
Limestone
$11,820Sale Price|20% Off
H 74.81 in W 90.16 in D 36.62 in
Antique Fireplace Mantel from the 19th century of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone. This antique mantle dates from the
Limestone
$11,497
H 52.76 in W 51.97 in D 11.82 in
17th Century Small French Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unusual fireplace surround in French hard limestone. This mantle boasts very fine
Limestone
$12,293
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
Stone
$20,034
H 42.52 in W 50.01 in D 11.82 in
18th Century City Palace Fireplace Mantle With Original Grand Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XIV period limestone fireplace surround with great wear and extra small proportions. The
Limestone
$24,000
H 46.5 in W 68.25 in D 12.5 in
Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
century unique original antique French Limestone fireplace mantel. this country fireplace surround in
Stone, Limestone
$35,000
H 106 in W 53 in D 26 in
Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved limestone fireplace from Provence. 18th century Louis XIV cheminee trumeau mantle
Stone, Limestone
$33,000
H 102 in W 54 in D 29 in
Reclaimed Antique Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Techniques: Limestone, Stone, Hand-Carved, Hand-Crafted Place of Origin: France Period: 18th Century Date of
Stone, Limestone
$33,000
H 51.5 in W 80 in D 23 in
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French antique castle fireplace Louis Regence Transition Louis XV Period Limestone Chimney. If you would
Stone, Limestone
$30,000
H 70 in W 68.5 in D 20 in
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
French antique castle fireplace King Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney , Regal Chateau Fireplace, Circa
Stone, Limestone
$29,000Sale Price|21% Off
H 70 in W 68.5 in D 20 in
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. Handcrafted Sculpted from that period in pure French limestone , to elevate your interiors Excellent quality
Stone, Limestone
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 110 in W 70 in D 30 in
Reclaimed Antique Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle chimney surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reclaimed Antique Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle chimney surround Los Angeles CA . Rare 18th century
Stone, Limestone
$35,000
H 103.5 in W 61.5 in D 28 in
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th
Stone, Limestone
Antique Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantle
Located in Chicago, IL
Gorgeous and understated, this limestone mantle has a beautiful patina and is in three pieces for
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Early 18th c carved limestone mantle/hearth
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 18th c carved limestone mantle/hearth
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19th Century Louis XV Fireplace with Limestone Upper Mantle
Located in Zedelgem, BE
19th century Louis XV mantel in French limestone / Interior size : 125 cm wide x 102 cm high .
Limestone
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 94.49 in D 131.11 in
Walnut 1929 Paneled Complete Great Room Carved with Mantle & 4 French Doors
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Walnut Panels, Full View French Doors, Limestone Mantle Finish: Original Country of origin: USA
Limestone
19th Century Fireplace of french limestone in Campagnarde style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace because of its simplicity! An old French limestone mantle from the 19th
Limestone
19th Century Fireplace of French limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful rustic antique French limestone mantle from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIV
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Beautifull Antique Fireplace from France
Located in Made, NL
Antique Mantle Surround in French Limestone from the 19th Century in Campagnarde Style Beautiful
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18th French Country Limestone Original Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This very nice French country limestone fireplace surround carries still some original patina. The
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Mid 18th Century French Louis XVI Limestone Mantle
Located in Dallas, TX
For a classic, beautiful mantle, look no further than this limestone mantle from France circa 1750
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French Style Limestone Modern Rustic Chic Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French limestone fireplace from France. Louis XIII style with original fine carving details
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19th Century Mantle in Campagnarde Style of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
compact size. This French limestone mantel comes from the Beaune area and fits many interiors!
Limestone
Sold
H 68.9 in W 81.11 in D 37.8 in
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle Surround in French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Robust castle fireplace of French limestone! A fireplace that stands out because of the wide
Limestone
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H 74.81 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
A 17th century east-French limestone castle fireplace / mantle piece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A 17th century east-French limestone castle fireplace/mantle piece.
Limestone
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H 61.82 in W 64.97 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Mantle Surround in Campagnarde Style of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Antique and rustic fireplace from the 19th century of French limestone. We got this beautiful
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19th Century Mantle Surround in Louis XIV of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful patinated fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This antique fireplace is
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H 72.45 in W 82.68 in L 72.45 in
Campagnarde Style Mantle from the 19th Century of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Robust antique castle fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century! This fireplace
Limestone
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H 44.49 in W 57.49 in D 15.36 in
19th century mantle surround in Campagnarde style of French limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful rustic antique fireplace of French limestone. This fireplace in Campagnarde style dates
Limestone
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H 64.18 in W 65.36 in D 31.11 in
Campagnarde Mantle Piece of French Limestone from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Rustic antique fireplace of French limestone in Campagnarde style. This mantelpiece has a nice wide
Limestone
18th Century Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This petite fireplace surround in limestone has a honey color patina and a fine patina
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19th Century Mantle of French Limestone in Style of Campagnarde
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful antique castle fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century in the style of
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H 74.81 in W 85.83 in D 29.53 in
Grand Classic French Louis XIII Timeless Rustic Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic French Limestone Fireplace Surround. This grand LXIII period piece has a beautiful
Limestone
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H 51.58 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Mantle Surround in Louis XIV Style of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful and decorative fireplace of French limestone. This antique mantle surround has
Limestone
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H 44.49 in W 50.4 in D 33.86 in
Antique mantle of french limestone from the 19th century, Campagnarde style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful rustic mantelpiece of French limestone from the 19th century. This antique mantelpiece
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18th Century Mantle of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle chimney made of French limestone from the 18th century in the style of
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H 50.4 in W 64.18 in D 10.63 in
17th Century French Limestone Rustic Fireplace Mantle With Wild Boar Detail
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an amazing French rustic antique fireplace surround in limestone. A one of a kind. The wild
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H 59.45 in W 63.78 in D 30.32 in
19th Century Mantle Surround of French Limestone in Style of Campagnarde Style
Located in Made, NL
Very nice robust fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This antique fireplace in
Limestone
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H 68.9 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone! This Mantle Is in Campagnarde Style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust antique fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This fireplace is in
Limestone
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H 53.15 in W 68.9 in D 18.9 in
Antique mantle surround of French limestone, 19th century, style of Louis XIV
By Rustic Design
Located in Made, NL
Beautifully crafted mantelpiece of French limestone from the 19th century! We retrieved this
Limestone
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H 44.1 in W 59.85 in D 31.5 in
Antique mantle surround of French limestone from the 19th century, Louis XIV
By Rustic Design
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful timeless antique fireplace with lots of elegance made of authentic French limestone from
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H 76.38 in W 77.17 in D 26.38 in
18th Century Mantle Surround in Style of Louis XIII of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust castle fireplace of French limestone from the 18th century! A fireplace with
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H 50.79 in W 61.42 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Mantle Surround of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
fireplace dates from the 19th century and is made of French limestone. The fireplace is in the style of
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H 71.26 in W 93.31 in D 29.93 in
Louis XIII Style Mantle Surround of French Limestone from the 18th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very robust antique castle fireplace of French limestone from the 18th century! This fireplace is
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19th Century Honey Color Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fireplace surround in bicolor marble stone from the Burgundy region with a flower motive such as found in the Art Deco period. Very elegant. End 19th century. Measures: 157 cm ...
Limestone
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H 48.43 in W 67.72 in D 20.08 in
Antique mantle surround of limestone, 19th century in style of Campagnarde
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique mantelpiece of French limestone from the 19th century! This rustic fireplace has
Limestone
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H 43 in W 60 in D 12.5 in
Hand Carved Stone Limestone Fireplace Mantle Surround Los Angeles Antiques CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Late 18th century nicely hand finished carved simple lines limestone fireplace mantel surround in
Stone, Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace carved in French limestone from the 19th century. A mantle piece with
Limestone
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H 66.93 in W 68.12 in D 38.19 in
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Campagnarde
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique French limestone fireplace! This mantle dates from the 19th century and has a
Limestone
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H 66.54 in W 70.48 in D 29.14 in
18th century fireplace of french limestone in style of Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Impressive antique castle fireplace of French limestone! This mantle dates from the 18th century
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17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace surround carries a very nice patina. A perfect match for a French
Limestone
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H 48.82 in W 51.19 in D 14.97 in
Antique country style mantle from the 19th century, rustic appearance
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone in Campagnarde style. This fireplace dates from the
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Antique mantle in style of Campagnarde from the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique French fireplace from the 19th century, made of authentic limestone. This robust
Limestone
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H 65.36 in W 71.26 in D 37.01 in
Antique Mantle Surround of the 19th Century in Style of Campagnarde
Located in Made, NL
Robust and sturdy castle fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century in the style of
Limestone
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H 41.74 in W 53.55 in D 14.97 in
Very nice antique mantle surround from the 19th century in style of Campagnarde
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful simple mantelpiece due to the straight legs and without decorations. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the Campagnarde style. A beautiful rustic fireplac...
Limestone
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H 69.69 in W 82.29 in D 28.75 in
17th Century Original Antique French Country Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rather clean and elegant limestone LXIII period fireplace surround has a center panel. The
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French Country Campagnarde Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French fine original antique fireplace surround from the 19th century in a hard limestone. The
Stone
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H 38.98 in W 44.1 in D 12.6 in
19th Century Mantle Surround in Campagnarde Style of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful compact and rustic fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This fireplace is
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French Honey Color Limestone Rustic Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A French Country antique fireplace surround in a polished burgundy hard stone hammered et tailler
Stone
19th Century Mantle of French Limestone from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful old French fireplace with a warm look! This fireplace is from the 19th century and is in
Limestone
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H 51.19 in W 66.93 in D 10.24 in
18th Century Fine European Antique French Country Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique French country fireplace surround in limestone is from the Louise XIV Period
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H 42.92 in W 48.82 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Fine French Original Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a plein beige small original antique fireplace surround in burgundy hard limestone
Limestone
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H 69.3 in W 76.38 in D 41.34 in
Antique Mantle of French Limestone in Campagnarde Style from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Imposing antique castle mantelpiece of French limestone in the style of Campagnarde. This robust
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19th Century Original French Country Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French Country mantel in limestone is a small Louis XIV style from the 19th century. The
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18th Century French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French country fireplace surround is from the Louis XVI period in a bicolor limestone. The
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18th Century Countryside Fireplace Mantel of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful robust campagnarde French limestone fireplace. An antique mantle from the 18th century
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H 107 in W 65.5 in D 25 in
18th C Antique Hand Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantle surround from Provence LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace 18th century period limestone chimney. Chateau
Stone
French Limestone Mantle
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a great looking French limestone mantle from Provence. It is in the French wrap around
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MASSIVE FRENCH RENAISSANCE CARVED TAN LIMESTONE MANTLE
Located in San Francisco, CA
A RARE AND MASSIVE FRENCH RENAISSANCE CARVED TAN LIMESTONE MANTLE. The bold, finely carved mantle
$10,907
H 48.04 in W 66.15 in D 13 in
Beautiful Stately and Carved French Limestone, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful stately and carved French limestone chimney from the 18th century in the style of Louis XIV. The front section has beautiful lines. These lines have also been applied in th...
Limestone
Impressive Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This impressive antique limestone fireplace mantel is a true statement piece, exuding rustic charm and timeless elegance. Originating from France, its substantial proportions and wea...
Limestone
$10,907
H 45.67 in W 70.48 in D 8.67 in
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a wide, large, limestone antique French fireplace surround. The floral details of the carving is quite easy on the eye. The quality of the limestone is high. The ancient surf...
Limestone
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Antique French limestone fireplace, datin from the 18th century. Inside dimensions : 144cm wide & 124cm high Depth : 26cm (upperpart) / 75 cm (side)
Limestone
18th Century French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very special and typical French country original antique fireplace mantel from the south of France. Very rich moving on the front. The center cartouche has a hart like design. M...
Limestone
$12,817
H 46.86 in W 64.18 in D 7.88 in
Reclaimed French Light Stone Fireplace In Timeless Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elevate your interior with this authentic Louis XIV style fireplace surround crafted from off-white French limestone. The fireplace retains its original textured surface, adding char...
Limestone
18th Century George II Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful and strong early 18th century George II limestone panelled frame chimneypiece. The frieze centred by a moulded keystone with graduated flutes, flanked by raised panels, s...
Limestone
$10,435
H 46.86 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
17th Century Hand-Carved Limestone Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual, one of a kind, French country fireplace surround in limestone. The jambs are deep and round in one block with remains from the original paints and patina. The extremes of th...
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
$14,740
H 48.23 in W 72.64 in D 28.94 in
Seashell Decorated Antique French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France. The three differently shaped shells are perfectly and true like, executed by a French stone cutter in the 1...
Limestone
$5,866
H 44.89 in W 57.49 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Antique French Marble Stone Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nice French marble stone fireplace mantle 19th Century from France to place in front of the chimney.
Stone, Marble
$14,213
H 48.5 in W 66.13 in D 11.25 in
White Marble Fireplace in the Transitional French LXIV / LXV Style
Located in London, GB
A white marble fireplace in the transitional French LXIV / LXV style. The shaped, panelled frieze with heavy inner moulding and elegant, shaped jambs below. Moulded shelf above. Mid ...
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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