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A Large Regency Urn Fire Grate/Basket In Bronze Finish
A Large Regency Urn Fire Grate/Basket In Bronze Finish

A Large Regency Urn Fire Grate/Basket In Bronze Finish

Located in London, GB

A very fine Urn grate in the Regency style. Finished in bronze patinated cast iron. Wrought Iron fire bars flanked by looped serpents. Decorated with swags, oval rosette and rams hea...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Large Louis Style Mahogany Highly Carved Fire Place Mantle
French Large Louis Style Mahogany Highly Carved Fire Place Mantle

French Large Louis Style Mahogany Highly Carved Fire Place Mantle

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite, French Louis style mahogany highly carved fire place mantle. Ornate and beautifully detailed foliate elements, dating back to the ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Large Circular Log Holder, Enameled Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Large Circular Log Holder, Enameled Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Large Circular Log Holder, Enameled Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Located in Cordova, SC

For your consideration is a large log holder which is a metal composition and is painted in a black

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Large 19th Century Elaborate French Ormolu on Brass Fire Fender
Large 19th Century Elaborate French Ormolu on Brass Fire Fender

Large 19th Century Elaborate French Ormolu on Brass Fire Fender

Located in GB

A large elaborate French ormolu on brass fire fender with fire urns in the centre moving to the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Large Copper  19th Century Cauldron Pot on Iron Base/Planter/Log Bin
Large Copper  19th Century Cauldron Pot on Iron Base/Planter/Log Bin

Large Copper 19th Century Cauldron Pot on Iron Base/Planter/Log Bin

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1244 A large hand made copper cauldron and iron handled pot with rolled and rat tailed iron handle

Category

Antique 1880s Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th Century Very Rare Large Dutch White Porcelain Tile Stove
19th Century Very Rare Large Dutch White Porcelain Tile Stove

19th Century Very Rare Large Dutch White Porcelain Tile Stove

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This is a one-off tile stove made by the Martin company, located in Zeist. The company was part of the still existing Hernhutters. In its current condition the stove is not ready...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter at no additional cost. The fi...

Category

Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large French Fireback  / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780
Large French Fireback  / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780

Large French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The medieval IHS monogram stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Arms of France with Pillars, Dated 1779
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Arms of France with Pillars, Dated 1779

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Arms of France with Pillars, Dated 1779

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century fireback with Arms of France, pillars and the date of production 1779. The Fleurs de Lys and the crown were partially truncated during the French Revolution. The style o...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron & Brass Fire Basket in the Georgian Manner, English Circa 1830
Large Cast Iron & Brass Fire Basket in the Georgian Manner, English Circa 1830

Large Cast Iron & Brass Fire Basket in the Georgian Manner, English Circa 1830

Located in London, GB

A very large, heavy and tall cast iron & brass fire basket in The Georgian Manner, English Circa

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Candlesticks
Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Candlesticks

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Candlesticks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

would look good on a large dining table or large fireplace mantel. A quote can be given at time of sale

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique large cast iron fireback inspired by " The Oath of the Horatii by David
Antique large cast iron fireback inspired by " The Oath of the Horatii by David

Antique large cast iron fireback inspired by " The Oath of the Horatii by David

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This antique fireback was made in the first half of the 19th century. In the center, in an octagonal medallion, four armed soldiers in antique-inspired outfit vigorously raise their ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest
A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest

A large Arts and Crafts copper fire insert with a lion in a shield crest

Located in London, GB

A large Arts and Crafts copper insert with a crest of a Lion in a shield within a stylised floral

Category

Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper, Enamel

A large antique late 17th century Italian Baroque period marble fireplace/mantel
A large antique late 17th century Italian Baroque period marble fireplace/mantel

A large antique late 17th century Italian Baroque period marble fireplace/mantel

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A large antique late 17th century Italian Baroque period marble fireplace surround. The solid

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Siena Marble

A large antique late 17th century Italian, Rosso Verona marble bolection mantel
A large antique late 17th century Italian, Rosso Verona marble bolection mantel

A large antique late 17th century Italian, Rosso Verona marble bolection mantel

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

A large antique late 17th century Italian Renaissance, Rosso Verona marble bolection fireplace

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Marble

Vintage Basset Gilt Tipped Mirror
Vintage Basset Gilt Tipped Mirror

Vintage Basset Gilt Tipped Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a large fireplace mantel, this mirror adds immediate sophistication to any high-end interior. It

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

21st Century Hand-Forged Iron Fireplace Screen with Elaborate Central Scroll
21st Century Hand-Forged Iron Fireplace Screen with Elaborate Central Scroll

21st Century Hand-Forged Iron Fireplace Screen with Elaborate Central Scroll

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large charming fireplace mantel screen decorated with centered large scrolls and two hinged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Blagny Hand Forged Metal Fireplace Screen with 3D Spheres, New Design
Blagny Hand Forged Metal Fireplace Screen with 3D Spheres, New Design

Blagny Hand Forged Metal Fireplace Screen with 3D Spheres, New Design

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A large charming fireplace mantel screen with a centerpiece and two hinged laterals made of hand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Large 19th Century English Rouge Royale Fireplace Mantel
Large 19th Century English Rouge Royale Fireplace Mantel

Large 19th Century English Rouge Royale Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

19th century English Rouge Royale fireplace, with bolection moulding. Shelf Width: 1850 mm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Very rough but still refined French Louis XV fireplace, this original 18th century fireplace is

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Lava

Large Victorian Square Mirror
Large Victorian Square Mirror

Large Victorian Square Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

fireplace mantel, a large console table, or in a grand entryway. Smaller size available upon request.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Overdoor Crest - 18th Century
Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Overdoor Crest - 18th Century

Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Overdoor Crest - 18th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

, or mounted above a large mirror, console, or fireplace mantel as a dramatic focal point. It will also

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Two Tiered Shelf, 1950s
Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Two Tiered Shelf, 1950s

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Two Tiered Shelf, 1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

either as an organizer or display on tables, fireplace mantels, or larger shelves, or as a small hanging

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Vintage Tiered Shelf, 1950s
Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Vintage Tiered Shelf, 1950s

Burnt Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Vintage Tiered Shelf, 1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

shelf can be used either as an organizer or display on tables, fireplace mantels, or larger shelves, or

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Monkey Light Sconce
Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Monkey Light Sconce

Vintage Regency Gilt Tipped Monkey Light Sconce

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

flanking a large mirror, anchoring a fireplace mantel, or illuminating a formal dining space. They are in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Carved Dark Oak Trumeau
French 19th Century Carved Dark Oak Trumeau

French 19th Century Carved Dark Oak Trumeau

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

with relief carvings of flowers. A dramatic piece to complement a fireplace mantel or large buffet. We

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large Vermillion Granite Fireplace Mantel
Large Vermillion Granite Fireplace Mantel

Large Vermillion Granite Fireplace Mantel

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Large granite marble mantel, an absolutely stunning period piece. Mantels of a very similar

Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Granite

Large Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Large Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantel

Large Portoro Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Absolutely beautiful rare Portoro marble fireplace mantel, reclaimed from Rutland Square in

Category

Antique 1830s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large and Opulent Federal Fireplace Mantel
Large and Opulent Federal Fireplace Mantel

Large and Opulent Federal Fireplace Mantel

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare circa 1810 carved pine and Gesso Federal style mantel having neoclassical

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Gesso, Pine

19th c. Large Mantel Giltwood Mirror
19th c. Large Mantel Giltwood Mirror

19th c. Large Mantel Giltwood Mirror

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large Mantel giltwood mirror , Original mercury glass France circa 1850

Category

Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Large Indiana Limestone Tudor Revival Style Fireplace Mantel
Large Indiana Limestone Tudor Revival Style Fireplace Mantel

Large Indiana Limestone Tudor Revival Style Fireplace Mantel

Located in New York, NY

Ornately carved Tudor revival style fireplace mantel and overmantel with paired ionic colonettes

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tudor Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Large Regency Period Over-Mantel Mirror
Large Regency Period Over-Mantel Mirror

Large Regency Period Over-Mantel Mirror

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

The mirror, which is of an inverted breakfront form, is conceived in the neo-classical style. The frieze is decorated with alternating carved roundels and gathered foliage. Below thi...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Large Mahogany Wood Fireplace Mantel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Large Mahogany Wood Fireplace Mantel

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Large Mahogany Wood Fireplace Mantel

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Antique restored Art Nouveau large mahogany mantel fireplace carved floral design from circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Mahogany

Fabulous Large Carved Gilt Italian Mantel Mirror, circa 1940
Fabulous Large Carved Gilt Italian Mantel Mirror, circa 1940

Fabulous Large Carved Gilt Italian Mantel Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Redding, CA

Wow what an impact piece, imagine your beautiful clock set setting on the mantel with this fabulous

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Art Deco Period Baroque-Style Large Mantel Mirror in Painted Gesso
Art Deco Period Baroque-Style Large Mantel Mirror in Painted Gesso

Art Deco Period Baroque-Style Large Mantel Mirror in Painted Gesso

By James Gibbs

Located in Quechee, VT

This impressive Baroque style large-size over-mantel mirror is from the Art Deco period as

Category

Vintage 1930s Canadian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Paint, Gesso, Wood

Large Louis Philippe Fireplace Mirror In Golden Wood 175cm High
Large Louis Philippe Fireplace Mirror In Golden Wood 175cm High

Large Louis Philippe Fireplace Mirror In Golden Wood 175cm High

Located in charmes, FR

large vintage Louis Philippe mirror in gilded wood in very good condition to place on a fireplace

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Wood

Large Marble Fireplace Mantle
Large Marble Fireplace Mantle

Large Marble Fireplace Mantle

Located in Copenhagen, Copenhagen

Large Louis XIV style cream colored marble fireplace mantel (fireplace), with richly carved roses

Category

Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large Decorative Cast Fireplace Insert
Large Decorative Cast Fireplace Insert

Large Decorative Cast Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

a larger mantel.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Architectural Element Mantel With Mirror
Large Antique Architectural Element Mantel With Mirror

Large Antique Architectural Element Mantel With Mirror

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking large carved wood mantel with antiqued mirror panel and great details.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Fireplace, Large and Imposing, Belgium, 1895
Renaissance Fireplace, Large and Imposing, Belgium, 1895

Renaissance Fireplace, Large and Imposing, Belgium, 1895

Located in Gembloux, BE

A large and imposing Renaissance fireplace from Belgium-Brussels. Made out of the highly valued

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large George-II Fireplace in Painted Wood
Large George-II Fireplace in Painted Wood

Large George-II Fireplace in Painted Wood

By Henry Edmund Goodridge 1

Located in Paris, FR

(1791-1894). The wood is carved substantially all-over mantel. This fireplace is decorated with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Gothic Tudor Revival Fireplace Surround
Large Antique Gothic Tudor Revival Fireplace Surround

Large Antique Gothic Tudor Revival Fireplace Surround

By Sir George Gilbert Scott

Located in London, GB

A large antique Victorian Gothic Tudor revival fireplace surround in english bathstone with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Large 18th Century Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Large 18th Century Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround

Large 18th Century Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Manchester, GB

Large 18th century Georgian statuary marble chimneypiece. The deeply moulded and breakfront shelf

Category

Antique 1780s Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble

19th Century Neoclassical Very Large Antique Fireplace
19th Century Neoclassical Very Large Antique Fireplace

19th Century Neoclassical Very Large Antique Fireplace

Located in London, GB

Elegance and with a great impact. 19th century Neoclassical very large antique fireplace, made with

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century antique Large Stone Fireplace mantelpiece
French 19th Century antique Large Stone Fireplace mantelpiece

French 19th Century antique Large Stone Fireplace mantelpiece

Located in London, GB

French 19th century antique large stone fireplace. Opening 55" W x 47" H.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

Antique Large Statuary White Marble Bull's-Eye fireplace
Antique Large Statuary White Marble Bull's-Eye fireplace

Antique Large Statuary White Marble Bull's-Eye fireplace

Located in London, GB

Antique Georgian large Statuary white marble bull's-eye fireplace with fluted legs and frieze

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Large Antique Ornate Victorian Arched Fireplace Register Grate
Large Antique Ornate Victorian Arched Fireplace Register Grate

Large Antique Ornate Victorian Arched Fireplace Register Grate

Located in London, GB

Large antique ornate Victorian arched fireplace register grate. External height 38" – 96.5 cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Large antique walnut wood mantel with copper insert, 19th c.
Large antique walnut wood mantel with copper insert, 19th c.

Large antique walnut wood mantel with copper insert, 19th c.

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

part of the mantel is formed by a large pierglass, framed by two fluted pilasters. It's crowned by an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper

Large Overmantel Mirror
Large Overmantel Mirror

Large Overmantel Mirror

Unavailable|$19,500

Large Overmantel Mirror

Located in London, GB

Large Overmantel Mirror English, circa 1835

Category

Antique 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Large Victorian Fireplace Mantle in Verde Antico Marble
Large Victorian Fireplace Mantle in Verde Antico Marble

Large Victorian Fireplace Mantle in Verde Antico Marble

Located in London, GB

Large Victorian in Verde Antico and Belgium Black marble fire surround. The frieze is decorated

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Large Ebonized Walnut Mirror
Large Ebonized Walnut Mirror

Large Ebonized Walnut Mirror

Located in Port Chester, NY

A stunning dark ebonized mirror with original glass. Large and imposing with good period detail

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Large Ebonized Walnut Mirror
Large Ebonized Walnut Mirror

Large Ebonized Walnut Mirror

Located in Port Chester, NY

A stunning dark ebonized mirror with original glass. Large and imposing with good period detail

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Important and Large Neoclassical Mirror
Important and Large Neoclassical Mirror

Important and Large Neoclassical Mirror

Located in Alba, IT

Important and large neoclassical mirror. Large Italian mirror finely carved in all its parts. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Firep...

Materials

Wood

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Large Fireplace Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic large fireplace mantel available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and giltwood, every large fireplace mantel was constructed with great care. There are 568 variations of the antique or vintage large fireplace mantel you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large fireplace mantel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right large fireplace mantel, those designed in Victorian, Baroque and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Ryan & Smith Ltd., Carron and Pietro Chiesa each produced at least one beautiful large fireplace mantel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Fireplace Mantel?

The average selling price for a large fireplace mantel at 1stDibs is $3,967, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $171,611 for the highest priced.
Questions About Large Fireplace Mantel
  • 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 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 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.