Late 18th Century French Limestone Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An attractive pale limestone surround with shaped top, frieze with central shell motif and curving supports.
Limestone
Antique Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
With its long term resistance to wear and tear, this limestone surround certainly displays that with its fantastic condition.
Limestone
Antique fireplace mantle of French limestone in style of Louis XVI - 18th cent
Located in Made, NL
18th-century French limestone fireplace surround, ca. 1775–1795 This Antique Fireplace surround is shown in the pictures as a calm, late-18th-century limestone surround with a struc...
Limestone
Hand-carved Limestone Victorian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A hand carved limestone Victorian fireplace with oak shelf. Dating back to circa 1900 this surround is representative of classic craftsmanship.
Stone, Limestone
French Limestone Fireplace Surround Shell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French Louis XV fireplace, exquisitely hand carved in limestone, featuring an intricately detailed shell motif centered on the mantel, a hallmark of the period’s graceful Rococo de...
Limestone
$4,076 / set
Simple Period Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple period limestone fireplace surround. Consisting of a lintel and two supporting jambs, all resting on plain foot blocks.
Limestone
Limestone Reclaimed Pool or Pond Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed garden pool surround made from natural Cotswold limestone. Supplied as 10 components.
Limestone
Limestone Georgian Style Garden Pool Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed limestone Georgian style garden pool or pond surround dating from circa 1930.
Stone, Limestone
Antique French Bolection Limestone Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A French bolection style antique limestone fire surround, possibly dating from as early as the 17th century.
Stone, Limestone
Palladian Manner Carved Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A tall and versatile Palladian manner solid Limestone fireplace surround. A generous moulded top shelf sits above a cushion spacer set with a central unadorned tablet (the whole remo...
Limestone
18th Century French Limestone Fire Surround
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual classical Louis XVI hand-carved limestone fireplace mantel, surround chimneypiece with carved urn and rosettes at the top of pilasters, tapered fluted jam supports that will ...
Limestone
Contemporary French Hand-Carved Limestone Fireplace Surround “Brioude”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The “Brioude” fireplace surround is a contemporary design hand-carved in light French limestone, defined by its clean lines and balanced proportions.
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Elegant 19th Century French Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic French antique fireplace surround, dating from the 19th century, is crafted from subtly aged off-white limestone with a timeless patina.
Stone, Limestone
Small Antique French Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country, rustic-style, original antique fireplace surround in Grez-limestone. It is restored on the front of the shelf.
Limestone, Sandstone
French Antique Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French limestone fireplace surround in great condition. LXIV period with a nice texture and shine.
Limestone
Elegant French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French Vintage Fireplace surround. Small fireplace surround in a timeless beige limestone from the Louis Philippe period, 19th century.
Limestone
French Timeless Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine French country limestone antique fireplace surround with original remaining patina.
Limestone
18th Century French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very beautiful original antique fireplace mantel in limestone from a French apartment. The centre on the front piece is amazing and delicate. Measures; 168 cm EW 66.14"...
Limestone
French Grand Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This country fireplace mantel (fireplace) is quite large and high. It is a Louis XIII fireplace in limestone with graffiti remains on the front and remains of the original patina. T...
Limestone
Exquisite Classic French Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine Louis XVI antique fireplace surround in French limestone is in great condition.
Limestone
Vintage Classy White Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French Classic 18th century period limestone fireplace surround. This reclaimed delicate Louis XVI style fits different timeless interior design concepts.
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 century. The jambs are straight. Kind of Classic rustic chimney piece. Measures: 162 cm...
Limestone
French Limestone Fireplace Surround With Acajou Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
Acajou patina on this authentic historical French fireplace mantel. 19th century period in limestone. Some perfect imperfect restorations. Original architectural element for a cosy d...
Limestone
Timeless French Beige Reclaimed Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French Beige Vintage limestone fireplace Surround. 19th century period Louis Philippe style fireplace in beige hard stone.
Limestone
Antique Burgundy Limestone Fireplace Surround, Directoire Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an original antique fireplace surround in burgundy hard stone with remains of the original wax. This was built in the Directoire period. Measures: 126 cm EW 49,60". ...
Limestone
Chique French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine 17th century French rustic and chique fireplace surround. Perfect for a timeless chique interior with an original European vintage element.
Limestone
Fine French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This French country original antique fireplace mantle with the straight lines matches many contemporary country chique interior design concepts. The jambs are going slightly backward...
Limestone
Timeless Chique French Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine French classic and small vintage decorative fireplace surround in hard stone with Grey St-Anna marble inlay. The grey marble inlay gives it an extra timeless luxury touch. A gre...
Limestone, Marble
Bicolor French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Different bicolor Louis XIV period mantel in Burgundy hard stone. Interesting is the different color, shades in the mantel. The shelf shows the detail of the work of the maker. It or...
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
Negresco Hand-Carved Limestone Fireplace Surround in French Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Negresco" modern fireplace surround with elegant proportion and design hand carved in limestone.
Limestone
Brutalist French Reclaimed Fireplace Surround In Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic French feeling limestone fireplace surround from the 17th century.
Limestone
Antique Louis XV Style Hand Carved Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style hand carved limestone fireplace surround with centered shell and rocaille decor.
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French Riviera Style Limestone Fireplace Surround With Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th century period fireplace surround in limestone. The patina is original from the multi-century layers.
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Elegant European Cottage Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant monochrome beige limestone French farm style fireplace surround in great condition.
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Minimal Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless beige limestone fireplace surround with some artempo details and rounded corners.
Limestone, Sandstone
17th Century French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This small vintage fireplace surround in limestone has remains of the original patina.
Limestone
18th Century French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual French limestone antique fireplace surround from the Directoire period.
Limestone
Louis XVI Style French Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A petite fine and delicate vintage fireplace surround in Louis XVI style of the early 19th century.
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French Provincial Reclaimed Fireplace Surround In Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French limestone fireplace surround in limestone for contemporary living.
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Country Bicolor Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unusual limestone original antique fireplace surround. The bicolor stone is a great match for different interior design.
Limestone
Petite Fine French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A unusual small original antique French country hard limestone LXIII style fireplace surround. Perfect for a small space.
Limestone
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
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
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
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 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
Elegant French Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique French country limestone decorative fireplace surround from the Louis XVI period, 18th century.
Stone
Monumental Cotswold Limestone Round Garden Pond / Pool Surround ø7.3m (24ft)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A monumental scale Cotswold limestone round garden pond or pool surround measuring a magnificent 7.3m (24ft) wide!
Limestone
17th Century Grand French Rustic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A grand French country antique fireplace surround. This amazing limestone mantel has a great original patina.
Limestone
Elegant French Cottage Style Reclaimed Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant French cottage style limestone fireplace surround in great condition. This beige limestone antique fireplace mantle blend well in a rich sunlight interior.
Limestone
19th Century Regency Style Grecian White Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and elegant 19th century Regency style Grecian white limestone fireplace surround in the manor of Thomas Hope 1769-1831.
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18th Century French Country Regency Period Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th Century French Regency Limestone Fireplace Surround Origin: France Period: Regency, 18th Century Material: Limestone Style: Rustic Country Period Authentic This exquisite and ...
Stone, Limestone
18th Century Antique French Classic Limestone Regency Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
It is a one of a kind limestone fireplace surround. It bears lovely carvings of shells and scrolls on the front.
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French Provencal Limestone Fireplace Surround With Exceptional Artempo Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Wide and very unique French Louis XVI period country limestone fireplace surround, 18th century from Provence.
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French Vigneron Fireplace Surround From Paris In Light Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XVI period limestone fireplace surround from France. Straight lines with a nice surface and feeling.
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Monochrome Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround With Straight Minimal Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Monochrome beige limestone fireplace surround with straight minimal lining.
Limestone
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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