$13,701 / item
An English Bolection in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection in Italian Arabescato marble. The moulded frieze and jambs with plain footblocks below. A nicely shaped profile. Modern, could be made to bespoke sizes if requir...
Marble
$9,314 / item
An English Bolection in Calacatta Verde Marble
Located in London, GB
An English bolection in Calacatta Verde marble. The moulded frieze and jambs in the classic Queen Anne style, with moulded plinths that follow jamb moulding. English, modern. N.B. Ma...
Marble
A arabescato marble bolection mantel by Ryan & Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A classic bolection style fireplace with a gently moulded frame on plain square plinths, carved from carefully selected pieces of nicely veined Arabescato marble with markings that f...
Marble
Elegant Carved Bolection Mantel in Nero Marquina Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant and understated Nero Marquina bolection moulded fireplace with carved oak leaf decoration and cross banded centre ribbon. A copy of a period original. Could be made to any...
Marble
Splendid Antique 18th Century Kilkenny Marble Bolection Fire
Located in Ware, GB
The handsome 18th-century fireplace surround is comprised of a simple bolection design that is complemented by the dramatic contrast that the Kilkenny marble delivers.
Marble
Classic Bolection Stone Fireplace in a Modern Black and White Quartzite
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The fireplace profile is a classic Bolection style, with the traditional curves and steps that characterize this design.
Marble
A large Arabescato marble bolection mantel by Ryan & Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large bolection fireplace surround of generous proportions by Ryan and Smith.
Marble
Bolection Fireplace Surround With Diamond Point Like Chateau De Gilly Library
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional rare marble hard stone bolection style chimney piece from the Burgundy Region.
Stone, Marble
large bolection mantel of Emperador marble produced by Ryan & Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large bolection fireplace produced in three solid blocks of Emperador marble by Ryan and Smith.
Marble
Bolection mantel made from Occhio di Pavone marble by RYAN AND SMITH
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An 18th century style bolection fireplace made from solid blocks of ‘Occhio di Pavone’ marble This classic design features a gently moulded frame on plain square plinths, with matchi...
Marble
Antique ‘Bolection De Versailles’ Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall, Louis XIV ‘Bolection de Versailles’ antique chimney-piece or fire place in richly coloured cherry red Griotte marble. The concave fluted frieze with scaled corner foliage dec...
Marble, Griotte Marble
Louis XIV Style Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Kent, Dover
A French, Louis XIV style bolection fire surround in cherry red Griotte marble. Can be reduced. Measures: 149cm wide x 122cm high x 113cm wide x 105cm high (opening)
Griotte Marble
Bolection Fireplace in Elegant Grey Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality bolection fireplace in Elegant Grey marble. Moulded jambs and frieze in the Queen Anne style.
Marble
An English Moulded Bolection Fireplace in Calacatta Verde Marble
Located in London, GB
An English moulded bolection fireplace in Calacatta Verde marble. A scaled down version of a chimneypiece originally housed in the Officer's mess at Chelsea Barracks, London.
Marble
Unavailable|$28,000
Bolection fireplace Mantel in Verde Alpi Marble
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of minimalist elegance, this vintage bolection fireplace mantel is crafted from richly veined Verde Alpi marble, prized for its deep forest-green tones and intrica...
Marble
Unavailable|$3,374
Bolection Fireplace in Italian White Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
A bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee edging, which are supported on substantial foot blocks, in high quality Italian ...
Unavailable|$10,124
Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Statuary Marble
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
A Queen Anne style grand bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ogee edging, which are supported on substantial foot-blocks, i...
Statuary Marble
Unavailable|$18,255
"5th Avenue" Louis XIV Style "Bolection" Fireplace in Calacatta Marble
By Maison et Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"5th avenue" is an original creation by Maison & Maison, inspired by Louis XIV style fireplaces. We have borrowed here the regularity and the bolection from the Loui...
Marble
Unavailable|$6,317
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian Verde Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian Verde Antico marble A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising og...
Mid-18th Century Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble Measure: Depth 4 1/2 in (115mm) External height 45 1/2 in (1152mm) External width 56 in (1422mm) ...
Statuary Marble
Unavailable|$6,317
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian Pavonazzo Marble Nr.2
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian Pavonazzo marble Nr.2 A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a rising ...
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 2 Measures: Depth 4 1/2 in (115mm) External height 45 3/4 in (1162mm) External w...
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency Baroque Bolection fireplace surround in Italian Pavonazzo marble.
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround Italian Fior Pesco Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency Baroque Bolection fireplace surround in Italian Fior di Pesco marble.
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant regency Baroque bolection fireplace in Italian white statuary marble.
Unavailable|$10,798
Grand Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A grand Queen Anne style bolection fireplace in Italian statuary marble Depth: 5" - (125 mm) External height: 51 7/8" (1319 mm) External width: 67 7/8" (1724 mm) Internal heigh...
Stylish, Elegant Grand Bolection Fireplace Surround in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish and elegant grand bolection fireplace surround in Italian Arabescato marble Depth: 3 1/2" - 9 cm External height: 50 3/4” - 129 cm External width: 68" – 172.6 cm In...
Elegant Regency Baroque Carved Bolection Fireplace Surround Nero Marquina Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency Baroque carved bolection fireplace surround in high quality Italian nicely veined Italian Nero Marquina marble.
Elegant Regency Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantle Italian Fior di Pesco Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant Regency baroque bolection fireplace mantle in Italian Fior di Pesco marble.
A Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo Marble Depth: 6 3/4" - 17.4 cm External Height: : 50 3/4” - 129 cm External Width: 67 1/4" - 171 cm Internal He...
Unavailable|$10,124
Grand Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Nero Marquina Marble
Located in London, GB
A Grand Queen Anne style bolection fireplace in Italian Nero Marquina marble Measure: Depth 5" - (125 mm) External height 51 7/8" (1319 mm) External width 67 7/8" (1724 mm) Int...
Grand Mid-18th Century Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel Shelf Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A grand mid-18th century baroque bolection fireplace mantel with cushion centred by a Plaque & Shelf in Italian white statuary marble.
Unavailable|$10,798
Grand Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Statuary Marble Nr. 2
Located in London, GB
A grand Queen Anne style bolection fireplace in Italian statuary marble nr. 2.
Grand Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace in Italian Nero Marquina Marble Nr.2
Located in London, GB
A grand Queen Anne style Bolection fireplace in Italian Nero Marquina marble nr.2.
Unavailable|$9,719
Antique Black Marble Bolection Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
An original late Victorian fireplace surround in highly figured black marble.
Unavailable|$6,074
Baroque Regency Bolection Chimneypiece in White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Baroque regency stylish bolection fireplace chimneypiece in Italian white statuary marble Measures: depth 4 1/2 in (115mm) External height 45 3/4 in (1162mm) ...
Marble
Unavailable|$6,317
Stylish Regency Bolection Chimneypiece in Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish English Regency Bolection chimneypiece in high quality Italian white statuary marble, moulded frieze and jambs of architectural form and the inner moulding with beading. ...
Marble
Grand Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece Cushion-Shelf Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A Grand mid-18th century Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece with Cushion & Shelf in Italian White Statuary Marble Depth: 8" - 20.3 cm External Height: 56 1/2” – 143.5 cm External W...
Unavailable|$7,964
Stylish Regency Bolection Chimneypiece with Shelf
Located in London, GB
A stylish English Regency bolection chimneypiece in high quality Italian white statuary marble, moulded frieze and jambs of architectural form and the inner moulding with beading, al...
Marble
Mid-18th Century Chimneypiece Bolection with Shelf in Italian White Marble
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century chimneypiece Bolection with shelf in Italian white statuary marble Depth: 8 in (200mm) External Height: 48 in (1220mm) External Width: 64 in (1625mm) Interna...
Unavailable|$15,600
19th Century Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella 'NY155'
Located in New York, NY
Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella, circa 1890. Opening dimensions: 46 3/4" W x 33 3/8" H at lowest point.
Marble
Unavailable|$15,212
Baroque style Bolection Fireplace
Located in Gembloux, BE
A strikingly tall Baroque style fireplace in very decorative, Belgian marbles; Brèche de Waulsort with Noir de Mazy, a perfect match! The breakfront-tablet rest above a deep moulded ...
Marble
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace 3
Located in London, GB
Baroque Bolection fireplace mantel in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 3.
Unavailable|$6,344
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantle in Italian White Statuary Marble 5
Located in London, GB
A baroque bolection fireplace mantel (fireplace) in Italian white statuary marble 5.
Statuary Marble
Unavailable|$6,479
Beautiful Baroque Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble Nr. 2
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Baroque Bolection fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble Nr. 2 A Baroque style Bolection fireplace surround of bold proportions with very finely carved columns with a ri...
Marble
Unavailable|$12,148
Pair of Beautiful Baroque Bolection Fireplaces in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
Pair of beautiful Baroque Bolection fireplaces in Italian Arabescato marble.
Marble
Baroque Bolection Fireplace Surround in Italian White Statuary Marble Fireplace2
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Bolection fireplace surround in Italian white statuary marble fireplace 2.
Sold|$8,774
Antique Grey Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant English grey marble bolection fireplace, the inverse moulded surround with stepped detail framing the aperture, on shaped footblocks.
Marble
Sold|$13,300
Red Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb marble bolection fireplace mantel in striking Belgian red marble.
Marble
19th Century, Bleu Belge Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century, Bleu Belge marble bolection fireplace mantel. Opening measurements : 36.2 x 35 inch (height x width).
Marble
19th Century, Bleu Belge Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century, Bleu Belge marble bolection fireplace mantel. Opening measurements : 36.2 x 35 inch (height x width).
Marble
19th Century, Bleu Belge Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century, Bleu Belge marble bolection fireplace mantel. *This items qualifies for free worldwide shipping* Opening measurements : 36.2 x 35 inch (height x width).
Marble
19th Century English Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned English marble bolection fireplace in Spanish Brocatelle marble, 19th century, of the Queen Anne style.
Marble
Sold|$4,319
Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A substantial Bolection moulded fireplace in the Queen Anne style, in dark a veined rich brown Marquina marble.
Sold|$14,173
An English Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A nicely shaped English bolection in a polished English fossil stone. The moulded frieze and jambs with plain footblocks below. English, 19th century. Additional information: Shelf ...
Marble
19th Century Brown Marble Bolection Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large 19th century bolection fireplace, in brown marble. Opening measurements : 45.9 x 53 inch (height x width)
Marble
Sold|$12,081
Large Breche Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large reclaimed Bolection fireplace surround in quality Italian Breche marble.
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.
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