$60,679
H 47.52 in W 69.3 in D 11.82 in
Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry and Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
sections have a recessed panel with cock-beading. Shown with its original statuary marble kerb fender
Statuary Marble, Porphyry
$45,816Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.52 in W 69.3 in D 11.82 in
19th C Regency Imperial Egyptian Porphyry & Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
sections have a recessed panel with cock-beading. Shown with its original statuary marble kerb fender
Statuary Marble, Porphyry
Antique French Gold Bronze & Onyx Marble Fire Fender, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gold Bronze & Onyx Marble Fire Fender, Circa 1890's.
Bronze
Gothic Revival Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in London, GB
marble curved fender. The high stepped shelf has a central podium flanked by two demilune podium
Oak
Unavailable
H 59.75 in W 84 in D 33 in
Carved Marble Wrap Around Chimney Breast Fireplace with Brass Register Grate
By Craigavon Marble Products
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
hearth with marble fender as shown. Measurements: The fireplace is made to encase / wrap around a 72
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 47.5 in W 77.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Large Victorian Arched Carrara Marble Chimney Piece
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
with its original arched cast iron fireplace insert and marble fender, date circa 1860.
Carrara Marble
Unavailable
H 72 in W 74.5 in D 23 in
Large 19th Century Victorian Architectural Marble Fireplace Complete with Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
marble fender and its original substantial and superb cast iron register grate. Removed from an important
Belgian Black Marble, Iron
Unavailable
H 56.75 in W 76 in D 13.25 in
Edwardian Style Carved Limestone Fire Surround with Matching Limestone Fender
By Craigavon Marble Products
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
We created this fire surround and fender in the Edwardian style from limestone. The mantel is
Limestone
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 55.12 in D 13.78 in
Antique Marble Fireplace Fender in Statuary White and Sienna Marble
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique marble fireplace fender in statuary white and sienna marble. External sizes 1400mm x 350mm.
Marble
Unusual Early 19th Century English Marble Fireplace Fender
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Medicis breccia marble mounted on to a bronze base plate Measures: Internally 114 x 31 cm.
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Fireplace Brass Fender
Located in Winter Park, FL
Stunning brass and marble fireplace fender. A pair of matching chenets available. More
Continental Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Winter Park, FL
Stunning brass and marble fireplace fender with a marble insert in the middle. Overall brass
19th Century Bolection Moulded Fender or Kerb
Located in Tetbury, England
Crisply carved in Carrara marble. English, circa 1890.
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 42.33 in W 68.31 in D 11.03 in
Original 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround and Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
insert and marble fender. English, circa 1880 Fire opening size: 945mm wide x 890mm high Overall
Carrara Marble
Antique Bolection Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
complete with the original marble hearth fender and internal slips. Immaculate condition, and ready to
Marble
Sold
H 47.05 in W 68.31 in D 11.11 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
shelf, and chamfered inside returns, circa 1870. Pictured with an original Carrara marble fender and
Marble
Substantial Corbeled Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
iron insert and marble fender, both priced separately.
Carrara Marble
Reclaimed Mid 19th Century Carrara Marble Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
supporting the shelf. Circa 1860. Pictured with an original marble fender and Victorian fire basket, both
Marble, Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century Regency Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
cast iron grate and marble fender, sold separately. For detailed sizes please see final image.
Carrara Marble
Restored Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Manchester, GB
. Pictured with an original cast iron grate (now sold) and a marble fender, sold separately.
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 48.82 in W 70.48 in D 12.8 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Statuary White Marble and Sienna Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
and interruptions, circa 1890 Pictured with an associated antique marble fender also with Sienna
Carrara Marble
Large and Imposing Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
marble fender, cast iron frame and Victorian fire basket, all priced separately. For detailed sizes of
Carrara Marble
Antique Victorian Statuary White Marble Arched Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
. Pictured with an original cast iron and tiled arched insert (now sold) and a statuary marble fender priced
Statuary Marble
Large Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
. English, circa 1880. Pictured with its original cast iron and tiled grate and an original marble fender
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 51.97 in W 75.99 in D 13.98 in
Substantial Antique Victorian Fireplace Surround in White Statuary Marble
Located in Manchester, GB
associated original statuary marble fender, cast iron reducer and Victorian fire grate, all priced separately.
Statuary Marble
Sold
H 49.41 in W 77.17 in D 13.78 in
Large Antique Victorian Arched Fire Surround in Striking Pavonazzo Marble
Located in Manchester, GB
arched aperture and moulded and shaped mantle shelf. Complete with matching marble fender Circa 1860
Marble
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950's Italian Gothic Dragon Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of large 1960's Italian Gothic Dragons andirons, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use, amazing craftsmanship and details.
Iron
$129,539 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,309
H 34 in W 30 in D 15.2 in
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Oak Church Lectern Desk w. Bible Compartment
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality crafted and incredibly durable Gothic church lectern. This practical size lectern is remarkably well crafted and the design and patina are to die for. The perfectly hand...
Oak
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
Loic Beuchet Trompe L'Oeil Plaster Fire Surround 1980s
By Atelier Sedap
Located in CA, CA
A plaster fire surround with a delicate tromp l’oeil drapery by Loic Beuchet, circa 1980. Dimensions: Width 145cm x Height 22cm x Depth 30cm Hearth opening: Height 24.41 in (62 c...
Plaster
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
Wood
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
Wood
$15,949
H 92.13 in W 50.4 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Cabinet by Henri Sauvage 1900 Oak Display Cabinet
By Henri Sauvage
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Exquisite French Art Nouveau Cabinet / Display cabinet by famous French architect / designer Henri Sauvage 1900. A very large impressive cabinet that makes such a statement! Amazi...
Brass
$2,100
H 22.75 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
Gothic Revival Stained Glass Architectural Wall Cabinet 1880 with Bronze Details
Located in Glenford, NY
Very Fine Gothic Revival Cathedral Style Wall Bracket/cabinet with Original Stained Glass and fine Bronze Details - cherub faces, door with detailed latch, column motifs, and scallop...
Bronze
$16,840
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Located in London, Park Royal
Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...
Wood
English carved oak gothic revival cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak gothic revival cupboard circa 1980. Here we have an Ipswich made piece of furniture from England, made in the form of a court cupboard from the 17th century. Carved doub...
Oak
$524,977 / set
H 114.5 in W 35.5 in D 5 in
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
Wood, Pine
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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