White Carrara marble mantle fireplace with red inlays, Louis XVI, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Mantle Fireplace in white Carrara marble with red marble inlays, original Louis XVI, Brightly colored and contrasting marbles were used to create surprising and unusual firep...
Marble
$2,706Sale Price|20% Off
Fireplace mantle in gray and pink marble "fior di pesco", Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Vintage fireplace mantle in gray and pink marble, special marble called fior di pesco, from Italy, from the early 1900s, maximum external dimensions cm W 101 x H 101 x D 32, internal...
Marble
$6,999Sale Price|20% Off
Fireplace mantle in fine gray marble with white veins, carved, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle, fireplace frame in fine gray marble with white veins, has a shaped upper surface and a rich central shell-type frieze, original from the 19th century, hand-...
Marble
19th Century Fine Antique Fireplace Mantle with White Statuary Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional Italian fireplace surround is in white statuary and grey-blue marble. This work of art was found in Venice, Italy. The mantel was crafted in the 19th century. It is ...
Marble
$6,066Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Richly Carved, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique white carrara marble fireplace, richly carved on all sides with contrasting gray marble feet, very rich and precious, rare to find in these conditions and so particular, mant...
Marble, Carrara Marble
$6,439Sale Price|20% Off
White Carrara marble mantle fireplace, richly carved with three shells, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Mantle fireplace in white Carrara marble, richly carved with an important central shell with crown, shells also on the side legs and wavy top.
Carrara Marble
$6,346Sale Price|20% Off
Mantle Fireplace in White Carrara Marble, Richly Carved, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble, richly carved both in the pediment and on the sides, built and sculpted by hand in the 19th century for an important building in nor...
Carrara Marble
$4,572Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle in Breccia Pink Marble from Brescia, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in pink marble called Breccia Oniciata of Brescia, hand-carved with decoration on the central pediment in the 19th century, for a palace in Italaia (Lombardy...
Breccia Marble
$3,639Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Sculpted Shell, 18th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, hand-carved mantle with central shell and decorations on the legs, built entirely by hand in Italy in the 1700s, from Genoa.
Carrara Marble
Cosy Chic French Fireplace Mantle With Black Marble Details
Located in Beervelde, BE
Cosy chic fireplace surround with black marble details. This original antique French chimneypiece stood in a library with a boiserie wall. Dimensions: 145 cm Exterior Width 57,09 Inc...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
fireplace mantle of Paonazzo marble in style of Louis XIV - 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique French marble fireplace in Paonazzo marble – in the style of Louis XIV Elegant antique fireplace crafted from exclusive Paonazzo marble, originating from France. This marble...
Marble
18th Century Italian Walnut & Faux Marble Painted Fireplace Surround / Mantle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Large very unique hand painted faux marble Italian Walnut Fireplace Surround / Mantle.
Walnut
$9,239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle Black and Red Marble Inlaid, 19th Century from Belgium
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique and very precious fireplace in black marble with white veins, inlaid with red marble, hand carved and inlaid in the mid-19th century, by a Belgian craftsman artist, for a his...
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century Fine European Grey Marble Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a grand, one of a kind, original French antique fireplace surround. It was made in a grey bicolor Marble hard stone. It reflects the light in the room and has a silky feeling...
Stone
$6,532Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle in Calacatta Stone & Black Portoro Marble, '700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in "Calacatta" stone with black Portoro marble inlay, hand-carved in the 18th century, from Italy for a noble palace, good size and aesthetically beautiful, ...
Stone
$16,798Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle in White and Red Marble, Inlaid and Carved, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble with inlays and columns in red Levanto marble, built and sculpted by hand in the middle of the 19th century, for a palace in Italy. Elegant...
Marble
19th Century Antique Bolection Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide bolection antique fireplace surround in Italian marble with some patina. The irregularity of the carvers hand gives it an extra twist. Measures; 184 cm EW 72,44". 11...
Marble
18th Century Fine French Bicolor Marble Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique, once in a lifetime, original antique fireplace surround in deep color hardstone out of the Corton vinyard area in France. Early French Régency period. This man...
Stone
19th Century Original Antique French Stylish Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fabulous, one of a kind , original antique fireplace surround in a porfierish hard stone. The inlay is of a high quality. This one is very easy on the eye. The straight lin...
Stone, Belgian Black Marble, Statuary Marble
18th Century Exceptional European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original Louis XVI period, 18th century, antique fireplace surround in a Yellow Italian marble. Exceptional little jewel. Easy on the eye which will catch everyone's atte...
Marble
17th Century Rare European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original Italian antique fireplace surround in fossil stone is one of a kind. Unique proportions. See the images for the details of the carving. A real museum piece that works b...
Marble
18th Century Stylish French Country Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This burgundy hardstone vintage fireplace surround with some Carrara marble inlay can work great in a Italian style or French style interior. Warm of color and unusual. It is Louis X...
Stone, Carrara Marble
18th Century Fine Original Antique Fireplace Mantle in Black Fossil Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique fireplace surround in fossil stone with Brocatelle de Spain marble inlay.
Stone, Marble
$4,666Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantle Empire Style, First Half of the 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle, hand-carved in Empire style, original from the first half of the 19th century, built for a palace in Italy.
Marble
Fine 19th Century European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle from Empire Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original vintage fireplace surround is a one of a kind chimney piece. A real eyecatcher. It is influenced of the wars by Napoleon to Egypt. The mantel is in perfect condition a...
Carrara Marble, Brass
White Statuary Marble Mantle Piece For Luxury Palace Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very fine European antique White Statuary marble fireplace surround. The detail of the carving is unusual fine.
Statuary Marble
Small Fireplace Mantle In French Hard Stone Beige and Pink Natural Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine marriage of antique French rustic fireplace surround elements in a Burgundian hard limestone. A 17th century period mantle piece which works perfect for a timeless country int...
Stone, Marble
19th Century Antique Black Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Udenhout, NL
Black marble fireplace surround mantle to place around the chimney.
Marble
19th Century Antique Marble Stone Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful antique marble stone Louis XVI fireplace mantle from the 19th Century to place in front of the chimney.
Stone, Marble
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
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Brocatelle D’Espagne Marble Mantle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brocatelle d'Espagne marble mantle. The mantle is raised by two straight jambs, with a carved recessed decorative fillet extended across ...
Marble
Antique White Carrara Marble Louis Seize Mantle Piece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique Carrara marble Louis Seize mantle piece from the 19th century.
Carrara Marble
Timeless Antique Fireplace Surround In Bicolor Marble Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This very unique bi-color marble stone fireplace mantle has grey marble St-Anne inlay.
Stone, Marble
19th Century Antique Marble Louis XV Chateau Fireplace Mantel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful antique marble Louis XV castle fireplace mantle from the 19th Century.
Carrara Marble
Early 18th Century Marble Mantle Piece of the Regency Period from Antwerp
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal original antique fireplace surround in Arabesco marble from the regency period from the city of Antwerp.
Marble
$13,065Sale Price|27% Off
Louis XV Style Mantle Surround of Solid Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice solid marble fireplace from the 19th century in the style of Louis XV. This fireplace has a scallop in the middle of the front part and beautiful shapes. A fireplace with c...
Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Sarrancolin marble - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
It can serve as a luxurious Focal Point in a classic interior, a dramatic contrast in a contemporary setting, or a refined Statement Piece in a curated gallery-like space. Object: A...
Marble
Palatial Antique French Louis XVI Style White Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantle
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large palatial antique French Louis XVI style white marble and gilt bronze mantle. The structure is composed of rectangular white marble blocks with a stepped corni...
Marble, Bronze
Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Gris St Anne marble vintage fireplace mantle with white statuary inlay from the Louis XVI period second half of the 18th century.
Marble
18th Century Petite French Marble Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique, one of a kind, bicolor French Burgundy marble hard stone original antique fireplace mantle.
Marble
$19,598Sale Price|20% Off
Carrara Marble Mantle Surround in Style of English Regency from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace from the 19th century in English Regency style! This fireplace has a very chic look and many decorations and ornaments, such as acanthus leaves. An elegan...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Statuary Marble Rococo Mantle from George II Period, circa 1750’s
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique English Rococo Statuary marble chimneypiece from the George II period. The serpentine shaped panelled frieze, beneath a moulded serpentine shelf is centred by a rich...
Statuary Marble
$11,432Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Mantle of gray marble stone in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful antique mantelpiece, made of gray marble stone from the 19th century in style of Louis XV, exudes timeless elegance and historic charm. This antique fireplace mantelpiece...
Other
18th Century Fine European Regency Bicolor Marble Hard Stone Antique Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original antique fine French Regency fireplace surround in a burgundy bicolor marble hard stone. This is a grand antique fireplace mantel. Measures: 181 cm EW 71.25" 116...
Stone
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Brèche d'Alep marble and ormolu fireplace mantel. The mantle is raised by fine block feet below elegant straight jambs.
Marble, Ormolu
An Interesting 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Interesting and Rare Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace The moulded marble mantle shelf above a intricately carved central frieze with scrolli...
Siena Marble, Bronze, Wrought Iron, Ormolu
Superb 19th Century Empire bronze mounted mantle
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Empire gilt bronze mounted marble mantle
Marble, Bronze
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Breche Violetta - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
Object: Antique Fireplace Mantel / Marble Mantle Origin: Paris, France Period: 19th century Style: Louis XV Material: Breche Violetta marble Width: 176 cm Height: 115 cm Top shelf de...
Marble
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fireplace mantle is from the Louis XIV period.
Stone
$9,492 / item
English Georgian Style Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A reproduction fireplace of simple yet pleasing design, perfect for both contemporary and antique decor. A molded and shaped frame, on square foot blocks and a stepped and molded she...
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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