$250,000
H 173 in W 115.5 in D 28.5 in
Old Antique Reclaimed Large Stone Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau Overmantle
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Reclaimed from a castle in Caithness, England, this majestic 115" high mid-18th century hand-carved limestone fireplace is a truly rare and captivating royal masterpiece. It represen...
Limestone, Iron
Rustic English Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The moulded jambs with plain frieze above and heavy moulded shelf.
Stone
Large Georgian Period English York Stone Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale original late 18th/early 19th century Georgian English York stone fireplace circa 1800.
Stone
Large English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner.
Stone
A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large framed black Basalt stone bolection fireplace surround, with wide bolection moulding profile.
Stone
Buxy Stone Fireplace Surround Extra Large 18th Century
Located in Beervelde, BE
Large French fireplace surround in the famous Buxy stone.
Stone
A Large English Fireplace Mantel in Grey York Stone
Located in London, GB
A large English fireplace in grey York stone. The frieze and jambs with moulded ingrounds surmounted by plain shelf, 19th century.
Stone
$82,004
H 89.75 in W 80.75 in D 22.5 in
Very Large 19th Century Carved Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very rare, 19th century carved stone Renaissance fireplace. The bracketed jambs with crouching lions, ionic capitals, carved male and female masks and basket of fruit to plinths. T...
Stone
Ryan & Smith Large Stone Bolection Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A limestone bolection fireplace of large-scale, the frame measuring 12" (300 mm) wide. This simple and timeless style of fireplace was used by architect Sir Christopher Wren almost 3...
Limestone
$22,947 / item
H 64.5 in W 92 in D 14 in
Ryan & Smith Russborough, Large Palladian Portland Stone Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Hand carved from solid blocks of English Portland stone. The front and side consoles have carved acanthus leaf decoration. The wide framed in-grounds, architrave and cornice moulding...
Stone
Georgian Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large English George III carved stone fireplace.
Stone, Sandstone
$25,512 / item
H 68.25 in W 73 in D 8.63 in
Large Stone Italian Fireplace Mantel in the 18th Century Style
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century style Italian fireplace carved in Portland stone. The frieze of isometric design with diamond panelled paterae interspersed with panelled husks, carved wi...
Stone
$19,170
H 63.39 in W 75.99 in D 13.78 in
Large Louis XIII 17th Century Stone French Castle Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
17th century period authentic antique French fireplace mantel made of light-colored stone. The design of the mantel is simple yet elegant, with a rectangular mantel shelf that featur...
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Period Regency Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive period Regency stone fireplace.
Limestone
$33,000
H 51.5 in W 80 in D 23 in
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace , Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis Regence Transition Louis XV Period Limestone Chi...
Stone, Limestone
$12,076
H 40.95 in W 68.51 in D 9.85 in
Rare Burgundy-Region French Marble Stone Fireplace Surround - Large, Rare Color
Located in Beervelde, BE
This magnificent antique fireplace surround dates from the mid 18th century, sourced and reclaimed from the Burgundy region. Showcasing exceptional quality and patinated character. M...
Stone, Marble
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 70 in W 68.5 in D 20 in
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace.
Stone, Limestone
$37,000
H 70 in W 68.5 in D 20 in
17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643 Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...
Stone, Limestone
English Bath Stone Fireplace Mantel in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English Bath stone fireplace in the Gothic style, with arched opening and moulded shelf.
Stone
$12,585
H 63 in W 64.18 in D 32.29 in
Massangis Jaune French Limestone Fireplace Mantel - Rustic - 64 Inch Large
Located in Beervelde, BE
Refined Massangis Jaune French limestone fireplace mantel from the late 20th century, created in one of France’s most respected natural building stones.
Stone, Limestone
$48,147
H 51.97 in W 80.71 in D 15.75 in
Exceptional Large 18th Century French Directoire Period Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional and extremely large original French Directoire period limestone fireplace surround dating from the late 18th century hand-carved.
Stone, Limestone
$17,600
H 72.5 in W 78 in D 44.5 in
Large Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace Mantel from La Meuse, France, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in 12 pieces of French stone, this extremely large fireplace mantel dates to the early to mid-1600s, placing it in the period of Louis XIII.
Stone, Limestone
$2,575
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Large cast iron fireplace backplate, carved with noble coat of arms, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique large cast iron fireplace backplate, carved with noble coat of arms, family letters and Florentine lilies, therefore coming from Italy and built in the 19th century, probably...
Iron
Large and Imposing English Portland Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing English Portland stone fireplace.
Stone
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI limestone fireplace, with carved centre motif dated 1777, and stars to frieze, plain jambs surmounted by shaped brackets. The frieze with polished me...
Stone
Portland Limestone Reclaimed Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed Portland Stone fireplace with a shallow arched opening, salvaged from a country house.
Limestone
$12,500
H 52.76 in W 78.75 in D 13.39 in
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 carved from the finest Lava stone from the Haute- Loire area in France. This unique...
Stone, Lava
$33,950
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
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.
Stone
Unavailable
H 47 in W 70 in D 11 in
Very Large Regency Plain Fireplace Surround in in High Quality Portland Stone
Located in London, GB
A very large Regency plain fireplace surround in in high quality Portland stone.
Unavailable
H 50.01 in W 88.59 in D 13.59 in
Fireplace in Stone of Bourgogne Louis XVI Period, 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful and large fireplace in stone de Bourgogne, richly decorated on its shelve and both jambs.
Stone
19th Century Italian Carved Stone Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
A very large 19th century carved Italian stone fireplace with lion heads on the legs and lionpaw feet.
Stone
Large English Portland Stone Fireplace
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in London, GB
A large English Portland stone fireplace in the manner of Sir Edwin Lutyens, the rectangular shelf above bolection moulded jambs, the interior composed of Tudor arch with stop-chamfe...
Stone, Limestone
Large Stone Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An English stone bolection style fireplace in a rustic limestone. Substantially moulded frieze and legs, circa 1900. Shelf width 1753 mm 69 in Overall height 1197 mm 47 ? in O...
Ryan & Smith Large Stone Bolection Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A limestone bolection fireplace of large-scale, the frame measuring 12" (300 mm) wide. This simple and timeless style of fireplace was used by architect Sir Christopher Wren almost 3...
Limestone
Large 19th Century Stone Trumeau Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A grand and monumental early Victorian trumeau chimneypiece in the Renaissance Revival style. The blockwork trumeau is centred by an armorial and rests on a large freize carved with ...
Limestone
Antique Italian Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial stone fireplace, the jambs of Monopedic form with very well carved Lions mask and paw feet.
Stone
A large Italian Travertine Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Italian Bolection fireplace in Italian Travertine stone.
Travertine
Sold
H 57.88 in W 68.51 in D 23.63 in
Antique Carved Stone Fireplace, Winged Caryatids, Large and Richly, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace mantle in gray stone, hand carved with winged caryatids, shapely women and many more, large and rich, of sure scene in a large and refined environment.
Stone
Sold
H 108.27 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in
Antique and Important, Large Fireplace in Burgundy Stone, 16th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Important large mantle fireplace, original in hand-carved Burgundy stone, built in the middle of the 16th century and of French origin, it comes from a ruined castle from which they ...
Stone
A Large Reclaimed Black Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Italian slate fireplace in fine Bolection mouldings. Reclaimed from a central London property in Mayfair. Images are a true reflection of condition. Great piece for the pric...
Slate
Sold
H 129.93 in W 67.72 in D 25.99 in
Large 18th Century French Stone En Trumeau Fireplace Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A large 18th century French limestone chimneypiece in the Louis XV manner. The console shaped jambs with carved moulding supporting the conforming serpentine frieze. The panelled tru...
Limestone
Sold
H 86.62 in W 123.23 in D 31.5 in
Antique Huge Gothic Stone Mantel Fireplace, Carved Curved, 1300s, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and very large fireplace, stone mantel (fireplace), imposing fireplace throughout the house, in full original Gothic style, built in the 1300s, for a castle in France.
Stone
Sold
H 86.62 in W 123.23 in D 31.5 in
Antique Huge Gothic Stone Mantel Fireplace, Carved Curved, 1300s, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and very large fireplace, stone mantel (fireplace), imposing fireplace throughout the house, in full original Gothic style, built in the 1300s, for a castle in France.
Stone
Large Rustic French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – 18th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A commanding and beautifully weathered 18th-century limestone fireplace mantel from rural France. This substantial piece is defined by its robust architectural lines, deep corbels, a...
Stone, Limestone
English Bath Stone Fireplace Mantel in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English Bath stone fireplace in the Gothic style, with arched opening and moulded shelf.
Large Antique Cotswold Limestone Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale fire surround, this Georgian era fireplace is the perfect size for a main room, fitting seamlessly into the dining hall of a period townhouse as well as the reception r...
Stone, Limestone
Large Gothic Hamstone Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large, antique English Gothic hamstone fireplace.
Stone
Large Portland Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Portland stone fireplace. The moulded jambs and frieze surmounted by moulded shelf, English, circa 1900.
Stone
Large & Imposing Bath Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing bath stone fireplace in the Gothic manner.
Stone
Large English Victorian Style Limestone Corbel Fireplace Mantel
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
An impressive large English made white limestone fireplace mantel. Hand-carved corbels, with detailed recessed panels and acanthus leaf carvings on jamb and frieze.
Stone, Limestone
Timeless French Bicolor Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolor French vintage stone fireplace surround. Large and straight lines for great fireplace decor.
Limestone
Large Louis XIII Stone Overmantel Fireplace, 17th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dating from the first half of the 17th, large Louis 13 stone overmantel fireplace decorated with middle cornice at many setbacks ; the monolith lintel rests on a console jamb animate...
Stone
Large Antique Regency Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Large antique Regency grey stone fireplace surround with carved acanthus capitals above tapering fluted pilasters.
Stone
French Fireside Bench from Brittany
Located in Pasadena, CA
These types of benches were used inside the very large stone fireplaces.
Chestnut
Pair of 19th Century French Tole Lanterns, c. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
They could go on the mantle of a large stone fireplace or on an elegant enfilade in a dining room.
Tôle, Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,825 / item
H 7 in Dm 18 in
Leather Pendant Light in Camel, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
Brass
English Mahogany Chippendale Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century English mahogany Chippendale style fire mantel with French polish and wax finish. Evocative of Georgian era designs, this antique fireplace is crafted in the styl...
Wood, Mahogany
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...
Wrought Iron
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Natural stone fireplace surround
Located in Greding, DE
Fireplace surround made of light natural stone with clean lines and subtly profiled frame. The timeless design integrates harmoniously into both classic and modern interiors. Dimensi...
Stone
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Armoire
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Empire period armoire. With stunning book matched walnut veneer to the two long doors flanked by two columns. Original restrained brass detailing. A handsome piec...
Walnut
$8,490
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Cute little French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely "Buxy" limestone. This petit gem comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size make it possible to install...
Stone, Limestone
Antique Regency Style Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century antique Regency style pine fire mantel with a stripped finish, ready for paint, stain or wax. Dating from circa 1820, this fireplace has stood the test of time ...
Wood, Pine
The Provencale: A Classic Country French Stone Fireplace
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the many charming country homes of the Provence region in the South of France, The Provencale stone fireplace evokes a classic Country French feel, with its deep top shel...
Limestone
$15,000 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in
19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Bergère Armchairs in Green Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) green painted and gilt rope carved trimmed bergere Armchairs with Ikat-style blue cut velvet and beige satin upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
Wood
Antique English Mahogany Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A substantially constructed and beautifully decorated antique English mahogany fireplace of beautiful colour and quality, dating from the mid 19th century. The simple lines and larg...
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique wooden fire mantel of simple architectural form, perfect for interiors traditional and modern alike. Reclaimed from a house in Reading, its balance of clean lines, mouldin...
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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