18th Century English York Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
18th century English York stone fireplace. Of simple form, hand worked with Bullseye corners, reeded jambs and frieze.
Stone
Victorian Gothic Style Pine & York Stone Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual mid-19th century Victorian pine fire surround with natural York stone foot blocks and slips. Providing a complementary contrast of materials, this antique fireplace has a ...
Stone
English Fireplace in York Stone
Located in London, GB
An English fireplace in York stone. The plain jambs surmounted by brackets, with moulded shelf above.
Stone
Victorian Gothic Revival Sandstone Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Victorian era Gothic Revival sandstone fire mantel circa 1880, with ornate column-style jambs, decorative foliate spandrels and a dramatic arched fireplace opening with c...
Stone, Sandstone
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
Antique York Stone Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality antique York stone fire surround dating from the late 19th century.
Stone, Sandstone
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. Carved by hand into York stone, this antique fire surround is a timeless additi...
Stone
Late Georgian Reclaimed York Stone Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Yorkstone fire surround, removed from a farmhouse in the Peak District. Three components. Additional dimensions: Opening height 131 cm Opening width 141.5 cm.
Stone
English Georgian Carved York Stone Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Measures: Height 119 cm. Width 124 cm. Depth 13 cm (3.5 cm seen). Opening H 94 x W 89 cm.
Stone
Antique Regency York Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique early 19th century Regency grey York stone fire surround with finely anthemion carved capitals.
Stone
Antique Regency York Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique early 19th century Regency grey York stone fire surround with finely anthemion carved capitals. For detailed sizes please see the size diagram within the image gallery ...
Stone
Antique Mid Victorian York Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique mid-Victorian fireplace surround in pale grey York Greenmoor stone.
Stone
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H 47.25 in W 53.35 in D 7.29 in
Regency Carved Stone Fireplace Surround from Solid Grey York Stone
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique early 19th century Regency carved stone fireplace surround from solid grey York stone.
Stone
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 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
Gothic Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A carved limestone fireplace in the English Gothic style. The diamond shaped frieze with shields and Tudor roses with moulded jambs. Moulded shelf above. A copy of an earlier piece. ...
Limestone
English Fireplace in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze, circa 1900. Measure: Shelf Width: 1395 mm 54 7/8 in Overall Height: 1125 mm ...
Stone
Antique Marble Stone Fireplace mantel, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique marble stone fireplace, 19th century. To place in front of the chimney.
Marble
An Early Victorian Carved Stone Fireplace In The Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian carved stone fireplace in the Gothic style. The arched frieze with carved spandrels featuring fruit and foliage. Heavily moulded jambs and frieze. English. Shelf ...
Stone
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
$6,597
H 56.5 in W 58.67 in D 14.57 in
Tall Rustic French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – 18th Century Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Tall Rustic French Limestone Fireplace Mantel – 18th Century Style Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces This tall rustic French mantel is hand-carved from soft-toned white limestone, sh...
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. Modern. Measures: Shelf Width: 1850 mm 72 ?" Overall Height: 1370 mm 53 ?" Openi...
Stone
Large English Stone Fireplace in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A large English stone fireplace in the Gothic manner. The arched frieze with carved spandrels, the jambs with moulding to inside edge. Finished with a light grey, rustic paint effect...
Stone
19th Century Fine French Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful petite, small, hard stone fireplace surround in great condition with crystal vein. Not broken !! The beige honey hard stone has the looks of a nicely clean waxed French lim...
Stone
19th Century English Gothic Style Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A mid-late 19th century English Gothic style stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by arched frieze with spandrel panels. Two-tier moulded shelf. Some markings to the stone c...
Stone
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This gem comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size make it possible to install this mantel in almo...
Limestone
Fine Gothic Revival Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Gothic Revival fireplace carved in statuary marble. The spandrels with finely carved holly and berries. Octagonal suspended capitals under moulded shelf. The centre wi...
Statuary Marble
18th Century, French Timely Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very nice Burgundy hard stone, marble fireplace surround; it is in excellent shape. It has exceptional proportions with a deep shelf. The timely shape could even work with ...
Stone
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. It has stood the test of time with its...
Stone, Limestone
$10,257
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...
Iron
French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave returns with high relief cast embellishments showing wonderful examples of foliage and fr...
Iron
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
Celtic Gothic Oak Clover Leaf Table Elizabethan-Style Celtic Gothic Oak
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Celtic Gothic Oak Clover Leaf Table Elizabethan-Style Celtic Gothic Oak Clover Top Table, an enchanting piece Made in solid Oak in sound attractive condition The table is 23” high ...
Oak
Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...
Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Style English Solid Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique arts and crafts style English solid oak fireplace. Dating to circa 1900, this antique oak fireplace is a beautiful piece still displays a rich mid oak finish that has sto...
Wood, Oak
$384,348
H 65.36 in W 72.05 in D 23.63 in
Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This stunning 18th-century period fireplace mantel, sculpted in exclusive Royal Sarrancolin Fantastico marble, showcases intricate carvings and decorations, including a central shell...
Marble
$40,795
H 104.5 in W 49 in D 22 in
Antique Hand Carved Phoenix & Dragon w. Large Mirror Side Table Entry Hall Stand
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare large and extremely sculptural wall table with marble inlay and beveled mirror. If you are appreciative of rare and sculptural antiques then this large mirror / side table coul...
Marble
$2,995 / set
H 41.75 in W 11.75 in D 11.75 in
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns Anonymous 19th century; Belgium or Netherlands Wood Approximate size: 41.75 (h) x 11.75 (w) x 11.75 (d) in. An exc...
Wood
Gothic Chest with linenfold panels
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
GOTHIC CHEST WITH LINENFOLD PANELS ORIGIN : ILE DE FRANCE PERIOD : CIRCA 1500 Height : 78 cm Length : 167 cm Depth : 61 cm Walnut Simple in the structure, this chest ...
Wood, Walnut
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak plank batten construction detail...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Gothic Armoire
Located in New York, NY
FAPG 19959D/2 Gothic Revival armoire New York, about 1835-1840 Mahogany, with brass hardware Measure: 104 in. high, 73 in. wide, 30 in. deep Exhibited: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Ne...
Brass
Monumental Carrara Marble Wall Mascaron of Poseidon
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and monumental Italian carved Carrara marble mascaron of Poseidon or Neptune after the late 16th century ‘Fontana del Mascherone’ by Bartolomeo Bassi. At more than 90cm tall ...
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Georgian Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Georgian Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. An Extreemly Fine Hand Carved Fireplace Surround, Made From Italian Statuary White Marble. With Hand Carved Panels Detailing To E...
Marble, Statuary Marble
Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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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