What is a good depth for a fireplace mantel?

The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Why do fireplaces have mantels?

Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. 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.Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.

What is a fireplace mantel surround?

A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.

What is a good color for a fireplace mantel?

What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.

What is the average width of a fireplace mantel?

The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.

Can you paint marble fireplace mantel?

Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.

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Q: How high should a mantel shelf be above a fireplace?

A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. 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.Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.

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Petite French Fireplace Mantel

$3,900

H 40.36 in W 45.67 in D 12.01 in

Petite French Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Cute little French straight Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This petit gem

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Limestone

1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood

$2,250

H 71 in W 28.5 in D 21 in

1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Bensalem, PA

Please look at pictures for overall condition detail and measurements it has a gas line hook up as seen or can be used as a woodburning stove very nice size and condition. Feel free ...

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Concrete, Metal

Petite Portoro Fireplace

$8,395

H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 5.12 in

Petite Portoro Fireplace

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Truly unique Petite Portoro Fireplace, delicious bottle of Cremant is sadly not included... This

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Marble

Charming 19th Century Petite French Fireplace Mantel With Square Firebox Opening

$7,958

H 41.74 in W 47.64 in D 8.67 in

Charming 19th Century Petite French Fireplace Mantel With Square Firebox Opening

Located in Beervelde, BE

This antique French limestone fireplace surround exemplifies the understated elegance of 19th

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Petite Antique Pine Fireplace

$3,224

H 51.97 in W 45.28 in D 4.34 in

Petite Antique Pine Fireplace

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A petite antique pine fireplace. At over 200 years old, this timeless piece has certainly stood

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Petite Cast Iron Fireplace

$4,073

H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 6 in

Petite Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A petite cast iron fireplace. The jambs with vertical reeding and beading detail, with moulded

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Petite Louis XVI Stone Fireplace

$17,414

H 36.63 in W 41.63 in D 10.75 in

Petite Louis XVI Stone Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A rustic yet charming French Louis XVI stone fireplace. The delicately carved frieze and jambs with

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19th Century Antique French Vintage Fireplace Mantel

$5,900

H 38.98 in W 46.07 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Antique French Vintage Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

Original 19th century French petite bourguignon antique fireplace mantel in a Burgundy marble hard

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Limestone

19th Century Louis Petite Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece

$5,159

H 40.38 in W 48.5 in D 13.75 in

19th Century Louis Petite Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece

Located in London, GB

19th Century Louis Petite Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. An Authentic English Made Antique

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Carrara Marble

French Petite Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Surround

$4,138

H 40.16 in W 42.52 in D 9.45 in

French Petite Art Deco Original Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

This petite Art Deco antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) was in installed in a Parisian Apartment

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Petite Fine French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround

$4,138

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Petite Fine French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

A unusual small original antique French country hard limestone LXIII style fireplace surround

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19th Century Fine Petite European Antique French Fireplace Surround

$8,513

H 40.56 in W 44.1 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Fine Petite European Antique French Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is a unusual petite French vintage fireplace mantel in bicolor hard stone in Louis XVI style

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18th Century Petite Grez Stone French Country Fireplace Surround

$13,598

H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 18.9 in

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Located in Beervelde, BE

This 18th century Grez stone fireplace mantel (fireplace) with remains of the polychrome and

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Petite French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner

$13,748

H 44.25 in W 45.75 in D 12 in

Petite French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner

Located in London, GB

A petite French limestone fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The jambs with tapering stop-fluted

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18th Century Petite French Marble Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

$22,171

H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 9.45 in

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Located in Beervelde, BE

fireplace mantle. The size being petite makes this a small and charming mantle piece suitable for many small

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19th Century French Classic Petite Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround

$3,015

H 75.99 in W 43.71 in D 11.42 in

19th Century French Classic Petite Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

This fireplace mantle is a Classic small French Parisian apartment piece. It had some restoration

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Fine Petite Small Grey Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround

$34,587

H 44.1 in W 51.97 in D 8.67 in

Fine Petite Small Grey Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is a rare original small antique fireplace surround in Saint Anne Marble from the Louis XIV

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Petite Small Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Belgian Marble

$22,171

H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 14.57 in

Petite Small Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Belgian Marble

Located in Beervelde, BE

Original antique fireplace mantle in a Belgian brown color marble with brass bijouterie. A little

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Petite and Fine French Louis XVI style Carrara Marble Fireplace

$10,795

H 42.72 in W 53.55 in D 15.36 in

Petite and Fine French Louis XVI style Carrara Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace, mid-nineteenth century, well-carved throughout

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Small Antique French Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround

$11,529

H 41.74 in W 51.58 in D 7.88 in

Small Antique French Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

petite fireplace mantel with lots of character. Measures: 131 cm Exterior Width 51,57 Inch 106 cm

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Limestone, Sandstone

Petite and Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior

$32,813

H 42.13 in W 54.73 in D 11.82 in

Petite and Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior

Located in Beervelde, BE

This one of a kind antique Belgian reclaimed fireplace mantle is made in a Royal Grey Brêche marble

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Breccia Marble

Grey Petitor Bolection Fire Surround

$17,584

H 48.04 in W 73.23 in D 3.94 in

Grey Petitor Bolection Fire Surround

Located in London, GB

An English early twentieth century Grey Petitor bolection fire surround, c.1910-1930, on block feet

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Early 20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Petite Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket

$4,127

H 16.25 in W 21.88 in D 9.88 in

Petite Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron fire grate. The legs with beading, foliage, and fruit throughout, surmounted by flamed finals. Plain iron back behind. Modern. Sizes: Width at front 555 mm...

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Late 20th Century Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Fine Rustic Small French Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

$5,084

H 39.77 in W 51.19 in D 12.6 in

Fine Rustic Small French Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

chique interior. This original antique French petite bourguignon mantel (fireplace) is from the 19th

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Petite Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

$22,914

H 41.75 in W 45.38 in D 10.88 in

Petite Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in London, GB

A petite Louis XVI style fireplace in a variegated sienna marble. The shaped jambs with flutes

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18th Century Fine Petite Fireplace Mantel

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H 42.13 in W 43.71 in D 9.85 in

18th Century Fine Petite Fireplace Mantel

Located in Beervelde, BE

This refined and petite mantle is a museum quality piece; it is crafted from Belgian grey brown

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Perfect Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel

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H 40.56 in W 51.19 in D 13.78 in

Perfect Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in black marble with striking white veins. This little French

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Perfect Petite Régence Fireplace Mantel * Free Shipping *

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H 41.74 in W 40.36 in D 9.85 in

Perfect Petite Régence Fireplace Mantel * Free Shipping *

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Stunning and unique little late 18th century Régence fireplace. The perfect apartment decoration

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Perfect Petite Antique Fireplace Mantel in White Marble

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H 35.24 in W 45.67 in D 9.85 in

Perfect Petite Antique Fireplace Mantel in White Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Perfect Petite Antique Fireplace Mantel in White Marble. Very exited to offer this unique little

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Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Saint Anne Marble

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H 40.56 in W 43.9 in D 10.83 in

Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Saint Anne Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Nice and small, paneled Louis XVI fireplace mantel from France. This mantel is executed in Saint

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Marble

Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Beautiful Escalette Marble

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H 41.74 in W 45.28 in D 13.98 in

Petite Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Beautiful Escalette Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Lovely petite French Louis XVI mantel, 19th century Very decorative, perfect dimensions. Ready

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Petite Limestone Mantel

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H 37.75 in W 48 in D 11.82 in

Petite Limestone Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

Petite limestone mantel, small in stature but, adds a lot of character to your living quarters

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Limestone

Petite Antique Limestone Mantel

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H 39.5 in W 64 in D 15 in

Petite Antique Limestone Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

Petite antique limestone mantel. Origin: France, circa 1800. Measurements: 64″ W x 15″ D

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Antique Early 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Petite Antique Limestone Mantel

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H 37.63 in W 46.75 in D 18 in

Petite Antique Limestone Mantel

Located in Dallas, TX

This petite antique limestone mantel features geometric marble insets, a touch of charm for your

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Lovely Petite French Marble Fireplace

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H 36.03 in W 45.67 in D 14.57 in

Lovely Petite French Marble Fireplace

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Small, elegant French fireplace in the style of Louis Philippe. Perfect usable size, great

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Petite French Empire Style Marble Mantel

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H 40 in W 45.75 in D 8.5 in

Petite French Empire Style Marble Mantel

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century gray marble with a paneled frieze and full tapered columns give this mantel an

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Perfect Petite Parisian Louis XVI Fireplace

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H 40.16 in W 44.89 in D 12.01 in

Perfect Petite Parisian Louis XVI Fireplace

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Delightful French Louis XVI "Demi Lune" style fireplace mantel. This perfect size Parisian Louis

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Antique Petite Limestone Farmer's Mantel, circa 1800s

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H 44.5 in W 49 in D 13 in

Antique Petite Limestone Farmer's Mantel, circa 1800s

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique petite limestone farmer's mantel Origin: France, circa 1800s Measurements: 49" W

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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Petite Rustic Hammered Limestone Mantel, circa 1800

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H 39.75 in W 43.5 in D 14 in

Petite Rustic Hammered Limestone Mantel, circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

Petite rustic hammered limestone mantel Origin: France, circa 1800 Measurements: 43 1/2" W

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Antique Early 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Petite Marble Mantel in Salmon & Grey Hues, 19th Century France

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H 41.25 in W 45.5 in D 14.5 in

Petite Marble Mantel in Salmon & Grey Hues, 19th Century France

Located in Atlanta, GA

Petite Marble Mantel in Salmon & Grey Hues, 19th Century France

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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

French Petite Giltwood Louis Philippe Style Mantle Mirror

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H 43 in W 26.5 in D 3.25 in

French Petite Giltwood Louis Philippe Style Mantle Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The perfect petite Louis Philippe style mirror for your mantel or small space! The giltwood frame

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Simple French Petite Antique Fireplace Surround in Comblanchien Marble Stone

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H 40.56 in W 45.67 in D 12.6 in

Simple French Petite Antique Fireplace Surround in Comblanchien Marble Stone

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is a pure decorative little Louis Philippe fireplace mantle in Comblanchien Marble stone

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

A Petite English Regency Column Chimneypiece

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H 41.54 in W 53.55 in D 7.88 in

A Petite English Regency Column Chimneypiece

Located in London, GB

A petite English Regency column chimneypiece in Bardiglio and Carrara marble, the disengaged

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Regency Period Devonian Petitor Bull’s-Eye Chimneypiece

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H 42.72 in W 53.55 in D 12.01 in

Regency Period Devonian Petitor Bull’s-Eye Chimneypiece

Located in London, GB

An early nineteenth century Regency period Devonian Petitor bull’s-eye chimneypiece, the jambs and

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Petite Brass and Wire Nursery Fender, circa 1890

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H 28 in W 21 in D 14 in

Petite Brass and Wire Nursery Fender, circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

Petite brass and wire nursery fender, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Perfect Petite Régence Fireplace Mantel

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H 41.34 in W 47.45 in D 11.82 in

Perfect Petite Régence Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Stunning and unique little late 18th century Régence fireplace. The perfect apartment decoration

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Antique 18th Century French Régence Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

18th Century, Small French Classic Louis XVI Antique Limestone Fireplace

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H 41.74 in W 51.97 in D 11.42 in

18th Century, Small French Classic Louis XVI Antique Limestone Fireplace

Located in Beervelde, BE

Beautiful French country petite fireplace mantel (fireplace) in limestone with diamond point detail

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Petite White Marble Antique Louis XVI "Demi Lune" Fireplace Mantel

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H 40.36 in W 45.28 in D 12.41 in

Petite White Marble Antique Louis XVI "Demi Lune" Fireplace Mantel

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Beautiful little French Louis XVI "Demi Lune"fireplace with white marble passe-partout

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Petite French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Vert d'Estours Marble

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H 40.56 in W 44.89 in D 6.7 in

Petite French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Vert d'Estours Marble

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Petit French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Vert d'Estour Marble. This beautiful little 19th

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century Petite Antique French Marble Mantel Louis XV Style Hand Carved

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H 42 in W 49.75 in D 13 in

18th Century Petite Antique French Marble Mantel Louis XV Style Hand Carved

Located in New York, NY

Petite antique 18th century French marble mantel in the Louis XV featuring light toned veins of

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Petite French Mantel with Beaded Frieze

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H 41 in W 49.25 in D 12.25 in

Petite French Mantel with Beaded Frieze

Located in New York, NY

Petite French mantel in Carrara marble with beaded frieze. Opening dimensions: 38" W x 35" H.

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Antique Late 19th Century Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Petite Oak Barley Twist Fireplace Mantle

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H 54 in W 56 in D 9 in

Petite Oak Barley Twist Fireplace Mantle

Located in Vancouver, BC

Petite oak fireplace mantle with barley twist columns in original condition. Inside measurements

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Early 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

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19th c. Petite Regency Fireplace with Intricate Carvings. (NY129)

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H 49 in W 55 in D 8 in

19th c. Petite Regency Fireplace with Intricate Carvings. (NY129)

Located in New York, NY

A very fine and petite Regency fireplace made from pure white statuary marble. The center plaque

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

19th Century Petite Venetian Murano Reverse Etched Glass Mirror

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H 39 in W 20 in

19th Century Petite Venetian Murano Reverse Etched Glass Mirror

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Lovely Petite Venetian Baroque reverse etched mirror featuring crest with bird design and floral

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Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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18th Century Petite Louis XV Mantelpiece with Scallop Shell Cartouche

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H 42.38 in W 54 in D 10.5 in

18th Century Petite Louis XV Mantelpiece with Scallop Shell Cartouche

Located in New York, NY

Petite Louis XV style mantelpiece with Scallop shell Cartouche carved in Carrara marbel. Opening

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

$6,267 / set

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Regency Style Pine Fire Mantel

$4,447

H 46.26 in W 62.6 in D 5.52 in

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 ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Pine

Nice Patinated Antique French Limestone Fireplace, 19th Century

$3,192

H 40.95 in W 43.31 in D 20.08 in

Nice Patinated Antique French Limestone Fireplace, 19th Century

Located in Made, NL

Beautiful patinated antique chimney of French limestone. The chimney is simple and quiet. The top has beautiful lines and a beautiful patina. The legs are straight and fit nicely wit...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$230,584Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Antique Cotswold Limestone Fire Mantel

$3,998

H 45.48 in W 57.09 in D 8.27 in

Antique Cotswold Limestone Fire Mantel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A simple Victorian surround, reclaimed from a house in Gloucestershire. Opening Height 94.5 cm Opening Width 83 cm Width Between Outside of Legs 128 cm.

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Antique Late 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Limestone

Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

$1,763 / item

H 34.26 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in

Contemporary sculptural chenille wood Silhouette dining chair by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Chenille, Beech

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Petite Fireplace Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the petite fireplace mantel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and limestone, every petite fireplace mantel was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the petite fireplace mantel you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right petite fireplace mantel, those designed in Louis XVI, Regency and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Petite Fireplace Mantel?

A petite fireplace mantel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,000, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $36,031.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

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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