19th Century Fireplace in Italian Bardiglio Marble
Located in London, GB
An large and impressive carved fireplace in grey Bardiglio marble. The panelled jambs surmounted by end blocks featuring carved grapes and leaves, the matching centre block with addi...
Marble
Exceptional Regency Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in Ware, GB
A rare and highly refined early 19th century Regency chimneypiece in statuary marble, executed with an exquisite level of carving and architectural control. Removed from Knowle Hou...
Statuary Marble
Early 19th Century Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique Regency period fireplace in Bardiglio and statuary white marbles.
Marble, Statuary Marble
$31,692Sale Price|20% Off
English Regency Specimen Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A very smart English Regency specimen marble chimneypiece in Kilkenny black fossil marble inlaid with Breche Violette marble panels which have been cut and opened like a book to reve...
Marble
Late Georgian Carrara Marble Fluted Fireplace Surround
Located in Twickenham, GB
A handsome late Georgian or Regency period fireplace surround carved in delicate and lightly veined pencil veined Statuary marble, its shelf with bead mould above frieze and jambs co...
Carrara Marble
Early 19th Century Statuary White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architecturally designed Regency period fireplace in statuary white marble.
Statuary Marble
Antique English Statuary White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique English marble fireplace circa 1830-1840 In Italian white marble with panelled frieze and arched panelled jambs on plinths. The central tablet depicts crossed spears, with...
Statuary Marble
Carved English Antique Fireplace Mantel in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A carved English antique fireplace in statuary marble. The jambs with tapering pilasters featuring finely carved bell drops and drapery surmounted by stiff acanthus leaf capitals.
Statuary Marble
Regency Statuary White Marble Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally carved late Regency Statuary marble fireplace. The arched frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked by scrolled foliage and particularly beautiful carved leafwo...
Statuary Marble
Regency Style White Marble and Siena Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An English, Regency style fireplace in white marble with Siena inlay.
Marble, Siena Marble
18th Century in Belgian Brown Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
An exceptional original Regency period antique fireplace surround from an important Belgian family palace, dating from the 18th century.
Marble
19th Century Belgian Black Marble English Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large stylised and very well configured fireplace in Belgian black marble and Italian Verona marble. The jambs with tapering fluted panels in Verona, surmounted by corner blocks wi...
Belgian Black Marble
Georgian Statuary Marble Fireplace With Oval Plaque c.1800
Located in London, GB
A Georgian statuary marble fireplace, c.1800, the central tablet carved with an oval lozenge, the jambs and frieze reeded, on block feet.
Statuary Marble
French Grand Mix Campan Ribboned Campan Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unusual high-end antique fireplace surround in Campan Vert, Rouge Griotte marble or called Ribboned Campan is from the French Regency period, 18th century.
Marble, Griotte Marble, Other
18th Century Original Antique French Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This phenomenal original antique fireplace surround in the French rouge Languedoc marble was installed in a panelled Salon, such as you would find in the Frick or in the museum of th...
Marble
Louis XVI-style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI-style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1880 Interior lintel broken into three pieces and restored. Dimensions of the fireplace: 83.5 x 111.5 cm
Marble
Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Belgian Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic original antique fireplace surround in Grey / White marble from the French Regency period, 18th century.
Marble
Regency Period Antique Marble Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late Regency statutory and portoro marble fireplace. The jambs with portoro panels and corner blocks of carved classical urns.
Marble
Regency Period Marble English Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English Regency fireplace surround reclaimed from a country house in Devon.
Marble
Louis XVI style fireplace in white Carrara marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in white Carrara marble, circa 1880 Dimensions of the fireplace: 83,5 x 93
Marble
19th Century Fine European Grey Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A finely carved original Belgian Gris d’Ardenne marble. Identical at one of the museum pieces of the design house in the Belgian historical city of Ghent. It is a Regency style, earl...
Marble
Pencil-Vein Marble Chimneypiece, Regency Style, Restored, 1950
Located in London, GB
A pencil-vein marble chimneypiece with columns in the Regency manner. The full columns with socle bases on square plinths support the moulded shelf. Restored. Width of jamb: 7 3/4″ ...
Marble
Classic Parisian Interior Design Original Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fine original antique fireplace surround from the first half of the 18th century. Louis XIV period. The Saracolin marble and the fine carved center is of exceptional qualit...
Marble
A Regency Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in Tetbury, England
The pilasters carved with paw feet and Anthemion, the "Roman" patterned freize flanked by rossette end blocks. Moulded shelf above. Beautifully proportioned and boldly carved.
Marble
18th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Strong 18th century Regency period antique fireplace surround in Belgian Gris St Anne Marble.
Marble
Regency-Style Limestone Fireplace, Louis XIV Design, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency-style limestone fireplace, circa 1880 fireplace dimensions: 102.5 x 131.5 cm
Marble
18th Century Fine Small European Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Petite bijoux antique fireplace mantle. The proportions and design are very rare and of a very high standard. The front curves into the room; it has rounded corners and is in perfect...
Marble
A Rare 19th Century English Regency Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A rare 19th century English Regency statuary marble mantelpiece. The finely carved caryatids to jambs surmounted by rosette paterae, the frieze with delicately carved masks and folia...
Statuary Marble
Belgian Grey Marble Fireplace Mantel Reclaimed From Chateau de Neerijse
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind, bespoke antique Belgian fireplace surround with a history in Grey St-Anne marble.
Marble
A Tinos & Statuary Marble Fireplace Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A charming neo-classical marble fireplace in Tinos green marble, with inlaid Statuary. The jambs with fluted Statuary columns and carved floral detail to corner blocks. The frieze co...
Statuary Marble, Other
18th Century Provencal Ornate Fireplace Mantel In Bleu-Turquin Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Introduce warmth and elegance to your space with this stunning antique marble fireplace from Provence. The combining shades of grey-blue, bleu-Turquin, and reddish-pink, Fleur-de-Pêc...
Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Royal French Brêche Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This colorful antique fireplace chimney piece is executed in a Royal French Brêche Vendôme marble. The carving details are fine and of a high quality. It reflects the luxury lifestyl...
Marble
19th Century Parisian Breche Violet Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Living
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fabulous, rich in color, Royal Brêche Violet Marble chimney piece. It is a exceptional Regency style, 19th century.
Marble, Breccia Marble
One of a Kind Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
The vein in the center of the front piece is a marble vein. The mantel (fireplace) is of the Regency period.
Marble
19th Century Regency Statuary Marble Mantel with Grey Bardiglio Inlay
Located in London, GB
A petite Regency fireplace in statuary and grey Bardiglio marble.
Statuary Marble
19th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Brown and Red Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Belgian red marble Regency style fireplace surround. Measures: 167 cm EW 65,75" 117 cm EH 46,06" 124 cm IW 48,81" 94 cm IH 37" 43 cm S 16,92"
Marble
Beautiful Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel in Marble with Special Fronton
Located in Beervelde, BE
This mantel is of the highest quality and it is in perfect condition. The details of the carving reflects the wealth of the former master. This fireplace surround was installed in a ...
Marble
Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Mantel, Regency Design, France, 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Mantel Circa 1980 Fireplace dimensions: 82 x 101.5 cm
Marble
A 'Nero Marquina' marble fireplace of early 19th century design by RYAN & SMITH
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A 'Nero Marquina' marble fireplace of early 19th century design A design which clearly stood the test of time, ideal for both period and contemporary interiors. Nero Marquina marbl...
Marble
18th Century Fine European Vintage Marble Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique marble-hardstone original antique fireplace surround. The hardness of the stone reflects the light in the room. Only a few mantels were carved out of this kind ...
Stone, Marble
Regency Style Cast Iron Firegrate with Marble Plinth
Located in London, GB
A Regency style urn firegrate in polished cast iron. The gadrooned lower part surmounted by scrollwork and rosette paterae and gadrooned top. The ring handles in lion's masks. Italia...
Iron
An antique fine quality Regency Neo-classical Italian Statuary marble mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A compact and fine quality Regency Neo-classical Italian Statuary marble fireplace.
Statuary Marble
18th Century French Country Marble Hardstone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Amazing fireplace surround in burgundy bicolor marble hard stone with a great used condition. This mantle has been nicely oxidated through the time. Measures: 181 cm EW 71.25" 120...
Stone
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
$19,770Sale 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!
Carrara Marble
Antique Black Bulls-Eye Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique black marble fireplace from the Regency period. With bulls-eye roundels at the top of tall pilasters with no plinths.
Marble
Antique Louis XIV Regency Chimneypiece in Red Levanto Marble
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XIV Regency Chimneypiece in red Levanto marble Depth: 17 1/2? – 44.4 cm External Height: 43” – 109.2 cm External Width: 53 1/4? – 135.2 cm Internal Height: 31? – ...
Marble
Louis XVI Antique Regency Chimneypiece in Griotte Rouge Marble
Located in London, GB
Louis Xvi Antique Regency Chimneypiece in Griotte Rouge Marble External width: 57? – 144.7 cm External height 42” – 106.6 cm Depth 12 3/4? – 32.4 cm Internal height: 34 1/2? – ...
Griotte Marble
Mid-Century French Brass and Green Marble Five-Piece Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant materials and a restrained classical design give this vintage French fireplace tool set a particularly refined appearance. Crafted in France circa 1960, the five-piece ensemb...
Marble, Brass, Iron
Ryan & Smith Carved Irish Corbel Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Carved Irish corbel marble fireplace by Ryan & Smith. A beautifully carved and well-proportioned large white marble fireplace, with carved acanthus bracket corbels and basket of flow...
Statuary Marble
18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
It was crafted during the Regency Period. The front is a solid block of marble.
Marble
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.
Stone
Napoleon III mantel in Paonazzo marble, Cartouche in Statuary White Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III mantel in Paonazzo marble, Cartouche in Statuary White Marble circa 1880 Napoleon III mantel in Paonazzo marble, statuary white marble cartouche, putty playing with a do...
Marble
Stone Fireplace Surround In Grand French Classic Style Multi Colour
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th century French original fireplace surround in the colorful bicolor Corton. The bicolor hard stone is from the first half of the 18th century. It is a transition Louis XIV-Regenc...
Stone, Marble
French Castle Fireplace Mantel In Rose And Ivory Colour Stone From Beaune
Located in Beervelde, BE
French castle fireplace surround in colourful hard-stone. This kind of stone was also used in the hotel Château de Gilly, near Dijon. Elegant and original French decorative object fo...
Marble
$7,884 / item
Neoclassical White Carrara Marble Mantel Circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Neoclassical White Carrara Marble Mantel Circa 1930 Fireplace dimensions: 89 x 81cm
Marble
Antique White Marble & Red Jasper Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning antique white and red jasper marble fire mantel, reclaimed from Grimston Park, UK, and dating from circa 1840. This beautiful mid 19th century fire surround pairs veined w...
Marble
18th Century Regence Grey Marble Mantel From the Ardennes
Located in Honnelles, WHT
18th Century Regence Grey Marble Mantel From the Ardennes Fireplace dimensions: 85 x 113.5cm
Marble
English Regency Style White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An attractive English Regency style white marble fireplace. The frieze with flowing vines and grapes, and the jambs with tapering pilasters with tie ribbons with vine leaves trailing...
Marble
18th century Dutch Blue Turquin marble mantelpiece in Régence Style
Located in Baambrugge, NL
18th century Dutch Blue Turquin marble mantelpiece, in Régence Style with a Rococo shell ornament. This beautiful marble fireplace in soft grey tones originates from a Dutch canal ho...
Marble
Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.
Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.
George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.
Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.
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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.
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