Modern Calacatta Viola Fireplace
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary, clean-lined fireplace is made from stunning Calacatta Viola marble.
Limestone
Ryan & Smith Portavo Breccia Viola Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A Breccia Viola marble fireplace of stylish architectural design.
Breccia Marble
Breccia Viola Marble Bolection Mantel Fireplace by Ryan And Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large marble bolection fire surround of generous proportions. The wide and simplified bolection moulded frame rests on plain angled plinths. Carved in the solid from a block of be...
Breccia Marble
bolection fireplace produced in Italian Breccia Viola marble by Ryan & Smith
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A stylish and neatly proportioned bolection fireplace produced in Italian Breccia Viola marble The fireplace has a moulded bolection frame on plain plinths, with a stepped cornice sh...
Breccia Marble
Ryan & Smith Pearce Breccia Viola Marble Mantelpiece
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
This fireplace is in the manner of Irish architect Edward Lovett Pearce, the chief exponent of Palladianism in Ireland.
Breccia Marble
21st Century Lilac Breche Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
21st Century Lilac Viola Marble Fireplace Surround A spectacular Lilac Viola Breche marble fireplace surround, showcasing one of the most visually dramatic and sought-after marbles i...
Marble, Breccia Marble
Bespoke Viola Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in GB
This bespoke designer Viola marble fireplace mantel offers the ultimate in luxury and craftsmanship.
Marble
Bespoke Designer Viola Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in GB
This bespoke designer Viola marble fireplace mantel offers the ultimate in luxury and craftsmanship.
Marble
Empire Breche Viola Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
19th Century Antique Empire Rare Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel With Guilt Ormolu Mounts And Acanthus Leaf Capitals.
Marble, Breccia Marble
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H 57.5 in W 92 in D 22.5 in
Monumental 19th Century Italian Carrera Viola Carved Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Impressive and Monumental 19th Century European Elaborately Carved Italian Carrera Viola marble mantel surround with white and purple veining throughout with intricately hand carv...
Marble
21st Century Breccia Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
It Has Been Hand Carved From Selected Italian Lilac Viola Marble. Each Fireplace Made In This Beautiful Material Is Truly Unique As The Veins Individual Flow Thoughout.
Marble, Breccia Marble
21st Century Breccia Marble Fireplace Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
It Has Been Hand Carved From Selected Italian Lilac Viola Marble. Each Fireplace Made In This Beautiful Material Is Truly Unique As The Veins Individual Flow Throughout.
Marble, Breccia Marble
Bolection Fireplace in Breccia Viola Marble
Located in London, GB
A striking bolection fireplace in Italian Breccia Viola marble, modern and in the Queen Anne style, recently salvaged from a property in Mayfair, the ogee mould frame on canted block...
Breccia Marble
Ryan & Smith Portavo Breccia Viola Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A Breccia Viola marble fireplace of stylish architectural design.
Breccia Marble
Ryan & Smith Portavo Breccia Viola Marble Fireplace
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A Breccia Viola marble fireplace of stylish architectural design.
Breccia Marble
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H 44.1 in W 61.42 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Antique Arabescato Viola Marble Fireplace, Louis XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Antique Marble Fireplace in Louis XIV Style This imposing 19th-century antique fireplace is crafted from the rare Arabescato Viola marble.
Marble
21st Century Breccia Viola Bolection
By Chesney's
Located in New York, NY
The Breccia Viola marble bolection mantel from Chesney's Limited Edition collection. Due to the nature of natural materials, mantels in marble and stone will vary in color, fossiliza...
Breccia Marble
19th Century Rococo Mantel in Calacatta Calacatta Viola Siena
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary 19th century Louis XV style chimneypiece in Calacatta Viola Siena. Opening: 39 3/4 w x 36 1/4 h Overall: 55"w x 43"h Shelf: 56"w x 15 1/4"d.
Marble
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H 47.25 in W 36.23 in D 1.97 in
A Nineteenth Century Calacatta Viola Frame Chimneypiece of Good Proportions
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth Century Calacatta Viola Frame Chimneypiece of Modest, yet Good Proportions The marble is well figured with plumes of dark red standing against a ground of white marble....
Marble
An Arabescato Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned Bolection fireplace surround in Italian Arabescato Corchia marble. The warm variegated colours of the veining showing nicely from the pale creamy background colou...
Marble
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
English Regency Style Antique Marble Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant wide scale late 19th century English regency style antique marble fire mantel, the marble of a rich grey tone similar to Ashburton. Its large scale makes this marble firep...
Marble
Regency Style Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A late Regency style fireplace made from Italian Statuary Carrara marble. handcrafted in our Northern Irish workshop from imported Italian Statuary Carrara marble, faithfully copied ...
Carrara Marble
$4,000
H 39.38 in W 41.74 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Belgian Marble Inexpensive Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This late 19th century surround is in a brown Belgian marble. Simple and decorative with nice details on the front. Perfect for a small room. Measures: 106 cm EW 41.73" 100 cm EH ...
Marble
Italian Arabescato Corchia Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th-century mantel from Italy is carved from Arabescato Corchia marble, a prized Italian stone celebrated for its dramatic veining. The marble features a creamy white base acce...
Breccia Marble
Transitional Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
This fireplace, with its deep concave curved profile is simple but elegant. Designed by Elizabeth Scott, Principal at Elizabeth Scott Design Group, and hand-carved by Atelier Jouven...
Limestone
$23,200
H 47.64 in W 61.42 in D 16.54 in
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
The Minimalist: A Modern Stone Fireplace with a Stepped-in Frame
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Minimalist is a pared-down, simple but elegant modern fireplace surround, with a step in around the opening for added visual interest and depth. It works perfectly in a contempo...
Limestone
Stylish Italian Fireplace in Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A stylish Italian fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. Moulded frieze and jambs of architectural form. A copy of an original chimneypiece. N.B. May be subject to an extended lead...
Carrara Marble
$5,714 / item
H 48.04 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
Paonazzo Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Antique, France, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Paonazzo marble fireplace, circa 1900 hearth dimensions: 94,5 x 107cm
Marble
A Large Calacatta Vagli Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A large and substantial Bolection fireplace in Variegated Calacatta Vagli marble with a pale background, purple, grey veining and soft gold tones. Stood on shaped footblocks with a m...
Marble
$8,314
H 40.16 in W 45.28 in D 8.67 in
Art Deco Fireplace Surround in Polished Belgian Marble, Early 1900s
Located in Beervelde, BE
Art Deco period fireplace surround from Belgian Hotel particulier in Brussels. It is from the early 20th century in a Belgian marble. Measurements: 115 cm Exterior Width 45,28 Inch 1...
Marble
Stylish Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A stylish English moulded bolection fireplace in a dark brown Marquina marble. A good quality copy of the Queen Anne design from the early 18th century. Could be made to any size and...
Marble
Simple Italian Arabescato Marble Fireplace of Architectural Form
Located in London, GB
A simple Italian Arabescato marble fireplace of architectural form. The moulded frieze and jambs surmounted by moulded shelf above. English design. Modern. N.B. May be subject to an ...
Marble
$10,713
H 48.04 in W 64.97 in D 4.93 in
A large Reclaimed Calacatta Vagli Marble Bolection Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A large substantial Bolection fireplace in a Variant of Carrara marble known as Calacatta Vagli. Generous mouldings giving a wide frame and header with carved inner slip. Stood on sh...
Marble
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
$6,285 / item
H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 7.09 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$2,425 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$3,200 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
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
Marble Top Oak Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Scottish style carved oak round center table with an Italian Carrara marble top, carved vetruvian scroll work frieze, and out flaring fluted pedestal base. Dimensions: 35.5" W ...
Marble
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$8,457 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter
By Paul Matter
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...
Brass
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich...
Metal
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,625 / set
H 44.89 in W 47.96 in D 4.73 in
Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality, available with its original hearth plate, attractive stepped sections form the basis of t...
Limestone
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
Pair of Plaster Sunshine Table Lamps
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of table lamps made of plaster, shaped like a sunshine with brass hardware. Topped with custom oval shades. Dimensions with shades: 60x20H95cm
Plaster
$1,714 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
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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