What is a Bolection fireplace?

A Bolection fireplace is usually made of marble and has luxurious, decorative molding. The main focus is on the beautiful and smooth curves. A Bolection fireplace would be a great choice for either a traditional or contemporary setting. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.

Did Victorians have marble fireplaces?

Yes, Victorians had marble fireplaces. During the era, people also had fireplaces made of wood and other types of stone. The fireplace provided a source of heat and light on chilly nights. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fireplaces from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the best adhesive for marble fireplace?

The best adhesive for a marble fireplace is a matter of preference. But for marble clear regular silicon adhesive is used, particularly the joints of the marble sections. As silicon is a very flexible adhesive, it is ideal to use it for various sections of the fire surround. The main advantage of using silicon over more permanent options is that it can be removed if not needed. Visit 1stDibs for marble fireplaces, mantels and fireplace tools.

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.

Will marble crack around a fireplace?

Yes, marble can crack around a fireplace. However, proper installation, including being ‘slabbed,’ helps prevent cracks from happening. Consult an expert for more specific information. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique marble fireplace surrounds from some of the world’s top sellers.

Is marble a good choice for a fireplace?

Whether marble is a good choice for a fireplace is largely a matter of personal preference. Many people appreciate the beauty of marble and value the material because it is resistant to the effects of fire and heat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of marble fireplaces.

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Marble Bolection Fireplace For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal marble bolection fireplace for your home. Each marble bolection fireplace for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using marble, stone and breccia marble. There are 87 variations of the antique or vintage marble bolection fireplace you’re looking for, while we also have 24 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer marble bolection fireplace, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right marble bolection fireplace, those designed in Baroque, Georgian and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made marble bolection fireplace has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ryan & Smith Ltd., Chesney's and Edwin Lutyens are consistently popular.

How Much is a Marble Bolection Fireplace?

Prices for a marble bolection fireplace start at $1,274 and top out at $38,400 with the average selling for $8,501.

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.

Questions About Marble Bolection Fireplace

What is a Bolection fireplace?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A Bolection fireplace is usually made of marble and has luxurious, decorative molding. The main focus is on the beautiful and smooth curves. A Bolection fireplace would be a great choice for either a traditional or contemporary setting. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces on 1stDibs.
Did Victorians have marble fireplaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Yes, Victorians had marble fireplaces. During the era, people also had fireplaces made of wood and other types of stone. The fireplace provided a source of heat and light on chilly nights. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fireplaces from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is the best adhesive for marble fireplace?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The best adhesive for a marble fireplace is a matter of preference. But for marble clear regular silicon adhesive is used, particularly the joints of the marble sections. As silicon is a very flexible adhesive, it is ideal to use it for various sections of the fire surround. The main advantage of using silicon over more permanent options is that it can be removed if not needed. Visit 1stDibs for marble fireplaces, mantels and fireplace tools.
Can you paint marble fireplace mantel?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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.
Will marble crack around a fireplace?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, marble can crack around a fireplace. However, proper installation, including being ‘slabbed,’ helps prevent cracks from happening. Consult an expert for more specific information. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique marble fireplace surrounds from some of the world’s top sellers.
Is marble a good choice for a fireplace?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether marble is a good choice for a fireplace is largely a matter of personal preference. Many people appreciate the beauty of marble and value the material because it is resistant to the effects of fire and heat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of marble fireplaces.

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