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Fireplaces and Mantels For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Mid-18th Century
Georgian Regency Style Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A simply elegant Georgian Regency style stripped pine fire mantel dating back to the late 19th century. Crafted with slender dog leg jambs, a central tablet to the frieze and dentals...
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
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 Ha...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
French Campan Vert Marble Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Campan Vert marble vintage fireplace surround is a Louis XIV style from the 19th century. A typical European style however you will find this marble i...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Walnut Brazier on Turned Legs with Brass Mounts & Central Pan
Located in North Salem, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this antique walnut brazier, a true testament to craftsmanship and sophistication. Crafted from rich, lustrous walnut, the brazier stands...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
19th Century Victorian Rare Ashburton Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A superb, tall and elegant 19th century rare Victorian corbeled and panelled period fireplace in rich variated- fossilised soft Grey Ashburton marble. This rare and wonderful firepla...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Regency Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Neoclassical Noir De Mazy Black Marble Antique Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Elegance personified, the Neoclassical Noir De Mazy black marble antique front fireplace is a true masterpiece that commands attention. Crafted with meticulous precision, this statel...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
French Iron Fireplace Console
Located in Dallas, TX
This contemporary French Iron Fireplace Console is made of high-quality iron and designed to be placed in front of your fireplace mantel. The console is sturdy and stylish, adding a ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
A Very Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Extending Fire Fender, France Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast & richly gilded 'Belle Epoque' Louis XV style gilt bronze fire fender together with its matching pair of robust gilt bronze chenets.
Both pierced & foliate cast chenet...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical French 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a flower basket and decorative pillars of freedom with little flowers on top.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Carrara White Marble Circular Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Antique Marble Circular Fireplace in Carrara White. Crafted with precision and artistry, this luxurious fireplace not only adds warmth but also becomes the focal point of any room.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Carrara Marble, renowned for its impeccable quality and stunning aesthetic. The Fully Circular Fireplace comes complete with return pieces, allowing seamless integration around your existing chimney mantle...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
A French Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace, with panelled frieze delicately carved with quiver, arrow and foliage. The shaped jambs with acanthus leaves, rope...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Neoclassical Noir De Mazy Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Behold the exquisite Neoclassical Noir De Mazy black marble antique front fireplace, a testament to timeless beauty and refined craftsmanship. This meticulously designed fireplace ex...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Elegant Bicolor Stone Fireplace Surround For Timeless Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant and petite French vintage fireplace surround in bicolor hard stone.
An authentic decorative element for original home-decor.
Inside jambs has some filling.
Nature is amazingl...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Bleu Turquin Marble Fireplace Surround In Great Condition For Timeless Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Decorative Bleu Turquin marble Louis Philippe period vintage fireplace surround reclaimed from a chateau bedroom.
19th century period.
Measurements:
140 cm Exterior Width 55,19 Inch
...
Category
19th Century Belgian Louis Philippe Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. To...
Category
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Marble stone fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful marble stone fireplace mantel from the 19th Century
to place around the chimney.
Category
1850s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble
Antique Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This deeply carved fire surround features carvings of winged angels, putti and peacocks amongst stylised foliage and shells.
Opening Height 120...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Sandstone fireplace mantel with wooden top 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nice sandstone fireplace mantel with wooden top from the 19th Century,
Category
1840s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century French Iron Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful iron fireback originates in France, circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Marble stone front fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful marble stone front fireplace mantel fromt the 19th Century,
to place in front of the chimney.
Category
1860s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble dimensions of the hearth 85 x 108cm.
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Cosiness Lifestyle Eye-Catching Antique Stone Fireplace Surround Elements
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French cozy look authentic stone fireplace surround with fine and deep sculptural work from the 18th century period.
Beautiful and original marriage of the stone elements wi...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Regency Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Small European Fireplace Surround in Multicolour French Burgundy Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A Clos de Vougeout region stone fireplace surround.
Fine French vintage country fireplace mantle out of the Burgundy region. It was made in the 19th century. The hard stone/marble ha...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Pair of Large Antique Religious Fire Dogs
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique fire dogs depicting religious scenes, dating to circa 1860. Their shining bronze large scale panels, of Baroque style, are constructed to iron, which would al...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Black Marble Antique Circular Fireplace Noir de Mazy
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A stunning antique fireplace crafted from exquisite black gold Noir de Mazy marble takes center stage with its timeless beauty. This full bypass fireplace is thoughtfully designed with return pieces, allowing for versatile placement around a mantelpiece. Originating from a canal house in Amsterdam, this fireplace once graced the front room with its regal presence.
Impeccably polished, the marble exudes a captivating deep shine that enhances its overall allure. The uniquely angled consoles (legs) of the fireplace contribute to its graceful and sophisticated appearance. Notably, the front of the fireplace boasts a captivating shell that stands out, thanks to its beautiful, lustrous finish.
The top of the fireplace showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring multiple layers that effortlessly form the graceful lines, elevating the overall aesthetic appeal. This antique black marble fireplace not only embodies historical charm but also adds a touch of elegance to any space it inhabits.
fireplace
The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is facilitated because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled. The antique fireplaces are cleaned and re-waxed in marble, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer.
If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak to you.
Renzo van...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
A Magnificent Finely Carved Statuary William IV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent finely carved statuary William IV chimneypiece. The moulded shelf sits over a finely carved continuous frieze with central acanthus bloom, harebells and foliage details...
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
A Saint Anne Marble Victorian Corbel Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very boldly veined Saint Anne marble chimneypiece. The dramatic black marble has striking white veining, and the simple form of the fireplace is em...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron fireplace mantlepiece.
Recently Salvaged from a London Town house and fully restored in a traditional beautiful burnished finish.
...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Scottish Grey Bardiglio Fiorito Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very fine chimneypiece with a striking simplicity of form, reminiscent of the work of Sir John Soane.Carved from dramatic dove grey Bardiglio Fiorito marble, the wide stepped shelf...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Dr. C Dresser & Barnard, Bishop & Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Movement fireplace.
Located in London, GB
Barnard, Bishop, and Barnard & Dr C Dresser, with the original B, B, & B paper label to the back.
A rare Aesthetic Movement walnut fire surround, inset with four Linthorpe pottery c...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut, Pottery
White Antique Art-Deco Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Behold, an Antique Art Deco Fireplace, resplendent in its exquisite veined white marble. This timeless masterpiece traces its origins to a magnificent mansion nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, just behind the municipal museum, where it once graced the interior with its presence. The fireplace emanates an air of modest opulence, showcasing a stylish aesthetic that effortlessly combines luxury and sophistication.
What sets this fireplace apart is its versatile design as a circulation model, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated around an existing mantelpiece. Its well-thought-out depth makes it an ideal candidate for conversion into a functional fireplace or for the placement of a charming wood-burning stove, turning any space into a haven of warmth and elegance.
Opening measurements:
height: 87cm
width: 85 cm
fireplace
The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is facilitated because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled. The antique fireplaces are cleaned and re-waxed in marble, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer.
If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak to you.
Renzo van...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Turquin marble fireplace in neo-Gothic style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Turquin marble fireplace in neo-Gothic styleThis Turquin Blue marble fireplace in neo-Gothic style was executed in the first half of the 19th cen...
Category
1840s French Gothic Revival Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Vintage Carrara Marble Belgian Mantle Piece
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original simple vintage fireplace surround from a Belgium home in white Carrara marble. It is a Louis XVI style from the 19th century.
Measures:
135 cm Exterior Width 53,15 Inch
108...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Classic Louis XVI French Bicolor Stone Fireplace From Dijon City Appartement
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic French Louis XVI style fireplace mantle in multi color hard stone from the Dijon Region.
This is a 19th century period timeless decorative element for authentic interior desi...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
Pompadour fireplace mantle in gray veined white marble, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Pompadour fireplace mantle, hand-sculpted in precious white marble, richly veined grey, built in the 19th century, from France.
Some signs of time and its originality, which ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique marble fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
An exclusive antique marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century.
Category
1850s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble
19th Century Rouge de Mazy Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century Rouge de Mazy marble Louis XV fireplace mantel. Opening measurements: 34.6 x 39.8 inch (height x width).
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well.
This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique fireplace mantel from the 19th Century
to place around the chimney.
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
Thomas Jeckyll A rare Aesthetic Movement Walnut fire surround with butterfly's
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Movement Walnut fire surround, the mantel with molded edges and four ebonized panels incised with butterfly and bamboo stems and leaf...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique American Central Oil & Gas Lighthouse 110 Stove Heater 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive American Central Oil & Gas Lighthouse 110 heater.
Baby boomers who grew up in Gardner may recall visits to their grandmother’s house that had a large Florence stove occupying space in the kitchen.
Dating back to the 1880s, they were manufactured at the American Oil Stove Co. in Gardner, later at the Central Oil and Gas Co., and by 1924 it became Florence Stove.
At one time, it held Gardner’s second largest workforce, second only to furniture manufacturer Heywood-Wakefield Co.
What people may not realize is that the stove company was not named Florence for a person but rather for the place where the wickless-type kerosene burner was invented and adapted into a cooking appliance.
It was in the small town of Florence, Mass. – next door to Northampton – where William H. Wilder invented the kerosene burner in 1872. The most amazing thing about the invention was that Wilder was only 17-years old when he contracted with the Florence Machine Co., which at the time was manufacturing sewing machines, to build the ranges for him.
Wilder was the only man from Gardner to be elected to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., but before that time he formed the American Oil Stove Co. in Gardner in 1884. Joining forces with Alvin M. Greenwood and Calvin H. Hill, the men began to develop some of Wilder’s inventions to initially manufacture Florence kerosene ranges at the plant on lower School Street.
In 1890, Central Oil and Gas Co. took over the business and moved the operations back to a factory in Florence. A short time later, an economic depression dubbed “the Panic of 1893” nearly wiped out Wilder, leaving him on the brink of bankruptcy.
He was able to reorganize the Gardner plant by 1896 and the company soon began working on gas appliances, such as hot plates and gas burners. In no time, the business began to flourish and the local facility expanded over 10 and one-half acres of land.
A disastrous fire on April 19, 1899, destroyed the main factory on School Street.
Since Wilder was well connected within the community, it didn’t take long for the locals to come to his aid. In less than a week’s time, a temporary structure was fashioned helping with the manufacture of stoves.
After Wilder died in 1913, his son, Solon Wilder, became president of the Central Oil and Gas Stove Co. until his death at the age of 39 in 1922. It became organized in 1924 under Joseph P. Carney, who proposed the name the Florence Stove Co.
Kerosene ranges were still a major part of the business, while the company also began developing cabinet-type room heaters, wickless kerosene burners and the first “look-in” windows for the over doors of kerosene ranges.
In time, Florence Stove opened production plants throughout the country in such locations as Kankakee, Ill., Newark, Ohio, and Lewisburg, Tenn.
During the Depression around 1933, Florence Stove was credited with introducing the first oil and gas dual-oven combination all-steel range. The following year, the company developed the first oil-burning space heaters, which connected to home chimneys.
For many years, Florence Stove in Gardner manufactured gas ranges...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
French Chimney Piece With Fleur De Lys For Timeless Modernist Interior Concept
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unique timeless French limestone fireplace surround with beautiful Fleur de Lys details on the fronton.
Measurements:
176 cm Exterior Width 69,29 Inch
112,5 cm Exterior Height 44,29...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860.
The insert has the lesser seen s...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Small Rose Stone Chimney Piece From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine marriage of antique French rustic fireplace surround elements in a Burgundian hard limestone.
A 17th century period mantle piece which works perfect for a timeless country int...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble
Richly Detailed French Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Behold the regal antique frontal fireplace, boasting an exquisitely lavish embellishment that captivates the beholder. This fireplace is not merely defined by its breathtaking front ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing a sumptuous antique fireplace crafted from exquisite black gold Noir de Mazy marble. This opulent circular masterpiece exudes luxury with its uniquely angled consoles, elevating its aesthetic allure. Beyond the classic shell design, the front is adorned with graceful millwork seamlessly extending into the frame pieces, adding an extra layer of elegance to its appearance.
Originating from a grand detached house nestled against the dunes in the vicinity of The Hague, this antique chimney...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Napoleon III Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III fireplace in Carrara marble, hearth dimensions 76 x 112cm, repair following splinters on the bottom center of the lintel.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Parisian Pompadour Pink Marble Fireplace Surround From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant 19th century French, Parisian, appartement fireplace surround in colourful marble.
Original antique timeless elegancy in great condition. The eye-catcher of a room.
Measurem...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique White Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantle Complete, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, sculpted with a simple geometric shape but of great elegance as it was used at the time, built completely by hand in the mid-19th century for a palace in Italy (precisely Liguria) complete with original marble threshold (Black cast iron chest...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Black marble Noir de Mazy fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Black marble Noir de Mazy fireplace mantel to place around
the chimney.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Sandstone fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful sandstone fireplace mantel to place around the chimney.
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
A Large Scottish Early 19th Century Georgian Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large Scottish Georgian early 19th
century statuary marble fireplace surround
originally from Edinburgh's New Town.
A generous square edged top ...
Category
Early 1800s Scottish Georgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
English 19th Century Geometric Pierced Design Solid Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine antique English pierced solid brass fireplace fender with unusual geometric pierced design. Heavy solid brass.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Carrara marble firplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice carrara marble firplace mantel from the 19th Century
with a marble floor plate.
To place in front of the chimney.
Category
1880s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Marble Rouge Bolection Style Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Presenting one of the standout gems from our antique fireplace collection, this magnificent piece is truly a masterpiece. Crafted from the opulent Rosso Levanto dark red marble with chestnut brown undertones, adorned with exquisite cream-colored veins traversing the entire fireplace, it is a testament to both stately elegance and meticulous design. Dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880, this half-timbered marvel has been meticulously worked to perfection, showcasing an intricate display of leaf motifs at the corners, panels, and gracefully incorporated curves on the legs.
The mantelpiece, resplendent in its excellent condition, boasts a stunning shine and a deep, beautiful color that adds to its allure. This fireplace transcends its functional purpose; it elevates a room to a new level of sophistication, serving as a captivating focal point in both modern and classic interiors alike. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm and unparalleled craftsmanship of this unique piece, making it a true showstopper in any living space.
Mantelpieces
On my website, you will find a beautiful selection of fully restored antique mantelpieces, readily available from stock. For your convenience, the mantelpieces are pre-assembled, making transportation and installation a straightforward process.
Our meticulous restoration process includes a thorough cleaning and the reapplication of a marble wax layer, restoring the mantelpiece to its original deep luster. This maintenance-free marble wax not only provides protection against dirt and water but also enhances the natural beauty of the mantelpiece.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Renzo van...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Griotte Marble
Small Parisian Brocatelle Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1870, this small brocatelle marble mantel once graced the fireplace of a Parisian apartment. Brocatelle marble is named after the famous Italian fabric b...
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique and Vintage Fireplaces and Mantels
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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