Monumental French Renaissance Castle Fireplace Mantel - Acanthus & Volute Jambs
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic French Renaissance period fireplace surround is a monumental architectural piece, hand-carved from fine French limestone. Its natural stone color — a soft, warm grey-b...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround with Curved Jambs
Located in Beervelde, BE
This elegant 19th century French antique fireplace surround is carved from authentic beige limestone, a natural material known for its timeless beauty and durability.
Stone, Limestone
A Simple Yet Elegant Fireplace with Moulding to Frieze and Jambs
Located in London, GB
A simple yet elegant fireplace with moulding to frieze and jambs. Shaped shelf. Carved in Ancaster limestone. A copy of a 19th century original. Measures: Shelf width: 1352 mm 53 ¼"...
Stone
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H 38.98 in W 41.74 in D 13 in
Small French Reclaimed Fireplace With Rectangular Top And Elegant Curved Jambes
Located in Beervelde, BE
19th century period antique French fireplace surround with a rectangular top and elegant curved jambs.
Stone
Renaissance-Style Istrian Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
The jambs in the form of Caryatid Armonini with bowed heads, wearing acanthus styled robes. The frieze which protrudes over their heads has cable filled flutes and acanthus at the co...
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H 82.3 in W 67.4 in D 14.1 in
Antique French 17th Century Baroque Style Fireplace Mantel in Caen Stone
Located in London, GB
Designed with typical refined classicism of the period and carved with vigour subtlety and elegance in honey colored Caen stone. Late 19th century, early 20th century. The frieze ...
Stone
Palladian Style Antique Verde Antico Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century, Verde Antico and statuary marble antique fireplace of an earlier mid-18th century design. Ex. Thimbleby Hall, Yorkshire, an 18th century house with later additio...
Stone, Cast Stone, Marble
Antique Regency Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century, Regency Doric order chimneypiece of the style popularized by Sir John Soane, circa 1810. This bold design cleverly exploits the dramatic polychromatic effect o...
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
Rare Antique Late Renaissance Italian Stone Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
beautifully patinated by centuries of endless smoking fires. Early and pure examples of Italian Palladian chimney rarely come on to the English market. Early 17th. Century or perhaps...
Stone
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Fireplace Surround in Stone
Located in London, GB
An antique 18th Century, French Louis XVI period, provincial stone fireplace. The simple rectangular moulded shelf above a frieze centred with a band of half filled finger flutes. Th...
Stone, Limestone
19th Century carved stone chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A carved stone mantel, Italian 19th Century. The rectangular moulded shelf and lintel is divided by a bolection moulded frieze.
Stone
Antique Regency Period Fireplace in Black Marble
Located in London, GB
A Regency Belgium black marble chimneypiece is of restrained neoclassical form. The simple, reeded shelf sits above projecting end blocks carved with a stellar motif, and supported o...
Stone, Marble, Belgian Black Marble
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H 52.37 in W 66.54 in D 10.44 in
Regency Period, Neoclassical Column Fireplace in White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality Regency period, statuary marble column fireplace made in Italy for the English market to a British Neo-Classical design. The rectangular moulded tiered shelf abov...
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
Kilkenny and Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantle in the Regency Manner
Located in London, GB
Kilkenny and Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantle in the Regency Manner. The shelf sits above a frieze decorated with a central kilkenny tablet and the end-blocks show round paterae. Jam...
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
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H 46.75 in W 67.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique 19th Century Corbel Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A 19th century, antique Victorian Siena and veined marble fireplace, the rectangular shelf with rounded corners above the panelled frieze, the pilaster jambs headed with ogee acanthu...
Stone, Marble, Siena Marble
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
A superb 18th century French, Louis XV (1774-1794) style and period, antique statuary marble chimneypiece. Of typical rectangular form and carved to the very highest quality. The sh...
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
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H 43.5 in W 60 in D 12.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace with Guilloche Frieze
Located in London, GB
An antique 19th century, French Louis XVI style, veined white marble fireplace with simple rectangular shelf. The panelled frieze decorated with intertwining guilloche centred with f...
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
15th Century Style Istrian Stone Marriage Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
With triangular shaped overmantle topped by a deeply carved peacock, in a circular cartouche, above a central urn bearing a pair of embracing swans, symbolizing everlasting love. The...
Stone
18th century gothic stone chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A rare late 18th century, Gothic Revival Bath stone fireplace surround. This impressive Gothic Bath stone mantel features a wealth of beautiful quatrefoil carving.
18th Century Carved Painswick Stone Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A good and rare 18th century, English mantel carved from Painswick stone. A fireplace of strong but simple architectural design.
George II Painswick stone Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A carved Painswick stone chimney piece, George II, circa 1750.
The compound moulded, inverted breakfront shelf above a frieze set with a plain tablet and above a moulded openi...
An Exquisite Seventeenth Century Painswick Stone Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A 17th Century Painswick Stone Chimneypiece An exquisite Jacobean limestone chimneypiece, the under-shelf carved with foliage surmounts a frieze with flowing strapwork, while patera...
Limestone
Blois Castle Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
Dominating the Loire River, the royal castle of Blois is not only one of the most prestigious Renaissance monuments in France but also a brilliant illustration of the evolution of th...
Stone
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H 64.5 in W 57 in D 11.75 in
17th Century Italian Pietra Serena Chimneypiece in Original Unrestored Condition
Located in London, GB
A late 17th century Italian Pietra Serena chimneypiece in charming unrestored original Country House condition. The moulded shelf carved in the solid block, a hallmark of excellence ...
Stone
A pair of antique stylish early 20th Century Art Deco chimneypieces
Located in London, GB
In Hopton Wood Stone and contrasting black/green marble, with clean lines and minimalistic decoration designed by E W Hilton in the new assertive 'modern' style. The rectangular s...
Stone
Antique Charles X Black Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual French, early 19th century Charles X (1824-1830) black marble chimneypiece of earlier Louis XVI rectangular shape. The oblong rectangular shelf with rounded corners, the f...
Stone, Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Late 18th Century Soane Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, GB
An elegant late 18th century Carrara and white statuary marble chimneypiece in the manner of Sir John Soane. Once installed in the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. With a t...
Stone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Burford Reproduction Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
The square blocks of this finely carved chimneypiece support console shaped jambs decorated with overlapping guilloche, also repeated on the inset fielded frieze, while the projectin...
Marble, Stone
Natural stone fireplace surround
Located in Greding, DE
Fireplace surround made of light natural stone with clean lines and subtly profiled frame. The timeless design integrates harmoniously into both classic and modern interiors. Dimensi...
Stone
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This stunning antique French limestone fireplace mantel is a masterpiece of timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dating back to the 19th century, it features gracefully curved legs ...
Limestone
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 46.5 in W 51 in D 13.5 in
Antique 18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Napa, CA
Beautiful antique limestone fireplace, circa 18th century, in Louis XIV style, with softly corbelled legs and dramatic carved edge in relief across underside of mantel. Left leg ...
Limestone
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An authentic French antique fireplace mantel hand-carved from limestone, featuring a clean, refined profile and a rough hand-finished surface. The design incorporates monolithic jamb...
Limestone
19th Century Antique French Corton Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very warm colored French Corton limestone fireplace. Gives you room a nice warm country style and feel - very pretty mantel. Interior dimensions: Height: 41,7 in (106 cm) Width: 40...
Limestone
$5,229
H 39.57 in W 57.88 in D 14.57 in
19th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel, Elegant Antique Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An elegant French fireplace mantel crafted from limestone. The console supports make the front project outward, creating depth within the interior space. The frieze and top are mad...
Limestone
$17,200
H 83.47 in W 92.92 in D 34.65 in
Monumental Dutch 19th century Neo-Renaissance Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Large Dutch neo-Renaissance antique fireplace, very impressive and grande. Marble jambs made from beautiful black and green "vert de Patricia". Oak frieze with paneling and superb ca...
Marble
$16,348
H 49.75 in W 54.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique Stone Chimneypiece, Carved Renaissance Revival, England, 1850
Located in London, GB
A fine Antique stone chimneypiece of architectural form, with plinthed tapered column-jambs supporting finely carved lion-fronted scrolled corbels. The diamond corner-blocks flank t...
Stone
Simple Period Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple period limestone fireplace surround. Consisting of a lintel and two supporting jambs, all resting on plain foot blocks. This type of fireplace has been in use since firepla...
Limestone
$4,320
H 37.8 in W 47.64 in D 12.6 in
Small French Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround for Eclectic Chic Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 19th century French original Bourguignon fireplace mantle in hard stone/limestone is elegant and small. It can perfectly a match a French style country our even a minimalistic t...
Limestone
Attractive English Fireplace in the Regency Style
Located in London, GB
An attractive English fireplace in white marble. The frieze with centre panel featuring carved guilloche pattern and carved rope moulding to side panels. The jambs with matching rope...
Marble
Architectural Bolection Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architectural bolection fireplace of small scale with moulded frieze and jambs. Made in a rustic Italian travertine stone, currently unfilled. English, modern. NB. May be subject...
Travertine
16th Century French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A monumental 16th century sandstone Renaissance fireplace mantel. Finely sculpted with a moulded beam and colomn supports. Decorated with flower motives, guirlandes and cirkels. Lov...
Sandstone
$14,495
H 42.92 in W 64.18 in D 13.78 in
18th Century French Country Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine original fireplace surround is made of lava stone. The stone gives it a country look. The roughness of the surface still feels silky. In the images you see that it even re...
Stone
18th Century French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very beautiful original antique fireplace mantel in limestone from a French apartment. The centre on the front piece is amazing and delicate. Measures; 168 cm EW 66.14"...
Limestone
Monumental Antique Stone Renaissance Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very rare and exotic large carved stone 19th century French chimneypiece in the Renaissance manner. The Jambs of male and female beasts in armour, supporting recumbent dragons. The...
Stone
Sold|$2,728
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 4.73 in
1960 Fire screen for the Roche house, made of safety glass and gilded bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dimensions: H 70 cm W 100 cm D 12 cm Fire screen by Maison Roche, made of safety glass and gilded bronze. Composed of a large rectangular piece of safety glass resting on four gilde...
Bronze
Mid-century 1970s wall mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
Mid-century 1970s wall mirror, Signs of use, has patina and rust, original condition
Metal
$980 / item
H 17.7 in Dm 15.8 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 15.8Ø"x17.7"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine
Custom Made Model 54 Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design Model 54 Lounge Chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available to ...
Sheepskin, Beech
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Martini Side Table in Wrought Iron, Art Deco style, in stock Hammered and forged iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available as pair, pr...
Wrought Iron
French Sconces Wall Lamps Satin Glass & Brass Flower
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French wall lamp White satin glass. Brass wall piece and arm diameter brass wall mount: 10 cm / 3.94, 3 holes to secure Weight: 0.70 kg / 1.5 lb Multiple flower design glasses in ...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A finely hand-carved French limestone mantelpiece, distinguished by its soft profile and beautifully weathered patina. The serpentine frieze with central point and molded cornice res...
Stone, Limestone
$5,100 / item
H 45 in W 54 in D 8 in
The Deco: A Transitional Carved Stone Fireplace in the Art Deco Style
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Deco fireplace has a classic Art Deco-inspired profile, that is simple yet elegant. This fireplace works perfectly in either modern or traditional settings. With an 8" depth, it...
Limestone
$2,695
H 44.5 in W 58 in D 28 in
19th Century Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest with Iron Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
Iron
Milano Console, Rose Marble
Located in Hollywood, FL
Inspired by the marvelous patterns of Fornasetti, the Milano console table is a bold accent piece for any setting. Using Fossil stones and Rose Marble craftsmen in the Philippines me...
Marble
Mae Credenza, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae Credenza by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, ...
Brass
Baltic Darkened Bronze Side Table by Gentner Design
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Geneve, CH
Baltic darkened bronze side table by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 33 x W 33 x H 48 cm Materials: darkened bronze Available in lightened bronze and darkened bronze. The Baltic ...
Bronze
Rustic Coffee Table, Dark Wood, Brutalist Style, France, Circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made from dark wood, this low-profile coffee table has a simple, sturdy design. The central ring and angled legs give it a slightly industrial, brutalist look. Signs of wear add char...
Wood
$9,800
H 30.13 in W 82.5 in D 30.25 in
French Beech Wood Farm Table, Rustic Style, Hand-Carved, Circa 1870
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A robust French beechwood farm table circa 1870 to anchor a dining room or workspace. The top is made of two beech planks measuring 3 ½” thick, and across its surface we see instance...
Beech
$33,539
H 177.17 in W 212.6 in D 192.92 in
Exclusive Oak Staircase with Carving and Balustrade 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
This is a very beautiful unique stairs. It is hand carved and comes out of a mansion Near Paris, France.
Oak
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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