French 19th Century Louis XV Marble Mantel
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV – XVI Transition marble mantel features a contour shelf on a classic Louis XV apron with carved front and sides.
Marble
English Queen Anne Bolection Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble with Shelf
Located in London, GB
A Stylish & Elegant English Queen Anne Style Bolection Fireplace Surround in Nicely Veined Italian Arabescato Marble, with a Deep Shelf. External Width: 57 3/4″ – 147 cm Depth: 7″ –...
Marble
$14,695 / item
Bolection Fireplace with Moulded Shelf
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace with moulded shelf above. Shown in Italian Arabescato marble, could be made in other marbles or limestones if required. English, modern. N.B. May be su...
Marble
$11,551 / item
An English Bolection Fireplace with Moulded Shelf Above.
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace with moulded shelf above. Shown in white marble, could be made in other marbles or limestones if required. English, modern. N.B. May be subject to an e...
Marble
19th-century French Boudin mantelpiece in Brèche de Montmeyan marble
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th-century French mantelpiece crafted from Brèche de Montmeyan marble. The boudin model is characterized by its rounded, molded edges along the opening and the mantel shelf.
Marble
Unavailable
H 40.25 in W 40.5 in D 13.75 in
Antique Louis XV Pompadour Carrara Marble Mantel Piece with a Serpentine Shelf
Located in London, GB
Original Louis XV Pompadour Carrara marble fireplace, the frieze with panels and oval to centre. Opening size 27.25" W x 34.5" H.
Marble
Unavailable
H 56.5 in W 58 in D 8 in
Grand Mid-18th Century Baroque Bolection Fireplace Mantel Shelf Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A grand mid-18th century baroque bolection fireplace mantel with cushion centred by a Plaque & Shelf in Italian white statuary marble.
Unavailable
H 56.5 in W 58 in D 8 in
Grand Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece Cushion-Shelf Italian White Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A Grand mid-18th century Baroque Bolection Chimneypiece with Cushion & Shelf in Italian White Statuary Marble Depth: 8" - 20.3 cm External Height: 56 1/2” – 143.5 cm External W...
Unavailable
H 48 in W 64 in D 4.5 in
Mid-18th Century Chimneypiece Bolection with Shelf in Italian White Marble
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century chimneypiece Bolection with shelf in Italian white statuary marble Depth: 8 in (200mm) External Height: 48 in (1220mm) External Width: 64 in (1625mm) Interna...
Unavailable
H 50.75 in W 67.25 in D 6.75 in
A Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo Marble
Located in London, GB
A Baroque Regency Bolection Fireplace with Shelf in Italian Pavonazzo Marble Depth: 6 3/4" - 17.4 cm External Height: : 50 3/4” - 129 cm External Width: 67 1/4" - 171 cm Internal He...
Stylish Regency Bolection Chimneypiece with Shelf
Located in London, GB
A stylish English Regency bolection chimneypiece in high quality Italian white statuary marble, moulded frieze and jambs of architectural form and the inner moulding with beading, al...
Marble
Sold
H 19.25 in W 10 in D 5.75 in
19th Century French Bronze Ormolu and Marble Figural Globe Mantel or Shelf Clock
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century French bronze ormolu figural clock on a demilune columned base, gilt ormolu mounts, snake form clock hands, and a putti figure sitting with flute on the top of the gl...
Vintage White Marble Mantel
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Victorian, 19th century marble mantel. Beveled and serpentine shelf with ornate "key" medallion with shell motif.
Marble
Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Victorian Faux Marble Shelf Mantel Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Seth Thomas Adamantine Victorian Faux Marble Shelf Mantel Clock. Circa Late 19th Century.
Wood
Sold
H 40.95 in W 48.82 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Bronze Patinated Cast Iron Mantle and Vert de Grece Marble Shelf
Located in Made, NL
Very unique and rare antique marble fireplace of cast iron bronze patina and Vert de Gréce marble (Tinos) from the mid-19th century fireplace! The faces come from Greek mythology. In...
Marble
Empire Style Fire Surround With Overmantel
Located in Round Top, TX
American Empire-style, fireplace surround with mirrored over-mantel and marble mantel shelf.
Marble
Antique William IV Breche Violette Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
Antique William IV breche Violette marble fireplace mantel with heavily moulded shelf, the frieze of convex shape with deep vertical fluted mouldings.
Marble
Sold
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 7 in
19th Century Regency Mantel in Devon Ashburton and Carrara Marble Reg-ZE99
Located in New York, NY
A very good early 19th century English mantelpiece of architectural form with plain jambs and frieze in richly colored Devon Ashburton marble with molded mantel shelf and plinth bloc...
Marble, Carrara Marble
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
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$791Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
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
Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th century Victorian pencil veined Carrara marble fireplace surround. A classic Scottish design in a prominent well figured marble. A square shelf sits above an unadorne...
Carrara Marble
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 Hand Carved Panels Detailing To E...
Marble, Statuary Marble
$4,306
H 43 in W 62 in D 9 in
Double-Slip Georgian Bullseye Fireplace in Italian Grey Veined Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
Double-slip Georgian bullseye fireplace in Italian grey Veined Arabescato marble Measures: Depth: 9” – 22.8 cm External height: 43” – 109 cm External width: 60” – 152.5 Interna...
Marble
$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
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture, with bronze chain and canopy. Sold individually. This is a natural stone and veining may variate f...
Alabaster
$5,900 / item
H 48 in W 66 in D 5.5 in
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
Limestone
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
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
Antique White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice profiled white marble fireplace from France. This nice sized 19th century mantel has a nice profiled topshelf above an straight frieze with a strong profile that continuous...
Marble, Carrara Marble
A modern styled lilac marble mantel made by Ryan & Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An early 20th century design which has a very modern appearance when produced in this strongly veined lilac marble. The shape encapsulates simple architectural form and it's this si...
Marble
$13,123
H 58 in W 58 in D 7 in
A neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara Marble by Ryan and Smith
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The Chelsea is a tall and elegant neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara marble made by Ryan and Smith. Modelled straight off an 18th century original chimneypiece, this...
Carrara Marble
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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