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How high should a mantel shelf be above a fireplace?
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A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.
Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. 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.
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Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. 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.
Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
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19th-Century Parisian Marble Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Authentic French Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Discover an exceptional piece of French architectural history with this authentic 19th-century Parisian fireplace surround, crafted from the rare and highly sought-after Italian Bleu...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Timeless Beige Stone Surround for Modern, Minimalist and Wabi-Sabi Interiors
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th-century French Louis Philippe fireplace surround embodies the understated grace and architectural balance of the Louis Philippe period, crafted in fine hard limes...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Green Enameled Cast Iron Heater Stove
By A. Klein
Located in Den Haag, NL
A late 19th century French enameled cast iron parlor heating stove. This antique stove features a tubular shaped body with two doors and a removable Cer...
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Enamel
Wrought Iron Animal Fire Screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wrought iron animal fire screen by Atelier Marolles, France, 1955. Very decorative and useful piece with dense mesh against the sparks.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
Slow Living Fine Rustic Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 19th-century French fireplace mantel, carved from soft-toned limestone, epitomises understated elegance.
The hand-carved surface bears authentic tooling marks, enhancin...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone, Limestone
