Antique Fireplace Mantels

The heart of a vintage home is the hearth and fireplace. What surrounds that area is not only a statement of period but an expression of style and refinement at one end of the spectrum and of simple utility at the other. We try to cater to those needs. Mantles were custom built around the firebox, so they were very specific to each opening. To retro-fit a mantle into a restoration or an adaptive re-use scenario is a challenge to which we have risen on numerous occasions.

Take a look at our inventory----we have included pertinent measurements. We also stock period mouldings and vintage lumber to custom build if an original is not readily available.


Classic LARGE SCALE Yellow Pine Mantel (VAC-3)

Elegant presence is the word for this former Watch Hill, Rhode Island artifact, circa 1880. Victorian influenced, in good repair and ready for a new home. Overall height: 58” Overall width: 120” (10 feet) Legs width: 18” Mantel depth: 7” Firebox aperture: 39”H x 72”W Body width: 109”

$975

Classic MEDIUM SCALE Yellow Pine Mantel (VAC-2)

Circa 1880 Watch Hill, Rhode Island origin. Victorian styling. This was built into a corner so the right hand end would need re-work. This is priced accordingly. Overall height: 57-1/2” Overall width: 108” Leg (left): 23”W Leg (right): 20”W Mantel depth: 7-1/2” Firebox aperture: 39”H x 6”W Body width: 8’-7”

$300

Classic Yellow Pine Mantel (VAC-1)

Circa 1880. Watch Hill, Rhode Island origin. Corbel style capitals on fluted pilasters. Overall height: 54-1/2” Overall width: 72” Body width: 65-1/2” Leg width: 7” Firebox aperture: 37”H x 51”W Mantel depth: 11”

SOLD

Classic Federal Mantel (JL-NAN)

High quality reproduction using moulding knives profiled from the original. Very crisp, made of poplar/tulip. Overall height: 55-1/2” Overall width: 81” Body width: 73” Leg width: 6-1/2” Mantle depth: 7” Firebox aperture: 42”H x 60” W

$975

Greek Revival Pine LARGE SCALE Mantel (STK-1)

From a Stockbridge, Massachusetts mansion home that was demolished more than 30 years ago. The left column is currently disconnected but will easily repair. Overall height 60” Overall width 99” Body width 93” Mantel depth 11” Firebox aperture 45”H x 76”W Leg width 9”

$875

Classic Pine Mantel (STK-2)

From a Stockbridge, Massachusetts mansion that was demolished over 30 years ago. The mantel shelf has a repairable chip at the left from (see photos). Overall height 60” Overall width 73” Body width 66” Firebox aperture 44”H x 52”W Mantel width 12” Leg width 7”

$575

Classic Pine Mantel (STK-3)

From a circa 1870 Stockbridge, Massachusetts mansion that was demolished over 30 years ago. Matches mantel STK-2 on this site. Overall height 60” Overall width 74-1/4” Body width 67 “ Firebox aperture 44”H x 32”W Mantel depth 11-1/4” Leg width 7-1/2”

$575

LARGE SCALE Classic Pine Mantel (STK-4)

This was rescued from the demolition of a circa 1870 mansion home in Stockbridge, Massachusetts over 30 years ago. No damages. Overall height 67” Overall width 100” Body width 92-1/2” Firebox aperture 48”H x 72”W Mantel depth 12” Leg width 10”

$1,350

Circa 1880 Classic Pine Mantel (NEWP-2)

Overall height 49” Overall width 65-1/2” Body width 56-1/2” Firebox aperture 35-1/2”H x 35”W Mantle depth 8-1/2” Leg width 7-3/4” Stripped of paint, need to be refinished.

 $475

Circa 1870 Classic Pine Mantel (NEWP-1)

Overall height 52” Overall width 57” Body width 49” Firebox Aperture 36-1/2”H x 35”W Mantle depth 8” Leg width 7-1/2” Stripped of paint, needs to be refinished.

$475 

Circa 1790 Bedroom Chamber Pine Mantel (TRL-13)

North Stonington, Connecticut origin. The damage showing at the top of the firebox is the brick scribe portion which will remove for a new brick or stone scribe trim. Overall height 47” Overall width 62-3/4” Body width 46-1/2” Firebox aperture 32”H x 34”W Leg width 7” Mantle depth 6”

$295

Circa 1790 Pine Mantel (TRL-11)

North Stonington, Connecticut origin Overall height 48” Overall width 73-1/2” Body width 65” Leg width 8-1/2” Firebox aperture 36”H x 49”W Mantel depth 8”

$425

Vintage Mantle Shelf (REM-A)

Shelf only, measures 7-1/2” wide x 64-1/2”L x 3-1/4” thick

$65

Victorian/Eastlake Style OAK Mantle (EL-1)

Exquisite detail is the hallmark of this mantle. The ball chain moulding is stunning. No paint, will take little to prepare for stain or other finish. Overall height 47-1/2” Overall width 60-1/4” Leg width 7” Mantle depth 9-1/2” Firebox aperture 43”W x 36-3/4H Body width 56-1/2”

SOLD

18th Century Pine Mantle (MARL-1)

Marlborough, Connecticut origin. Very good, solid condition. Paint stripping is required. Overall height 52-1/2” Overall width 56” Firebox aperture 38”H x 47-1/2W Leg width 4” Mantle depth 6”

$550

18th Century High Style Pine Mantel (MARL-2)

Marlborough, Connecticut origin. A few minor repair details are required. Overall height 56” Overall width 81-1/4” Body width 73” Firebox aperture 41-1/2”H x 58-1/2” Leg width 8” Mantel depth 7”

$675

“Marriage” Mantel (Comp)

This mantle was created using the two legs and an 18th century mantle top portion. Overall height 44”, overall width 58-1/2”, leg width 9”, Firebox aperture 39”H x 40-3/4”W, mantle depth 4-1/4”. Probably best suited as a decorative element. 

$175

Victorian Marble Mantel Shelf

Measures 8-1/4”W x 54” x 1-1/8”. Staining will clean if desired. Ideal for a custom shelf application. Suggestion: This would look extremely nice with a pair of cast iron shelf brackets.

$55

Circa 1850 Pine Parlor Mantle (NH-J2)

Simple elegance in a practical design. New Hampshire origin. Overall height 50” Overall width 64” Body width 52-1/2” Firebox aperture 35”H x 44”W Mantle depth 6-1/2” Leg width 4-1/2”

$675

Circa 1928 Federal Reproduction Pine Mantel (NY-1)

Production tag in photos indicates a 1928 manufacture date. Well executed details. Overall height 50” Overall width 63-1/2” Body width 56” Firebox aperture 37”H x 45”W Mantle depth 6-1/2” Leg width 5-1/2”

$575

Circa 1830 Greek Revival Mantle (NY-3)

Exquisite bold and well-defined styling. Poplar/ tulip wood. The black paint oftentimes indicated mourning of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The base plinth block shown is detached but not damaged. Excellent condition overall. Overall height 55-1/2” Overall width 69” Body width 61-1/2” Firebox aperture 37”H x 46”W Mantle depth 9” Leg width 8”

SOLD  

Vintage Mantel Shelf Board (POM-12)

Moulded on three edges shelf board that will clean up nicely for refinish. First photo is the top, second photo is the bottom. Measures 10-1/2”W x 68-1/4”L x 1-3/4”

$48

Circa 1900 Large Scale Greek Revival Mantel (RI-LC2)

There are several moulding repairs necessary to make this a pristine form example. Overall height 64-1/2” Overall width 96” Firebox aperture 45”H x 60”W Leg width 13” Body width 86-1/2” Mantel depth 9”

$650

Circa 1890 Pine Fireplace Mantel (RI-LC1)

Overall width 56-1/2” Overall height 56” Body width 56-1/2” Firebox 39-1/2”H x 46-1/2”W Mantel depth 8-3/4” Leg width 5-1/2” Trim board on the left side can be trimmed to make the mantel symmetrical. Simple, pleasing form.

$450

Circa 1820 Federal Pine Mantle (MTV-1)

Overall height 50” 
Overall width 65” 
Body width 56-1/2” 
Mantle depth 6-1/2” 
Leg width 7-1/4” 
Firebox aperture 30”H x 42”W

SOLD

Vintage Oak Mantle Shelf Board (NA-16)

Measures 10-1/2” x 72”L x 1-1/8”. Moulded edge as shown. Use as a shelf or replacement. Great vintage look!  

$60

Greek/Victorian Interpretive Mantle (NM-4)

Unique combined styling is very attractive. Some detail loss as shown. Overall height 47” Overall width 58-3/4” Leg width 6” Mantle depth 9-1/2” Body width 52-1/2” Firebox aperture 39-1/2”W x 33-1/2”H

$295

Classic Greek Influenced Mantle (MA-2)

Greek form with hand carved elements as shown. This is a masterpiece of workmanship. Tulip/poplar wood will reveal higher detail once the paint is stripped off. Circa 1920, Massachusetts. Overall height 50-1/2” Overall width 66-1/2”

$775.00

Circa 1820 Pine Mantle

Acquired in 1999 from a major remodeling project. Nice solid condition.
Overall width: 63”
Overall height: 51-1/2”

$295.00

18th Century Massachusetts Pine Mantle

Circa 1780 from Upton, Massachusetts second floor bedroom chamber.  Measures: Overall height 31”, overall width 48-1/2” , Legs 10”, Firebox opening 21”H x 29”W

$195.00

Circa 1840 Greek Revival Mantle

East Windsor, Connecticut origin Late marbleized finish applied about 1960, Pine wood Overall height 56” Overall Width 68-1/2” Firebox 41”W x 37”H Leg width 9” Mantle Depth 7-1/2” Body width 59”

$375.00

 

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