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A fantastic list of Antique Fireplace items we have in our collection of fireplace supplies. A great source of products available here at The Fireplace Warehouse who specialise in Antique Fireplace and other fireplace items.
Among the top reasons for getting an antique fireplace mantel is the sense of classic style, elegance and history one gets from an antique piece. No matter how simple your antique fireplace mantel looks, a lot of people simply recognize the beauty of an antique when they see one. Owners of mansions and old colonial houses or even average houses with spacious living rooms would do well to have and antique mantel.
Not everyone wants to have an antique fireplace mantel, but many are already considering the option. The fact is there are just as many varied design choices for a antique fireplace mantels. You can have the ornate marble
or wooden scroll and all the works on your fireplace mantel. You can also have more subdued Edwardian designs or the simple combination of wood and stone in Gothic designs. Just as with any modern design, you can have your pick with your antique fireplace mantel. If there are just as many options and design types, then why would some people choose antique fireplace mantel over modern ones?
Contrary to popular belief, an antique fireplace mantel may also come cheap if you know where to look. You can choose to buy your antique mantel from companies who really specialize in the restoration of such antique pieces or you can purchase from a salvage store. In any case, most stores that sell antique mantels will help you with the stripping and the restoration. Try scouring the net or your local salvage shops for bargains and you’ll find a good, cheaper deal.
The fireplace mantels have originated in the medieval era. The most wonderful example of the early Renaissance style is the mantelpiece of the Palais de Justice at Burges. It is made of oak and has beautiful carvings. Seventeenth century English era saw the introduction of pure Italian style of fireplace mantel pieces. These mantels were very simple in style but had an elegant look. It was only in the latter part of the 17th century that bolder and molding styles were introduced. In the 18th century the rise of French style of architecture was seen and the designs of the mantels too were influenced by the French style. The other different but very elegant styles of fireplace mantels include the Classic, Victorian, American, Gothic etc.
Antique fireplace mantels of the above mentioned eras and designs have gained a lot of popularity today. Choice of material is obviously stones such as marble, granite or elegant wood. Only antique fireplace mantels display the skill in these materials. Today only few of the above said materials are used. Antique mantels also are carved with a number of designs such as fruits, vegetation, brackets and many more. It truly enhances the beauty of the room and provides an elegant and a classy look. A look that will please your eyes for such a long time.
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List of Antique Fireplace products
Early 19th century Regency English Statuary Antiq - Price £13,000
Early 19th century Regency English Statuary Antique Fireplace, with dove grey reeded jambs and frieze, fluted centre tablet and carved flower end blockings, surmounted by moulded shelf.
English Statuary and Tinos Green inlaid marble Antique Fire - Price £23.500
Early 19th century English Statuary and Tinos Green inlaid marble fireplace with urn to centre and bellflower drops, fluted jambs surmounted by urn side blockings.
English Victorian Dove Grey Antique marble fireplace - Price £9,700
19th century English Victorian Dove Grey antique marble fireplace, with carved brackets to jambs and arched opening.
French Carrara marble fireplace anti Antique Fireplace - Price £4,750
19th century Antique Fireplace French Carrara marble fireplace with panelled frieze and shaped moulded jambs.
French Louis XIV antique fireplace - Price £10,100
French Louis XIV antique fireplace style coloured marble fireplace, the arched frieze with carved motif to centre, shaped fluted jambs surmounted by shells and scrolls. Moulded serpentine shaped shelf.
Napoleon III antique fireplace - Price £4,750
French 19th century Napoleon III rouge marble antique fireplace with shaped architectural frieze and jambs.
Statuary English antique fireplace - Price £32,000
19th century Statuary English fireplace with inlaid Tinos marble to frieze and jambs, with carved urn and drapery centre blocking, carved urn side blockings, and plain moulded shelf.
Antique Marble Fireplace English Victorian firplace - Price £25,000
Mid 19th century English Victorian "Belgian-Black" antique marble fireplace with inlaid Porphry to frieze and plinths and with jambs comprising full-round columns.
