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What is a good depth for a fireplace mantel?
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The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Petite French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Cute little French straight Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone.
This petit gem comes from central France, burgundy area.
Its perfect size make it possible to ins...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
1960s Petite Red & Black Cone Shaped Mid-Century Fireplace Gas or Wood
By Malm Fireplaces
Located in Bensalem, PA
Please look at pictures for overall condition detail and measurements it has a gas line hook up as seen or can be used as a woodburning stove very nice size and condition. Feel free ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Petite Portoro Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Truly unique Petite Portoro Fireplace, delicious bottle of Cremant is sadly not included...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$8,305
Charming 19th Century Petite French Fireplace Mantel With Square Firebox Opening
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique French limestone fireplace surround exemplifies the understated elegance of 19th-century provincial craftsmanship.
Carefully hand-carved from creamy beige hard limestone...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Petite Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A petite cast iron fireplace. The jambs with vertical reeding and beading detail, with moulded shelf above. English, Edwardian.
Additional information:
Shelf Width: 725 mm / 28 ½...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Petite Antique Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A petite antique pine fireplace.
At over 200 years old, this timeless piece has certainly stood the test of time. Its stripped finish displays a neutral tone suitable for modern and...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine


