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carved wood fireplace mantels

Fireplace mantels are powerful symbols of domestic life. Wood mantels have received a special attention by designers and architects. Our days fireplace mantels remain as some of the best examples of the major architectural periods. Decorative fireplace mantels weren't common in American homes until later in the Colonial period. Early settlers did little to beautify  they large fireplaces. Back than fireplace was pearly utilitarian. As homes become more refined, fireplace mantels appeared in simple forms. First American fireplace mantels consisted of a simple wooden trimwork surrounding coarse brick opening. some versions of wood fireplace mantels had a narrow mantel shelf. In the eighteen century, fireplace openings were often surrounded by wood paneling that extended over the entire fireplace wall. later in Georgian period, grand homes featured  the fireplace mantels as an important showpiece of bold and classical styling. large columns or pilasters led up to a meticulously carved mantel shelf. Fireplace mantel shelves were not deep, but often quite high. An overmantel was very common. Fireplace overmantel often included a rectangular frame and a second set of pilasters or columns supporting a pediment above. The carved detailing of the wood fireplace mantels was frequently tied into the room's ceiling cornice. Federal period brought exceptionally elegant fireplace mantels with restrained classical detailing. The basic forms and proportion of the Federal fireplace mantels have become a standard for a lot of traditional mantels designs. Evolving out of the Georgian fireplace mantels and influenced largely by the designs of Adam style, Federal fireplace mantels included the basic fireplace mantel parts in the refined form. Typically this fireplace mantels had no overmantel. Central frieze panel of wood fireplace mantels decorated with garlands, urns and carved onlays. Beautiful carvings, , delicate moldings of a classic motifs and the use of build up molding treatment fore the mantel shelf are characteristic features of the Federal era wooden fireplace mantels. Victorian designs of the fireplace mantels are characterized by they break with classical rules of composition. Victorian fireplace mantels employed classical elements, such as pilasters, columns, entablatures, and classical moldings. This classical elements were liberally mixed with Gothic shapes, spindle work, and exotic Asian imagery. typical examples of Victorian fireplace mantels have ornate imaginative designs, and often include overmantels with display shelves and inset mirrors. Wood fireplace mantels from this collection are trough works of art. showcasing craftsmanship traditions wooden fireplace mantels a worthy final estates and will add value to your home. Beautiful traditional designs of these fireplace mantels make it easy to incorporate them into any decorating scheme. Fireplace mantels can be stained to mach your existing woodwork. If you wish, you can finish this wonderful mantels with paint.

 

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Sacramento fireplace mantels


Sacramento Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - CA002
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 1923.00

 

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Sacramento fireplace mantels

your price: $ 1570.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - CA002S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 1703.00
your price: $ 1410.00
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Marietta fireplace mantels

Marietta Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - GA1
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 2846.00

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details of the
Marietta fireplace mantels

your price: $ 2329.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - GA1S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2627.00
your price: $ 2149.00
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  Augusta fireplace mantels

Augusta Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - ME009
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 1923.00

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details of the
Augusta fireplace mantels

your price: $ 1570.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - ME009S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 1703.00
your price: $ 1410.00
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Providence fireplace mantels

Providence Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - RI8
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 2266.00

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Providence fireplace mantels

your price: $ 1854.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - RI8S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2046.00
your price: $ 1674.00
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Annapolis fireplace mantels

Annapolis Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - MD007
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 3045.00

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Annapolis fireplace mantels

your price: $ 2491.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - GA007S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2825.00
your price: $ 2311.00
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Baltimore fireplace mantels

Baltimore Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - MD6
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 2846.00

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details of the
Baltimore fireplace mantels

your price: $ 2329.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - MD6S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2627.00
your price: $ 2149.00
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Charlotte fireplace mantels

Charlotte Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - NC14
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 3112.00

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details of the
Charlotte fireplace mantels

your price: $ 2545.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - NC14S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2891.00
your price: $ 2365.00
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Delaware fireplace mantels

Delaware Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - DE2
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 3058.00

wooden Delaware fireplace mantels carved in maple wood

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Delaware fireplace mantels

your price: $ 2502.00 
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Medium fireplace mantel - DE2S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2838.00
your price: $ 2322.00 
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Pensacola fireplace mantels

Pensacola Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - FL7
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 3112.00

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details of the
Pensacola fireplace mantels

your price: $ 2545.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - FL7S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 2891.00
your price: $ 2365.00
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Tampa fireplace mantels

Tampa Fireplace Mantels

Large fireplace mantel - FL004
58" x 42" opening

list price: $ 2187.00

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details of the
Tampa fireplace mantels

your price: $ 1789.00
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Medium fireplace mantel - FL004S
50" x 40" opening

list price: $ 1967.00
your price: $ 1609.00
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