The mention or image of an antique marble fireplace elicits thoughts of beauty, elegance, grandeur and style. Many stunning antique or original mantels that exist today have been salvaged from various historic architectural buildings. They are truly a rare and precious find, highly valued not only for their uniqueness but also for their exquisite beauty and detail.
Marble comes in a variety of different colors and patterns, and gives each fireplace mantel a truly unique appearance. Dark veined marble, for example, invokes a bold and stately feel, while rose colored marble mantelpieces can provide a warm, homely sensation to any living area. Some of these striking mantels are hand carved from fine marble, and are truly rare and precious pieces.
Fireplaces complete a living room as attractive centerpieces, and give the room uniqueness, a focal point and dramatic flair. The mantels themselves offer a place to display family portraits, heirlooms and other items of value, such as antique clocks and candle holders. They help to create an atmosphere of tradition and warmth, as the family sits by the open fire, protected from the winter weather outside.
There are many gorgeous, original marble mantels, some of them hand carved, and decorated with bronze ormolu, or figural detail. Each one represents a unique opportunity for investment or as a stunning addition to your own home. As antique marble mantels become ever rarer to find, their exceptional beauty and charm is all the more appreciated.
Fireplace mantelpieces made of marble can be of many different styles and eras. They may be elegant, formal structures with straight and upright designs, or they may be curved, with lots of carved detail. Antique mantels may be French style, or they may exemplify the Baroque, Georgian or Victorian eras. There is a color, pattern or style of marble mantelpiece to match your living room’s own theme.
A marble mantelpiece wouldn’t be complete without its accompaniment of various accessories, including a pair of old-fashioned and antique andirons, for example. These may be of wrought iron or brass, with curl designs, spiral tops, or any other elegant design. There are also fireplace covers, screens, fenders and inserts, to make your fireplace complete. An antique marble fireplace is a true historical work of art and would make any antique collector a proud owner.
Olde Good Things is one of the largest antique and architectural dealers in the country. You can find just the right antique marble fireplace for your home, as well as a range of wooden, stone and metal fireplaces and accessories, on their website listing, which is continually updated: http://www.ogtstore.com/architectural-antiques/antique-mantels.html
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