Original or antique marble fireplaces exude the elegance, charm and unique style that can only be found in salvaged and carefully restored artifacts of a bygone era. Such finely detailed mantels are extremely valued today; many have been recovered from old buildings no longer in use and preserved so that their timeless beauty can continue to be appreciated by people today. A rare marble fireplace would make an exquisite feature for your living room, where its uniqueness and charm would delight all.
No two marble fireplaces are exactly alike, due to the vast range of patterns and colors of marble, as well as the enormous variety in design and detail evident with these pieces. Many of them are also hand carved, further adding to their rarity and preciousness. Marble of dark colors or veins will most likely elicit feelings of boldness and stature, for instance, while lighter, pastel or white colored marble mantels may remind you of homely comfort, and of sitting around the fire with family and friends.
There’s no doubt that a fireplace, though especially an antique or beautifully detailed marble one, provides a unique highlight to any living room, either as a dramatic centerpiece or as a more subtle, attractive focal point. Mantelpieces are not just aesthetic – they are also functional, offering a special place for items of display. Family portraits and other valuable objects placed upon them serve as a constant and comforting reminder of everything a family holds dear. The living room ambiance becomes one of warmth and comfort, a place where cherished memories are remembered whilst new ones continue to be made.
If you’re looking for detail, original marble mantels offer it in abundance; from beautifully crafted pieces adorned with bronze ormolu, to enchanting ones covered in striking figural detail – all meticulously hand crafted to reflect the stunning fine period detail. As they become increasingly rarer to obtain, each unique mantel is an investment that you’d be proud to own.
Whether French style mantels are your main interest, or those from the Baroque, Georgian or Victorian era, you can find an antique mantel with a color, pattern and style that will complement your living room. Marble fireplaces may be of a grand, architectural design with straight, upright lines, or they may exhibit a strongly curving form that denotes comfort, homely charm and family life.
There are various accessories that accompany antique marble mantels, such as andirons made of brass or wrought iron, with curl designs or spiral tops. Many fireplaces wouldn’t be complete without matching screens, covers, inserts or fenders. These items are often available separately, but can be purchased together with a mantelpiece to create a complete set. Either way, every owner of an antique marble fireplace is the owner of a truly unique piece of history.
Olde Good Things is one of the largest antique and architectural dealers in the country. Find the perfect antique marble fireplace for your living room, as well as a range of wooden, stone and metal fireplaces and accessories, on their website at: http://www.ogtstore.com/architectural-antiques/antique-mantels.html
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