Reclaimed French Stone Fireplaces
The most beautiful and exclusive antique fireplaces are predominantly sourced in france italy and belgium.
Reclaimed french stone fireplaces. Therefore local artisans and sculptors are known to have historically carved these mantels. No cracks or breaks. France s succession of period styles through the centuries can be followed through our stone fireplace mantels. Antique french fireplaces are such dominent centerpieces in any room that they have been at the forefront of each periods decorative style.
They can entirely morph your home design transform your living area into your own dreamscape. We do our best to source antique stone fireplaces from medieval and gothic era through the royal 17 th and 18 th centuries through to the post revolutionary 19 th century styles. These hand carved mantels and trumeaux are typically seen throughout france and are considered an essential element of indoor living. From the simplest of cottage fireplaces to a succession of french monarchs architectural styles they are essential to the traditional composition of each room in a period building.
Here s what the roman writer and statesman cicero wrote 2000 years ago about his stone fireplace. Antique french stone fireplace. We have a beautiful collection of approximately 250 antique fireplaces in exclusive marbles french limestone and burgundy stone. Condition report there are small losses and chips consistent with age and use.
From the simple to the superb the antique mantels we discovered in france can fit any décor. Every region of france has its own limestone. This fire surround was previously set into a wall. About a deeply corbelled french louis xv period limestone fire surround.
Our antique marble mantles often date from the 18th and 19th century and are carved from old and rare marbles. An antique stone fireplace depending on choice can bring a sense of solidity and strength through to refined elegance.