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What is the average width of a fireplace mantel?
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The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Baroque black large oak mantel or fireplace mirror, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An extra large baroque or rococo fireplace mirror crafted in france around 1850. This stunning
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Marble Black Regency Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
Marble Black Regency Fireplace Mantel
The **Marble Black Regency Fireplace Mantel** is an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XV fireplace in Belgian black marble. This strikingly simple fireplace has a
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental black marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel
Very impressive 19th century Louis XVI
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Black Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
To place around the chimney with nice lion feet.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Black Marble Modion Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nicke black marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century.
Type Modion to place in front of the
Category
Antique 1880s French Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble