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Antique Slate Fireplaces

19th Century Victorian Black Slate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian Black Slate Fireplace. A Fine Example Of High Victorian Design. Hand Carved
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Stone, Slate

Antique 19th Century Victorian Black Slate Fireplace
19th Century Victorian Black Slate Fireplace
H 47.25 in W 62.5 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Black Slate Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Black Slate Fireplace Mantlepiece. A Large Beautiful Antique Victorian English Made
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19th Century English Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian Ballachulish Slate Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A classic antique 19th Century Scottish Ballachulish slate fireplace surround of elegant
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Fireplace mantle carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy)
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient, antique and important fireplace mantle, hand-carved in slate stone, from Genoa (Italy
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16th Century Italian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century Victorian Gray Slate Mantle
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Victorian mantel with shield cartouche in grey slate. Opening dimensions: 53" W x
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19th Century Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece. Imposing Original Victorian Marble Fireplace Surround
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble, Slate

19th Century, Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century marble fireplace mantlepiece. English made original English Victorian rouge marble
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble, Slate

Antique 19th Century, Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
19th Century, Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
H 48.25 in W 64.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Breche Marble Mantel with Polished Slate Mouldings 'VIC-S75'
Located in New York, NY
polished slate mouldings, the jambs with engaged twin columns of Doric form terminating beneath plain
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century Regency Scottish Kilkenny Fossil Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
” We have shown this piece with a brass regency manner reeded fireplace frame and slate slips not
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1810s Scottish Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble

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Pair of of Victorian Gothic Slate Fireplace Surrounds
Located in London, GB
A pair of Victorian Gothic slate surrounds. Price is per fireplace as they can be sold separately.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

AntiqueScottish Slate Corbel fireplace
Located in London, GB
Antique Georgian Scottish slate corbel fireplace with beautifully carved acanthus leaf corbels
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Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Original antique Georgian slate bulls eye fireplace
Located in London, GB
Original antique Georgian mantel piece in slate with a plain centre plaque. Opening size 38.5" w
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century, Victorian Carved Breche Marble Fireplace with Curved Copper Insert
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Antrim Northern Ireland. Slate hearth shown with the fireplace is not included in the price.
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19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble, Copper

Regency Slate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century English Regency slate fireplace, the cushion moulded frieze centred by
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Regency Slate Fireplace
Regency Slate Fireplace
H 43.9 in W 57.09 in D 9.06 in
Restored Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored Edwardian slate fireplace surround with simple geometric corbels supporting the shelf
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Restored Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
Restored Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
H 45.08 in W 59.85 in D 8.47 in
Antique Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Edwardian slate fireplace surround with geometric corbels supporting the shelf and etched
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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
Antique Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
H 45.28 in W 61.62 in D 9.45 in
Early 19th Century Regency Slate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early nineteenth century Regency slate fireplace, the plain shelf above confidently moulded
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Early 19th Century Regency Slate Fireplace
Early 19th Century Regency Slate Fireplace
H 46.07 in W 59.45 in D 8.67 in
Late Victorian Restored Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Late Victorian restored plum slate fireplace surround. Fluted capitals sit above a chamfered
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Early 1900s Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Late Victorian Restored Slate Fireplace Surround
Late Victorian Restored Slate Fireplace Surround
H 46.07 in W 62.41 in D 10.04 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique 18th century Georgian slate fireplace surround of simple form with dog leg moulding
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique 19th Century Victorian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian slate fireplace surround. With etched detail and carved round bosses
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Large 19th Century Late Victorian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Large late Victorian slate fireplace surround with well carved corbels supporting the ogee moulded
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1880s Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Regency Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual 19th century Welsh slate Regency “Greek-Revival” chimneypiece. The frieze and jambs are
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19th Century British Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Regency Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantel
Antique Regency Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantel
H 46.5 in W 61.25 in D 8.25 in
Early 19th Century Regency Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Early 19th century Regency fireplace surround in subtly figured green grey slate. The fluted frieze
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Irish 19th Century Palladian Style Welsh Slate Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A Palladian style surround in Welsh Heather Slate, the jambs with fluted semi engaged columns
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Early 19th Century Irish Palladian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Reclaimed Regency Slate Bullseye Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
Lovely reclaimed Regency bullseye slate fire surround, circa 1820. From Welsh heather blue slate
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1820s Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Reclaimed Regency Slate Bullseye Fireplace
Reclaimed Regency Slate Bullseye Fireplace
H 42.72 in W 55.32 in D 7.09 in
Carved French Slate Mantel Fireplace Chimneypiece Mantle, 19th Century
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent slate mantel fireplace chimneypiece, circa late 19th century France. Now, more than
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Late 19th Century French Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Fireplace Mantle with Richly Carved Slate Stone, 16th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique mantel fireplace, in slate stone, richly hand-carved with cprnucopie and classic
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16th Century Italian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique 18th Century Georgian Slate Bolection Fireplace Frame
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique late 18th century Georgian slate bolection fireplace frame.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Fireplace Mantle White Carrara Marble, Tritons, Slate Inlays, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace mantle in white Carrara marble with carved tritons / dolphins and slate inlays
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19th Century Italian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Carrara Marble, Slate

Antique Imposing Fireplace Black Slate, Noble Coat of Arms, 16th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and imposing fireplace mantle in precious black slate stone, richly hand carved with noble
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16th Century Italian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Victorian Corbeled Slate Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Victorian slate surround with geometric carved corbels supporting the shelf. Circa 1890
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Victorian Corbeled Slate Surround
Antique Victorian Corbeled Slate Surround
H 8.27 in W 59.26 in L 8.27 in
19th Century Welsh Slate Chimneypiece
Located in Calgary, Alberta
In the 18th and 19th century slate was considered a poor man's material and many chimneypieces were
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19th Century British Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century Welsh Slate Chimneypiece
19th Century Welsh Slate Chimneypiece
H 50 in W 68.25 in D 11.5 in
A Rare, Early English Slate Bolection Mould Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A rare and early, English slate bolection mould mantel of unusual three tiered design. The
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

St. Anne's Rouge Marble and Welsh Slate Mantel (VIC-T44)
Located in New York, NY
St Anne's rouge and Welsh slate Edwardian mantel. Opening Dimensions: 40" W x 37.75" H
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble, Slate

Antique Regency Carved Slate Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique Regency fire surround in Welsh heather blue slate with fluted legs terminating in fluted
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1830s Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Regency Carved Slate Fire Surround
Antique Regency Carved Slate Fire Surround
H 43.71 in W 60.24 in D 7.49 in
A Refined Early Regency Welsh Chimneypiece Carved in Slate
Located in London, GB
A fish-scale detail runs through the surround, and a patera motif is shown in the corner blocks and at centre of the header. The thin shelf together with the proportions of this desi...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century Victorian Mantel in Polished Black Slate "VIC-ZE50"
Located in New York, NY
A late Victorian mantel in polished black welsh slate with incised jamb panels terminating in
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Regency Chimneypiece by Sir John Soane in Carrara Marble and Welsh Slate
By Sir John Soane
Located in London, GB
A Regency chimneypiece by Sir John Soane in Carrara marble and Welsh slate, originally from Pell
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1820s English Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate, Carrara Marble

Victorian Corbeled Slate Surround in Original Marble Paint Finish
Located in Manchester, GB
Victorian corbeled slate surround retaining its original Portoro marble paint finish in excellent
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1880s English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Edwardian Welsh Black Slate Mantel (VIC-ZA06)
Located in New York, NY
Welsh black slate Edwardian Corbel with lantern corbels. Opening Dimensions: 36.75" W x 36.75" H
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

Late Victorian Welsh Slate Mantel 'VIC-ZC53'
Located in New York, NY
Late Victorian Welsh slate mantel with painted marble effect panels and lantern corbels. Opening
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble

Substantial Mid Victorian 19th Century Carved Slate Fire Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
A substantial mid Victorian carved slate fire surround with fine etched detail to the spandrels
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Welsh Slate and St. Anne's Rouge Marble Mantel (VIC-Y76)
Located in New York, NY
Welsh Slate and St Anne's Rouge marble Edwardian mantel with lantern corbels. Opening Dimensions
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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble

Late Victorian Welsh Slate Mantel with Painted Marble Effect Panels (VIC-ZC54)
Located in New York, NY
Late Victorian Welsh slate mantel with painted marble effect panels. Opening Dimensions: 36.25" W x
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

Early Victorian Slate Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned antique early Victorian slate fireplace surround with "lambs tongue" carved
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Early Victorian Slate Fireplace Mantel
Early Victorian Slate Fireplace Mantel
H 46.66 in W 66.15 in D 11.82 in
Carved Antique Welsh Heather Slate Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Carved antique slate fireplace. Regency in style and dating from the 1830s, this antique
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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Restored Antique Edwardian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Tall antique restored Edwardian black slate fireplace surround with tapering pilasters terminating
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Reclaimed 19th Century Victorian Slate Fireplace Surround
Located in Manchester, GB
Antique 19th century Victorian slate fireplace surround, with etched detail highlighted in gold and
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Black Slate Fireplace Mantel, Italy 1800 Carved Cartouche
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique black slate fireplace, from an Italian farmhouse from the 1800s, carved by hand into a
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Early Victorian Slate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian slate chimneypiece, circa 1850, the rectangular shelf and frieze on plain jambs
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Early Victorian Slate Fireplace
Early Victorian Slate Fireplace
H 45.48 in W 59.06 in D 6.89 in
19th Century Slate Rouge Marbleized Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century slate rouge marbleized fireplace mantelpiece. Hand carved antique Victorian slate
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Stone, Slate

Antique English Regency Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An English Regency period Slate fireplace from the early 19th century, circa 1815. The cushion
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique English Regency Fireplace Mantel
Antique English Regency Fireplace Mantel
H 46.07 in W 54.34 in D 8.47 in
Edwardian Green and Red Marbleised Slate Fire Place
Located in Hastings, GB
An outstanding marbleised slate fireplace, dating to the late Victorian/Early Edwardian period of
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Slate Fireplaces

Materials

Slate

Large 19th Century Victorian Scottish Slate Corbeled Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and grand 19th Century Victorian Scottish Ballachulish slate fireplace surround. A generous
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

19th Century Slate & Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
This 19th Century slate & marbleized fireplace mantlepiece is a true example of English Victoriana
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Dark Slate Stone, Turned Columns, 16th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique fireplace in dark stone, slate, hand carved with rich frills, cornices and turned columns
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16th Century Italian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Victorian Slate Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian slate chimneypiece, the moulded shelf above plain frieze flanked by plain jambs
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1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Victorian Slate Chimneypiece
Victorian Slate Chimneypiece
H 44.69 in W 66.15 in D 12.01 in
19th c. Victorian Slate Mantle (VIC-Z02)
Located in New York, NY
Late Victorian Welsh slate mantel. Opening Dimensions: 34” W x 36” H
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19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Austrian Slate Fireplace Mantel
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful hand carved slate fireplace with whimsical Austrian huntsmen relief.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Slate Fireplaces

Materials

Slate

Austrian Slate Fireplace Mantel
Austrian Slate Fireplace Mantel
H 44.5 in W 56.5 in D 12 in
Antique Early Victorian Hand-Painted Slate Arched Fireplace Surround and Insert
Located in London, GB
A truly magnificent fireplace surround with unique, hand-painted decoration. This impressive and
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate, Iron

Original Georgian Slate Bull's-Eye Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
Antique Georgian slate surround shown with original Georgian insert (extra cost). Provenance bow
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Slate Fireplaces

Hand Painted Slate Mantel
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This handsomely designed mantel is made of lovely slate that is painted with wonderful geometric
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Stone, Slate

Hand Painted Slate Mantel
Hand Painted Slate Mantel
H 45.5 in W 60.25 in D 12.25 in
Slate Mantel with Lighthouse Motif
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This mantel is made of dark slate. On two sides of the mantel there are nautical and geometrical
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1870s American Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Slate

Slate Mantel with Lighthouse Motif
Slate Mantel with Lighthouse Motif
H 63 in W 48 in D 12 in
A French Napoleonic Black and White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Napoleonic Black and White Marble Fireplace set on Slate
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Early 19th Century French Napoleon Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble, Slate

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and impressive fireplace in the Victorian Gothic Revival style. The large rouge
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19th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Marble, Slate, Brass, Iron

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19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. A fine example of English Victoriana. Made in England circa 1880. Burnished relief to the decorative hood showing boy face & foliage,...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Silk

A 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A classic 19th Century Victorian Scottish carrera marble fireplace surround. A generous square edged top shelf rests above an unadorned frieze, flanked by tall sturdy jambs with top ...
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron polished fireplace mantlepiece. This English Made Art Nouveau Fireplace, dated circa 1890 - 1910 is typically characterized by its detailed long sinuous organ...
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19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Iron, Wrought Iron

A Large 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and versatile 19th Century Victorian lightly veined Carrara marble fireplace surround. A generous top shelf rests above a stepped frieze with a high relief central flower. Fl...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Victorian Scottish Belgian Black Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and masculine 19th century Scottish (Edinburgh circa 1850) Belgian black marble fireplace surround. A substantial square shelf sits above an unadorned frieze, flanked by tall...
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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Victorian Scottish Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile and pretty 19th century Victorian Scottish lightly veined Carrara marble fireplace surround. A square shelf with rounded corners-sits above a plain frieze, flanked by tal...
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Carrara Marble

Aged Victorian Style Carved Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and well proportioned aged Victorian style carved Carrara marble fireplace surround. A double stepped top sits above an unadorned frieze, flanked by tall fluted jambs with...
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1940s British Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Manner Statuary Marble Bullseye Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very well proportioned 19th Century manner lightly veined Statuary marble bullseye fireplace surround. A reeded top self sits directly above a profiled frieze, flanked in turn by a...
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1940s English Georgian Antique Slate Fireplaces

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Statuary Marble

Exceptional Hiram Tucker Boston MA Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel with Églomisé
By Hiram Tucker
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional cast iron fireplace serpentine form mantel and surround, circa 1850-1860, with original inset églomisé glass panels depicting buildings and figures, attached Rococo ba...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Slate Fireplaces

Materials

Iron

Antique Black Marble Fireplace from the Early Victorian Period, circa 1850
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique black marble fire surround from the early Victorian period. A sizable serpentine shaped mantelpiece with moulded edges, curves forward over the keystone. The reces...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Slate Fireplaces

Materials

Marble

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Antique Slate Fireplaces For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique slate fireplaces available for sale. Frequently made of stone, slate and marble, all antique slate fireplaces available were constructed with great care. Antique slate fireplaces have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique slate fireplaces are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Regency and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Sir John Soane produced beautiful antique slate fireplaces that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Slate Fireplaces?

Antique slate fireplaces can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,450, while the lowest priced sells for $1,565 and the highest can go for as much as $64,000.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.