Mantel Styles Explained
In order to assist with your fireplace mantel search, we have divided our mantelpiece collection into a number of categories.
Mantel style variations are one way of narrowing your fireplace mantel search. Please note that in an attempt to keep the number of categories to a minimum we have included many possible variations of each style under each style search category.
The following is a brief description of what you will find in each Style category.
For ease of use and brevity, mantels in each category may be period reproductions or period inspired contemporary designs.
THE FRENCH MANTEL 1820-1890The French mantelpiece category includes mantelpieces which may be described as falling into the following general architectural period styles;
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ENGLISH STYLEThe English mantelpiece category includes mantelpieces which may be described as falling into the following general architectural period styles;
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ITALIANATE STYLEThe Italianate mantelpiece category includes mantelpieces which may be described as falling into the following general architectural period styles;
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CONTEMPORARY STYLEThe Contemporary mantelpiece category includes mantelpieces which may be described as falling into the following general architectural period styles;
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