Limestone Fireplace Mantel

A new limestone fireplace mantel shaped like a castle doorway: a Tudor arch over the opening, large flat blocks of masonry in place of a projecting shelf, and small gothic details in the upper corners. There is no ledge to dress; the piece reads as a wall of stone with a fire in it. The stone is pale gray and weathered ash in color, fine-grained, with a cool matte surface.

It measures 71 inches wide, 8 inches deep and 65 1/2 inches high; the listed opening is 29 1/2 inches wide and 23 inches high, so check the firebox dimensions against it before ordering. At 8 inches deep it sits nearly flush to the wall. This is new stone from the European workshop that supplies all of our new French mantels, and the design can be made to a custom opening. It ships in blocks with a setting drawing.

Set it in a tall living room with timber beams and dark flagstone, a formal lounge, or a primary suite with plaster walls; it also suits a wine room. The limestone fireplace mantel can be seen by appointment in Marina Del Rey, or we will send more photographs and a quote.