French Antique 18th Century Limestone Fireplace

A French antique stone fireplace mantel from the 18th century, large enough to carry a full wall. The limestone mixes chalk white, warm cream and soft gray, with remnants of faded rose-tan and oxidized green paint still on the face. The top has a full projecting shelf over several stacked moldings. Below it the frieze is wide and plain, so the age of the stone shows clearly: small holes, rubbed edges, flaked areas and patches of old color. Under each end a large curved support drops in a long inward sweep to meet the leg.

It measures 89 inches wide, 32 3/4 inches deep and 79 1/2 inches high; the opening is 65 inches wide and 63 1/2 inches high. The legs are tall and thick, made up of large blocks with rough faces, softened corners, chips and darker weathering toward the floor.

This antique fireplace mantel wants a great room, an entrance hall, a formal dining room or a library with the height to match it. Lime plaster, dark oak, old brick and wrought iron all sit well against it. This stone fireplace mantel has sold. We usually have mantels of this scale in the yard or on the water; ask and we will send what is current.