Small Simple Stone Mantels

Marble mantles were common throughout the Victorian era, with Carrara marble perhaps the most popular choice. Limestone provides a more contemporary interpretation of the traditional styles shown here.

Mantels with product codes beginning gesm can be made to order in different sizes. Samples of the stone material can be posted out before an order is taken.

Images and Descriptions of the Marble and Stones

The Lyon Mantel

The Lyon Mantel

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This mantel is very similar to the Genoa with its plain legs and frieze but it has a moulded shelf which gives it a more traditional feel.

£450 Aegean Limestone

  • Size
  • Shelf Width
    49.2 inches (125 cm)
  • Mantel Height
    42.3 inches (117.5 cm)
  • Opening Width
    32.1 inches (81.5 cm)
  • Opening Height
    33.1 inches (84 cm)
  • Mantel Body Width
    44 inches (112 cm)
  • Shelf Depth
    7.5 inches (19 cm)
  • Rebate
    1 inches (2.5 cm)
  • Coronet fireplace insert (highlighted) £330
  • 48 inch slate hearth £150
  • Decorative gas fire insert £195
The Piccolo Mantel

The Piccolo Mantel

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This is the Modena mantel without a shelf. It has bolection moulding around the fireplace opening.

£600 Aegean Limestone

  • Size
  • Shelf Width
    49 inches (123.5 cm)
  • Mantel Height
    42.3 inches (117.5 cm)
  • Opening Width
    36 inches (91.5 cm)
  • Opening Height
    36 inches (91.5 cm)
  • Mantel Body Width
    48.6 inches (123.5 cm)
  • Shelf Depth
    5.1 inches (13 cm)
  • Rebate
    2.8 inches (7 cm)
  • Shire Newton fascia (highlighted) £230
  • 54 inch slate hearth ( slabbed for solid fuel ) £225
  • Cottage basket £250
  • We recommend a slate back hearth slabbed for solid fuel from £100(depending on size)
The Brompton 51 Mantel

The Brompton 51 Mantel

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A plain mid Victorian period mantel similar in style to the Flat Victorian mantel. It has simple square capitals at top of straight legs with small block feet. There is moulding above the foot blocks and below the capitals.

Although this is a photograph of the Brompton 56 Mantel the fascia shown will still fit.

£450 Aegean Limestone

  • Size
  • Shelf Width
    51 inches (129.5 cm)
  • Mantel Height
    43.7 inches (111 cm)
  • Opening Width
    34.1 inches (86.5 cm)
  • Opening Height
    35 inches (89 cm)
  • Mantel Body Width
    47 inches (119.5 cm)
  • Shelf Depth
    7.9 inches (20 cm)
  • Rebate
    2.8 inches (7 cm)
  • Hamilton plate fascia (highlighted) £195
  • Brushed steel trim £35
  • Bauhaus fret £55
  • 16" inset gas fire £195
  • 16" inset hotbox £70
  • 51" Granite hearth £120
The Sienna 51 Mantel

The Sienna 51 Mantel

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A simple mantel with plain legs, header and shelf with the addition of a chamfer around the opening and the outer edge of the legs.

£500 Aegean Limestone

  • Size
  • Shelf Width
    51 inches (129.5 cm)
  • Mantel Height
    42.7 inches (108.5 cm)
  • Opening Width
    34.1 inches (86.5 cm)
  • Opening Height
    34.1 inches (86.5 cm)
  • Mantel Body Width
    47 inches (119.5 cm)
  • Shelf Depth
    7.9 inches (20 cm)
  • Rebate
    2.8 inches (7 cm)
  • Mackintosh fascia (highlight only) £200
  • Steel trim £35
  • Granite hearth £120
  • Emperor fret £55
  • 16 inch inset gas fire £195
  • 16 inch inset hotbox £70
The Simple Mantel

The Simple Mantel

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Plain legs, frieze and shelf with the addition of separate slips to adjust the size of the opening make the Simple an adaptable surround and cost effective.

£575 Portuguese Limestone

£600 Dolomite Verde

£600 Carrara Marble

£850 Sivec Marble

  • Size
  • Shelf Width
    52 inches (132 cm)
  • Mantel Height
    43.25 inches (110 cm)
  • Opening Width
    33 inches (84 cm)
  • Opening Height
    35 inches (89 cm)
  • Mantel Body Width
    47 inches (120 cm)
  • Shelf Depth
    7.5 inches (19 cm)
  • Rebate
    1.5 inches (4 cm)
  • Shown in Portuguese Limestone
  • 48" Granite hearth £120
The Marseilles Mantel

The Marseilles Mantel

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An interesting take an a modern surround with the opening tapering back from the front of the legs and appearing mitred at the corners. It is a very plain mantel with chamfered legs and frieze

£600 Aegean Limestone

  • Size
  • Shelf Width
    52 inches (131.5 cm)
  • Mantel Height
    44 inches (111.5 cm)
  • Opening Width
    36 inches (91.5 cm)
  • Opening Height
    36 inches (91.5 cm)
  • Mantel Body Width
    51.8 inches (131.5 cm)
  • Shelf Depth
    7.5 inches (19 cm)
  • Rebate
    2.8 inches (7 cm)
  • Ridgeway fascia (black) £175
  • Black trim £35
  • Emperor fret £55
  • 16" inset gas fire £195
  • 54" slate hearth £160
  • 16" inset hotbox £70