For centuries the fireplace has been a social gathering place in homes all over the world as a source of warmth and comfort. Fireplace mantels add a sense of style to your home and reflect its integrity and the families who share them.

At Recycling The Past we strive to preserve the history that has been passed down through the generations. Whether it’s Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Pine, Marble, Limestone, Slate, or Cast Iron we have the selection that will best suite your needs. Our vast selection of period mantles encompasses Colonial, Victorian, Arts and Craft, as well as French and English Art Nouveau.

Today, fireplace mantels are also used as pieces of artistic expression. Attach one of our beautiful mantles as a headboard, or to a blank wall to add dimension and character to your living room, bedroom, or office. Remember, you don’t need a working fireplace to enjoy the look of an antique mantel.

Attaching a mantle to your wall is most often a simple project. Click on Tips below to learn how.


Accessories
Item: FM196 Plaster Lion Mantle From NYC!   --  This rare beauty was salvaged from a renovation in NYC. It is massive and in great shape considering its age. The top shelf will need some repair due to a retro fit done behind the piece. Plaster is easy to fix. Mantles like this do not come up often. Email if you have any questions.
Item: FM2736 Iron Andirons   --  Very nice pair of hand hammered iron andirons with brass ball finials. Unique design with a lot of style. Rescued from a 1920's bungalow slated for demolition in a sleeply little NJ shore community. Good original condition.
Item: FM2187 Brass Andirons   --  Heavy antique solid brass andirons with iron log holders. Decorative finials at top with scrolled legs and floral rosettes. Good original conditon.
Item: FM2189 Unique Andirons   --  Very unique pair of scrolled iron andirons with heavy gauge I-Beam log holders. Super cool look and design. Good original condition.
Item: FM2188 Vintage Andirons   --  Pair of early steel andirons with brass finials and handles. Good condition considering age with no notable flaws. Classic style with a great aged look.
Item: FM2902 Vintage 1920's Andirons   --  Great iron andirons rescued from a 1920's Tudor mansion in rural Pennsylvania. Decorative scrolled iron work andiron pair with iron cross bar (removable). Painted barn red. Good condition fit for another lifetime and beyond.
Item: FM2903 Arts & Crafts Andirons   --  Classic pair of Arts & Crafts iron andirons. Hand hammered. Great look with a lot of style. Good original condition.
Item: FM2904 Andirons   --  Nice pair of antique andirons. Classic style, painted black.
Item: FM2905 Federal Andirons   --  Nice pair of Federal andirons, good original condition. Painted black.
Item: FM2906 Unique Andirons   --  Unique and unusual pair of antique andirons, Early 20th century. Super cool look. Good original condition. Painted black.
Item: FM2907 Heavy Brass Andirons   --  Superb pair of heavy brass Victorian Era andirons. Period ornamentation with original finish.
Item: FM2926 Victorian Summer Cover   --  Stunning Victorian era cast iron summer cover with raised relief mythological woman with cherubs. Nice original condition and patina. Measures 30" squared.
Item: FM2908 Decorative Fireplace Screen   --  Great solid steel and cast iron decorative fireplace screen. Classic look with a lot of style. Good condition. Painted a faux brass color. Nice floral rosette at center. Measures a full 44" wide when fully extended. Easily adjustable to fit most standard fireplaces.
Item: FM2913 Andirons   --  Nice pair of Arts & Crafts inspired andirons rescued from a 1920's Tudor mansion in rural Pennsylvania. Painted black/rust finish. Classic look with a lot of style.
 

Reproduction Mantles
Item: FM1697 Antique Reproduction Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Large or Extra Large. Please specify size. Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 59", SHELF 23" x 88", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 81" Extra Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 82", SHELF 31" x 105", OPENING HEIGHT 60", OPENING WIDTH 72", BODY WIDTH 102".
Item: FM1700 Federal Stlye Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 57.5", SHELF 11.5" x 83", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 76" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 57.5", SHELF 8.5" x 90", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 85".
Item: FM1695 Wreath Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in three sizes Small, Medium, & Large. Please specify size. Small Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 52", SHELF 10" x 71", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 48", BODY WIDTH 66" Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 52", SHELF 10" x 75", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 69" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 52 1/2", SHELF 11" x 77", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 72".
Item: FM1693 Boston Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 54", SHELF 11" x 88", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 81" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 56", SHELF 11" x 94", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 85".
Item: FM1694 Antique Reproduction Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 55", SHELF 9" x 73", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 69" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 58", SHELF 9" x 79", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 75".
Item: FM1696 Gothic Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 57", SHELF 13" x 89", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 84" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 59", SHELF 13" x 95", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 88".
Item: FM1698 Antique Reproduction Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 58", SHELF 9" x 79", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 70" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 60", SHELF 9" x 85", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 76".
Item: FM1699 Antique Reproduction Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 56", SHELF 10" x 80", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 72" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 58", SHELF 10" x 86", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 78".
Item: FM1701 Federal Stlye Mantle   --  Beautiful reproduction wood mantle. Available in two sizes Medium or Large. Please specify size. Medium Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 55", SHELF 8.5" x 84", OPENING HEIGHT 40", OPENING WIDTH 54", BODY WIDTH 78" Large Mantle Specifications = HEIGHT 57.5", SHELF 8.5" x 90", OPENING HEIGHT 42", OPENING WIDTH 60", BODY WIDTH 85".
 

Wood and Stone Mantles
Item: FM2335 Grand Wooden Mantel   --  Grand wooden mantel from 1905 mansion in central New Jersey designed by famous architect Stanford White. Classic style with a great look. Restored on site by our skilled staff. Nice Colonial Style corbel brackets support the mantel shelf with three panel top frieze. Very large and grand, worthy of a private estate or notable public building. Oversized firebox opening measures an ample 67 1/2" wide x 42" high. Contact us for further details and pricing information.
Item: FM2819 Farmhouse Mantel   --  Very nice Victorian era solid Southern Yellow Pine fireplace mantel rescued from a late 19th century farmhouse in the heart of North Carolina farm country. Original finish and condition. Unique style with center keystone, decorative rosettes, and period moldings. Sturdy and heavy, fit for another lifetime and beyond. Chippy paint finish. Opening measures 42" wide x 35 1/4" high.
Item: FM2730 Traditional Pine Mantel   --  Early 20th century fireplace mantel in solid Southern Yellow Pine. Very simple traditional Colonial Revival style. Partially stripped, but will need further stripping and finishing. Perfect for the do-it yourselfer. Very nice old growth Pine wood grain. Very ample firebox opening measures: 52 1/2" wide x 43 1/2" high. We have a nearly identical sister mantel to this one as well, if you require a pair.
Item: FM117 Victorian Oak Mantle   --  Distinctive Victorian oak mantle completely refinished! Circa 1880s. Salvaged from a Harlem saloon. This is a must see. Call for more details. Opening measures 36" high x 40" wide.
Item: FM2753 Tudor Chestnut Mantel   --  Grand solid Chestnut Tudor style fireplace mantel circa 1920. Good original condition and finish. Measure a full eight feet wide by over seven feet tall. Nice arched firebox opening measures an ample 70 1/2" high x 62" wide. Complete with corbels and period detailing below top shelf. Timeless style. We have over 20 of these beautiful mantels available.
Item: FM2743 Victorian Oak Mantel   --  Very nice Victorian fireplace mantel in quartersawn Oak with beveled mirror, swag and ribbon carvings, and fluted columns. Circa 1910. Original finish, good overall condition, some loss of silver to mirror.
Item: FM802 Ornate Oak Mantle   --  Clean oak mantle with original beveled mirror. Detailed carved center frieze. Fluted columns with capitals. In need of some minor restoration, perfect for the do-it-yourselfer. Opening measures 41 1/2" wide x 39" high. Recently reduced from $2175 to $1600.
Item: FM812 Plain Pine Double Mantle   --  Practical and neat, this is a beauty! Simple and well constructed. Contains original beveled glass mirror and quaint upper candle shelves. Good original condition with wide fire box opening which measures 42" wide x 35 3/4" high.
Item: FM2742 Quartersawn Oak Mantel   --  Beautiful quartersawn Oak fireplace mantel complete with beveled mirror, carved wood capitals, and applied decorative frieze. Circa 1910. Very nice original condition. Opening measures 39" high x 40 1/2" wide.
Item: FM1337 Victorian Slate Mantle   --  Beautiful Victorian era slate mantle from a charming Elizabeth, New Jersey Victorian home. Very good original condition with delicate etched design work. Ready to install. Would make a great addition to any family room or den. Opening measure 33 1/2" x 33 1/2".
Item: FM1423 Large Pine Mantle   --  Large pine mantle with unique design salvaged from a northern New Jersey bungalow style home. Good original condition considering age. Very ample opening measuring 43 1/2" wide x 44 1/2" high. Perfect mantle for large open dens or family rooms.
Item: FM2861 Eastlake Victorian Mantel   --  Very nice 1890's solid Oak Eastlake Victorian fireplace mantel. Painted white. Nice period ornamentation throughout. Good original condition. Opening measures 39" wide x 36" high.
Item: FM2015 English Walnut Mantle   --  Extraordinary 1920's era fireplace mantle in solid Walnut. Very nice attention to detail with ornate hand carved corbels and center medallion, the works. Over mantle shelf has nice original beveled mirror, shelving and full size beveled glass cabinet at top. Three total pieces. Quality craftmanship seldom seen anymore. Opening measures an ample 45" wide x 34 1/2" wide.
Item: FM2058 Tiger Oak Mantle   --  Early 20th century fireplace mantle in gorgeous quarter sawn "Tiger" Oak. Stripped and refinished by our skilled crew. Large and heavy mantle with a timeless style. Comes complete with beveled mirror, rounded columns, and egg and dart detailing. Opening measures and ample 41 1/2" wide x 39" high. ON SALE!!! Just reduced from $2975 to $2250.
Item: FM2160 Italian Marble Mantel   --  Superb Italian fireplace mantel from an upscale Tudor estate in Northern New Jersey. Finely detailed frieze with a raised relief vine and leaf motif with quill and arrows at center. Decorative corner rosettes, with rounded pilasters in stunning yellow marble. Excellent original condition and very high quality craftmanship. Please contact us for further details.
Item: FM2271 Oak Fireplace Mantel   --  Gorgeous late ninteenth century firplace mantel in solid Oak. Comes complete with beveled mirror, decorative frieze, fluted columns, the works. Fully restored and finished, ready to install. Very good condition. Beautiful antique wood grain in a nice honey finish. Opening measures 41 1/2" high x 36" wide. One other very similar mantel in stock.
Item: FM2279 Traditional Poplar Mantel   --  Very nice solid poplar fireplace mantel circa 1910. Good original condition. Simple yet elegant in design. Fluted pilasters and dentil molding add a nice touch. Ready to install, could use a light sand and paint if desired. Opening measures 43 1/2" wide x 33" high.
Item: FM2802 Pine Bedroom Mantel   --  Very nice small Pine bedroom mantel ca. 1880. Timeless style with period detailing and moldings. Opening measures 30" wide x 32" high. Chippy paint, original condition.
Item: FM2532 Unique 1890's Mantel   --  Unique 1890's era fireplace mantel in White Oak rescued from a church rectory building in historic Long Branch, New Jersey. Adorned with a significant amount of ornamentation, including Acanthus leaf corbles, scrollwork and serpentine front mantel shelves. Worthy of full restoration, stripping, and finishing. A project that will pay dividends with a little sweat equity. Priced to sell!
Item: FM2567 Walnut Bedroom Mantel   --  Very nice solid Walnut bedroom mantel rescued from a posh Englewood, New Jersey estate. Good original condition. Small and slender size perfect for small bedroom's and cozy den's. Detailed raised center medallion and corner rosettes. Simple fluted accents throughout. Firebox measures 34 1/2" wide x 36" high.
Item: FM2645 Cast Iron Farmhouse Mantel   --  Mid 19th century decorative cast iron fireplace surround. Patent stamped 1850 "E. Tucker". Truly a unique find from historic Bordentown, New Jersey once home to Napoleon's brother. Classic serpentine mantel shelf with hand painted, stencil decorated depiction of a tropical bird in flight with stylized roses. Possibly gold leaf, and mother of pearl. Opening measures 26 1/4" high x 22" wide. Contact us for further information and pricing.
Item: FM2553 1880's Marble Mantel   --  Gorgeous white marbel mantel from an upscale Grammercy Park, NYC apartment. Circa 1888. Superb craftmanship and attention to detail. Ornate center keystone, decorative frieze, rosettes, the works. Contact us for further details and pricing.
Item: FM2331 Restored Oak Mantel   --  Very nice fireplace mantel in Oak, circa 1918. Stripped of over 10 coats of paint and painstakingly restored by our skilled staff. Nice Golden Oak stain brings out the gorgeous wood grain. Classic style perfect for virtually any home or office. New custom cut mirror adds a nice clean look. Ready to install. Firebox opening measures 35 1/2" squared.
Item: FM2891 Victorian Oak Mantel   --  Very nice late Victorian era fireplace mantel from Old City Philadelphia. Period detailings throughout. Painted. Solid Oak construction, large and heavy. Opening measures 41 3/4" wide x 35 1/2" high.
Item: FM2901 Federal Pine Mantel   --  Very nice Federal Pine mantel constucted of old growth yellow Pine. Classic style with fluted half round columns. Good original condition. Chippy paint finish. Opening measures an ample 47" wide x 36" high.
Item: FM2852 Oak Arts & Crafts Mantel   --  Oak Arts & Crafts fireplace mantel circa 1910. Comes complete with original beveled mirror (not photographed). Classic chunky period styling with wide corbel brackets and egg and dart moldings. Perfect fixer upper for the do-it-yourselfer. Good overall condition. Would look great stripped and finished. Opening measures: 35 1/2" squared.
Item: FM2878 Custom 1920's Walnut Mantel   --  Gorgeous custom built Walnut fireplace mantel rescued from a 1920's era Tudor mansion in Pennsylvania. Very nice original condition with a rich colored stain. We have 14 linear feet of floor to ceiling paneling available along with roughly 32' of casement moldings. $4500 for the lot. Perfect for a library or study! Wood burning stove not available, tiles and surround sold seperately. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Item: FM2744 1910 Oak Mantel   --  Nice late Victorian Era quartersawn Oak fireplace mantel circa 1910. Four fluted columns, beveled mirror, and a beaded backsplash. Original finish. Opening measures 38 1/2" high x 41 1/2" wide.
Item: FM2921 Oak Fireplace Mantel   --  Nice late 19th - early 20th century Oak fireplace mantel with fluted columns and decorative applied carvings. Good original condition. Opening measures 41 1/2" wide x 39" high.
Item: FM2922 Cherry Mantel   --  Very nice solid Cherry fireplace mantel with full length columns with Corinthian capitals and carved shell motif. Good original condition and finish. Ready to install. Opening measures 41 1/2" wide x 39" high.
Item: FM2865 Clean Oak Mantel   --  Gorgeous Late 19th - Early 20th century solid Oak fireplace mantel in good original condition. Period detailing throughout. Comes complete with nice thick beveled mirror. Beautiful wood grain with original varnish. Ready to install. Opening measures 38 1/2" wide x 39 1/2" high.
Item: FM2826 Classic Oak Mantel   --  Very nice Oak fireplace mantel circa 1905. Good original condition and finish. Comes complete with beveled mirror (not photographed) egg and dart moldings, Corinthian capitals, and rounded columns. Opening measures 35 1/2" squared. Ready to install.
Item: FM2890 Primitive Oak Mantel   --  Early to mid 19th century solid Oak fireplace mantel with columns and serpentine mantel shelf. Good condition considering age. Chippy paint finish. Great look. Firebox opening measures 41 1/2" wide x 36" high.



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