Federal Fireplace Mantel

Federal fireplace mantel and chimney surround in mahogany circa 1820.

Federal fireplace mantel. They were embellished with garlands urns and delicate moldings of classic motifs. Very likely from pennsylvania this very handsome mahogany federal fireplace mantel with boiseries features square fluted pillars and a paneled chimney surround with rounded fluted c. Adam federal adamesque or federal era mantels feature low relief carved and reeded ornament such as scrolls urns flowers eagles and mythological figures. Antique federal mantel pine stripped and good condition.

By 1800 the broken pediment had disappeared. Fireplace mantel antique federal mantel. Very likely from pennsylvania this very handsome mahogany federal fireplace mantel with boiseries features square fluted pillars and a paneled chimney surround with rounded fluted corners that would have taken the millwork from floor to ceiling in its original dwelling. This style evolved out of the popularity of georgian architecture during the late 1700 s.

Before we talk about modern fireplace mantel ideas that fit with your interior design it would be better if you know several types of material that used for the fireplace mantel that way you can consider which one is the best that fit with the safety level you want. Type of fireplace mantel materials. The federal style is the dominant phase of formal neoclassic architecture in the united states. You might say mario rodriguez is the master of the fireplace mantel.

He wrote the book on the subject and has authored two articles for fine woodworking magazine on the subject. By fine woodworking editors dec 22 2008. Only 1 available. Federal mantel kuiken brothers.

Beautiful details 68 wide x 56 height. Federal style fireplace mantels on the other hand were simple yet refined and didn t include overmantels. Characteristics of this style include delicate mouldings slender tapered columns framed oval capitals and distinctive crown moulding. Federal mantle late 18th century.

Home shop featured architectural elements archive bathroom plumbing columns posts doors new featured doors fireplace mantel furniture garden hardware home accents industrial display iron wrought iron kitchen lighting masonry mirrors mortar materials radiators restaurant. The victorian period broke away with the restraint and simplicity of the federal period.