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A Symphony of Stone and Flame


In the realm of design, where trends ebb and flow like the tides, there’s one element that remains timeless – the embrace of nature. And at the heart of this embrace lies limestone, a material as old as time, yet as versatile as tomorrow. When crafted into fireplaces by the artisans at Ancient Surfaces, limestone transforms from mere rock to a storyteller, narrating tales of warmth, gatherings, and memories.

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Imagine a balmy evening, the sky painted in hues of twilight. Amidst this canvas, there stands a fireplace, its limestone facade kissed by the setting sun. This isn’t just any outdoor space; it’s a sanctuary crafted by Ancient Surfaces. The Antique Limestone fireplace, with its rugged texture and earthy tones, seems to rise from the ground, as if it has always been a part of the landscape. As flames dance and shadows play, this outdoor limestone fireplace becomes the heart of every gathering, echoing laughter, secrets, and dreams.

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Venture indoors, and the narrative of limestone continues. In the heart of the living room, a reclaimed fireplace stands tall, its limestone mantle exuding an elegance that’s both regal and rustic. But this isn’t just about aesthetics. As the fire crackles and warmth envelops the room, the fireplace becomes a bridge between eras. It speaks of ancient quarries, of hands that have lovingly shaped it, and of modern homes where it finds its place. With every flicker of the flame, this Antique limestone mantle by Ancient Surfaces tells tales of homes and hearts.

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In the hands of Ancient Surfaces, limestone isn’t just a material; it’s a muse. Whether gracing outdoor living spaces or adding charm to cozy indoor nooks, limestone fireplaces are more than functional elements. They are storytellers, keepers of memories, and testaments to the timeless dance between nature and design.

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Embracing the Past: The Chronicles of Limestone Mantles


In a time when the world was younger, when the conveniences of modern life were yet to be conceived, the art of home-making was steeped in tradition and craftsmanship. The heart of this tradition was the mantle, not the sleek, minimalist designs we see today, but limestone mantles, sculpted by skilled hands and imbued with centuries of history.

These mantles, crafted from the bones of the earth itself, were more than just decorative elements. They were the hearth around which the tapestry of daily life was spun, a tapestry that was as much about the warmth of family as it was about the comfort of home.

In the grand manors of the Middle Ages, these limestone mantles were the backdrop for intimate family gatherings, intellectual exchanges, and even the quiet moments of solitude. Home was not just a place, but an experience, a time to connect, to share, to engage.

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Fast forward to today, and these limestone mantles have found a new role in our modern world. They serve as a bridge to the past, a touch of history in our contemporary homes. Amidst the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, they offer a sanctuary, a place to slow down, to reflect, to connect with a simpler time.

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Imagine, if you will, sitting by the warm glow of a fire, the limestone mantle above radiating a comforting heat. As you close your eyes, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, the murmur of ancient conversations, the laughter, the shared wisdom. You’re not just sitting by a fire; you’re stepping into a narrative, a narrative that spans centuries.

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Even in the great outdoors, these limestone mantles by Ancient Surfaces hold their own. They stand, weathered but resilient, against the backdrop of nature. Whether under the open sky or nestled in a garden, they offer a unique experience, a chance to commune with nature while basking in history.

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Every scratch, every mark, every weathered edge on these mantles is a testament to their journey through time. They bear the imprint of countless fires, the residue of myriad stories, the memory of endless hours of warmth and companionship.

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So, as you design or renovate your home, consider the chronicles of the limestone mantle. It’s not just about adding a unique piece to your space; it’s about adding a chapter to a story, a story that you become a part of every time you sit by the fire.

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To the limestone mantles, the vessels of history, the hearths of timeless rituals, and the sanctuaries in our modern world, we pay homage. We gather around them, live with them, and in doing so, we become a part of their story, a story that is as enduring as the limestone itself.

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As we conclude this journey through time, we at Ancient Surfaces invite you to explore the world of limestone mantles. Each mantle has a story to tell, a story that is waiting to be a part of your home, your life.

To the centuries-old limestone mantles, the silent narrators of history, the timeless hearths of life’s warmth, and the sanctuaries in our modern world, we salute you.

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The Warmth of Elegance: Limestone Fireplaces and the Italian Design Legacy


In the grand tapestry of design, certain threads stand out for their timeless appeal and enduring elegance. Today, we weave together these threads to explore the beauty of limestone fireplaces for villas, inspired by the rich legacy of Italian design and architecture.

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The fireplace, often the heart of a villa, is more than a source of warmth. It is a focal point, a gathering place, a storyteller. And when crafted from limestone, it becomes a piece of art, a testament to the timeless beauty of natural stone. Ancient Surfaces, with their unparalleled craftsmanship, brings this art to life in their collection of limestone fireplaces.

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Imagine a fireplace, its surface adorned with the intricate patterns of the Georgian Style. The symmetry and balance of this design style, inspired by the classical architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, lends a sense of harmony and order to the space. The limestone’s natural variations in color and texture add depth and character, creating a visual narrative that captivates the senses.

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Now, picture a fireplace that embodies the elegance of Neo-classical design. The clean lines and simple forms of this style contrast beautifully with the rugged beauty of the limestone. The result is a fireplace that is both modern and timeless, a fusion of the past and the present.

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But the beauty of limestone fireplaces extends beyond the confines of the villa. They transition seamlessly to outdoor spaces, their charm enhanced by the natural surroundings. The limestone coping, with its durability and versatility, makes it an ideal choice for outdoor fireplaces. Whether it’s a cozy patio or a grand outdoor living room, these Antique Limestone Mantles add a touch of rustic elegance that blends effortlessly with the natural landscape.

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In the realm of design, certain styles have a unique ability to transport us to a different time and place. The Baroque and Gothic design styles, with their ornate details and dramatic forms, evoke a sense of history and grandeur. The Versailles patterns, with their intricate geometric designs, add a layer of sophistication and complexity. And the Sarrasine fireplaces, with their distinctive French charm, bring a touch of romance and elegance.

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The Warmth of Elegance: Discovering the Charm of Limestone Mantles


In the realm of interior design, the fireplace often takes center stage, serving as the heart of the home. And when it comes to fireplace design, limestone mantles offer a unique blend of timeless elegance and enduring charm.

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Crafted from earthy limestone, these mantles bring a touch of nature into your home. The unique patina of limestone, developed over hundreds of years, adds a depth and richness that is simply unmatched, making each mantle a one-of-a-kind piece.

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From grand, ornate fireplace that echo the splendor of European palaces, to simple, rustic ones that exude a farmhouse charm, limestone mantles come in a variety of styles and sizes, each with its unique character and appeal.

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In a modern setting, a limestone chimney serves as a bridge between the past and the present. It’s a statement piece that stands out, yet blends seamlessly with contemporary decor, adding a touch of history and character to your living space.

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But a limestone fireplace is more than just a design element – it’s a functional piece that enhances the ambiance of your living room. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet evening by the fire or hosting a gathering of friends, a limestone mantle adds warmth and charm to your daily routine.

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The beauty of a limestone mantle lies in its details – the intricate carvings, the weathered patina, the sturdy craftsmanship. These details are a testament to the skill of the artisans of the past and the timeless appeal of their creations.

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Imagine yourself curled up in front of the fireplace, the warmth radiating from the flames, the soft glow illuminating the room. A limestone mantle enhances this experience, adding a touch of elegance to these cozy moments.

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As you embark on the design or remodeling of your living room, take into account the allure and sophistication of a limestone mantle. Far from being merely ornamental, it conveys a sense of fashion, embodies comfort, and highlights the perpetual attractiveness of organic substances.

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The Warmth of History: Limestone Fire Pits by Ancient Surfaces Inspired by Mediterranean Italian Villas


In a villa nestled in the heart of Florida, a transformation was about to unfold. The homeowners had a vision: to bring the charm of Mediterranean Italian villas to their backyard. They sought the help of Ancient Surfaces, a company renowned for its commitment to preserving historical beauty and crafting magnificent structures.

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The transformation began with the arrival of a stunning limestone fire pit. As the fire pit was carefully placed in the heart of the backyard, the space began to change. The intricate carvings and weathered texture of the fire pit breathed life into the villa, telling a story of time and craftsmanship.

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As the sun set, the fire pit took center stage. Its robust form and warm glow created a cozy and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of the grand structures that adorn the streets of Rome and Florence. The fire pit was more than just a functional element; it was a tangible link to Italy’s rich architectural heritage

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The transformation didn’t stop there. The backyard was further adorned with elements that echoed the charm of Mediterranean Italian architecture. Each piece, meticulously crafted by Ancient Surfaces, played a crucial role in evoking the timeless elegance of Italy.

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As the moon rose, the backyard was no longer just a space. It was a testament to the allure of ancient surfaces, a piece of art that told a story of history and beauty. The homeowners looked around at the limestone fire pit and the transformed space, and they knew they had achieved their vision.

Stunning limestone fire pit by Ancient Surfaces, showcasing intricate carvings and a weathered texture.

Ancient Surfaces’ dedication to quality and authenticity is evident in every limestone fire pit they create. Each piece is meticulously crafted, ensuring it not only meets but exceeds their clients’ expectations. Whether it’s a villa reminiscent of Italian architecture or a home inspired by Mediterranean European design, Ancient Surfaces ensures their products enhance the beauty and functionality of any space.

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French vs Italian beautiful fireplaces, a head to head match up you don’t wanna miss


An Antique fireplace mantel is doubtless the most momentous item of furniture that you’ll invest for your house because it’s a permanent fixture that will survive and fit any of the house remodeling and endless redecoration and style changes that a home will have to endure over its lifetime.

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A French Mantel is identified by its quintessential finesse regardless of carving style and design period. They are a bit lower and deeper than those of the Italians.

Provance In Texas All along the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, the extravagant style of fireplaces were generally correlated with French mantels and characterized by floral carvings,

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Antique Reclaimed French Fireplace with a decorative over mantleWe, at Ancient surfaces, believe that beauty comes from simplicity, we take our time in restoring each original fireplace back to its former glory.

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An Antique Italian Limestone fireplace restored in its original Tuscan villa

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An original Antique limestone fireplace mantle installed in an Italian inspired villa in Southern California.

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This lovely antique Italian Limestone Fireplace was installed in a recently renovated bed Italian bed and breakfast

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An impressive antique Italian Limestone Fireplace installed in a private home inside an acclaimed gated community in Southern California.

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An original ancient Italian Limestone Fireplace fully and carefully restored to its former glory.

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an imposing clean line antique reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace.

 

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20 Fabulous Fireplaces you’ll want To Cozy Up Next to This Winter


A solid stone mantle adds many factors of interest to a house. Providing not only a source of warmth, but style, beauty and value. Ancient surface’s antique custom designed fireplaces are guaranteed to make your home the place where everyone wants to be. It easily becomes the centerpiece of your house, drawing both friends and family together around its warm glare.

These stone fireplace design ideas from our past projects will inspire a space you’ll never want to leave. Let it rain snow and hail outside so our mantels can warm you up with style. There is nothing better than a cup of hot coco in front of a warm fire after a long day in the cold!

Our fireplaces are custom-designed to accommodate you and your loved ones. Thinking about having some peace of mind and a good read? Where else then around a stone state of the art fireplace.

Scroll through the different fireplace designs and let yourself fall in love in our stone mantels, guaranteed to keep you warm.

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French Rustic mantel fireplace vignette in an exposed wood ceiling living room.
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A French-Victorian mix design will throw your heart and mind into a wonderful world of “make believe” right in your own home.
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A roaring fire warms up the living room, with green and white detailed throw pillow as a compliment to the glowing embers. Limestone Coats of Arms emblems, antique limestone flooring, renaissance painting and classical Provence furniture were all enlisted for this ‘job well done’ design.

 

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A captivating antique limestone fireplace that features an over mantle or a “trumeaux” as it’s called in French. The fireplace back wall butts to the kitchen hood and stove on the other side, flanked by two classical French countryside reclaimed wooden doors.

 

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Majestic french Baroque Renaissance Mix Fireplace. The back wall was filled with the ancient ‘Kronos’ Wall limestone blocks. See more of our Kronos Stone Walls here: http://www.AncientSurfaces.com/Antique-Flat-Wall-Stone-Cladding.html

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This French heavy carved majestic fireplace is the focal point in this master bedroom.

 

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Beautiful reclaimed French Fireplace Mantel from the South of France installed in a cozy living room.

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Rustic Provence look. Each architectural element in this picture has a story of its own and has witnessed a different angle of our rich human history.
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The Combination of antique chairs, basalt table and stone fireplace seem to just work flawlessly together. The various indoor plants next to the mantel look perfect in their weathered urns.
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A simple and clean line Antique Fireplace Mantle with Over mantle by Ancient Surfaces.
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Old World Mediterranean, Italian home decor with a wide open indoor outdoor setting.
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A Beautiful Architectural Bedroom with an Italian Fireplace in a Laguna Beach Master Bedroom.

 

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Installed ancient fireplace mantle in a french Provence style home. The Antique Kronos Limestone Blocks were chosen as the reclaimed wall stone cladding that covered the entire indoor-outdoor wall veneer of this beautiful French farmhouse cottage. To learn more about this unique product please visit this page here: www.AncientSurfaces.com/Antique-Flat-Wall-Stone-Cladding.html

 

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This Italian limestone fireplace mantel blends in perfectly with the room soft Italian countryside atmosphere and style.

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Gorgeous, cozy Italian Villa lounge room with a fully carved Italian fireplace that makes you want to just sit there and marvel.
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Hand carved French limestone fireplace mantel from the 17th Century. This small whimsical side fireplace nook makes you wonder how much attention to details has gone into the meticulous design of this beautiful and time honored estate.

 

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Another inspiring Antique Italian fireplace that is marked by the use of the golden ratio in its carving centuries ago.

 

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A beautiful 16th Century French fireplace with a sunning overmantle photographed during the renovation of this classical French castle.

 

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A Beautifully hand carved traditional 18th century Italian Limestone fireplace.

 

 

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Outdoor Stone Fireplace Ideas that will make you sizzle


Are you having problems coming up with the right design ideas for your outdoor stone fireplace? 

Do you feel like what’s out there on the market looks so cookie cutter and low quality that it could cheapen instead of enrich your backyard experience?

If you are hoping to include a unique looking stone fireplace into your wild outdoors you just might be in luck. 

Installing a real elegant stone fireplace could be a step in the right direction. Tired of the same ole copy paste Slam Depot stacked stone ‘fireplace kits’ that are “so easy you can install them yourself”?!

They are quite frankly the saddest thing to look at and are littered across the dot-com world that import all sorts of substandard goods guaranteed not to impress you nor enrich your outdoor living experience.

Poof! So glad we got that out of our system for a change. So now back to our regular dose of kumbaya and political correctness…

Here are some real Outdoor Stone Fireplace Masterpieces that deserve to be in your Backyard and should be worthy of setting the stage for your upcoming best memories you’ll be creating with your love ones.

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Top 10 most beautiful ancient fireplace


Sometimes functional items are designed so beautifully that they blur the line between architecture and art. The stone fireplace surrounds in our collection are beautifully hand carved ancient works of art.
As the evenings growing colder, no wonder many of us start turning on the glow of their beloved fireplaces. Many of us think that it might be a little too late to remodel their fireplaces and replace them with the real deal. Well, think again! With some extra motivation fueled by your desire to enjoy your winter season in a European flair, you can have your own masterpiece.

Here are the top 10 most beautiful, inspiring, ancient and cozy fireplaces that maybe still within your grasp:

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Our primal connection to art and fire have gone hand-in-hand ever since cavemen created art on the walls of caves by firelight. This mantel fireplace gives a feeling to be simultaneously ancient and modern.

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The sculptural elements of this classic fireplace rival anything I saw in the castles of Europe or France! It makes you want to relax in front of the fire while listening to Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto Number 3 in G Major.” That music always makes me feel uplifted in spirit, and I think it fits the fireplace.

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This splendid Italian 16th century stone fireplace mantle has been restored sold and shipped to the Americas were it was installed by a team of professional master masons that have perfected to installation process down to a science

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This amazing fireplace was custom designed for the client and hand carved from stone. I would listen to Bach again, but this time it would have to be “Tocata and Fugue in D Minor,” a much heavier piece.

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This stunning French limestone fireplace mantel was realized in the Provence style and was the main feature of this frugal French farmhouse in Provence.

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This stunning French limestone fireplace mantel was realized in the Provence style and was the main feature of this frugal French farmhouse in Provence.

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This simply designed French fireplace making tradition of the 18th and 17th centuries. Its classical simplicity speaks volumes about the period in which it was conceived.

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Selecting the right piece of stone and choosing the direction of placement shows off a stunningly beautiful natural work of art. It’s an ancient piece of stone, yet it reads like a contemporary abstract painting with all the artistic carvings.

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This is a unique Louis XV limestone fireplace from Provence dating back to the 17th century.

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Baroque and Medieval inspired bedroom fireplace with a modern flair.

 

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Deck your fireplace during Christmas


A fireplace is often a focal point already, but when holidays come, it takes on added significance —with Santa coming down the chimney and all. Encircle your Christmas stockings with mantel decorations to suit the holiday spirit. Once your fireplace is cheerful, it’s time to light a fire, sit back with a glass of wine and soak up that heart-warming feeling of the holidays at home.
A fireplace is always on display, but this time of year it’s especially under the spot lights, with friends and family warming up in front of a roaring fire or huddling in the living room for an evening of games or movies. The stone mantel, which usually is an added value actor throughout the year, lands a starring role around the holidays, with beautiful, stockings and string lights draped across it.
Here’s few of Ancient surfaces mantel fireplaces decorated in a very stunning way to add Christmas spirit into the room

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A mostly white color palette with pottery, tea lights and snowflakes contrasts dark foliage and garlands. Looks beautifully matched with the Christmas tree. Gives feeling of warmth.

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The stone fireplace shown in here follows a Romanesque Revival or, more specifically, Romanesque style. Located in the home’s formal living room, it has a very robust and masculine look.

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A French Provence Antique Limestone Fireplace adorned by Garlands, flanked by stockings and decorated with Mistletoe, Red Roses and Christmas shrubbery.

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Natural greenery, wreaths, candles, silver, gold and white … white bee lights covers this beautifully cared mantel stone fireplace that sets a truly Christmas spirit for this room.

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Very simple and clean fireplace, very warm yellow lights are dispersed around the fireplace and on the stove along with reindeer and a tiny Christmas tree to create a special mood and get into the Christmas holiday feeling.

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A traditional Southern Italian Fireplace with a Baroque Puglia Style Christmas Decoration focused on Angelic Cherub decoration and Sicilian ceramic in the Majolica Melograno style

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An Authentic French Pyrénée mountains Fireplace carved in the style known locally as the “Cheminee Montagnard Des Pyrénées” finished with a minimalist natural garlands, wine flasks, organic homemade Bees wax candles and an antique Candelabrum.

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