Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel – Pompadour Style, Mid-19th Century

This is an antique Carrara marble fireplace mantel from the mid-19th century, dated circa 1840-1860. Carved from Carrara marble (Tuscany, Italy), it originates from Paris, France and is executed in the Pompadour style.

This is an architectural fireplace surround; the term chimneypiece is also used for this type of historic fireplace structure. As with historic stone objects, individual variation in surface character and hand finishing is inherent to the material and period.

This antique marble fireplace is carved from Carrara marble sourced in Tuscany, Italy, known for its fine grain and light tonal range. The Pompadour style situates the piece within mid-19th-century French interior architecture, characterized by refined profiles and balanced ornamentation.

Carved transitions and profiles are visible in the detail images, while side and angled views support assessment of the leg profiles and the three-dimensional reading of the surround. Minor variations in carving reflect historic hand workmanship rather than mechanical uniformity.

The surface shows patina, wear, minor chips, traces of use, and historic surface character. These features are typical for marble fireplace mantels of this period and remain visible as part of the object’s age and use history.

The images provide visual reference for how wear appears across edges, carved areas, and flat planes, consistent with long-term interior use.

The antique Carrara marble fireplace mantel measures 137 cm (53.9 in) in width and 104 cm (40.9 in) in height. Depth, shelf projection, and opening dimensions are not specified.

Additional measurements can be provided on request for comparison and project planning purposes.

The front view supports assessment of symmetry, elevation, and overall proportions of the antique Carrara marble fireplace mantel. The corner detail image allows closer inspection of carving definition and surface condition, including small chips and edge wear where present.

The side and angled views assist in reading profile depth, leg geometry, and how the surround reads in three dimensions, supporting accurate visual comparison for interior planning.

This antique Carrara marble fireplace mantel forms part of our current stock and was available at time of writing. It is held in our warehouse in Made, The Netherlands.

Inspection is possible by appointment, and additional photographs or measurements can be provided on request. Once selected, the piece can be reserved for project evaluation.

This antique Carrara marble fireplace mantel is suitable for use in living rooms, hospitality interiors, master bedrooms, libraries, and dining rooms. Its scale and Pompadour style allow integration into both historic and contemporary interior contexts.

The object is handled from our warehouse in Made, The Netherlands. De Opkamer uses an in-house packing and crating process appropriate for historic stone objects in national and international projects.

No restoration or preparation is stated for this fireplace mantel.

De Opkamer is an established specialist dealer in European antique architectural objects and reclaimed building materials, with a physical showroom and warehouse in Made, The Netherlands. Our clients include architects, interior designers, developers, and high-end private collectors.