Frequently asked questions

De Opkamer is a family-run business with over 30 years of experience in reclaimed building materials. Based in Made, the Netherlands, we serve private clients, architects, and designers across Europe and beyond. We specialise in antique fireplaces, reclaimed natural stone floors, reclaimed terracotta tiles, antique garden ornaments, and unique antique objects.

At our Kerkdijk 1a site, you’ll find the heart of our company: a warehouse, covered storage, workshops, and two in-house ateliers. This is where we clean, sort and restore materials — from antique fireplaces to salvaged floors and bricks.

We ship worldwide and handle full export logistics, including antique declarations, ISPM15-certified crates, and customs paperwork — especially for the USA, UK, Switzerland and Australia.

Looking for high-quality reclaimed building materials with soul? You’re in the right place.

Certainly! We enjoy working with professionals — from interior designers and architects to constructors and landscape specialists — and we prefer to build long-term relationships based on trust and continuity.

That’s why we offer a Dedicated Trade Program. Verified professionals can create a trade account via the Sign Up button on our website. This provides full access to all prices, including net trade rates, the ability to reserve pieces online, and early access to new arrivals. In your personal dashboard, you can also set your preferred currency (EUR, USD or GBP) and display dimensions in inches or centimetres.

That said, private clients remain at the heart of what we do — many of our finest pieces find their way into private homes. Our full collection is available to everyone, and we’re always happy to assist you personally.

Absolutely. We completely understand that you may need some time to consult with your client, partner, or interior designer before making a decision. Just let us know which pieces you’re interested in — we’re happy to place them on hold for seven days, with no obligation. If someone else shows serious interest during that time, we’ll always contact you first. 

Yes, absolutely. Many of our pieces are one of a kind, and we completely understand the desire to secure something special — even if installation is still far off.

You’re very welcome to purchase the piece now. We’ll immediately remove it from our website, pack it securely in a custom-made crate, and store it safely and dry in our warehouse free of charge, for as long as needed.

To reserve the piece exclusively for you, we only ask for a 20% deposit. The remaining balance is due prior to shipment. A hassle-free solution with full peace of mind.

When shipping overseas outside the EU (by sea or air), we typically offer two options — depending on what suits you best:

✔️ 1. You arrange your own transport (EXW or FCA)
If you prefer to handle shipping yourself, you're welcome to collect the goods directly from our warehouse in the Netherlands (EXW – Ex Works).
On request, we can securely pack your purchase in a fumigated ISPM 15 export crate, suitable for international sea or air freight (FCA – Free Carrier). This ensures the shipment meets all global standards for customs clearance and safe transit.

✔️ 2. We take care for the full logistics process (DAP).
Most of our international clients choose our full-service shipping option, which includes export documentation, ISPM 15-compliant crating, sea or air freight, import paperwork & ISF filing (e.g., for the U.S.) and delivery to your construction site or specified address (DAP – Delivered at Place).

In this case, the only thing you may need to settle locally is any applicable import duties or VAT — if required by your country.
Good to know: antique goods are often exempt from import duties, or subject to reduced rates, depending on local regulations.

We work with a wide variety of historical marbles sourced from renowned European quarries. Each stone has its own character, colour and origin. Below is a selection of the most iconic marbles used in our collection:

✔️ Carrara Marble (Italy)
Classic white or light grey marble from Tuscany, known for its fine grain and soft veining. A timeless choice for both sculptural and architectural applications.

✔️ Paonazzo Marble (Italy)
Luxurious ivory-white marble with bold, dramatic veining in gold, grey, violet and rust tones. Rare and expressive — often used in Louis XIV or Empire mantels.

✔️ Breche Violette / Violetta (France)
Striking French breccia with fragments of purple, lavender, cream and grey. Highly decorative and full of movement — favoured in regal and Rococo settings.

✔️ Sarrancolin Marble (France)
Rare multi-coloured marble from the French Pyrenees, showing soft bands of pink, ochre, beige, grey and violet. Often associated with grand 18th-century interiors.

✔️ Portoro Marble (Italy)
A dramatic black marble from Liguria, veined with vibrant gold and honey-coloured streaks. Bold, luxurious and often used in Empire or Art Deco styles.

✔️ Rouge Royal Belge (Belgium)
Deep red marble with white veining, quarried in Belgium. Elegant and noble in tone — often used in neoclassical and Louis XVI fireplaces.

✔️ Noir de Mazy (Belgium)
Dense black Belgian marble with a soft anthracite hue. Subtle white veining adds character — often used for fine architectural detailing and contrast elements.

✔️ Arabescato Marble (Italy)
White marble with expressive grey veining in arabesque-like swirls. Classic and harmonious, ideal for refined surrounds and cleaner lines.

✔️ Campan Vert (France)
Greenish marble from the Pyrenees with flecks and veining in white, grey and moss tones. Often used in Gothic or Renaissance fireplaces.

✔️ Bleu Turquin (France)
Elegant blue-grey marble with subtle cloudy veining. Understated and refined — frequently seen in 18th and early 19th-century surrounds.

✔️ Brocatelle Méditerranéen / Broche Médicis (France/Italy)
Warm yellow to golden marble with purple and grey inclusions. Rich, noble and decorative — evokes grandeur in classical settings.

✔️ Fleur de Pêcher (France)
Light rose or peach-toned marble with soft white veining. Delicate and romantic — often chosen for feminine interiors or Pompadour-style mantels.

✔️ Griotte Rouge (France/Belgium)
Intense cherry-red marble with fine white fossils or veining. Rare and vibrant, used in Baroque and Rococo architecture.

✔️ Campan Rubané (France)
Striped pink-and-grey marble from the Campan quarries in the Pyrenees. The ribbon-like bands give a unique graphic quality.

✔️ Gris de Saint-Anne (Belgium)
Fine grey marble with subtle white veining — understated, elegant and often used for more contemporary or minimalist interiors.

Yes, absolutely — we have a beautiful showroom located at Haagstraat 8 in Made, the Netherlands. It covers approximately 600 m² and showcases a wide selection of our oak flooring, natural stone floors, and antique fireplaces.

In addition to our showroom, our property at Kerkdijk 1a in Made include a spacious warehouse, several covered areas, workshops, and our own atelier. This is the heart of our company — home to an extensive collection of reclaimed floors, antique fireplaces, and garden ornaments.

You are most welcome to visit and take your time to explore, coffee in hand. Feel free to take photographs, ask questions, study the materials up close, and gather inspiration. We are delighted to assist you in finding the perfect pieces and materials for your project.

For our international clients: our showroom is conveniently located within approximately one hour’s drive of several major airports, including Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels Zaventem, and Eindhoven Airport. This makes a personal visit or pickup easy to combine with your travel plans.

We’re open throughout the week, but kindly ask that you make an appointment if you plan to visit on weekdays, so we can ensure personal assistance and plenty of time for your visit.

Great question — and one we get asked often. The short answer: it takes years of searching, building trust, and being in the right places at the right time.

✔ Sourcing across Europe
For over 30 years, we’ve travelled across Europe — month after month — in search of the most beautiful antique fireplaces, natural stone floors, and unique architectural elements. From French wine estates to Italian farmhouses and Belgian manors, we go directly to the source.
 
✔ A trusted network built over decades
Thanks to our long-standing relationships with demolition specialists, fellow dealers, artisans and collectors, we’ve built a reliable and loyal network across the continent. These contacts often give us early access to rare, character-rich pieces that never make it to the open market. Looking for something specific? Let us know — we’re happy to help search within our network.
 
✔ Do you have something to offer?
We’re always interested in authentic materials with a story to tell. If you have an antique fireplace, floor or architectural element for sale, feel free to send us a few clear photos and the key measurements — we’ll get back to you quickly.

We ship worldwide on a weekly basis, and many of our clients are based in countries such as the UK, the US, Spain (incl. islands), Poland, Australia, Denmark and Canada.

We understand that ordering overseas can feel like a big step, so we take care of every detail to make it simple and stress-free.

✔ Professional crating
We pack every antique fireplace or reclaimed stone floor in a custom-made ISPM 15 wooden crate. Each part is carefully wrapped, cushioned, and labelled, making installation easy at your destination.

✔ Customs & VAT
For non-EU deliveries, we issue invoices at 0% VAT. Local authorities may apply import VAT or duties, depending on your country’s rules.
The good news? Many of our pieces are officially classified as antiques over 100 years old, which can qualify for reduced or zero import tariffs in countries like the US, UK, or Australia.

✔ Documentation & Logistics Support
We’re here to make things easy. That’s why we normally take care of the entire export and import process for you — from start to finish.

We’ll provide all required documentation, including:
– commercial invoice
– HS codes and antique declarations
– packing list
– certificate of origin
– and pre-shipment photos.

If you already work with your own freight forwarder, that’s no problem at all — we’re happy to coordinate with them too.

✔ Delivery to your site (DAP)
In most cases, we arrange fully insured, door-to-site delivery (DAP), whether that’s your client’s home, your design studio or a construction site. This way, you can focus on the project — and we’ll handle the logistics.

In short: we’re flexible, experienced, and here to support your project every step of the way.
And if anything is unclear, we’re always just a quick message or phone call away.

That depends on where you're located and whether you're buying as a private customer or through a business. We're happy to explain the options:

✔️ Private customers within the EU
We are required to apply the local VAT rate of the delivery country.
For example:
– Delivery to Denmark → 25% VAT
– Delivery to Ibiza - Spain → 21% VAT

✔️ Business customers within the EU
If your company is based in the EU (outside the Netherlands) and registered for VAT, we can provide an invoice without VAT under the intra-community supply (ICS) rules. Just be sure to share a valid VAT number with us when ordering — we’ll take care of the rest.

✔️ Deliveries outside the EU (e.g. UK, Switzerland, Norway, USA, Australia)
All exports outside the European Union are exempt from EU VAT — whether you are a private customer or a business.
Please note: local import taxes or duties may still apply, depending on your country’s regulations. If you're unsure whether your country applies local import taxes or duties, we're happy to advise or help you check.

Antique and unique items such as our fireplaces, garden ornaments and fountains are available directly from stock. We make sure they are carefully packed and ready for fast and secure worldwide shipping.

If you are ordering a custom-made limestone fireplace, the expected lead time is approximately 6 to 10 weeks, depending on the current workload in our workshop in France.

For our reclaimed flooring – including Bourgogne limestone slabs, antique terracotta tiles or old Carrara marble – we aim to keep a large and varied stock. However, since these floors are sometimes rare and hard to source, delivery times may occasionally extend to 2 to 3 months. We're happy to help you find the perfect match.

We’re proud to be a trusted name in antique fireplaces — not just because of our collection of 400+ antique fireplace mantels, but because of the way we work, with passion, craftsmanship, and personal service.

✔ Over 25 years of experience
We’ve specialised in antique fireplaces for over 25 years.
With over 25 years of experience, we’ve built strong relationships with historic estates, demolition experts, and collectors across Europe — allowing us to source truly rare and characterful pieces. Each piece is selected for its elegance, originality, and architectural value.
 
✔ In-house restoration atelier
In our own workshop, every fireplace is gently cleaned, checked, and — if needed — expertly restored. Our team uses traditional techniques to preserve character and patina, so each piece is ready for use or display, with integrity intact. We also provide condition reports, high-resolution photos, and custom adjustments when needed.

✔ Visit our 2,400 m² warehouse & workshop
Seeing is believing — you’re warmly invited to visit us in person.
Our full collection is available to view in our large warehouse (2,400 m²), alongside our restoration atelier. Over a good cup of coffee, we’ll walk you through our selection, explain the background of specific pieces, and even let you take a look behind the scenes with our craftsmen at work. Together, we’ll explore the possibilities for your project — in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

In short:
We don’t just sell antique fireplaces — we care for them, restore them, and deliver them with expertise and respect. That’s why designers, architects, and private clients from all over the world choose De Opkamer as their trusted partner.

The Opkamer is a family-run business with over 25 years of experience in antique building materials. Over the years, we have developed extensive expertise in materials, styles, and architectural applications. We work with a broad network of local suppliers, demolition specialists, collectors, and traders across the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, and Belgium.

Our collection includes original fireplaces, natural stone floors, sinks, and other historical elements — all carefully selected for their quality and character. Many of these pieces are restored in our own workshop by experienced craftsmen, with great attention to the authenticity of the materials.

We are happy to advise on selection, restoration, or installation, and we support our clients — whether private collectors, architects, or interior designers — with practical knowledge and personal service. This combination of experience, dedication, and craftsmanship makes us a trusted partner for those seeking authentic materials with a story.

We offer a carefully curated collection of authentic antique fireplaces in a wide range of historical styles, from French royalty to early 20th-century design. Each chimneypiece has its own story, proportions, and decorative language. Below you’ll find an overview of the most sought-after period fireplace styles available in our collection:

✔️ Louis XIII
Sturdy and architectural with a rustic elegance, often carved from limestone. Louis XIII fireplaces work beautifully in farmhouses, manors, and masculine interiors with natural materials.

✔️ Louis XIV
Majestic and symmetrical, featuring bold mouldings and strong horizontal lines. A classic choice for formal rooms and grand spaces, reflecting the grandeur of Versailles-era design.

✔️ Louis XV (Rococo)
Delicate, curved, and romantic. Rococo fireplaces from the Louis XV period are known for their fluid lines, scrolls, and shell motifs — ideal for refined and elegant interiors.

✔️ Louis XVI
Neoclassical and restrained, with straight lines, fluted pilasters, and harmonious proportions. A timeless style that suits both classical and contemporary environments.

✔️ Empire
Influenced by Roman and Egyptian antiquity, Empire-style mantels feature strong geometric forms, symmetrical carvings, and classical emblems such as laurels and medallions. Often made from black or deep-colored marble.

✔️ Pompadour
Graceful and feminine, with gently curved lines and understated elegance. Often found in creamy limestone or subtle-toned marble, this style pairs well with both old-world charm and modern warmth.

✔️ Gothic
Dramatic and vertical, featuring pointed arches, ornate tracery, and medieval motifs. Gothic fireplaces make a powerful statement in castles, chapels, or interiors with historic character.

✔️ Art Nouveau & Art Deco
Organic and flowing lines define Art Nouveau, while Art Deco emphasizes clean geometry and bold stylisation. Both offer a distinct 20th-century artistic flair, often in richly veined marble or sculptural stonework.

If you’re looking for a specific antique mantel style or want help choosing the right fireplace for your project, we’re happy to assist. Every piece in our collection is one-of-a-kind, with history, craftsmanship, and character.

We always prefer that you visit our showroom and warehouses to view the collection in person.
However, we completely understand that this isn’t always possible — due to distance or time constraints. And we also know it can feel like a big step to purchase a unique item without seeing it first-hand.

That’s why we take the time to provide clear, honest photographs and detailed close-ups. On request, we’re happy to send additional images or a short video showing the surface texture, patina, and any minor irregularities.

What we often hear from clients: “It’s even more beautiful in real life than in the photos.”
Because only when you see and touch the piece do you truly feel its warmth, character, and the story it carries — something a screen can never fully capture.

Finally, we pack each piece securely in a custom-made wooden crate to ensure safe, damage-free delivery. This way, you can place your order with confidence — even from abroad.

✔️ Reserve or place your order
Found something special? You can easily reserve the piece through our website — that way, it won’t be sold while you’re deciding. Once it’s reserved, we’ll get in touch to walk you through the next steps. Prefer personal contact? Give us a call or send an email — we’re happy to assist you directly.

✔️ Invoice setup
We’ll create a clear, customized invoice based on your details — including shipping address, tax info, and any specific requests you may have. Transparent and straightforward.

✔️ Long-term storage available
Not quite ready for delivery yet? No problem. We’ll carefully pack your piece in a sturdy export crate and store it in our dry, secure warehouse — free of charge, for as long as you need. To reserve it, we ask for a 20% deposit. The balance can be paid just before shipping.

✔️ Need it quickly? We’ll arrange it
Ready to receive your piece soon? We’ll coordinate shipping right away through our trusted international network — whether by road, sea freight, or light air freight, depending on your location and preferences.

✔️ Secure and flexible payment options
You can pay by bank transfer (EUR or USD). If you're picking up in person, mobile card payment is also available.