Hand Hewn Red Oak Fireplace Mantel Beam (ROSE-BROTHERS)

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Weight 97 lbs
Dimensions 60 × 7.5 × 7.25 in
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$575.00

Out of stock

Product Description

SOLD. However, we have more, very similar beams in raw format from this exact barn that can be finished up to meet your needs. Beams from this barn run $115/LF. Please contact us at antiqueww@gmail.com or 888-350-4790.
Please do not add this beam your cart.

We have many other beams like this in lengths up to 16 feet. This is a nicely hand hewn red oak fireplace mantel beam crafted from a barn beam dating back to the late 1800s. This oak beam is a good, clean, 4-side hand hewn piece. It is Red oak beam. While we normally don’t stain our work, the finish on this piece is antiqued of sorts. In addition, it has a hardwax oil finish. Imagine, all of those chop marks from an original American settler swinging an ax. How cool is that? There are a couple of bolts holes on the face as a testament to its original life. This one is free of any mortise pockets.

The original beam came from an old barn in Southwest Wisconsin. It probably dated back to the late 1800s We purchased this wood from an Amish gentleman who lives out in the rolling hills of the area. That area is still dotted with small farms where the cows and other livestock are out in the corrals. It’s not like the modern farms that we see by our place in Minnesota with hundreds of cows stuffed in a tin building. It is great to see agriculture the way that I remember it as a kid.

This mantel is 60 inches and is priced at $115/LF. Shipping will run $65 via FedEx Gnd.

About the tag – It is a post World War II newspaper ad from the late 1940s. Being in the business, it is fun to see lumber ads. It is interesting that they were doing “reclaimed” lumber back in the day. They are advertising Fine Dry Lumber from a Navy Training Center in Farragut, Idaho.

More Mantel Inventory

You can shop some available mantel beams and thinner mantel shelves on this website. 

However, our website here only contains a small number of all of the mantels that we have in stock.
We are literally a mom-and-pop shop that does lots of custom work. We often just don’t quite find enough time to update this website regularly.
We have nearly 150 finished mantels and another 500 or so unfinished pieces in stock at any time that can be viewed with other links. 

We also do lots of custom work. If we understand what you are seeking, we can find and create that magic piece.

Please contact us for a full list and personal recommendations. We’re happy to chat and find a great piece for you.

We work with a great local blacksmith to add metal straps and other ornamentation to our mantels. He is the real deal — coal forged and hand hammered. The metalwork has great color and tight fit. Nothing machined. We can start with a finished mantel you find on our site, or we can start with raw stock for more options.

Here are a few examples of the hundreds that we have crafted over the years. We can work together to create something unique. You can also browse our Mantels with Metalwork page.

Mantel with metal rings  Fireplace Mantel with Metal Cross 

In most cases, no special and expensive brackets are required — just some lag screws. The different approaches outlined are very strong, simple, and economical. Take a look at our mantel installation tips.

Contact us via email at antiqueww@gmail.com or call 612-281-9330.