Split Iron Strapped Log Cabin Mantel

Additional information

Weight	135 lbs
Dimensions	70.5 × 9.75 × 6 in
Wood:	White Oak
Texture:	Hand Hewn
Color:	Medium
Size Category:	67 to 78 inches
Mantel Type	Mantel Beam (more square-like)

Price:

$1,240.00

Out of stock

Product Description

This mantel beam came from an old log settlers cabin in SW Wisconsin dating back to the a late 1800s. It was the rafter plate and had a couple of notches where the rafters fit into place. We thought that a bit of blacksmith work was the best way to work around this old character.

The blacksmith work was done at WLB Blacksmith Shop in LeSeuer, Minnesota. Wyatt always does nice, hand-hammered original work. This mantel was that we have him carte blanche. Lot of nice features on this one.

Oh yes, this little note was found in an old school house in Belle Plaine, Minnesota dating back to the late 1800s. Based on the style of the writing, I’d have to guess it dates back to the turn of the century. The list looks like city names, but I couldn’t figure out the rhyme or reason.

This mantel prices out at $690 for the wood portion and $550 for the metalwork.

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.

Mantels with Metal

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.

Installation

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.