Reclaimed Wood Fireplace Mantel with a Hint of Hand Hewing

Additional information

Weight	150 lbs
Dimensions	77 × 11 × 6 in
Wood:	White Oak
Texture:	Smooth
Color:	Medium
Size Category:	67 to 78 inches

Price:

$737.00

Out of stock

Product Description

This fireplace mantel beam comes from a rare vertical log home dating back to 1894. It was a built by a Swedish immigrant family. While we like to save log cabins as log cabins, this one had significant cut-outs and was scheduled for quick demolition. While this beam was originally hand hewn, we ended up sanding it smooth to remove some rot and get the best color out of it.

This mantel is kind of funny in that it has original square pegs in round holes. Most of the time, the original builders whittled down pegs so they were nearly round. In this case, they are just square. And they are indeed the original ones.

Note the tag on this one was from the original newspaper covering the wall. It was from a Swedish newspaper printed in the Midwest. You can see the mix of Swedish and English.

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.