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1830s Log Cabin Rustic Fireplace Mantel Shelf (More Milage)

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Weight 65 lbs
Dimensions 62.5 × 3.5 × 10 in
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$350.00

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Product Description

Looking for mantel shelf with lots of character? Yes, indeed, this shelf has it. The front face has a whole range of brown tones running through it from russet to auburn to saddle brown. It has lots of texture from the original hand hewing. The top, on the other hand, has been cut to remove some rot issues but lots of color variation remains. Many would call this spalted and wood turners love it. It comes with a built-in candy dish about 1 1/4 inches deep (grin). It was kind of rot spot that we worked through. The bottom also has a wide range of color from wheat to auburn. It too is accented with original 1830s ax marks.

NOTE, this beam needs 1 more coat of finish to increase the sheen and clarity. We’ll take care of that before it ships.

In addition to a beautiful beam, this mantel has great history as well. This particular log came from a log cabin that was located just south of Madison, Wisconsin. That area was settled as early as the late 1830s. This date makes sense as America were generally settled from East to West. The story goes that 4 of the sons of the original settlers went off to fight in the Civil War. For us here in Minnesota, it is pretty neat because most of the old hand hewn material (only) dates to about 1870s – 1890s.

While we like to preserve log cabins for reuse as log cabins, often times they have cut-outs for doors and additions that just don’t make that practical. Like many of these old log cabins, we got lots of short pieces, i.e. “shorts” out of this one. By the time we knew about the cabin, it was a pile of logs as the owner built a new house in that spot.

It is pretty incredible to own a piece of American history like this.

This character isn’t for everyone. As such, this mantel has a sale price on it of $350. We can cut to any size, but we can’t reduce the price.

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.