This wonderful vintage white oak mantel showcases a very pleasant flowing grain patterns that make white oak truly special. Each sweeping line tells nature’s story, creating visual movement that draws the eye and warms any space. The beautiful color variation—from wheatish tan to cocoa dust tones — delivers the authentic character that only genuine reclaimed wood can provide.

A pleasant crack graces the surface, offering charming proof of this mantel’s genuine heritage and a century of history. These aren’t flaws; they’re badges of authenticity that make your piece irreplaceable.

The original angles on each end create distinctive character, with the bottom edge measuring 64 inches and the top edge extending to 70 inches—a unique architectural detail that adds visual interest. This one is priced at 64 inches and we can certainly cut straight ends. At a generous 9.25 inches deep, this substantial mantel depth provides impressive presence and practical display space for your treasured items.

Look on the bottom and you’ll discover stunning quartersawn character —those distinctive ray fleck patterns prized by woodworkers. The face features just a couple of mild knots that enhance rather than distract, because ultimately, it’s all about the beauty of that gorgeous face. That’s what captivates you every day, what catches firelight, and what defines your room’s focal point.

This Vintage White Oak Mantel transforms any fireplace into a stunning centerpiece where history and elegance meet.

• This vintage white oak is shown as sanded, but no finish has been applied.
• Sizing (cutting and sanding the ends) as well as finishing are included in the price
• We can preserve the current color or darken with some various techniques.
• It is currently 4.75 inches tall x 9.25 inches deep
• Both the front and the back are included in these pictures — you can use whichever one you prefer.
• The one end has a slight rot spot on the corner. It is solid; but please be aware of it.
• The full top side is 70.25 inches long, the bottom side is 64 inches. We can be cut down for not additional charge.
• It ships via UPS Ground for $150

Reclaimed from a century-old Hamburg, Minnesota barn, this exceptional mantel once supported a large beam atop a post. We carefully cut the original piece in half and preserved this superior-quality oak through meticulous cleaning and sanding. The photos show the original structure built by German immigrants during the 1880s wave that brought 1.5 million to America. You’re bringing home authentic Minnesota agricultural heritage and a tangible connection to the hardworking families who built this nation.

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