Carrara White Marble Fluted Fireplace Mantel - Polished Finish 70 Wide by 52 Tall

Fluted Carrara White marble mantel

This fireplace mantel is handcrafted from Carrara White marble and finished with a polish. It measures 70 inches wide (L) by 52 inches tall (H), with a depth of 7 inches (D), which makes it a substantial piece for a living room fireplace. Carrara has soft gray veining on a white ground, and because the veining and colour vary from block to block, each mantel is one of a kind. Vertical fluting runs through the design and gives the plain marble form a clear architectural rhythm. The piece is made for people who want a marble fireplace with a quiet, architectural character: a clear form, a light stone and a single carved detail repeated across the face.

Vertical fluting in polished marble

The fluting is the defining detail. These refined channels create fine shadow lines that add depth and catch the eye from different angles. Polished stone suits finely carved styles like this, because the gloss sharpens the edges of each flute and makes the carving read more clearly. The polished finish also reflects light, which brings out the veining. In the evening the surface picks up the glow of the fire, so light and shadow move across the fluting as the fire burns. The soft gray veining keeps the white marble calm rather than busy, and it sits easily with both traditional and modern interiors. The flutes are cut into the marble by hand, so their edges are crisp but not mechanical, and the play of shadow changes as a viewer moves through the room. Because Carrara's veining is fine, it runs across the fluting without competing with it, and the white stone keeps the channels easy to read from a distance. Moderate variation between mantels is normal, and the veining on each piece follows its own path.

• Fluted detailing Vertical channels carved into the marble for depth and shadow.
• Polished Carrara White marble with soft gray veining and a glossy finish.

A mantel for large rooms

At these dimensions the mantel holds its own in a generous living room or great room. The 70 inch width frames a large fireplace opening without looking dwarfed, and the 52 inch height gives the piece balanced proportions. Larger surrounds help anchor open-plan living areas, where the fireplace is often the main point of focus, and a white marble mantel with fluting does that without heavy ornament. The neutral palette works with contemporary, minimal rooms and with formal ones. The 7 inch depth gives a usable top for wood, brass, candles or art, and those pieces become part of the room's design. Natural stone is a good match for a fireplace surround, where it sees far less contact than a kitchen counter, and marble can be used around wood burning, gas or electric fireplaces when installed to code. In a white or pale gray room, the mantel blends into the architecture and lets the fluting do the work. Against a darker wall it becomes a strong frame for the firebox, with the white stone standing out clearly.

• Size 70" wide (L) × 52" tall (H) × 7" deep (D).
• Fireplace types Suits wood burning, gas or electric fireplaces, installed to code.

Planning the installation

A marble mantel of this size is heavy, so it should be installed by a professional who fits it to the fireplace opening and fixes it securely to the wall. Clearances between the stone and the firebox follow the fireplace maker's instructions and local building code. The type of fireplace, wood burning, gas or electric, shapes those requirements, so the installer works from the fireplace documentation. Measuring the opening and the wall before ordering confirms the 70 by 52 inch mantel fits the space, and the installer checks that it sits level and square once it is fixed.

Why we chose it

• Handcrafted fluting Vertical channels that give the marble depth and shadow.
• Carrara White Soft gray veining on white, a calm stone that suits many interiors.
• Custom options Other sizes, finishes or designs can be made to order.

Custom sizes and finishes

This mantel is made to order. Beyond the standard polished piece, it can be made in another finish, in custom dimensions or with a different design when a project has specific requirements for the space. To discuss a custom mantel, contact us with the opening size and the finish in mind.

Care

Carrara White is a calcite marble with a polished surface. Like all marble it is porous, so acids can etch it and strong pigments can stain it. A fireplace mantel sees far less wear than a kitchen counter. With sealing and light care the stone develops a subtle patina over time, and how often it is resealed depends on use. Polished marble shows the depth of its veining best when the surface is kept clean and dry.