Light Travertine Fireplace Surround - Traditional Hand-carved

Light travertine, carved in the traditional way

This fireplace surround is hand carved from light beige travertine, with a honed and filled surface. Its design is traditional: carved columns, a sculptural top mantel and subtle floral motifs set in refined proportions. Each surround is carved individually, so surface variations, natural colour gradations and the carved details differ slightly from piece to piece. It measures 52 inches (L) by 44 inches (H) by 12 inches (W), a size that suits standard fireplace openings and stays in proportion with a typical living room. The warm, light tone gives a fireplace wall a calm centre in a living room, a bedroom or a formal dining room.

Columns, mantel and floral motifs

The surround is built from five carved pieces: two bases, two decorative columns and one top mantel. The columns draw on classical architecture, and the mantel carries the main carving, with subtle floral motifs worked into its face. The proportions are restrained, which lets the piece sit comfortably in a period home or a transitional interior. A honed surface is matte, so the stone shows its natural texture rather than a reflection. Travertine forms with small natural holes, and on a filled finish those holes are filled, giving a smoother face that still reads as natural stone. No two surrounds are the same: the gradations of beige and the hand of the carver show in every piece.

• Honed and filled travertine A matte, filled surface in light beige that shows the stone's natural texture.
• Floral motifs Subtle carved flowers on the mantel and classical columns at each side.

Where this surround fits

Traditional rooms are the natural home for this design: panelled walls, crown mouldings, wood floors and classic furniture all pick up its columns and carving. It also suits a transitional living room, where a single carved piece gives an otherwise plain room a point of focus. The 52 inch length and 44 inch height accommodate standard fireplace openings, and the 12 inch width gives the columns and mantel a solid presence on the wall. Because the stone is light, it reads well against a darker firebox and dark fireplace tools.

• Size (W) 12" × (L) 52" × (H) 44", honed and filled travertine.
• Five pieces Two bases, two decorative columns and one top mantel.

Five pieces, set by a professional

Professional installation is recommended for proper alignment, leveling and structural support. The installer sets the two bases level, stands the columns on them and places the top mantel, fitting the assembly to the fireplace opening and fixing it to the wall. The modular five-piece configuration makes the stone easier to handle than one large piece, though each part is still heavy. Clearances between the stone and the firebox follow the fireplace maker's instructions and local building code.

Why we chose it

• Carved one at a time Each surround is carved individually, so the details and colour differ from piece to piece.
• Honed and filled A matte, filled face that keeps travertine's texture and natural character.
• Modular Five pieces that are easier to move into a home and set in place.

Custom sizing

This surround is made to order. The standard size is 52 inches (L) by 44 inches (H) by 12 inches (W). When an opening calls for different proportions, the surround can be carved to a custom size. To start a custom order, contact us with the measurements of the opening and the wall around it.

Care

Travertine is a porous calcite stone, and this surround has a honed and filled surface. Acids can etch it and strong pigments can mark it. When sealed, the stone is better protected against moisture and stains, and how often it is resealed depends on use and on how humid the room is.