Early 17th Century Louis XIII Castle Fireplace Mantel in Southern French Hard Stone — Rustic Antique Stone Surround with Sculptural Jambs, 160 cm Wide

An rare early 17th century Louis XIII castle fireplace mantel, hand-carved in hard stone from the Southern France region. This antique French stone fireplace surround has the rare architectural strength and rustic elegance expected from a true castle piece: sober, powerful, authentic and deeply decorative.

The design is defined by its unusual and elegant jambs, built with strong vertical blocks and sculptural corbel-like upper supports. These shaped side elements give the mantel a distinctive rhythm and architectural movement, while the long horizontal fronton creates a calm and noble line. The composition is both minimal and expressive: a robust stone tablet, projecting side returns, deep jambs and subtle carved profiles that reveal the hand of the artisan.

The stone shows beautiful natural colour variations, moving from warm ochre, sandy beige and honey brown to pale mineral grey and soft white traces of age. Its weathered surface, natural wear, limewashed remains and earthy patina create a unique visual depth. The rougher areas contrast beautifully with the smoother touched edges, giving the mantel the powerful elegance of authentic time-worn stone.

This one-of-a-kind antique castle fireplace mantel brings a refined timeless rustic ambiance to interiors where character matters. It can be combined with modern design, contemporary art, minimalist architecture, warm historic interiors, French country living or a dramatic open fireplace setting. Its generous proportions make it a strong architectural focal point for a living room, veranda, outdoor covered space, or even as an extraordinary kitchen hood above a La Cornue stove.

As an authentic architectural element, this Louis XIII period fireplace surround offers designers and collectors a rare opportunity to create a bespoke interior with history, texture and presence. It can serve as a statement decor element around an open fireplace firebox, including large Isokern fireboxes from Earthcore, while remaining equally powerful as a decorative antique stone surround.

Condition:
The wear and condition are consistent with age and use. Small restorations. Ready for installation. Maison Leon Van den Bogaert can provide the cutting to one straight line of the back for against flat wall installation.

Dimensions:
160 cm Exterior Width 62.99 Inch
154 cm Exterior Height 60.63 Inch
118 cm Interior Width 46.46 Inch
132 cm Interior Height 51.97 Inch
27 cm Depth Tablet 10.63 Inch
58 cm Depth Tablet+ 22.83 Inch
70 cm Depth Jambs 27.56 Inch
4-5 cm Out of Wall 1.57-1.97 Inch

Possible Upper Mantel:
110 cm Wide 43.31 Inch
32 cm Depth 12.60 Inch

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