Live Edge Fireplace Mantel

Jessica Zernike | Apr 23, 2020

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Dress up any kind of fireplace with a live edge fireplace mantel and enjoy your own rustic haven of relaxation. Because the mantels are cut from large pieces of real wood, they are amazingly sturdy. Placed above an electric fireplace, they can support a television or monitor, enabling having one focus for your room. While you might wonder whether occupants are watching the screen or meditating by staring into the flames, you know which direction they are likely to look.

Fireplace mantels have long been a place to put fire starters, candles or matches. They need to be firmly placed so that they do not fall or wobble away from the chimney edge. The gleaming brightness of finished wood will catch the glow of the light from the fireplace, increasing the feeling of warmth in the room. Live edge fireplace mantels can be installed as a floating shelf or they can be supported by ornamental brackets. In either case, they will be a thing of beauty, and no doubt a joy forever. The smooth finish makes them easy to clean. While their sturdy, simple construction will endure a small amount of distressing, they will still look good.

Cedar Live Edge Log Fireplace Shelf Mantel

This gorgeous, show-stopping mantel is simple, made of solid wood, and frames any hearth perfectly.

It is crafted from a half-log of aromatic cedarwood and arrives unfinished, so the natural character of the tree is on display. Sitting atop rugged corbels, this organically beautiful mantel sports a live edge. Gnarls and whorls come together to create an unreproducible look that complements all rustic homes and lodges.

Complete your living room with this timeless mantel. Detailed wood molding across the front of this mantel instantly add class to any room. A distinctive fan shape in the center draws the eye, as the graceful corbels accent it on either side.

At 72” long, this unfinished mantel has a wide 10” surface that can hold a variety of keepsakes, photographs, and candles. This enduring centerpiece complements any color scheme and is available in a variety of finishes.

Sturdy, simple, and expertly crafted, this mantel with hand-hewn edges complements any hearth. Use it as a floating shelf in a bedroom, bathroom, or dressing room to hold toiletries and keepsakes.

Made of pine, the warm hues and unique wooden characteristics look great in a rustic- modern room. Two weathering techniques, wood-scoring, and rub-through, are used for subtle flair. The mantel sits atop undecorated corbels and is 60” long and 9” wide. Each mantelpiece has a real pearl embedded in one end for added visual appeal.

This simple, elegant mantel brings a natural sophistication through its subtle coloring and organic finish. Gray and brown-hued, this mantel is held up by wide, modern corbels.

With the appearance of a piece of solid wood, this mantel is lightweight due to its hollow back. It is easy to install due to the mitered hanger boards included with the piece.

The weathered appearance makes this mantel an excellent choice for shabby-chic décor or a modern farmhouse. Subtle, sophisticated, and charming, this mantel will immediately become a family heirloom.

This floating mantel shelf adds instant class and timelessness to your home. Its handsome wood finish blends with almost any color scheme, and the crown molding lends itself it to traditionally styled homes.

This piece is hollow and comes with a bracketless design, so adding it to your living room, study, dressing room, or even your bathroom is a cinch. Use it to display keepsakes, books, or toiletries. Stud installation is recommended for added stability.

This large mantel is a showstopper. Between the classic corbels spans an arch, creating a lovely organic curve that contrasts the rectangular shape of the mantel.

Easy to install and lightweight; this is a beautiful piece that can sit above your fireplace or be used as a floating shelf. Rub-through and wood scoring are used to give the mantel a distressed look.

It comes as three separate pieces – the mantel, the corbels, and the arch – and you can configure it in any way that suits you.

The timeless architecture of this mantel imbues any room with modern elegance. Terracing corbels make it a perfect choice for minimalist or contemporary décors, and the dark hue of the smoked ash makes it a natural complement to almost any color scheme.

This 70” mantel would make an excellent addition to your entryway as a floating shelf, over your fireplace in a communal living room, or the kitchen as a platform on which to display elegant stemware.

Reclaimed Oak Industrial Fireplace Shelf Mantel

This rustic mantel is hand-carved and would fit seamlessly in a mountain lodge or farmhouse home. Simple yet sturdy, this reclaimed oak mantel lets its personality shine through with the wood’s organic characteristics.

Made in the USA, this piece comes unfinished and is not hollow, making it an excellent addition to an outdoor fireplace. Available in five sizes, this live edge mantel can be cut to fit your space and stained to suit your aesthetic.

Available in four different kinds of wood, the natural feel of this mantel reflects the tree it came from. From the lightest hue – Basswood – to a rich brown Cedar, each mantel is unique, retaining the knots and whorls of the tree itself.

With a simple, sturdy shape and unfinished exterior, this mantel would look great atop a stone hearth in a mountain retreat or rustic country home. At a standard 72” long, this mantel will become the centerpiece of your living space with its organic allure.

This bold mantel blends industrial metal with rustic wood and would look wonderful in minimalist homes or modern farmhouses.

The mantel itself is made of 80-year-old reclaimed teak, unfinished, with live edges. It is held up by black metal brackets with oversized hardware. At 48” long and 10”, the narrow look and clean lines complement your modern fireplace. Stunning when mounted on an exposed brick or stone wall, this modern masterpiece makes a stylish focal point in your living room.