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History of Fireplace Mantels
By pegobuilders | August 24, 2010
A fireplace mantle inevitably ends up as the focal point of the room that it is located in. While some people are a fan of the traditional design of a fireplace mantle that was known for its intricately carved moldings, others admire the contemporary design that looks classy due to its minimalist appeal. Tracing back the origin of fireplace mantles, these were originally known as the chimney piece and made their first appearance in the American homes around the medieval period. These were designed as a hood that protruded over the grate of the fireplace to prevent the smoke from filling the room.
However, apart from its functional use, it soon started serving a decorative purpose as well as it quickly evolved into a decorative framework that was built around the fireplace. What followed were elaborated designs that became an integral part of the fireplace that were no longer limited to solely the fireplace but covered the wall along which it was placed.
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