Antique Marble Fireplace | Reference 1633

This antique marble mantelpiece combines finely carved shell motifs with rounded sides; it features a white surface crisscrossed by a few veins. Crafted in the 19th century in the Louis XV style, it comes from the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The “Statuario” marble, quarried in Carrara, Italy, highlights the depth and finesse of the carvings.

A large central shell adorns the curved frieze, while smaller shell motifs decorate the sides. Foliated scrollwork, floral details, and delicate beaded moldings follow the curved outline of the opening. The fluted jambs lend a more vertical dynamic to the overall design.

The rounded side panels give this fireplace a sculptural presence, particularly noticeable when viewed from an angle. Above, the mantelpiece—also curved—follows the contours of the structure, ensuring a harmonious transition between the front and the sides.