Antique Louis XIII fireplace

Antique Louis XIII fireplace: This noble antique Louis XIII (1601 – 1643) fireplace is in good condition overall, in Classic style with good patina. Carved from high density French limestone (believed Bourgogne stone) it features a multitude of Classic finely sculpted stone profiles and alignments, lending it more sophistication than meets the eye at first glance. Particularly striking are the cantilevered stone corbels with carved spirals, and the central projection of the lintel integrated to the overhanging tiered cornice in a single piece of stone.

All signs point to this fireplace being from the era, so 17th century or if not 18th century. This antique French fireplace is in original condition,Truly Reclaimed, ready to lend authenticity in an historic large room, or a more contemporary open-plan where such an ancient architectural feature enhances considerably the interior.

Dimensions approx: 

• Total width at base: 188 cm (74 inches)
• Lintel width: 183 cm (72 inches)
• Cornice width: 213 cm (83,75 inches)
• Total height: 171 cm (67,25 inches)
• Width between jambs: 146 cm (57,5 inches)
• Jamb thickness: 19 cm (7,5 inches)
• Clear height under lintel: 128 cm (50,5 inches)
• Thickness of the lintel at the center with cornice: 43 cm (17 inches)
• Corbels overhang relative to the jambs: 35 cm (13,75 inches)
• Projection of the lintel relative to the back of the jambs: 85 cm (33,5 inches)
• Projection of the cornice relative to the lintel: 16 cm (6,25 inches)
• Designed for a projection of the side walls of 58 cm (22,75 inches)

This antique Louis XIII fireplace is on display in BCA’s showrooms at Méry-Corbon, between Caen and Lisieux, in the heart of Normandy.