Craftsman Fireplaces...
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Craftsman fireplaces are standard fixtures in many middle-class homes built in America during the first quarter of the last century . . . . . . .

A  quality  constructed  and  richly fin-
ished  wood  mantel  framing  a classic Batchelder tile surround,  such as that depicted  in the example at right -- as well  as  the  tile detail above  --  pre-
sents  a  perfect  picture  of domestic bliss.

Similarly,  the  fireplace pictured below provides  a  comforting  retreat  for its owners.     Flanked  by matching book-
cases,   it  exemplifies  the  Craftsman ideal   of  simple  but  elegant  interior architectural  elements  that  are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

. . . . . as  well  as  the brackets sup-
porting  the  entry overhang pictured below,  are both functional and beau-
tiful.

The  following  Craftsman fireplaces  show the simple and clean lines that typify the style.    Once again,  a richly stained and finished wood mantel frames a tiled surround -- most of which are in the Arts and Crafts Style.

More Arts And Crafts Fireplace Tile Surrounds

Conversely,  the following designs do not use a stain and,  with the excep-
tion  of the example pictured below,  right,  are not faced with tile.    The mantel pictured below,  left,  is finished naturally, while the two remaining examples have a painted finish.

The two Craftsman mantels pictured below frame  natural slate stone tiles. The  brilliantly  hued  slate  tile surround in the example at right provides a striking backdrop for the Craftsman Style facing on the gas fireplace insert.

More Slate Stone Fireplace Designs

And finally, for the woodworking artisan or do-it-yourselfer, an informative online  article is available for building a fireplace mantel like the Craftsman design pictured below.    Please click here for a hands-on guide to making this mantel.

For  more  information  about  any of the Craftsman designs pictured here,  please let us know and we'll
be happy to provide it for you.

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