A black and white fireplace holds a fir garland and a white rose wreath over the mantelpiece. Stone pots and a miniature bench sit on the hearth. A spray of white flowers sits at the forefront of the living room.
35 Vintage Fireplaces to Start Your Next Obsession
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Published: December 6, 2022
Updated: December 6, 2023
A vintage fireplace in a room is such a welcoming and warming sight. Whether or not you utilize your fireplace to heat your home, the styling of such an area can make or break a space. There are many parts of a fireplace that you can decorate, as well. The hearth can be treated as an extra shelf or storage space or to display items such as candlesticks, basket blankets, and coffee table books.
On the other hand, the mantelpiece is a great way to showcase gorgeous art, or perhaps a vintage mirror. An exposed brick fireplace lends a certain majesty to a room, but as you explore all the amazing ways you can style an antique fireplace, you will notice that some spaces find harmony by matching colors, but some can really stand out with contrasting brick or stone. Scroll down to see how you could style a fireplace in your home.
02 of White Fireplace with Candles in Center
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A whitewashed, exposed-brick fireplace holds a trio of pillar candles near a vertical stack of firewood. A TV above the mantel shows a winter scene with two miniature fir trees resting on opposite ends of the white mantel.
03 of Tri-Color Fireplace with Festive Decor
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This antique fireplace possesses an exposed-brick surround, white jambs, and a large wooden mantel. A large vintage mirror with a wreath attached is mounted on the shiplap overmantel. A decorated Christmas tree stands to the left of the fireplace.
04 of Stone Fireplace with Shelf Styling
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A fireplace with an exposed gray stone overmantel holds a mirror, an art print, and lit candles on the rustic wood mantelpiece. A round coffee table holds a bouquet of pink peonies in a white vase, and shelves behind hold white and neutral ornaments.
05 of Fall-Decorated Farmhouse Living Room
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This living room displays a stone fireplace with a rustic log mantel. A pumpkin display sits on the hearth between a small barrel and a wooden stool. A deer bust is mounted on the wall next to a white armchair while horse artwork rests on the mantel shelf.
06 of Cream Décor with Orange Fall Decorations
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This living room showcases fall decorations on a dry-stacked stone fireplace. Garlands of fall leaves deck the mantel shelf and baskets around the living room, with a large lettered sign on the overmantel. A cream armchair sits to the left near a small window.
07 of Neutral Tone Living Room with Taupe Overmantel
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This fireplace displays a white brick surround and a taupe, square-paneled mantel. A vintage mirror, plants, and framed picture sit on the mantel shelf in front of a board and batten accent wall. A coffee table and a wooden-armed armchair sit in front of the fireplace.
08 of Garland-Decked Fireplace with Shiplap Wall
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This vintage fireplace sits in a festively decorated living room. Beige couches surround a wooden trunk-style coffee table. Stockings hang from the garland-decked mantel while a black fan hangs from the ceiling above.
09 of White Stone Fireplace and Contrasting Wood Shiplap
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An isolated vintage fireplace sits on a white exposed-brick hearth with a wooden mantel. A mirror on the mantelpiece reflects the light fixture and beamed ceiling. A brown shiplap wall is illuminated with black-trim windows.
10 of Simplistic Room with Showstopper Overmantel
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A vintage fireplace in a huge exposed-stone wall sits behind an array of willow-framed chairs. Plants in assorted planted decorate the space. A vintage broom rests by the fireplace. A white light shade blends into the shiplap ceiling.
11 of Gray Fireplace with Matching Room Decor
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This gray stone fireplace matches the gray couch, walls, and rug of this well-lit living room. The white beamed ceiling adds height to the space. Matching rattan-backed chairs face the fireplace with a ceiling fan hanging above.
12 of Cream and Black Fireplace in a Cozy Cottage
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This simple antique fireplace demonstrates a black and cream contrast with a black wood burner set into a traditional mantel. A vintage mirror sits on top with an armchair with a matching footstool resting in front of the fireplace.
13 of Arched Fireplace with Vintage Mirror Collection
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An arched fireplace holds a trio of vintage mirrors on the mantelpiece. A brown leather couch holds textured knit cushions and a throw. A rustic farmhouse coffee table holds books and a bouquet of red and white flowers.
14 of Neutral Fireplace with Frame TV
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This vintage fireplace displays brown vintage brick, with uniquely carved detailing in the center. A frame TV sits above the over-shelf. A white-marbled coffee table sits in front of the fireplace with a basket of blankets resting on the hearth.
15 of White and Beige Farmhouse Living Room
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This beige living room displays a large vintage fireplace behind a glass coffee table and a tufted beige ottoman. The white fireplace surround matches the window trims. Animal-themed cushions sit on the white couch.
16 of Exposed-Brick Fireplace with Tassel Garland
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An exposed-brick vintage fireplace displays white tassels across the mantel, with logs and bottle-brush trees on the hearth. A lettered sign is also perched there. A cream throw is draped in front of the fireplace along with two tufted poufs.
17 of Ranch-Style Fireplace with Winter Décor
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A gray stone fireplace is decorated with a deer skull and antlers mounted on a wood shiplap wall, while a fir garland decorates the rustic mantel. A sparsely-decorated Christmas tree sits next to the fireplace.
18 of Soft Colors and Textures with Curved Hearth
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A beige-bricked vintage fireplace sits between two taupe, tufted armchairs with two circular wooden side tables in front. A collection of candlesticks in white and gold adorns the mantel shelf. A blanket basket and miniature fir trees sit on the hearth.
19 of Calming Living Space with Vintage Fireplace Mantel
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This vintage fireplace with elaborate detailing displays gold candlesticks on the mantel. Artwork is hung on the wall above, as well as on the surrounding walls. A wooden coffee table holds a book and a beige vase of dried flowers.
20 of White and Exposed-Brick Fireplace on Shiplap Wall
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This room highlights a vintage fireplace with an exposed-brick surround and a white mantel. Natural-colored candlesticks and planters sit on the mantel in front of a white shiplap accent wall. A gray armchair holds a white cushion and is draped burgundy throw.
21 of French Farmhouse-Styled Fireplace
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In this living room, a white vintage fireplace mantel is decorated with a fall leaf garland. A French-style fireplace screen sits in front of the fireplace. A white ottoman holds a candle, flowers, and a bowl of pears near a white upholstered armchair.
22 of White Fireplace with Soft Furnishings
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A white fireplace sits beneath a shiplap-beamed ceiling in this farmhouse living room. An art print and candlesticks adorn the rustic mantelpiece, while a split hearth holds lanterns and a wicker basket. A potted snake plant stands in front of the fireplace.
23 of Airy Two-Story Space with Stone Overmantel
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This two-story room displays a vintage white mantel on an exposed-brick wall. An antique mirror and art prints adorn the mantel. White sofas and armchairs face a rustic wooden coffee table. Bookshelves flank the fireplace and a chandelier hangs from the vaulted ceiling above.
24 of White Couches with Stone Fireplace
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This living room showcases a stone fireplace with a white mantel shelf and shiplap overmantel. A circular mirror rests on the mantelpiece. White couches host gray cushions, which match the large patterned rug in the center of the floor.
25 of Tiled Fireplace with Contrasting Overmantel
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This living room displays a vintage fireplace with a gray-tiled surround and artwork attached to the shiplap overmantel. Two round cage tables sit on a vintage rug in the center of the room, while plants sit on the mantel and wooden shelves on either side of the fireplace.
26 of Neutral Living Room with White Accents
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An exposed-brick vintage fireplace stands out in a beige-walled, wooden-floored living room. A TV is mounted above the natural wood mantel shelf. A large black ceiling fan hangs overhead, and built-in shelving to the right holds winter decor.
27 of Neutral Farmhouse Fireplace as Backdrop
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A white brick fireplace with a natural wood mantel sits next to a palm tree in a basket. Black-tasseled bunting hangs from the mantel beneath draped pine garland. The fire burns brightly in front of the vintage candlesticks on the hearth with a rug resting on the floor below.
28 of Neutral Dining Space with Pink Tablescape
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This dining room showcases an exposed-brick, whitewashed fireplace. The fireplace sits behind a dining table with a pink and white tablescape and a centerpiece of pink tulips. Windows with white trim flank the fireplace with a potted tree in front.
29 of Cozy and Functional Living Room with White Brick Fireplace
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This stylish fireplace places two arched wooden window frames over the fireplace. A TV is mounted above the wooden mantel shelf, while lanterns and baskets adorn the hearth. A vintage record player sits on a side table next to the couch.
30 of Stone Fireplace with Bottles and Bunting
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A stone fireplace hosts an array of flower-filled green and clear glass bottles on its mantel shelf. Carrot bunting hangs across the mantel, and a vase of white tulips and a rabbit ornament sit on the hearth.
31 of Tonal Living Room with Fall Décor
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This beige living room displays a dry-stacked stone fireplace with a cream mantel. Vintage mirrors and candlesticks adorn the mantelpiece. A cream armchair sits next to a white vintage coffee table, and fabric pumpkins decorate the room.
32 of White Fireplace with Valentine’s Décor
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A vintage fireplace with white-painted stone hosts an array of patterned cushions and throws on the hearth. The mantel holds bouquets of red flowers and a sign declaring “love.” A wooden coffee table sits in front.
33 of White and Blue Living Room with Arched Fireplace
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A vintage fireplace with a white arched surround is the focal point in a blue and white living room. A circular mirror is mounted on the white shiplap overmantel. It coordinates with the round coffee table on the woven rug in the center of the room.
34 of Stone Fireplace with Matching Décor
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A stone vintage fireplace sits in front of a wooden coffee table and a vintage blue rug. Windows flank the fireplace on both sides, while black candlesticks and a wooden frame decorate the mantelpiece.
35 of Neutral Brick Fireplace with Fall Décor
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A vintage fireplace with a white-brick surround and wooden mantel shelf is furnished with pumpkins and vines. Two cushions sit in front of the fireplace next to shelves and baskets filled with pumpkins. A pumpkin patch sign sits above the fireplace.
