Top Photos Of Stone Fireplaces... Classic Elegance!
The photos of stone fireplaces shown here feature the outstanding work of Daniel Sinclair of DMS Studios in New York . . . . .
Arts & Crafts Fireplace Mantel Pictured Above
. . . . Superbly carved, the custom stone fireplace surrounds created by this studio adorn everything from private homes to the Lincoln bedroom in the White House!
Daniel Sinclair, founder and owner of DMS Studios, is a European-trained American stone sculptor trained in the classical tradition. After a five year apprenticeship honing his craft under a master stone artisan in Pietrasanta, Italy, Daniel subsequently returned to the United States and established DMS Studios in 1979. In addition to the White House, his impressive client list includes the United States Capitol, the New York Public Library, West Point Military Academy, and Grand Central Station. A true master artisan, his ex- traordinary work has won numerous awards.
The custom fireplace mantels from DMS Studios are entirely hand carved from the finest varieties of
limestone
and
marble.
Classic and elegant, each fire- place mantle is a veritable work of art!
The photos of stone fireplaces that follow depict a wide range of classic styles that exhibit the ability and skill of DMS Studios to masterfully create a vast repertoire of diverse designs. Crafted in the "Old World" tradition, the quality of craftsmanship is unequalled by today's standards!
The incredible stone fireplace mantle pic- tured at left is crafted from a green an- tique Italian marble. Richly colored with lovely veining, it contrasts beautifully with its backdrop of lightly stained and finished oak paneling.
Magnificently carved palmetto leaves -- an ancient Greek motif -- grace the frieze of this stunning stone fireplace surround, shown in the close-up image at left. Equally magnificent is the hand carved detailing featuring additional clas- sical motifs.
Italian Verde Fireplace Mantel Pictured Above
The handsome
Gothic Revival
or Neo-Gothic stone fireplace design that fol- lows is created from limestone. It features a prominent arch above the fire- box opening, as well as a series of finely carved
Tudor Rose
motifs.
Neo-Gothic Limestone Mantel Pictured Above
The photos of stone fireplaces that follow showcase a magnificent stone fireplace mantle crafted from Chiampi Marble, imported from Italy. The focal point of an elegant paneled ballroom, it features meticulously carved capitals with rosettes above them. A hand carved egg and dart motif runs the length of the mantel, just below the mantel shelf.
Chiampo Marble Fireplace Mantel Pictured Above
The stone fireplace photos that follow feature an absolutely stunning marble fireplace mantle! Rare and beautiful, the marble employed here -- Calacatta Vagli Rosato -- was quarried and imported from Lucca, Italy, specifically for this mantel. Though extremely beautiful in color, this variety of marble is very brittle and quite difficult to work with. Despite its challenges, Dan Sinclair masterfully executed the design. Note the delicate and flawless carving in the close-up pictured below right.
Calacatta Marble Fireplace Mantel Pictured Above
The striking English Neo-Gothic chimneypiece that follows is crafted from grey Indiana limestone. Featuring a variety of Gothic motifs, the carvings include a lamb and a lion, shown in the close-up image below right.
Lion and Lamb Fireplace Mantel Pictured Above
The Classically-inspired stone fireplace surround pictured below is carved from pure white limestone imported from Europe. Flanking the arched firebox opening are small columns with
Ionic capitals
which, in turn, are flanked by larger fluted columns with more elaborate
Composite capitals.
Phaeton Fireplace Mantel Pictured Above
Pictured below, with a close-up image at right, is a striking Victorian-era style fireplace mantel. Created from beautiful Italian white marble, this 1840s design was replicated by DMS Studios from a vintage photograph for the Lincoln bedroom in the White House.
Reproduction Fireplace Mantel For Lincoln Bedroom In White House
And finally, the monumental design in the photos of stone fireplaces at right and below features both a large mantel and overmantel. Made of Jerusalem limestone imported from the Middle East, it mea- sures 12 feet wide, 15 feet high, and 5 feet deep.
