The Collection
Wood Mantel Shelves
A mantel shelf takes the weight of everything that ends up above a fireplace. These are solid wood, made one at a time by hand after an order comes through, with build photos sent over as the piece takes shape.
Every mantel spans 55 inches wide and 8 deep, at either 5 or 6 inches thick. The thinner profile suits a clean modern surround. The thicker one reads heavier and holds its own against brick or stone. Finishes come as Black, Oak, Brown and Walnut. Floating mantels hide their support inside the wall and show no hardware at all. Bracketed versions carry visible supports underneath and read more traditional. Corbel styles sit on carved wood brackets, which suits a room with older detailing already in it.
Check the clearance figure from your fireplace maker before fixing anything above an active flame, because the gap required varies by unit. Mantels arrive in parts to cut handling damage, with the fitting sheet in the box. Every order includes free worldwide delivery plus a 30-day return window.
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Natural Shelf Entryway
$1,380.00
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Rustic Shelf Living Room
$1,220.00
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Rustic Shelf With Wave Carved Living
$1,220.00
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Rustic Beam Living Room
$1,260.00
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Rustic Shelf Living
$1,220.00
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Shelf With Wave Carved Modern Home
$1,220.00
Solid Wood Floating Fireplace Mantel Rustic Shelf With Wave Carved Cozy
$1,220.00
Before you buy
Wood Mantel Shelves: questions, answered
Is a floating fireplace mantel from this collection really solid wood?+
Every floating fireplace mantel here is a solid wood mantel shelf, rated for placement near a fireplace surround. There is no veneer, no MDF and no particle board anywhere in the build.
What sizes are available?+
Most pieces in this collection come in several sizes, with exact dimensions and a price for each size on the product page. Measure the spot in your living room first, then check the largest dimension against it before you commit.
Anything I should plan for before ordering?+
Keep a mantel shelf a safe clearance from an active flame. Check your fireplace manufacturer’s spacing requirement first.
How does delivery work for a floating fireplace mantel?+
Every piece is made to order and built by hand. Delivery is free worldwide, and tracking is emailed the moment your piece ships.
What if it does not work in my space?+
You have 30 days to decide. If the piece is not right, you have 30 days to return it for a full refund, with clear instructions from our team. For oversized pieces we can arrange home collection. Every floating fireplace mantel also carries a 10 year structural warranty.
How do I care for the wood?+
Dust with a soft cloth and condition the wood with a light coat of furniture oil once or twice a year. Solid wood wears in over time, and small marks can usually be buffed out.
Every floating fireplace mantel in this collection starts as solid hardwood and stays that way from surface to core. Each piece is a solid wood mantel shelf, rated for placement near a fireplace surround, joined by hand and finished to bring out the wood’s natural warmth, so it wears in over the years instead of wearing out.
How to choose the right floating fireplace mantel
Fit the room first
Most pieces in this collection are sized for the living room. Measure the wall or floor space you can give the piece, then check it against the largest dimension listed on the product page. Each size shows its own price, so you can compare before you commit.
Worth knowing before you order
Keep a mantel shelf a safe clearance from an active flame. Check your fireplace manufacturer’s spacing requirement first.
Care takes one line
Dust with a soft cloth and condition the wood with a light coat of furniture oil once or twice a year. Small marks buff out over a weekend, and the surface only looks better for the use.
Styles in this collection
The designs run from floating mantel to bracketed mantel and with corbels pieces, all cut from the same solid stock. If you are building the whole room around wood, the same grain and construction run through our bookshelves and wood wall mounted shelfs, so the space can carry one idea from wall to wall.
What solid wood gives you that veneer cannot
A veneer piece is a photograph of wood glued over particle board. It looks right for a year or two, then an edge lifts and there is nothing underneath worth repairing. Solid wood is the same material at the surface and at the core:
- Scratches and rings sand or buff out, because the grain continues below the surface.
- Joinery is cut into the wood itself, so the structure tightens with care instead of loosening with age.
- The piece can be refinished decades from now and come back looking new.
Why buy from Burl
Every piece is made to order and built by hand, with free protected delivery and tracking emailed the moment it ships. Delivery is free worldwide, and tracking is emailed the moment your piece ships. You get 30 days to live with the piece and return it in full if it does not sit right, and the structure carries a 10 year warranty. No veneer, no MDF, no particle board.