5' - 6' Mantels
Mendota Mantels 1256
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“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel. Natural finish.
We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel. It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006. The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s. Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago. We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.
Mendota Mantels 1257
Out of stock
“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel. Natural finish.
We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel. It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006. The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s. Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago. We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.
Mendota Mantels 1258
Out of stock
“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel. Natural finish.
We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel. It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006. The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s.Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago. We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.
Mendota Mantels 1259
Out of stock
“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel. Natural finish.
We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel. It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006. The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s. Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago. We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.
Mendota Mantels 1273
Out of stock
“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen Shelf Mantel. Natural finish.
We are very proud of this Mendota Mantel “Signature Design” shelf mantel. It was made from lumber milled from a huge black walnut tree cut in 2006. The Craftsmen design is based on the work of Harvey Ellis, the famous Stickley Furniture designer of the early 1900’s. Our own Dan Guion came up with the design some 15 years ago. We’ve sold dozens since. This one however, is the first made from air aged black walnut. Finished finely.
Mendota Mantels 1294
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“Ice Blue” with matching corbels
I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)
This is one of those rare pieces. It’s a “Live edged” hard red maple. The live edge has been sculpted and sanded smooth.
I chose this color because it reminds me of the ice now melting on my shore line here on Lake Superior.
Mendota Mantels 1295
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“Maxfield Parrish Medium Blue” with inlaid faceted emerald and matching corbels
I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)
Mendota Mantels 1296
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“Purple Rain” with matching corbels
I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)
This is one of those rare pieces. It’s a “Live edged” hard red maple with matching corbels. It’s quite figured. Rare. I sculpted the live edge smooth as you can see.
I’ve long wanted to make a piece in honor of Prince. This is that piece – finally!
“Prince Purple”! Why not? It’s a pretty color in any case wouldn’t you say?
Mendota Mantels 1297
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“Bedroom Pink” with matching corbels
I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)
This is one of those rare pieces. It’s a “Live edged” hard red maple with matching corbels. I sculpted the live edge smooth as you can see.
It occurs to me that this would be a great soft piece for a bedroom….or….perhaps a very contemporary home. You might call it just a bit “avant-gardes”. Oh…pink..? Why not?
It’s a lovely color and why do mantels always have to be just wood grain anyways?
Mendota Mantels 1299
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“Natural Finished Craftsmen with classic corbels”
I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)
This classic craftsmen design is made from maple that has been milled to maintain some of it’s original character. I tried to authentically honor the great furniture American designers of the early 1900’s. Still and forever a classic look.
Mendota Mantels 1300
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Natural Finished Craftsmen with stepped corbels
My 1300th mantel! A mile stone.
I’m fortunate to live in a northern hardwood forest where I have access to extraordinary timber. A local logger/ miller friend of mine puts aside special unique logs that show the most beautiful unique figured character. Then he ages them for a year, mills them into mantel slabs instead of his usual boards, and passes them on – only to Mendota Mantels! I’m very lucky to know him! (Thank You John!)
This classic craftsmen design is made from maple that has been milled to maintain some of it’s original character. I tried to authentically honor the great furniture American designers of the early 1900’s. Still and forever a classic look in any setting.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1231
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Hand Hewn Front and Bottom with Smooth Milled Top. Natural finish.
Nice example of one of Olde Growth Wood’s signature pieces. It shows it’s antique rustic history while being practical with it’s smooth clean top and modern finish. Fascinating to imagine the 1890’s farmer hewing this timber and dozens more by hand with his adz tool.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1233
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Circular Sawn Hardwood Beam with Star Hardware. Medium brown stain.
Nice thick timber that shows it’s age by it’s circular sawn markings. Some character. Original star hardware from the Big Jo Flour Mill, Wabasha, MN., 1874.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1247
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Burned Black Douglas Fir with Reclaimed Ball Corbels.
Looking to make a creative statement? This piece is that – very rare/ unique design. Three or four stages of burning, then brushing created the cool grain texture. Reclaimed bowling balls were cut to create the corbels. It’s one of our favorite pieces.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1248
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Basic Beam with Character. Stained medium/dark brown.
Authentic look from this reclaimed fairly large timber. Nice smooth top for functionality. Lots of aged character helps it really show it’s history. Deep shelf of 10″.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1251
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Weathered Grey Hand Hewn with Smooth Top. Weathered grey stain.
This natural “weathered grey” colored old hand hewn timber was milled to make for a practical smooth top. It’s functional yet still shows it’s old age. Authentic timber hand hewn by a Wausau farmer in the late 1800’s. Great conversation piece.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1252
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“River Sculpted” Pine. Natural finish.
Nicely sculpted front and bottom on this moderately rustic piece. It still shows some of it’s aged character yet is smooth and pleasant to touch. Milled from antique historic reclaimed timbers.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1255
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Rustic Basic Beam with Character. Natural finish.
Lots of old character in this basic timber mantel. Fairly rustic in appearance yet finely finished for functionality. Authentic look. Nice dimensions and composition. Modest price.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1260
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“Lattice” Carved Front. “Parrisch Blue” stain.
This lovely blue mantel was carved on a CNC machine at the Hurley High School’s Northwoods Manufacturing Program by students. It wanted to be stained blue, so that’s what we did. Unique carving, unique color, for a unique setting.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1263
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“Ellis Inspired” Craftsmen. Natural finish.
Another of our “Signature” designs inspired by the Craftsmen designer Harvey Ellis of the Stickley Company, circa 1910. This one is made from a reclaimed timber we milled up. Looks like pine, but also looks like spruce. Hard to tell. Either way, it has nice dimension and style.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1270
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Basic Funky Weathered Shelf. Grey stain.
Looking for an inexpensive mantel that is authentically rustic? This one might work. Frankly, we didn’t have to do a lot of work on it because it wanted to be left alone pretty much. Priced right. Nice big and deep top shelf for placing lots of “stuff” on. We know it’s old, but not sure of it’s original origin.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1274
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Live Aged Front with Tenon
Lovely example of one of our “Signature” mantel designs.
Flatly sawn top and bottom for practical modern function, but with original authentic front to show it’s true character and history. Natural finish.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1280
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Rustic Two Piece Shelf with Original Hand Hewing.
Very nice example of how the barn builders in the 1800’s milled their timbers. Original hand hewing has been sanded nicely so it’s smooth to the touch but still shows plenty of it’s character and history. Stained dark brown. Lovely piece if I say so myself.
Old Growth Wood Mantels 1281
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Stained Pine with Hand Hewn Front and Bottom
Medium brown stain on this hand hewn piece brings out lots of character and reflects the light beautifully. Sanded smooth. Straight forward example of our quality hand hewing. Nice dimensions.