mantelpiece
Above the hearth
A mantelpiece is the shelf above a fireplace, often part of a decorative frame surrounding the opening.
It serves as a display surface for photographs, clocks, candles, or ornaments: Family photos lined the mantelpiece.
The mantelpiece traditionally anchors a room's focal point, especially in older homes where the fireplace was central to daily life.
Horizontal storage surface
- chimneypieceFireplace's ornamental surround
- overmantelDecorative area above mantelpiece
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- corniceOrnamental upper trim
frieze · lintel · plinth · pilaster · marble · woodwork · carving · ornamentation
shelf
Horizontal storage surface
- chimneypieceFireplace's ornamental surround
- overmantelDecorative area above mantelpiece
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
cornice · frieze · lintel · plinth · pilaster · marble · woodwork · carving · ornamentation · stucco
photograph
Image from a camera
- clockDevice displaying time
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- candlestickWax cylinder support
figurine · ornament · trophy · frame · keepsake · memento · urn · mirror · invitation · greeting card
fireplace
Indoor structure for burning
glow · embers · flames · grate · andirons · fireguard · poker · tongs · fender · fire screen
- living roomsofa, couch, coffee table, armchair, TV
- hearthhearth, fireplace tools, fire irons, hearthstone, hearth fire
- parlorsettee, loveseat, sofa, armchair, fireplace
- mantle meaningscape, cloak, robe, shawl, wrap
- fireside spotshearth, inglenook, chimney corner, hearthstone
- home lifehome, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room
mantelpiecefirebox
Fuel-burning enclosure
hearth · fire grate · ash pit · flue · chimney breast
mantelpiececupboard
Enclosed storage furniture
closet · crawl space · basement · attic · drawer
mantelpiecehearth
Fireplace floor area
hearthstone · fender · grate · ash pit