mantlepiece
Above the hearth
A mantlepiece is the shelf above a fireplace, often with decorative framing around the opening.
It serves as a display surface for photographs, clocks, and ornaments: Family photos lined the mantlepiece.
The word also refers to the entire decorative structure surrounding a fireplace.
Also spelled mantelpiece.
Horizontal storage surface
- hearthFireplace floor area
- surroundEnclose on every side
- chimneyVertical smoke passage
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
overmantel · frieze · corbel · lintel · molding · jamb · pilaster · bracket
Device displaying time
- photographImage from a camera
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- candlestickWax cylinder support
- ornamentThing that beautifies
mirror · urn · figurine · invitation · card · trophy · heirloom · keepsake
Formal room for visitors
- living roomHome's social space
- drawing roomFormal reception space
- sitting roomRoom for relaxing together
- front roomForward-facing living area
hearth · home · gathering · family · centerpiece · focal point · warmth · cozy
shelf
Horizontal storage surface
ledge · overmantel · frieze · corbel · lintel · molding · jamb · pilaster · bracket · carved
clock
Device displaying time
- photographImage from a camera
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
- candlestickWax cylinder support
ornament · mirror · urn · figurine · invitation · card · trophy · heirloom · keepsake · memento
parlor
Formal room for visitors
- living roomHome's social space
- drawing roomFormal reception space
- sitting roomRoom for relaxing together
front room · hearth · home · gathering · family · centerpiece · focal point · warmth · cozy · traditional