Reclaimed Barn Wood Fireplace Mantel Shelves- 3x8

Starting at $50.00

Our 3x8 Fireplace Mantel Shelves can be used above a fireplace as a mantel or as stand alone floating shelves. Each piece is unique and variations will apply. Each and every piece is taken from barns dating from the late 1700's through the early 1900's. Some have original hand hewing, circle saw markings, worm holes, knots, nail holes and other markings. These are designed to utilize bracket mounting hardware that is included with the piece. Each piece is routed out in the back so the bracket plates are embedded into the wood and the piece fits flush against the wall. The holes for the brackets are NOT pre-drilled since they need to be anchored into your studs or other fixed surface so you will need to measure where your studs are and have the holes drilled appropriately.

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The 3x8 Fireplace Mantel Shelf is a stock item. The one you see is not necessarily the one you will receive. They will be highly similar, but different characteristics.

Authentic reclaimed barn wood mantel shelf. Each piece is between 100 and 250 years old!

Mounting brackets are INCLUDED with your purchase. Holes will need to be drilled for brackets specific to your application.
Unfinished or Finished with a boiled linseed oil. Each piece will appear slightly different due to age, type of wood, weathering and previous applications.

If you order more than one we will do our best to match if requested. We will also make any custom piece for you, simply contact us!

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Size	12" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 18" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 24" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 30" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 36" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 42" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 48" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 54" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 60"W X 8"D X 2.75" H, 66" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 72" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 78" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 84" W x 8"D x 2.75" H, 96" W x 8"D x 2.75" H
Finish	Oiled, Unfinished

The first settlers in America used materials on hand to construct buildings. Today, individuals love to make use of this reclaimed wood when building or remodeling a residence or office. The history of the piece adds to the ambiance of the area. The wood used in this manner comes from barns, stables, mills, and more, and many pieces are hundreds of years old. What makes this wood truly unique and highly coveted?

Reclaimed hand-hewn lumber pieces are truly one of a kind. The different species underwent decades of weathering and wear to obtain their current appearance. As a result, each piece is unique, and the wood varies by where it was first obtained. The settlers never discriminated when it came to the wood used for the structure, so a person could find many varieties of reclaimed wood all coming from the same region.

Additionally, reclaimed wood typically offers more variations that are no longer seen in wood species. For instance, as trees in the past were allowed to grow to their full height, the rings observed in this timber tend to be wider than seen in newer pieces. These pieces often have more knots and other markings that make the piece unique and give it charm.

If a person is fortunate enough to know where the wood came from, the piece becomes an interesting topic of conversation. When someone asks about the hand-hewn lumber, the owner can not only explain what it is but also provide information on where it came from and what makes it special. That doesn’t happen with pieces that are mass produced today.