Our Story
Once reserved for the parlors of the Gilded Age elite, antique marble mantels were symbols of status and refinement—rare, elusive, and often difficult to find intact today. Mantel House reimagines this legacy by bringing historic architectural beauty into modern homes. What cannot be salvaged, we now design with intention, honoring classical forms while introducing modern precision.
Founded by Molly Acorn, Mantel House draws on deep expertise in natural stone, 19th-century Victorian architecture, and more than two decades of experience in product development and design. As both client and creator, Molly merges emotional intuition with disciplined craftsmanship.
The result is something enduring: mantels that preserve the soul of history while creating new stories in stone.
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"A curated collection of timeless 19th-century mantel designs, crafted in classic and premium marble. Each piece carries a story—and the power to transform a space with warmth and character. The fireplace is the soul of the home. The pursuit is never finished. It’s a passion that continues to inspire everything I do."
– Molly Acorn, Founder & Creator
Meet Molly
I’ve always been drawn to beauty, not just in how something looks, but in how it makes us feel. As a child, I spent weekends with my mother wandering antique shops, captivated by the quiet magic of timeworn objects. I learned to see the story in every piece and to recognize patina as a kind of poetry.
My path led through design school and into the world of fragrance, where I helped people fall in love with scent, one of the most personal and invisible forms of design. But it wasn’t until I searched for a marble mantel for my own home, and couldn’t find one, that the idea for Mantel House took root.
What began as a personal pursuit became something more: a way to preserve history, honor materials, and create lasting beauty with intention.
Today, each mantel is a collaboration shaped by your architecture, your style, and your story. My role is to listen closely, refine with care, and help you find the piece that feels like it has always belonged.
"Your expertise and patience throughout this journey has been our favorite home renovation partnership to date and made the renovation our brownstone that much more fun and meaningful."
- Addis, Brooklyn, NY