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 impossible to find intact today.
Mantel House reimagines this legacy—bringing historic architectural beauty into modern homes. What cannot be salvaged from the past, we now design with intention—honoring the classical forms while introducing modern precision.
Founded by Molly Acorn, Mantel House is rooted in a deep knowledge of natural stone, 19th-century Victorian architecture, and over two decades of experience in product development and design. As both a client and a creator, Molly brings a unique perspective—merging emotional intuition with disciplined craftsmanship.
The result is something enduring: fireplace mantels that preserve the soul of history while creating new stories in stone.
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"This online shop is a curated collection of the most timeless and sought-after 19th-century mantel designs, crafted in both classic and premium marble. Each piece carries a rich history—and the potential to transform your space with warmth, beauty, and character.
To me, the fireplace is the soul of the home. The pursuit—whether sourcing, restoring, or designing—is never finished. It’s a passion and a joy that continues to inspire everything I do."
- Molly Acorn, Founder & Creator
Meet Molly
I’ve always been drawn to beautiful things—not just how they look, but how they make us feel. Some of my most cherished memories are of wandering antique shops with my mother. I fell in love with the patina of age and the story in an object—and began to develop my own eye. That emotional connection to things—how they carry memory and meaning—has never left me.
I studied graphic design, built a career as a fragrance marketer helping people fall in love with scent—one of the most personal, sensory forms of design. Eventually, that path led me home: to a marble mantel I couldn’t find, and a vision I couldn’t let go of.
Mantel House began with a personal search—for beauty, for meaning, for permanence. Today, it’s a collaboration—between material and maker, past and present, and most importantly, between me and each client.
Every mantel sourced or designed becomes a kind of portrait: shaped by your architecture, your style, your story. I treasure the process of listening, refining, and solving together—of helping you discover the piece that belongs not just in your home, but in your life.
"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