ESTER
Description
C. 1850’s, New York, NY. Measurements: 65"W x 45"H. Firebox Opening: 39"W x 36"H.
For believers in secret gardens, eternal love, and maximum romance. Elaborate carvings of cascading blooms pair with angled spandrels for an added sense of opulence. Overflowing urns and lush bouquets envelop the hearth for a magical experience inside the home.
We traced the origins of our Ester mantel to this very special home in the historic West Village, once belonging to David Yurman and Mary E. Kaplan.
The trustees of Trinity Church created 66 Morton Street in 1852, five years after creating the third Trinity Church, a national landmark that still exists today. The house was built with nine original fireplace mantels with this one pictured in the entry parlor, reflecting the grandeur and craftsmanship of its time. Notable exterior features include polygonal bay windows and a bowed facade, the only one of its kind in the West Village.
This house has also enjoyed a cinematic past. Imagine the stories it could tell. In fact, the house was Harrison Ford’s residence in "Working Girl"; Matthew Broderick’s in "The Night We Never Met" and Winona Ryder’s in "Autumn in New York".
Lead Time & Delivery
Each mantel is made to order and adapted in stone, scale, opening, hearth, insert, and detail. Collection profiles are starting points. Every Mantel House fireplace is made to order following final design approval. Once shop drawings and stone selection have been approved, production typically requires 10-12 weeks.
Each mantel is professionally crated and shipped with care. We coordinate delivery worldwide and work directly with your contractor, builder, or installer to ensure a seamless arrival and installation.
Customization
Every Mantel House mantel is made to order and can be thoughtfully adapted to suit your space while preserving the architectural integrity of the original design.
Specific customization may include:
- Overall width, height, and depth
- Firebox opening dimensions
- Shelf projection and return depth
- Material and finish selection
- Hearth dimensions and thickness
- Cast iron surrounds and summer covers
- Select carved details and ornamental elements
Each project begins with detailed shop drawings for review and approval before production.
Installation
Installation is not included as part of our services. However, we maintain a network of experienced stone installers and contractors throughout the Northeast and Midwest who are familiar with Mantel House fireplaces.
If you would like an installer recommendation for your area prior to purchasing, please contact us. We're happy to connect you with a qualified professional whenever possible.
FAQ
Where does Mantel House pricing begin?
Custom stone mantels typically begin around $10,000. Final pricing depends on stone, scale, opening, hearth, insert or accessories, additional customization, delivery location, and project scope.
Do I need a designer or architect?
Not always, but Mantel House is best suited for projects with a clear design direction, active renovation or build, or an established project team. If you are a homeowner, please include your designer, architect, builder, contractor, or available drawings and dimensions in the inquiry.
Does the mantel include the hearth?
Hearth purchases are available separately and are a custom order. Email us for a quote.
Do you provide trade discounts?
We welcome collaborations with interior designers, architects, builders, and other design professionals.
Qualified trade partners receive a 15% trade discount on Mantel House fireplaces, along with project support throughout the design and ordering process.