The Architect Series
Architectural Fireplace Mantels with Design Flexibility
The Architect Series is a collection of fireplace mantels inspired by both classic and modern architecture.
Defined by balanced proportions, clean lines, subtle curves, and refined detailing, these mantels bring authentic architectural character to a wide range of interiors—from traditional living spaces to contemporary homes.
What sets the Architect Series apart is its material flexibility. Each mantel design is available in either wood or noncombustible material, allowing homeowners to select the option that best fits their fireplace type, clearance requirements, design goals, and budget.
Choose the material that fits your space: durable wood for style and value, or noncombustible for flexibility around gas and wood fireplaces.
Material Choices: Wood vs Noncombustible
Selecting the right material for your fireplace mantel depends on the application, your design goals, and your available budget. Wood mantels offer timeless architectural style at a lower cost, while noncombustible mantels provide greater flexibility for installation around heat sources such as gas or wood fireplaces. Considering the type of fireplace, clearance requirements, desired finish, and overall aesthetic can help you make a confident choice that balances beauty, safety, and long-term value.
Wood Mantels: Classic Style at a Lower Cost
Wood versions of the Architect Series allow homeowners to achieve the same architectural design at a lower cost when clearance requirements allow. In many cases, electric fireplaces produce significantly less heat than gas or wood fireplaces, making a wood mantel a practical, budget-friendly option for electric installations or decorative applications where heat exposure is minimal.
Color and Customization:
Wood versions come in three standard finishes—Cherry, Luna, and Honey Oak—and are also available unfinished, allowing homeowners to apply their own paint or stain to match any décor. This option provides flexibility for design customization while keeping costs lower than noncombustible versions.
Wood mantels are also ideal in spaces where the mantel serves as a strong architectural feature or even a decorative shelf.
Always follow local building codes and the fireplace manufacturer’s installation requirements when selecting a mantel material.
Why Noncombustible Mantels Can Improve TV Placement
A lower mantel height creates more usable wall space above, making it easier to mount larger TVs at a comfortable viewing height. This is particularly valuable in modern living spaces with gas or wood fireplaces, where clearance is critical.
Always follow local building codes and the fireplace manufacturer’s clearance requirements when determining mantel height and TV placement.
The Architect Series Fireplace Mantels
The Classic Fireplace Mantel
The Classic Beam Mantel reflects the refined restraint of Mid-Century Modern architecture, emphasizing clean lines, balanced proportions, and purposeful simplicity. Inspired by the structural clarity and timeless appeal of mid-20th-century design, this mantel integrates seamlessly into contemporary interiors while remaining grounded in architectural tradition.
Its crisp profile and understated detailing make it equally at home in modern, transitional, and thoughtfully curated rustic spaces.
The Classic Mantel Shown Here in Non-combustible Burncreate, it is also availible in a wood format.
THE HORIZON FIREPLACE MANTEL
Defined by strong horizontal lines and a low, elongated profile, the Horizon Beam Mantel draws inspiration from modernist architecture and the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. Its symmetrical form, sharply defined edges, and subtly textured surface create a sleek architectural statement without overwhelming the space.
The Horizon pairs equally well with linear fireplace installations or more traditional fireplaces, as shown here. Anywhere that favors clean geometry and understated sophistication.
As with all the mantels, in the Architectural Series the Horizon fireplace mantel comes in both wood and noncombustible burncrete formats.
THE FEDERAL FIREPLACE MANTEL
Available in either a noncombustible or wood format, the Federal Fireplace Mantel is inspired by classic American Federal-style architecture, known for its elegance, symmetry, and refined ornamentation. Gentle curves, subtle bead detailing, and dentil molding reference the traditional craftsmanship found in historic Federal, Colonial, and Georgian homes.
While rooted in classical design, the Federal’s restrained profile allows it to complement transitional and modern interiors, offering timeless character without excess ornamentation.
Collection Context
The wood versions of the Architect Series mantels echo the refined proportions and classical detailing of our Commonwealth Collection, bringing a sense of heritage, craftsmanship, and architectural warmth into the home. Their noncombustible counterparts draw inspiration from the strength and versatility of our Bluegrass Collection, pairing sculptural form with advanced heat resistance for more flexible, contemporary fireplace installations. This thoughtful connection between collections allows homeowners to seamlessly explore related designs and material options, making it easy to find inspiration and select the mantel that best complements both their space and their vision.
The Horizon Fireplace Mantel - Cherry
Finding the Right Fit for Your Home
The Architect Series offers a rare combination of architectural consistency and material choice. Whether you prioritize the added flexibility of a noncombustible mantel for a gas or wood fireplace, or the cost-effective elegance of wood for an electric fireplace or decorative installation, the Architect Series lets you select the option that fits your space, style, and budget.
Your local dealer can assist with material selection, confirm clearance requirements, and help you choose the right mantel for your fireplace and design goals.