The Essex

Away from the few growing urban centers, such as Boston, the hearth was the center of the home during the period after the American revolution. The kitchen of a farmhouse also served as the family room, dining room, and living room, as well as a place to sleep. The detail of the moldings of the Essex is subdued. The panels can be either raised or flat. A door appears to the side of the firebox to conceal a bee hive oven or a woodbox. It can also be a built-in cabinet to house and display a collection.

$1,375 as shown

size as shown is 85 1/2” wide at the hearth and 63 1/4” tall

price may be adjusted for substantial customization

Hand crafted mantels that recreate the warmth of an earlier time.

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