The Saybrook

The interior of houses constructed during the late seventeenth century appear quite plain when compared to later styles. Exposed beams and plank paneled walls were common, door and window casings were simple, and elaborate crown molding was not yet widespread. The woodwork surrounding the fireplace may have been more ornate because the hearth was the heart of the house.

The Saybrook exhibits bold profiles. The proportions of the fascia and large ovolo in the sturdy mantel shelf harmonize with the astragal and cove that appear in the bolection molding that surrounds the firebox, and which produce strong shadow lines. The plinth that the bolection molding rests on balances the mantel shelf and adds a degree of refinement.

$1,225 as shown

size as shown is 61 1/2” wide at the hearth and 57” tall

price may be adjusted for substantial customization

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

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