Frequently Asked Questions
Are your fireplace mantels made from real wood?
Yes. Our mantels are made from real reclaimed wood beams, not faux beams or hollow decorative wraps. Every beam has its own natural character, grain patterns, knots, cracks, and rustic charm.
Are your mantels custom made?
Absolutely. Every mantel we build is custom made to order. We can build your mantel in almost any size, finish, color, or style you want.
What types of mantels do you offer?
We offer many different mantel styles, including:
- Simple beam mantels
- Mantels with wooden corbels
- Mantels with iron corbels
- Mantels with wooden legs
- Wrap-around mantels
- Faux fireplaces
- Outdoor fireplace mantels
- Distressed painted mantels
- Mantels with matching shelves
- Mantels with iron accents
Can I customize the size and finish?
Yes. All of our mantels, chandeliers, shelves, and furniture can be customized. We offer many finishes, colors, textures, distressing styles, and dimensions.
Do you offer matching shelves?
Yes. Any mantel on our website can also have matching floating shelves made in the same style, finish, and color.
How do I get an exact quote?
The prices shown on our website are starting prices only. Since everything is custom made, we ask customers to fill out our Quote Forms so we can provide an accurate quote based on size, finish, shipping location, and options. You will find the quote forms in the menu.
How long does production take?
Most orders currently take approximately 4-5 weeks to build before shipping.
Do you ship to the United States?
Yes. We regularly ship throughout the United States.
Most qualifying shipments clear customs smoothly and duty-free under the USMCA trade agreement. We provide complete documentation to support duty-free entry whenever applicable.
Are your products easy to install?
Yes. Our mantels are designed with a simple and sturdy mounting system. Installation instructions and mounting hardware are included with the mantel.
If your installer has questions, we are always happy to help.
Are your chandeliers safe?
Yes. All of our chandeliers and lighting fixtures use new UL-certified electrical components and wiring.
Can your chandeliers be customized?
Absolutely. We can customize:
- size
- beam thickness
- socket style
- socket color
- wiring style
- chain length
- canopy covers
- finishes
- configurations
Do you offer faux fireplaces?
Yes. Our faux fireplaces are very popular for homes, restaurants, condos, and commercial spaces where customers want the cozy appearance of a fireplace without needing a real one.
They include:
- mantel
- uprights
- hearth
- center opening for candles or decor
Any mantel on our website can also be adapted into a faux fireplace.
Do you make outdoor mantels?
Yes. We can build outdoor fireplace mantels using wood and finishes suitable for outdoor conditions.
What type of wood do you use?
Most of our mantels and furniture are made from reclaimed pine and spruce beams. For outdoor projects, we may also recommend woods such as cedar or teak depending on the application.
Are all reclaimed wood beams identical?
No. Every reclaimed beam is unique. Natural variations, knots, cracks, saw marks, nail holes, weathering, and grain patterns are part of what makes reclaimed wood beautiful and authentic.
Do your mantels sit flat?
Yes. We carefully level the top surface of every mantel so that decorative items placed on top sit properly and straight.
Can I mix and match design elements from different mantels?
Yes. Our mantel photos are numbered specifically so customers can combine elements from different mantels to create a custom design that fits their vision.
Do you make furniture and decor as well?
Yes. In addition to mantels and lighting, we also build:
- coffee tables
- console tables
- shelving units
- wine racks
- benches
- coat racks
- clocks
- room dividers
- headboards
- floating shelves
- rustic industrial decor
Do you offer distressed painted mantels?
Yes. Our distressed painted mantels feature beautifully weathered finishes where the paint is intentionally worn to reveal the natural wood underneath, creating a warm rustic and shabby-chic appearance.
Why choose Anthony Shields & Sons?
We are a real family-run workshop that takes pride in building handcrafted pieces with character, quality, and attention to detail. When you contact us, you speak directly with the people building your project.
Every piece is built with care, craftsmanship, and a genuine passion for what we do.