Are you looking for a rustic barnwood fireplace mantel to add some charm and history to your room? There are several options out there to choose from but not all barnwood is created equal and not all barnwood is actually salvaged reclaimed wood. To be completely honest, the vast majority of products that call out “reclaimed wood” or “barnwood” are engineered wood that was brought to life in a factory with new origin or history whatsoever. We are here to shed some light on a few mantels that have been salvaged from old barns, reclaimed and have a story.
These authentic hand hewn fireplace mantels are 100% unique. The dimensions may vary in terms of thickness and depth but will generally range from 6×6 to 8×8. You can also customize the length to ensure it is the perfect complement to your living space. Each fireplace mantel wood beam is individually handcrafted from different species of wood so every piece has its own distinctive character marks! These details, created by craftsmen of the past, help create that warm and cozy farmhouse vibe. Modern Timber Craft also does their best to cater to any customization requests you have – just reach out to them before you purchase to allow them some time to work with you throughout the process. Looking for a custom and rustic statement piece? This one checks off all the boxes.
These barnwood barn beam fireplace mantels are made from solid reclaimed pine barn beams, that were reclaimed from a 100+ year old barn in SE MN. They are available in 4×6, 6×6, 6×8, and 8×8. Each Barnwood mantel comes fully finished and ready to be installed. As all barnwood, each of these barn beam fireplace mantels are individually hand crafted from the same material pictured but each is piece has its own unique character marks. Larger 8×8 and 6×8 beams may include old mortise holes used to join the beam in the barn that are on bottom or back side of the mantel. These have been filled with wooden blocks. The only downside of this product is that it doesn’t come with the necessary hardware to install so you are on your own when it comes to that.
Normally we like to give you a variety of companies to choose from but when it comes to reclaimed wood mantels and floating shelves, Modern Timber Craft is the king of the castle. Like their hand hewns and all their other reclaimed wood products, these 3×8 pieces may have original hand hewing, saw markings, knots, waning, mortise pockets and other distinctive characteristics but overall, much cleaner than your typical hand hewn. If you are still looking for the rustic vibe above your fireplace but with more subtle variations, this is the way to go. This mantel is handcrafted in Pennsylvania with real, salvaged wooden beams and comes with mounting hardware and instructions are available. Various lengths are available and you can get it unfinished or oiled. Either finish creates a statement piece.
