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Modern Fireplace Mantel
Oct 24, 2012
Woodworker: Mario Rodriguez
Triangular in cross section, this mantel looks a bit like a range hood over the fireplace. Down lights in the underside of the box cast an artful glow where a mantel shelf would typically be found. With a wry nod to tradition, Rodriguez added the red shelf, which pierces the structure like a thick arrow and provides two bright surfaces for displaying pottery of other small items.
For a project plan and step-by-step construction information, see Mario Rodriguez’s book, Building Fireplace Mantels.
Photos: © 2002 by Bruce Buck and Mario Rodriguez
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