Bolection

Discover our range of Bolection moulding antiques.

Dating back as far as the 16th Century, Bolection is a decorative moulding which design projects beyond the face of a piece of furniture. It was a regular feature on fireplaces, doors, or panel walls of the time.

UK Architectural Heritage has a large selection of handpicked Bolection fireplace surrounds available to purchase, each with its own interesting story to tell. View our selection below.

Reclaimed Bolection Style Fireplace
Stock No.18382
£2,445.00 Add to basket
A deeply carved bolection style fireplace, reclaimed from a house in South London. This beautiful fireplace pairs the simplicity and clean lines of bolection styling with classical acanthus carving, creating an antique fireplace suited to both traditional and modern spaces alike. The pine is stripped allowing for bespoke finishing in wax, stain or paint to
Reclaimed Carved Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Stock No.21293
£2,445.00 Add to basket
A reclaimed early 20th century pine bolection fire surround, beautifully carved with acanthus decoration. Petite in scale, this fireplace is a stylish addition to homes modern and traditional alike, perfect for large and small rooms. A wax finish enhances the wood’s natural colour, creating a timeless warm wood hue. Additional Dimensions: Opening Height 99.5 cm
Antique Bolection Oak Edwardian Fireplace
Stock No.35878
£2,975.00 Add to basket
An antique bolection oak Edwardian fireplace. Dating to circa 1900, this fireplace is in a handsome Bolection form accompanied by a charming shelf. Expertly crafted, this fire surround has a timeless design showcasing style and charm. Additional dimensions Opening Height 101cm (39.76in) Opening Width 105cm (41.34in)
Antique Bolection Painted Fire Surround
Stock No.31246
£1,895.00 Add to basket
An elegant antique bolection style fireplace. With a desirable painted finish, this Georgian fireplace is of a compact size suitable for various settings, old and new. The pine is painted to an appealing quality in a striking blue to the centre with a characterful time worn look. Additional Dimensions Opening Height 117cm (46.06in) Opening Width
Reclaimed Art Deco Style Bolection Fireplace
Stock No.30734
£4,675.00 Add to basket
A reclaimed original Art Deco style bolection fireplace. Veneered in burr walnut, this 1920s fireplace has a rich colour that is perfect for a period property in a chic Art Deco townhouse. Expertly crafted in a bolection style, this fire surround has a timeless design showcasing style and form. Additional Dimensions: Opening Height 90.5cm (35.63in)
Reclaimed Oak Bolection Style Fire Surround
Stock No.30718
£2,495.00 Add to basket
A reclaimed oak bolection style fire surround, reclaimed from a house in Yorkshire. This fireplace has a simple yet elegant design suitable for period and contemporary properties alike. Made in oak, this 1920s fireplace showcases style and form, with a natural colour of darker shades in areas, making it perfect for a period property in
Large Antique Pine Bolection Fire Surround
Stock No.26706
£2,195.00 Add to basket
A large antique pine bolection fire surround, reclaimed from a property in Reading. With a stripped natural light oak finish, this antique fireplace is a simple yet elegant timeless piece for properties old and new. It features an arched large opening with stylish fluted detailing to the jambs and frieze. A fireplace that has kept
Antique Breche Marble Fire Surround
Stock No.35445
£9,475.00 Add to basket
A bolection style antique breche marble fire surround, sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London. The unusual colour of the breche marble makes this an eye-catching fireplace. The matching hearth is a rare find, only adding to this fire surrounds high-end elegant English beauty and scale. Incorporating a range of styles, this marble
Reclaimed Art Deco Walnut Fire Surround
Stock No.14833
£3,295.00 Add to basket
A reclaimed original Art Deco walnut fire surround salvaged from a house in Birmingham. Made in walnut, this fireplace has a rich colour that’s perfect for a period property in a chic Art Deco townhouse. Defined by its thick reeded design, this 1920s fireplace showcases style and form. Additional Dimensions: Opening Height 90.5cm (35.63in) Opening
Georgian Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Stock No.35461
£6,795.00 Add to basket
An original late Georgian limestone bolection fireplace dating from circa 1800 and reclaimed from a property in Oxfordshire. Despite being over 220 years old, this antique stone fire surround is a stylish chimneypiece for interiors modern and traditional alike thanks to its clean lines and neutral pale limestone colour. It is of good size and
Reclaimed Bolection Ebonised Wood Fireplace
Stock No.30268
£3,175.00 Add to basket
A reclaimed ebonised wood Bolection style fireplace. This striking bolection fireplace showcases rich ebonised wood with a deep black glossy finish, instilling any space with style and finesse. With a desirable size, this fire surround is suitable for a wide range of settings, from spacious traditional townhouses to compact contemporary cottages. Additional Dimensions: Opening Height
Reclaimed Bolection Regency Style Fireplace
Stock No.31244
£1,695.00 Add to basket
An elegant reclaimed bolection Regency style fireplace with painted finish. Dating to circa 1850, this fire surround is a petite size, making it suitable for a wide range of settings – from spacious traditional townhouses to compact contemporary cottages. The pine is painted to a beautiful quality, showcasing the characterful time worn edge. Additional Dimensions
Antique Bolection Marble Fire Surround
Stock No.25440
£8,945.00 Add to basket
An antique bolection marble fire surround. This striking Belgian black marble fireplace was reclaimed from a large house in North London. The marble is of beautiful quality, showcasing the deep black, instilling any space with elegance and finesse. This fire surround is suitable for a wide range of settings due to its size, included with
St Anne’s Marble Bolection Fireplace
Stock No.35004
£3,875.00 Add to basket
A superb St Anne’s marble bolection fireplace circa 1870. This fire surround is a petite size, making it suitable for a wide range of settings – from spacious traditional townhouses to compact contemporary cottages. The marble is of beautiful quality, showcasing the deep, rich grey-black and striking white features of the St Anne variety, instilling
Antique English Limestone Bolection Fireplace
Stock No.33498
£6,875.00 Add to basket
Though this antique English limestone bolection fireplace dates from circa 1800, it clean-lines and soft limestone colour are an understated addition to interiors traditional and contemporary alike. Having stood the test of time for more than 220 years, this simple yet smart bolection fire surround offers a glimpse into the styles and craftsmanship of early
Antique French Bolection Limestone Fire Surround
Stock No.33486
£5,875.00 Add to basket
A French bolection style antique limestone fire surround, possibly dating from as early as the 17th century. This striking stone fireplace is of beautiful design and proportion, offering a large scale opening with soft curves to the shelf for an understated look to suit traditional and contemporary interiors alike. Over 400 years old, this spectacular
Reclaimed Bolection Style Limestone Fireplace
Stock No.32850
£6,975.00 Add to basket
An English reclaimed limestone fireplace in bolection style dating from the early 20th century. Though over 120 years old, this bolection fireplace looks stunning in both period and modern settings thanks to its simple lines and neutral colour. The limestone is detailed with fossil inclusions throughout and has a multitoned grey-brown colour with hints of
A Reclaimed Georgian Style Limestone Fire Surround
Stock No.23131
£2,595.00 Add to basket
A reclaimed Georgian style fire surround with bolection moulding and arched panelled frieze. Additional Dimensions Opening Height 96 cm Opening Width 86 cm Width between outside of legs 119 cm
George III Breche Violette Marble Bolection Fireplace
Stock No.32430
£18,495.00 Add to basket
A Breche Violette marble fireplace surround in the bolection style, dating from the late 18th century. Its large size indicates that it was likely once used in a main room, perhaps as a decorative marble fireplace surround in the drawing room of a large property. Sourced from a country house in Shropshire, this antique marble
Antique Hardwood Bolection Fireplace
Stock No.32002
£1,975.00 Add to basket
An antique hardwood bolection fireplace. In a classically timeless bolection style, this fire surround is expertly crafted showcasing style and charm. Veneered in hardwood, this striking fireplace has a rich colour that is perfect for period and modern properties alike. Additional Dimensions Opening height 86.5cm (34.06in) Opening width 106.5cm (41.93in) Across the foot blocks 138cm
Antique Portland Stone Fireplace
Stock No.23894
£3,745.00 Add to basket
A handsome pale limestone chimney-piece, reclaimed from a property in Dorset. Opening Height 104.5 cm Opening Width 106.5 cm