Hearthside Collection

The Bourgogne

original Antique Reproduction Mantel.

“

For two decades this year, François & Co. has upheld its

absolute pledge to meticulous craftsmanship and timeless

design. Every material, every sculptural element in our

carefully-curated collection is something we have fallen

in love with. Let this booklet serve as your introduction to

the François & Co. product line—a ‘distilled’ version of

our product offerings.

Thierry François

founder

/

principal

“

GOTHIC

COLLECTION

the

PROVINCIAL

/

URBAN

GOTHIC DESIGN BRINGS TO MIND THE IMPOSING

FACADE OF NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL IN PARIS—

Great stone monuments to God, that reach for the heavens and

tower over the surrounding town. Airy vaulted arches, ﬂying

buttresses, and vast stained-glass windows depicting detailed

religious scenes are some typical features. ‘Gothic style’ is redolent

of luxury and opulence, conjuring romance and power.

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GOTHIC STYLE

an air of mystery

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE EMERGED IN NORTHERN

FRANCE AROUND

1100 AND FLOURISHED IN

EUROPE THROUGHOUT THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD.

First applied to important churches, ﬁne examples of Gothic

architecture can be found among the great cathedrals and

abbeys of Europe, including Notre Dame de Paris. Majestic

dimensions characterized the architecture with ample light,

and soaring heights. In their day, these cathedrals would have

been the tallest buildings most had ever seen, proclaiming

the power of the religious institutions they represented. Over

time, the ‘Gothic style’ of architecture ﬁltered down to smaller

churches and secular structures. Gradually the style fell out

of favor by the 16th Century—until it was enthusiastically

embraced by a 19th Century Victorian Neo-Gothic revival.

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gothic

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Susan Gilmore

BUILDER

Lake Country Builders

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

Gothic

the

MASSALIA

The Massalia is a substantial neo-Gothic

mantelpiece featuring an ornate, decorative

frieze with five stylized quatrefoils over a

vaulted opening. The castellated shelf is also

reminiscent of medieval architecture.

A

C

B

C

B

A

L

M

77

½

"

88

"

46

½

"

46

½

"

70"

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the

BEAUCHAMPS

A Gothic mantelpiece of exceptional

refinement, the Beauchamps features an

elegant design that highlights its carefully

calculated architectural proportions.

Gothic

A

B

C

B

A

M

S

L

59

½

"

65

½"

71

½"

42"

48

"

54

"

50

½

"

56

½

"

52

½

"

NOTE

:

Shelf Optional. Adjusted height to

include Shelf.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Raeford Dwyer

INTERIOR DESIGN

Anne Chessin Design

The Beauchamps featured on Front Cover.

the

PUGIN

The Pugin is a beautifully rendered Gothic

mantelpiece with a deeply carved, graceful

motif and a vaulted opening. This mantel

is available with a choice of two bas-relief

designs and an optional shelf.

Gothic

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

A

C

B

C

B

A

M

S

L

61

½

"

67

½

"

72

"

42

"

48

"

47

"

48

"

50

"

62

"

NOTE

:

Ornate Foliage Carvings Optional.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Erica George Dines

INTERIOR DESIGN

Joel Kelly Design

SCAGLIOL A

stone

™

...

discover

FRANÇOIS & CO.

The Massalia Hearthside Mantel detail featured in Scagliola Stone™

“

By extracting the essence of the Scagliola technique, an

original process of forming hand-crafted limestone and

marble, our Scagliola Stone™ has the look of natural,

hand-cut stone. Using an intricate, artisanal approach,

this one-of-a-kind “cross-batch” technique provides the

antique character found in each piece. Various stains

and colorings add the charm of age and texture resulting

in the finest of handmade stone available.

—Thierry François

PHOTOGRAPHY

Emily Followill

INTERIOR DESIGN

Melanie Turner Interiors

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the

EDWIN

A fine example of a Gothic

/

Tudor fireplace

featuring a low pointed arch opening beneath

finely carved spandrels inset with carved florals

and an oak leaf detail.

Gothic

C

B

A

C

B

A

S

76

"

52

½

"

49

¼

"

antique reproduction seal

Genuine Impression

of the Original

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the

BOURGOGNE

A stunning reproduction of an early 17th century

Gothic mantel. Acquired from an antique dealer in

France, the original is one-of-a-kind. The Bourgogne

features richly detailed carvings with crisp Gothic

ornamentations. The frieze is entirely covered with

a very high-relief sculpture (linen folds). A central

cartouche presents a shield carved with a decorative

“Fleur-de-Lys” symbol.

Gothic

C

B

A

AR

M

73

"

92

¾

"

49

½

"

61

⁄

"

61

"

78

⁄

"

A

C

B

antique reproduction seal

Genuine Impression

of the Original

Origine

Le Style

Gothic

Bourgogne

PHOTOGRAPHY

Colleen Duffley

INTERIOR DESIGN

Susan Bohlert Smith

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the

NOTRE DAME

The neo-Gothic Notre Dame features an

arched lintel supported by a set of columns.

The frieze is richly decorated with carved

motifs inspired by Gothic tracery.

Gothic

A

B

C

B

A

L

M

XL

81

½

"

92

½

"

123

"

51

"

50

¾

"

81

¼

"

70

"

72

"

72

"

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Margot Hartford

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

the

LA ROCHELLE

This 17th century reproduction of a one-of-a-kind Gothic

mantel features a richly decorated high relief frieze that

rests on powerful jambs made of bundled columns. The

elaborate and intricate carvings include a pair of dragons

that guard the central crest. A unique mantelpiece

where the integrity of the original artist’s work remains

astonishingly pristine. The execution of this masterpiece

will have special appeal for the connoisseur.

Gothic

A

B

C

antique reproduction seal

Genuine Impression

of the Original

C

B

A

S

87

¾

"

46

"

74

⁄"

Each and every one of the François & Co.

Period Reproduction pieces is born from the

original antique—

“

The Masterpiece.” We

scrupulously follow the molding techniques

and the exacting processes used by museums

to capture and preserve the integrity of

masterworks of all kinds.

—Thierry François

“

The Bourgogne original Antique Reproduction.

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the

LILY MARIE

The Lily Marie, a petite Gothic mantel, is a

charming piece detailed with an intricate

floral carving and a decreasing progression

of smooth arches.

Gothic

A

B

C

B

A

M

69

½

"

40

"

54

¾

"

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

PHOTOGRAPHY

IBI Designs:

Edward Butera

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the

VICTORIA

The Victoria is richly decorated with carved motifs

reminiscent of Gothic architecture. The jambs are

adorned with delicate bas-reliefs, while the arched

opening is framed by two spandrels featuring

quatrefoil motifs.

Gothic

A

B

C

B

A

S

76

½

"

48

"

70

⁄"

antique reproduction seal

Genuine Impression

of the Original

The Victoria featured in Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine, Feb 2016

PHOTOGRAPHY

Erica George Dines

INTERIOR DESIGN

Carol Weaks Interiors

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The Flixton mantel featured with an embellished Grapevine Frieze.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Suzanne Kasler Interiors

BUILDER

Phillip Clark Custom Builders

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HEARTHSIDE MANTELS

the

FLIXTON

The Flixton is a Tudor-style fireplace mantel with

a characteristic arched opening, recessed spandrels,

plain jambs and beveled inside edge. The front of

the frieze is embellished with a grapevine design.

Gothic

A

B

C

NOTE

(

RIGHT

)

:

Also Available without Grapevine

Frieze Detail.

C

B

A

M

S

L

65

"

72

"

77

"

40

⁄

"

48

"

52

⁄

"

48

½

"

52

"

55

½

"

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