The latest fireplace wood work. The home owners décor and trim through out the house was a craftsman style. They decided on wood rather than plaster above themantel shelf line. The decision was for the horizontal oak panels on the front with matching lines around the sides. The mantel is stacked 5/4” oak stock . The mantel shelf and panels are of rift sawn oak. This is a method of cutting the lumber, so as to achieve a straight grain pattern. The stone and fireplace were by Fireplace Professionals.