The Dogberry Collections Cottage Fireplace Mantel is a solid wood fireplace mantel shelf with an understated, classic cottage profile — available in 48″, 60″, and 72″ widths, four finish options, at 6″ tall × 5.5″ deep. It's the slimmest-depth option in our mantel lineup, ideal for smaller firebox openings and tighter walls.
Some fireplace walls don't need a bold statement — they need exactly the right amount of presence. The Cottage Fireplace Mantel hits that balance: a 6″ face height gives it definition and room for décor, while the 5.5″ depth keeps the footprint compact and the look understated.Real wood construction, a clean unpretentious profile, and four classic finish options make it the easiest mantel to fit into cottages, smaller living rooms, bedrooms with fireplaces, and any space where a chunky beam would overpower the room.
Key Features
- Solid wood construction — no MDF or hollow composite
- 5.5″ deep for compact fireplace walls
- 6″ height profile — enough face to display décor, not so much it dominates
- 4 finish options — Aged Oak, Dark Chocolate, Ash Gray, White
- Three widths — 48″, 60″, 72″
- Pre-finished and ready to install
- Concealed mounting hardware included
Sizes & Dimensions
| Width | Height | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 48″ | 6″ | 5.5″ |
| 60″ | 6″ | 5.5″ |
| 72″ | 6″ | 5.5″ |
Finish Options
- Aged Oak — warm honey-tan, timeless cottage character
- Dark Chocolate — rich espresso brown for a traditional or moody look
- Ash Gray — soft gray that reads as neutral in most interiors
- White — bright painted white, the go-to for light cottage and beach-house interiors
Common Questions
How deep is the Cottage mantel compared to other Dogberry mantels?
At 5.5″ deep and 6″ tall, it's the slimmest-profile mantel in our lineup, making it a good fit for smaller fireboxes and tighter walls.
What widths and finishes does it come in?
It's available in 48″, 60″, and 72″ widths, each offered in Aged Oak, Dark Chocolate, Ash Gray, or White finishes.
How is it mounted, and is the hardware visible?
It uses a concealed hangerboard mounting system, so no brackets are visible once installed. Mounting hardware and instructions are included, and most installs take under an hour with basic tools.
What's Included
- 1 Real wood Cottage mantel shelf (your selected width)
- Concealed mounting cleat & hardware kit
- Installation instructions
Installation
Concealed hangerboard mounting — no visible brackets. Most installations complete in under an hour with basic tools. See: How to Install a Fireplace Mantel Shelf.
Explore other profiles in the Fireplace Mantels collection. For a deeper ledge version, compare with the Classic Paulownia Mantel at 8″ deep.
Ordering for a build or multiple units? We offer contractor & bulk pricing on this product. Learn more about our Contractor & Trade Program.
