Up the Creek offers an interesting sampling of building elements, remnants,
and "out of the box" ideas for solving you remodeling and building problems.
Be sure to let us know what you are trying to do, so we can suggest some unique alternatives.

The "Classic Creations" Floor Samples are just that- our sample/models.
If you can adapt these floor samples to your application, you can save a little money.
If you need a mantle built to your exact specs, contact our son, Jason for these and other designs.
www.classiccreationsonline.com
 
 

Click on pictures or (inventory #s) for larger view and more complete description


Antique Oak Overmantle with Large Opening
(inventory # K-169)
Arts & Crafts Overmantle with Curio Cabinet
(inventory # BN   A-179)

Antique Carved Sandstone "Log" Mantle
(inventory # R-314)
At the Warehouse
"Classic Creation" Floor Sample
Oak Half Mantle- Plain
(Mantle-1)
"Classic Creation" Floor Sample
Walnut Acanthus Leaf Half Mantle
(Mantle-A)
"Classic Creation" Floor Sample
Oak Philadelphia Overmantle
(Mantle-OP)

Leaded Glass and Painted Window
(inventory #CC-251)
Oak Leaded Glass Door
(inventory # N-100)

Victorian Oak "Bookcase" Mantle
(inventory # D-141)     
Victorian Oak Spandrell Panels
(inventory #UTC-span)
Helpful Hints about Shopping For Mantles
Know what size you need!
If you are working with an existing fireplace you should know the size of the opening of the firebox and any other limitations in your setting.
If you have a specific problem to solve, email us about it. We may be able to augment an existing antique to fit, or have other solutions for you to consider.


It's not always this easy!
A customer purchased a half mantle from us and fortuitously had the exact measurements he needed for alterations when another customer, Mike Schwartz of Mike Schwartz Construction, Inc. was able to accommodate him in our back parking lot. While Mike doesn't advertise these services, we can give a great testimonial to his craftsmanship under less than ideal circumstances and his willingness to help out another antique addict.  If you are looking for quality construction work in the Puyallup/Tacoma area,  try contacting Mike at
www.mikeschwartzconstruction.com
 

Old mantles often don't meet the building codes for today's houses.
Up the Creek has begun custom building fireplace mantles using Victorian, Eastlake and even Arts & Craft designs from old examples. 
We have a separate web site that is devoted exclusively to our 
"new" Classic Creations.
Up the Creek's Classic Creations

(800) 246-0868
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