The Essex is a contemporary wood fireplace mantel design and is available in both standard and custom sizes. This high quality mantel can be made in Poplar for Painting, Poplar for Staining, Pine, Maple, Oak and Cherry for staining. You may choose to receive your fireplace mantel unfinished or with a professionally applied paint or stain of your choice. This mantel is easy-to-install with just a few tools and limited skill required.