{"product_id":"manteau-cheminee-pruche-le-fondateur","title":"Le Fondateur – Antique Hemlock Fireplace Mantel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCut from a reclaimed hemlock beam from a barn in Howick, Quebec, \u003cem\u003eLe Fondateur\u003c\/em\u003e dates back to the 1880s-1890s, the early decades of the Province of Quebec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts surface tells more than a century of history. The axe-hewn marks, still clearly visible, bear witness to the builders who shaped this beam by hand. Traces of old pegs and nails, natural wear and the cracks of time recall the structure it supported for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSanded, then protected with a water-based varnish, it reveals a warm, deep tone while keeping its original character intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only one exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWood: Hemlock\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Howick, Quebec\u003cbr\u003eEra: circa 1880-1890\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Sanded, water-based varnish\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Axe-hewn, original peg hole, marks of time\u003cbr\u003eMounting bracket: Not included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 77 ¼ in\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 6 in\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 4 ½ in\u003cbr\u003eApproximate weight: 40 lb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup and delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree shipping across Canada (10 provinces), in 5 to 8 business days. Free pickup at our workshop also available: contact us at 514-710-5263.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAntique natural wood: cracks, knots and marks are part of the piece’s character. Colours may vary slightly between the photos and the actual piece, depending on lighting and your screen. The living room photo is a staged image.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr. Barn Wood \/ Monsieur Bois de grange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53331824443757,"sku":"MA-02","price":945.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4969\/2013\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_22_2026_10_32_30_AM.jpg?v=1779380479","url":"https:\/\/mrbarnwood.com\/en\/products\/manteau-cheminee-pruche-le-fondateur","provider":"Mr. Barn Wood \/ Monsieur Bois de grange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}