Quick Answer: The Dogberry Collections Rough Hewn Poplar Mantel is a solid American West poplar fireplace mantel shelf with a hand-textured, adze-hewn front face. Available in 36″–72″ widths, six finish options, and two depth profiles — it brings authentic reclaimed wood character without salvage-wood inconsistency.
The Rough Hewn Poplar Mantel starts with the same solid American West poplar as our Farmhouse shelf, then our craftsmen run an adze across the face to carve a hand-hewn surface texture — the same technique used in traditional timber framing. The result is a mantel shelf that reads as reclaimed or antique without the warping, checking, or unknown history of actual salvage wood. It pairs naturally with brick surrounds, shiplap, board-and-batten, and exposed-beam ceilings.
Key Features
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Solid American West poplar — no MDF, no veneers
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Hand-hewn front face texture — each piece is individually textured, no two are identical
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6 hand-applied finishes — White, Ash Gray, Dark Chocolate, Walnut, Aged Oak, Unfinished
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Two depth profiles — 9″ standard ledge or 6.25″ slim profile
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Six widths — 36″ through 72″
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Pre-finished and ready to hang — no additional prep required
- Concealed mounting hardware included
- Made in the USA · Colorado workshop
Sizes & Dimensions
| Width |
Height |
Depth (Standard) |
Depth (Slim) |
| 36″ |
3.5″ |
9″ |
6.25″ |
| 42″ |
3.5″ |
9″ |
6.25″ |
| 48″ |
3.5″ |
9″ |
6.25″ |
| 54″ |
3.5″ |
9″ |
6.25″ |
| 60″ |
3.5″ |
9″ |
6.25″ |
| 72″ |
3.5″ |
9″ |
6.25″ |
Finish Options
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Aged Oak — honey-tan with a weathered, time-worn character
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Dark Chocolate — deep brown with rich grain contrast
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Ash Gray — soft gray-washed tone that highlights the hewn texture
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Mahogany — warm reddish-brown; the hewn texture deepens the color variation across the face
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Midnight Black — matte black over the hewn surface creates strong shadow contrast in the grooves
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Unfinished — pre-hewn raw poplar ready for custom staining
What's Included
- 1 solid poplar rough hewn mantel shelf (your selected width & depth)
- Concealed mounting cleat & hardware kit
- Installation instructions
Installation
Mounts via a concealed cleat — no visible brackets. See our step-by-step guide: How to Install a Fireplace Mantel Shelf. Pairs beautifully with our barn doors and wood shutters for a cohesive rustic interior.
Compare profiles in the full Fireplace Mantels collection.
