Steel and Glass Mantel Shelves

Minimalistic glass mantel or shelf. Tempered ultra-thick 3/8 inch glass shelf with low profile aluminum mounting bracket, available in 17 powder-coat finishes: Ancient Age, Brite Black, Bronze Burst, Cast Bronze, Classic Bronze, Copper Vein, Dark Pewter, Espresso, Honey Maple, Natural Iron, Rustic Black, Silver, Solar Bronze, Textured Black, Toffee, & Vintage Iron.


  • Great as a fireplace mantel. This shelf is designed to take the heat. Place it between your fireplace and the TV above it to provide a thermal barrier and protect your expensive electronics.
  • Great everywhere else in your home. Clean and classy minimalistic design.
  • 3/8” thick tempered glass provides safety and strength.
  • Easy to install. The low-profile bracket runs the length of the glass for secure mounting and installs easily with included screws.
  • Pick your size. Available in 7 standard lengths: 2-foot, through 8 foot, and custom sizes to 1/16” in-between.
  • Lasting quality. Our products are proudly made in the USA.
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Mantels By Design

Brown shelf bracket mounted on a white wall.
Black, curved metal shelf bracket, mounted on a white surface.

Design Specialties mantel shelves are made from 14 gauge steel and designed to provide both functional and aesthetic value. The solid construction allows these mantels to be placed above the fireplace and the optional MagnA-Tach decorative pieces allow users to decorate and redesign their mantels to suit their homes.

Gray, geometric shelf bracket with square cutout and layered, stepped design.
Dark gray T-shaped metal bracket with three circular holes for screws.
Metal hinge with decorative end and mounting holes.
A metal shelf bracket with three screw holes. The bracket is rectangular and has rounded edges.
A metal hinge with an ornate fleur-de-lis design and two screw holes on its end.
A decorative gray metal hinge, with an arrow-shaped end and a rectangular plate with two holes.

Options & Features

  • Two week lead time
  • Solid steel construction 4” High by 8” Deep
  • Standard and custom widths from 3ft to 8ft
  • Available in ten powder coat finishes: Rustic Black, Textured Black, Vintage Iron, Silver, Solar Bronze, Natural Iron, Dark Pewter, Espresso, Classic Bronze, and Mahogany
  • Available in 5 handcrafted finishes: Forged Iron, Redwood, Silver Birch, Burnished Copper, and Burnished Bronze MagnA-Tach Decorative Pieces Available in Rustic Black and Distressed Forged Iron
  • Corbels Available in Standard Powder Coat Finishes

Steel Mantel Finishes

Please consult your finish key ring to verify finishes

Metal finish color swatches in various shades of gray, black, bronze, and silver.

Mantel Accessories

Various metal decorative hardware options: bars, appliques, and corbels, in black and distressed iron finishes.

Handcrafted, unique artistry

Finished by hand - not machine 
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