Trestlewood's Live-Edge Mantels are unique pieces, often taken from Mixed Hardwood Sleeper Middles (although softwoods are often used as well), that retain a "live"/natural front edge. Many customers use these pieces for shelves or other applications like table tops and benches. These pieces are used to create our Live-Edge Finished Mantels.
NOTE: If you prefer the look of a finished mantel and are a Do-It-Yourself type (and would like to save some money!), you may consider purchasing one of these unfinished mantels and doing your own finishing. This document contains some Do-It-Yourself tips from our in-house mantel guru: Mantel "Do-It-Yourself" Finishing Tips.