Contemporary living room with a white fireplace, wooden shelves displaying decorative items, a green plant, and a modern couch with colorful pillows.

Seycchelles

The Seychelles features a captivating blend of contemporary and timeless sophistication. Its elegant vertical lines and a simple rounded texture, creating a harmonious balance of modern design and refined craftsmanship. With its sleek silhouette and understated detailing, the Seychelles Mantel adds a touch of effortless elegance to any interior space.

  • Width: Variable

    Maximum Height: Variable

    Maximum Depth: Variable

    *Panel System: 1.5” Diameter Increments

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  • Contemporary living room with a fireplace, flanked by wooden shelves displaying various decorative items, including figurines and blue cups. A couch and a colorful rug complement the room. Potted plants add greenery.
  • Modern living room with a decorative fireplace flanked by wooden shelves, featuring various sculptures, figurines, and vases. A gray sectional sofa with colorful pillows sits to the right, complemented by a wooden coffee table and a patterned blue rug.
  • Modern living room with a minimalist design featuring a central fireplace, flanked by wooden shelves displaying decorative items. A large, abstract-patterned rug covers the floor, and a light gray sectional sofa with colorful cushions is positioned to the right. A small plant sits on the left near a round, mustard-yellow pillow. The space is bright and airy, emphasizing open, clean lines.

Material Selection

At Buffalo Architectural Casting, we celebrate the inherent beauty and unique character found in natural variations within our cast products. Each piece we create tells its own story, distinguished by subtle differences in texture, shade, and pattern that are the hallmark of genuine craftsmanship. These variations are not imperfections; they are the essence of authenticity and individuality, ensuring that every product is a one-of-a-kind work of art. By embracing these natural distinctions, we deliver architectural elements that add depth, personality, and timeless elegance to any space, reflecting the true artistry of nature and the skill of our artisans.

  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is a lightweight cast material typically used to create replacement units for sculptural terracotta and limestone.

    BAC differs from other cast mantel fabricators in that we cast in lightweight GFRC rather than in solid cast stone. Our finished product is less than an inch thick, and weighs only about 15lbs per square foot. With the feel and appearance of natural stone. GFRC offers superlative durability and longevity.

    GFRC can be fabricated to achieve a wide variety of finishes. Buffalo Architectural Casting does not maintain stock finish colors/textures for GFRC (Restoration), as each restoration project necessitates a custom color and texture match. Mix designs can be developed to achieve a finish which replicates terracotta, natural stone, cast stone, and other historic materials.

  • Limestone is one of the oldest building materials in the world. GFRC was originally conceived as a higher preforming replacement for limestone on historic buildings.

    Smooth, with minimal variation in color. Rough to the touch. Sleek.

  • The Ancient Romans mined Travertine for building temples, monuments, and aqueducts.

    BAC uses as semi-dry GFRC mix to create natural Travertine texture.

    Pitted to the touch, with variation in color. Warm. Dramatic.

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Close-up of a rough, textured white surface possibly made of concrete or plaster.
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1a. Crema; Limestone

2a. Bianco; Limestone

3a. Grigio; Limestone

4a. Natural; Limestone

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Close-up of a textured white plaster wall surface with small irregularities and speckles.
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Close-up of a textured concrete wall surface with small pits and rough areas.

1b. Crema; Travertine

2b. Bianco; Travertine

3b. Grigio; Travertine

4b. Natural; Travertine

Interior decor with a potted plant in a textured pot and a black modern lamp on a white mantelpiece with a green potted plant to the left.

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To get started on your hand crafted piece, schedule a consultation with one of our designers.  Here’s the process:

  • Send us inspiration and precedent. This can be in the form of a photo, sketch, or even rough dimensions. To give us an idea of what we can do to bring your ideas to life.

  • We’ll draft a concept, a few shop drawings, along with pricing.  You will select your finish, and we will provide samples curated to your vision while making tweaks until you are satisfied.

  • You approve the final design, sign a proposal and submit a deposit.  We get to work.

  • Our team of experienced craftspeople sculpt models, make molds, and cast your pieces with warmth in every detail.

    We will keep you up to date with photos of our progress. Once complete we will ask for final payment.

  • We ship your finished product to your door, and provide an installation guide to your contractor.  We’re available weekdays 8:00am - 4:00pm to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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