Mantles add charm to any room and can even be incorporated into a collection of furniture as exemplified below. Mantles can be constructed using a variety of wood.

	As described by the supplier, Highland Craftsman, Spruce Pine, NC: "White Pine is a beautiful chestnut brown color that looks similar to leather with speckles of green lichens and occasional knots."
This wonderful project began with the mantel piece.  This uniqueness is in the use of a true pine bark laminated panel for the panels. The mantel is made of cherry with a sprayed lacquer finish.  The finished panels, indeed, do look leather-like and are ideal for mountain home settings.