What We Like About This Fireplace MantelThe smooth front of this fireplace mantel has the few-furrowed natural bark of the butternut tree. Cut in a generous 60-inch slab its natural veins and knots give a hearty accent to the stone or brickwork of yo ur fireplace area. Butternut wood is closely related to American Black Walnut but with a coarser grain and lighter more golden color.Please note: Mantel shelf will vary slightly from the one shown. Because each log is different each mantel has its ow n unique grain and characteristics. These differences do not affect the structural strength of the mantel.Dimensions: Approximately 60L x 10D x 4H inchesEach piece is unique - thickness will measure 3.5 - 4 inches and depth will vary from 8.5 - 12 in ches