Period illustration of a cottage fireplace with a built-in seat and a decorative frieze — Craftsman Homes (1909), via Internet Archive. Public domain (published 1926 or earlier, U.S.). View source

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Stickley Fireplace and Built-in Seat with Frieze (1909)

A plate from Craftsman Homes showing a cottage fireplace with a built-in seat beside it and a decorative frieze running above the woodwork.

Small houses benefited most from built-ins, and this cottage design uses them well: a deep seat fits beside the fireplace, the wainscot continues around the room, and a painted or stenciled frieze runs above. It is a compact, cozy arrangement that suits a den or small living room. The seat can include drawers or a lift-up lid for storage.

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Built-in fireside seat with storage and matching wainscot; Essential tier in paint-grade, Signature in oak.

A custom version typically runs $450–$700 per linear foot, installed in Colorado.

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