Mantelpiece (noun)

1. A shelf above a fireplace.
2. A decorative surround to a fireplace.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from mantle + piece, originally denoting a piece of cloth that hung over the back of a chair and evolved to mean the shelf above a fireplace.

Examples:

1. The mantelpiece was the focal point of the living room, with family photos and decorative items arranged on it.
2. She placed the portrait of her grandparents on the mantelpiece as the centerpiece of the room.
3. The mantelpiece was made of marble and had intricate carvings on it.
4. The mantelpiece was the perfect place to display her collection of antique vases.
5. The fire in the fireplace cast a warm glow on the mantelpiece, making it the cozy centerpiece of the room.