Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Maple
20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Early 1700s Italian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Foil
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Mirror
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Gesso
20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1810s American Federal Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
1790s Italian Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Malachite, Stainless Steel
Antique and Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Antique and vintage fireplace mirrors and mantel mirrors are sophisticated, classic pieces of decor, with the large size of fireplace mirrors making them centerpiece objects. They add character to any room and also create the appearance of space. Fireplace mirrors and mantel mirrors, like any well-placed antique or vintage mirror, can act as a source of light and make a room seem bigger than it is.
Fireplace mirrors were once a status symbol, as only the wealthiest could afford these big, beautiful pieces for their homes. In the 1500s and 1600s, the Venetian glass industry produced mirrors that were luxury items. Their painstaking creation was the result of a secretive process using melted tin, limiting their size and availability.
In the late 17th century, French glassmaker Bernard Perrot radically transformed mirrors. By casting glass into large, flat slabs, his work grew into an international market for mantel mirrors. These mirrors were often set in decorated frames.
French homes transitioned to lower fireplaces and mantels so tall mantel mirrors could fit above them. The design of fireplace mirrors reflected architectural trends. Some in the mid-18th century featured paintings, while others had delicate carvings.
By the 1800s, mantel mirrors had become more widely available. This reflected a dramatic change in glass mass-production technology, which made oversize mirrors more accessible, leading to their proliferation across the globe.
Today, mantel mirrors are still highly regarded statement pieces with an enduring reputation for elegance. Their versatility has allowed them to branch out beyond the fireplace. Their reflectiveness allows them to amplify a sumptuous painting in a bedroom or capture the tiling of a bathroom.
From mid-century modern designs to pieces created in Louis XVI style, there is a mirror for every room and every occasion on 1stDibs.