Mantel Mirror Antique
18th Century and Earlier English Mantel Mirror Antique
19th Century English Mantel Mirror Antique
Bamboo
Late 19th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
1890s Sheraton Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Satinwood
1880s French French Provincial Mantel Mirror Antique
Wood
19th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirror Antique
Lacquer
19th Century British Mantel Mirror Antique
19th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
Oak
1870s French Provincial Mantel Mirror Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirror Antique
Late 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Mirror Antique
Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Mantel Mirror Antique
Gold Leaf
1890s Italian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirror Antique
Giltwood
1890s Art Nouveau Mantel Mirror Antique
Oak
1810s English George III Mantel Mirror Antique
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirror Antique
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirror Antique
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
1750s Mantel Mirror Antique
Mahogany
1890s French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirror Antique
Silver Leaf
Late 18th Century George III Mantel Mirror Antique
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirror Antique
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Rococo Mantel Mirror Antique
Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Rustic Mantel Mirror Antique
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Early 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirror Antique
Marble
Early 20th Century European Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirror Antique
Mercury Glass, Oak
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Oak
19th Century American Empire Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Oak
1860s French Country Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Oak
1910s Edwardian Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Plaster
Early 19th Century English Mantel Mirror Antique
Wood, Paint, Mirror
1890s French Mantel Mirror Antique
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Mantel Mirror Antique
Brass
1850s French Napoleon III Mantel Mirror Antique
Wood
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Mantel Mirror Antique
Wood
1760s English George II Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century French Regency Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Scottish George IV Mantel Mirror Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Oak, Paint
19th Century European Queen Anne Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Mirror Antique
Bronze
19th Century French Mantel Mirror Antique
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirror Antique
Gesso
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirror Antique
Iron
19th Century English Neoclassical Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirror Antique
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Mirror Antique
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
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