Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak, Wood, Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Composition
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Onyx
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Elm
Early 20th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Plaster, Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Foam, Mirror, Paint
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metallic Thread
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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.