Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Stone
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron, Gold Leaf
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
1940s French Empire Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Mirror
1940s European Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Parchment Paper
1940s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
1940s American Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Nickel
1940s Spanish Rococo Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1940s French Empire Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Wood, Mirror
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1940s European Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Lucite
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Gesso, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1940s Italian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Ceramic
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Resin
1770s English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Burl, Giltwood, Walnut
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
1980s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
1940s Italian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Cut Steel, Iron
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
1940s Italian Baroque Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
1940s Chinoiserie Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Iron
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Cut Glass
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1940s French Baroque Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1940s French Romantic Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wrought Iron
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.