Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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19th Century Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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Gesso, Giltwood
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gesso
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gold Leaf
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19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gesso
19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gesso, Giltwood
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Mirror, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gold Leaf
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Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Pine
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19th Century English Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Oak
19th Century English Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gold Leaf
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Oak
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Glass
19th Century Burmese Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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1860s European High Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mirror, Giltwood
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Oak
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mirror, Wood, Oak
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Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gold Leaf
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Gold Leaf
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Brass
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Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mirror, Oak, Paint
1880s English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Gesso
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1890s English Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Pine
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Carrara Marble
1880s American Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Brass
1870s English High Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mirror
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
19th Century Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Giltwood
1880s British Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Mirror
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Scottish Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
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Mirror, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Victorian Mantel Mirror
Giltwood
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Giltwood
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Finding the Right mantel-mirrors-fireplace-mirrors for You
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.