Victorian Silver Backed, Foxed Overmantle Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Victorian overmantle mirror, with carved fauna decorative crest The silver backed plate is one of the most fabulously foxed examples we have encountered, giving this mirror a ...
Mahogany
Victorian Silver Backed Foxed Overmantle Mirror Circa 1860
Located in Hastings, GB
Large Victorian overmantle mirror, with carved fauna decorative crest The silver backed plate is one of the most fabulously foxed examples we have encountered, giving this mirror a ...
Mirror, Wood
Large Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, England, 1899, Reeded Columns
Located in High Peak, GB
K0574 Superb Victorian overmantle giltwood mirror, having original plate with some foxing in moulded and gilded frame with reeded columns, acanthus leaves, floral scrolls, Greek key ...
Gesso, Birch, Giltwood
Victorian Gilt Overmantle of Small Proportions
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian gilt overmantle mirror of small proportions, with original backboards and plate glass, in very good overall condition. 45.5" high 37" wide 2" depth You are we...
Giltwood
$3,001Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Overmantle Mirror, English, Giltwood, Nautical Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique overmantle mirror. An English, giltwood and mercury glass lounge mirror, presenting distinctive nautical taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 18...
Glass, Giltwood
Mid 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror, Victorian Style, England
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
As the name suggests overmantle mirrors were made to sit on, or just above the mantelpiece in large Georgian, Regency & Victorian homes.
Giltwood
$3,494Sale Price|20% Off
Grand Antique Overmantle Mirror, English, Giltwood, Italianate Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a grand antique overmantle mirror. An English, giltwood wall mirror in Italianate taste, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Large 83" Victorian Gold Giltwood Figural Triple Overmantle Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Large 83" Victorian Gold Giltwood Figural Triple Overmantle Mirror.
Mirror, Wood
Large Antique Victorian Quality Giltwood and White Painted Overmantle Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality giltwood and white painted overmantle mirror having a quality gilded shaped carved ribbon swags and foliate garlands above a large rectangular shaped ...
Giltwood
$1,463Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Overmantle Mirror, English, Country House, Carved, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique overmantle mirror. An English, mahogany framed country house mirror, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Glass, Mahogany
Large Antique Victorian Quality Giltwood and White Painted Overmantle Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality giltwood and white painted overmantle mirror having a quality gilded shaped carved ribbon swags and foliate garlands above a large rectangular shaped ...
Giltwood
$1,971Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Wall Mirror, Italian Giltwood, Ornate, Overmantle, Hall, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique wall mirror. An Italian, giltwood ornate display mirror, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. A fascinating example with an elegant, decorative f...
Glass, Giltwood
$4,252Sale Price|20% Off
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HAND CARVED CIR 1860 AMERICAN EAGLE OVERMANTLE MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Walnut framed overmantel mirror with large American Eagle to the t...
Mirror, Walnut
$2,269Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Overmantle Mirror, Italian, Triptych, Fireplace, Late Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique overmantle mirror. An Italian, triptych fireplace mirror, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Mirror
Exceptionally Large Over-mantle/Overmantle Mirror
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally large 19th century overmantle mirror measuring 239cms tall by 177cms wide, (nearly eight feet by six feet!). A single piece of glass contained in a moulded gilt fra...
Glass
Super Ebonised and Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Stylish Victorian ebonised wall mirror, having original glass with some imperfections in moulded and shaped ebonised frame with fine floral carvings to corners. This antique mirror w...
Pine
19th Century French Large Gilt Marginal Plate Overmantle Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality Mid 19th Century French Giltwood And Gesso Rectangular Overmantle Mirror, Having Sectioned Marginal Frame With Superbly Elegant Foliate And Scrolling Carved Decor...
Gesso, Giltwood
$3,037Sale Price|20% Off
EXQUISITE ANTiQUE 19TH CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL DESIGN GOLD GILT OVERMANTLE MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1860-1880 hand carved Walnut framed overmantel mirror in the Neoclassical taste and with...
Mirror, Walnut
$3,382Sale Price|30% Off
Large Antique Hand Carved & Painted Burmese Liberty's London Overmantle Mirror
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale stunning original plate glass Victorian over mantle mirror with hand carved and painted frame retailed by Liberty's London in the 1890-1900 period ...
Mirror, Oak
Antique English Cast Iron & Minton Tile Wall Fireplace Overmantle Mirror 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A fine Antique English cast iron & Minton tiled wall or overmantle mirror, Circa 1890. An unusual cast iron gilded mirror with a winged cherub finial above a twin arched mirror, fla...
Iron
Outstanding Victorian Overmantel Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0574 Superb Victorian overmantle giltwood mirror, having original plate with minor imperceptions in gilded frame with reeded columns, acanthus leaves, floral scrolls, Greek key deco...
Gold Leaf
A Victorian oak gothic overmantle
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Victorian oak and ebonised gothic overmantle.
Oak
A Large Victorian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror H170cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0618 A Large Victorian Overmantel giltwood mirror or arched form, having original mercury glass with some foxing and desirable sparkle in gilded frame with moulded can finely carved...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 46.07 in W 46.07 in D 3.55 in
Antique Large Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle, circa 1870
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large Victorian gilt wall mirror overmantle circa 1870. Lovely patinated frame, genuine gilding with no major losses.
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 49.22 in D 3.15 in
Antique Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror or Overmantle, circa 1880
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Victorian gilt wall mirror or overmantle, circa 1880 This is a lovely mirror, that is full of age, charm and character no woodworm.
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 52.37 in W 38.59 in D 0.79 in
Antique Large Rare Victorian Carved Walnut Wall Mirror Overmantle
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large rare Victorian circa 1890 carved walnut wall mirror or overmantle.
Walnut
Large French Gilded Overmantle Mirror, c.1840
Located in London, Greenwich
A large antique French gilded overmantle mirror with some foxing and scratches. All our pieces are restored to the highest standards before sale. We use pure 23½ carat gold to ref...
Giltwood
Large English Gilded Overmantle Mirror, c.1860
Located in London, Greenwich
A large antique English gilded overmantle mirror with original mirror plate and a considerable amount of foxing. All our pieces are restored to the highest standards before sale. ...
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 78.346 in W 65.354 in D 6.299 in
Monumental Oak Overmantle Mirror / Floor Standing Mirror H200m
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0277 A monumental 19th century solid oak mirror, having foliage carved cavetto cornice with decorative carved bell shaped finials above acanthus leaf carved frieze and egg and dart ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 42 in W 61.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Overmantle Mirror with Low Arch in Original Condition, Good Color
Located in London, GB
With a moulded wood and gilded frame and carved wood and gilded sprigs of Vines in the lower corners. Wonderful original water gilding and fabulous sparkling glass. The gilding bea...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Victorian Gilt Mirror
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Impressive Victorian carved giltwood overmantle mirror, Cartouce pediment, floral and foliate surround with a Japanese "Kanagawa" style wave pattern interior.
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian overmantle mirror, circa 1890. Available to view at Brunswick House, London. 185.5cm (73") high, 150cm (59") wide, 9cm (3½") deep.
Large Pair of Gilt Wood Victorian Overmantle Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A large pair of Victorian gilt-wood overmantle mirrors of a rectangular shape, with carved scrolling leaf.
Giltwood
Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian gilded overmantle mirror with parcial water gilding, in very good condition with original bevelled mirror and backing.
Pine
Victorian Carved Pine Overmantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved pine overmantle mirror This is a Victorian over mantle mirror, the frame has been stripped back to show the lovely grain and form of the Wood The neat 2” wide fr...
Pine
Victorian Gilt Carved Overmantle Mirror
Located in King's Lynn, GB
A Victorian Gilt Carved Overmantle Mirror. A lovely arch shaped mirror with floral carved pieces on both sides and the top.
Giltwood
Victorian Mirror Inlaid Walnut Overmantle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mirror inlaid walnut overmantle The mirror frame has rounded top corners, it has a dainty inlaid border at both the outer and inner edge of the frame and it stands on sm...
Mid-Victorian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A mid-Victorian giltwood and composition overmantel mirror, circa 1875, the plumed feather cresting flanked by scrolls and hung with garlands of flowers. Available to view at Bru...
Giltwood
Victorian Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality Victorian gilt overmantle or wall mirror, circa 1890.
Giltwood
Victorian Giltwood & Gesso Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Giltwood & Gesso Overmantle Wall Mirror of arched form with beaded edge, around egg moulded frame with scroll end supports - 53"w x 52"h
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Oak Overmantle or Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality Victorian oak overmantle or wall mirror, circa 1900.
Oak
Victorian French Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Victorian (French) overmantle or wall mirror, circa 1890.
Giltwood
Late Victorian Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique very large late Victorian gilt wall mirror overmantle, circa 1900.
Giltwood
Victorian Carved Mahogany Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Victorian antique carved mahogany overmantle wall mirror with an outstandingly carved swan-neck pediment, six elegantly shaped bevelled edge mirrors and attractive turned mah...
Mirror, Mahogany
Victorian Carved Oak Wall Mirror Overmantle
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large quality Victorian carved oak wall mirror overmantel, circa 1900. This is a lovely mirror, that is full of age, charm and character. Would look amazing in the right lo...
Oak
Large Antique Victorian Quality Gilded Overmantle Mirror
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian quality gilded overmantle mirror having quality carved gilded bow and ribbon decoration to the top and sides with original mirror plate A beautiful decorativ...
Other
Large Victorian Burr Walnut Wall Mirror Overmantle
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large Victorian crossbanded burr walnut overmantle wall mirror, circa 1890.
Walnut
Victorian Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large quality Victorian gilt overmantle or wall mirror, circa 1850.
Giltwood
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.