A Large Gold Gilt Antique French Louis XVI Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI manner mid 19th century overmantle or fireplace mirror. The gold gilt frame decorated
Mirror
$8,314
H 62.25 in W 46.25 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Large Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Lovely Distressed Glass
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of grand proportions and exceptional quality
Glass, Giltwood
$5,806
H 59.06 in W 31.89 in D 1.97 in
Large 18th Century Italian Painted Rococo Overmantel Wall Mirror
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
that would lend itself well to being hung above a fireplace, or simply on a wall.
Giltwood, Fruitwood
Antique Large English Art Deco Overmantel Mirror 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large antique English Art Deco overmantle mirror, Circa 1920 in date. The elaborately shaped mirror features a finely carved gilded frame hand painted with flo...
Mirror
$19,738
H 99.75 in W 72 in D 5 in
A Rare Massive 19th Century Giltwood Country House Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century Country House finely hand carved giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century George II Irish Walnut and Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century George II Irish walnut and parcel gilt overmantel mirror, with intricately carved
Walnut
$8,314
H 27.25 in W 61.25 in D 2.5 in
A Very Rare Early 19th Century Regency Compartmental Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare early 19th Century Regency giltwood compartmental mirror of long and narrow proportions. This stunning piece is of exceptional quality with three mirror glass plates se...
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Overmantel Mirror with Pine Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Folk Art Painted Overmantel or Wall Mirror This is a Large piece with a bevelled mirror at
Pine
$2,495
H 53.5 in W 59 in D 8.5 in
Antique American Neoclassical Walnut and Ash Overmantel Mirror, circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A substantial antique American walnut and ash overmantel mirror, circa 1870. The mirror of
Ash, Walnut
$2,239
H 54.73 in W 44.89 in D 2.17 in
Large, Antique Overmantel Mirror, English, Living Room, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique overmantel mirror. An English, painted living room or bedroom mirror
Glass
$8,314
H 52.5 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
A Stunning 19th Century Elegantly Simple Archtop Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th Century elegantly simple, giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality. The
Glass, Giltwood
$4,127
H 31.25 in W 42.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Large Adams Design Hall or Overmantel Giltwood Mirror
By Adams
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood hall or overmantel mirror in the manner of Adams and of large
Glass, Giltwood
$8,314
H 56.25 in W 57.5 in D 3.25 in
A Gorgeous Large 19th Century Simple Design Giltwood Archtop Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century elegantly simple design giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality
Glass, Giltwood
$48,389
H 70.87 in W 54.34 in D 2.76 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt overmantel mirrors with original plate mirrors
Located in GB
A rare Pair of matching 19th century gilded original overmantel / over fireplace mirrors. Details
Giltwood
19th Century Large Birds Eye Maple and Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century richly patinated birds eye maple and giltwood overmantel mirror of grand
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood
$7,117
H 52 in W 55 in D 2.5 in
A Fabulous 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror With Mercury Sparkly Glass
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century giltwood elegantly simple overmantel mirror of exceptional quality with
Glass, Giltwood
A Very Fine and Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of large proportions and exceptional quality
Glass, Giltwood
$17,944
H 36 in W 70 in D 1.5 in
Early 19th Century Irish Gilt Compartmental Overmantel Mirror with Ho-Ho
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Irish gilt compartmental overmantel mirror with Ho-Ho birds. The period glass
Giltwood
Victorian Tudor Revival Carved Oak Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
fireplace overmantel, this oak panel has been repurposed as a handsome wall decor piece where it’s
Wood, Oak
$35,946
H 68.51 in W 47.25 in D 3.15 in
Napoleon III Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, Louis XV Style, Circa 1860
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Giltwood and Gilt-Gesso Overmantel Mirror. France, Circa 1860 This fine and large
Gesso, Giltwood
$8,314
H 52.5 in W 51.5 in D 3 in
A Fine 19th Century Giltwood Simple Design Giltwood Overmantel Archtop Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood elegantly simple overmantel mirror of exceptional quality with
Glass, Giltwood
French Gilt Overmantel, Wall Mirror This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Overmantel, Wall Mirror This is a very attractive piece, the aged gilt mirror frame is
Giltwood
$2,650
H 25.2 in W 36.62 in D 1.58 in
Early 19th Century North Italy Neoclassical Walnut Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 19th Century North Italy Neoclassical Empire period Walnut and Giltwood Overmantel Mirror A
Giltwood, Walnut
$10,288
H 35.44 in W 63.78 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror Aurora Leading Apollo's Chariot, circa 1870
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century Victorian giltwood and gesso landscape overmantel mirror, with three bevelled
Giltwood
$8,314
H 56.5 in W 51.75 in D 5 in
19th Century Large Archtop Giltwood Overmantel Mirror With Central Cartouche
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood hall mirror of exceptional quality and grand proportions. The shaped and curved mirror glass plate or archtop form is set within a beautifully hand ...
Glass, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Overmantel Mirror or Pier Mirror H41x82"
Located in High Peak, GB
P0220 Superb XIXth century French giltwood mirror of versatile form, can be position horizontally or vertically, having original glass with characterful foxing in giltwood frame. The...
Gold Leaf
Large Carved Mahogany Overmantel Mirror, Arts and Crafts Style, 1980
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A superb large carved mahogany overmantel mirror This is a striking piece it has a rectangular
Mahogany
$4,838
H 64.5 in W 62.5 in D 6 in
Extra Large English Victorian Overmantel Mirror, Ebonised H164cm circa 1880
Located in High Peak, GB
K0613 Outstanding English Victorian wall mirror, having original glass with some foxing and imperfections in moulded and ebonised frame with beaded inner and outer edge, cavetto corn...
Gold Leaf
$9,510
H 62.5 in W 52 in D 2.25 in
19th Century Large Size Giltwood Overmantel Mirror With Floral Embossed Detail
Located in Dublin, IE
A lovely 19th Century elegantly simple, giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality and grand
Glass, Giltwood
$1,347
H 72.45 in W 38.78 in D 6.89 in
Large Painted Antique Wall Mirror, Victorian, Overmantel Pier, Tiles, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large, painted antique wall mirror, an English, Victorian overmantel or pier mirror with
Oak
$9,510
H 50.5 in W 55.5 in D 3 in
19th Century Large Giltwood Overmantel Mirror With Original Back and Glass
Located in Dublin, IE
A fabulous 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of grand proportions with original glass and
Glass, Giltwood
A Large Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror This is a very Large Mirror the Frame
Oak
Early 19th Century William IV Large Overmantel Mirror with Gilt Frame
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century William IV Large Overmantel mirror with gilt frame. Featuring fluted column
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$2,073
H 57 in W 59 in D 10 in
Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel This is a very attractive large piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel This is a very attractive large piece, it has 2 mirrors set
Walnut
$3,200
H 78 in W 70 in D 19.5 in
Monumental Antique Italian Baroque Neoclassical Carved Oak Overmantel Mirror 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large and impressive reclaimed antique Victorian Italian Baroque style over mantel mirror frame. Made of oak featuring a domed / oval center crowned with a carved and scallop...
Oak
$1,106
H 31 in W 47 in D 3 in
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror This is a charming
Giltwood
$10,706
H 59 in W 55.5 in D 3.5 in
A Very Fine Early 19th Century William IV Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th Century William IV giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality and
Glass, Giltwood
$19,738
H 69.75 in W 64.5 in D 5 in
Rare Large Size 19th Century Castle or Country House Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century castle or country house giltwood overmantel mirror of exceptional quality
Glass, Giltwood
$19,738
H 78.5 in W 65 in D 8 in
A Very Rare Large 19th Century Irish Country House Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century Irish Country House finely hand carved giltwood overmantel mirror of
Glass, Giltwood
$8,314
H 56 in W 55 in D 3 in
A Very Fine Large 19th Century Waisted Archtop Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century waisted archtop giltwood overmantel mirror, of large proportions and
Glass, Giltwood
$10,706
H 65 in W 53 in D 12.7 in
A Very Rare and Impressive 19th Century Giltwood Margin Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and impressive 19th Century giltwood overmantel margin mirror of grand proportions and
Glass, Giltwood
$8,314
H 51 in W 29.5 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Hall, Pier or Overmantel Mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century Chinese Chippendale style giltwood hall, pier or overmantel mirror. This
Giltwood, Glass
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel This is a Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel This is a Striking piece it is very large and has
Giltwood
A Very Fine 19th Century Painted and Waxed Archtop Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and unusual beautifully hand painted and waxed overmantel mirror of exceptional quality
Glass, Wood, Paint
$5,921
H 57.25 in W 48 in D 4 in
A Stunning 19th Century Adams Design Giltwood Overmantel or Hall Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th Century giltwood overmantel or hall mirror in the manner of Adams and of
Glass, Giltwood
Superb Large Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror, This Is a Striking Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Large Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece it has a rectangular
Walnut
$8,314
H 67.5 in W 48 in D 2 in
A Stunning Large Size 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Flower Detail
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning 19th Century elegantly simple, giltwood overmantel mirror of grand proportions and
Glass, Giltwood
A Very Fine Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel or Hall Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood overmantel or hall mirror of grand proportions and exceptional
Glass, Giltwood
$7,117
H 59.75 in W 58 in D 4.5 in
A Lovely Unusual 19th Century Solid Oak Framed Large Size Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A lovely and unusual 19th Century well figured solid oak overmantel mirror of grand proportions
Glass, Oak
$8,950Sale Price|48% Off
H 94 in W 52.5 in D 5.75 in
Austrian 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved and Gesso Overmantel Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Austrian 19th century Rococo style giltwood carved and Gesso overmantel mirror frame with
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Carved Oak Overmantel This is a very skilfully carved large piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Overmantel This is a very skilfully carved large piece, it is a large mirror
Oak
$2,073
H 33 in W 58 in D 4 in
Large Carved Walnut Arched Overmantel Mirror This is a very Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Walnut Arched Overmantel Mirror This is a very Striking piece it has a rectangular
Walnut
$4,725
H 36.75 in W 49.5 in D 3.5 in
A Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Leaf and Branch Detail
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century archtop giltwood overmantel mirror of neat proportions and of exceptional
Glass, Giltwood
$1,106 / item
H 44 in W 35 in D 2 in
A Tall Crackle Finish Painted Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Tall Crackle Finish Painted Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece it has a rectangular
Pine
$1,106
H 36 in W 45 in D 2 in
A Large Crackle Finish Painted Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Crackle Finish Painted Overmantel Mirror This is a Striking piece it has a rectangular
Pine
$11,903
H 42.75 in W 64.5 in D 3.5 in
A Rare 19th Century Irish Tryptic Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Ho Ho Bird
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and impressive 19th Century Irish tryptic giltwood overmantel Mirror of exceptional
Glass, Giltwood
$10,783
H 63.39 in W 66.15 in D 3.15 in
Large 19th Century Giltwood Faux Bois Overmantel Mirror with Original Mercury Gl
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Naturalistic Faux Bois Giltwood Overmantle Mirror. Excellent original clean mirror plate, sparkling mercury glass comes alive once it catches the light. Super statement mirror....
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.
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
These are the fairest of them all.