Find a variety of gilded fireplace mirrors available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
giltwood and
glass, all gilded fireplace mirrors available were constructed with great care. Gilded fireplace mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.
Victorian,
Louis XVI and
Baroque gilded fireplace mirrors are consistently popular styles. Gilded fireplace mirrors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
David Marshall are consistently popular.
Prices for gilded fireplace mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gilded fireplace mirrors begin at $798 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,451.
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.