Gilded Mirror Mantel
Antique 18th Century English Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Spanish Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Fruitwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Régence Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...
Gold Leaf
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Poplar
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century European Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Glass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Gesso, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine, Gesso, Mirror
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Poplar
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Poplar
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique 1880s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Mirror, Mahogany
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Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique Early 1900s Italian Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 1770s English Chinese Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Mirror, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Antique 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
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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.
- What is a gilded mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A gilded mirror refers to a mirror that has been treated with a decorative technique involving the application of a thin layer of gold leaf over its frame. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage gilded mirrors available for sale.
- How do I make a gilded mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make an imitation gilded mirror by spray painting the frame of a mirror with metallic paint. Tape off the reflective surface of the mirror to ensure a clean painting job. Wood appliques can be sprayed and attached to the frame to add to the effect. Shop a range of authentic gilded mirrors on 1stDibs.
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