Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gold mirror mantel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each gold mirror mantel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
metal and
gold. There are 370 variations of the antique or vintage gold mirror mantel you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gold mirror mantel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each gold mirror mantel bearing
Louis XV,
Neoclassical or
Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gold mirror mantel over the years, but those crafted by
Belgo Chrome,
Codor Design and
David Marshall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a gold mirror mantel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $168,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,419.
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.