A Large-Size French Over-Mantel, Carved-Wood Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French large-sized, mirror with nicely carved-wood frame, from the 19th century.
Mirror, Wood
Rare Set of 3 Large Gilt Arched Rococo Over Mantle Mirrors
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare set of 3 large gilt arched Rococo over mantle mirrors These mirrors have beautiful Rococo gilt frames they are elaborately decorated with a shell motif at the top and swags ...
Mirror
Late 19th C. Georgian Style Gilt Decorated Large Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, Late 19th Century Georgian Style Gilt Decorated Large 3-panel Over Mantle Mirror. Measures 62 inches in width, 27 inches in height and 4 inches in depth.
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Large William IV period English gilt wood over-mantle mirror after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
This exceptional over-mantle mirror has a prestigious provenance, having been in the collection of a renowned English aristocratic family. The work is surmounted by a spread eagle be...
Mirror, Giltwood
A Large Arts and Crafts 19th Century Light Oak Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Arts and Crafts 19th Century Light Oak Over Mantle Mirror This is a Striking piece it has a rectangular shape with a wide cornice at the top with carving at the top and...
Oak
A large French 1880s painted over mantle mirror with original shaped bevel plate
Located in London, GB
A large French full length 1880s painted over mantle mirror with original shaped bevel plate. The central top has detail of carved roses and ribbons and carved twisted rope design do...
Pine
A Large and Boldly Carved Spanish Parcel Gilt and Ebonised Over Mantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fine and boldly carved Spanish parcel gilt and ebonised over mantle Baroque style mirror. The tall carver and pierced crest is profusely carved with acanthus and floral decoration ...
Giltwood
Large English Bamboo Over Mantle or Wall Mirror (H 42 3/4 x W 51 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo over mantel or wall mirror with a period Aesthetic Movement design, circa 1870-1910, featuring a bamboo frame with lovely bamboo fretwork around the circumferen...
Glass, Bamboo, Lacquer, Wood, Mirror
Large Regency Period Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The mirror, which is of an inverted breakfront form, is conceived in the neo-classical style. The frieze is decorated with alternating carved roundels and gathered foliage. Below thi...
Giltwood
Large Antique Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A stunning large antique gilt wood over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, the frame has a beautiful patina to the gi...
Mirror, Giltwood
Extra Large English over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
This outstanding and mammoth sized English over mantle mirror is rectangular in shape and is surrounded by an ornately carved and detailed giltwood frame. There is a slight bit of fo...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique French Giltwood over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful and very large antique French giltwood over mantle mirror. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period. The quality is amazing, this...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large English Over Mantle Mirror With Original Paint
Located in London, GB
This is a really decorative mirror. Made in England in 19th century. The antiqued glass is slightly foxed consistent with it's age and the original paint is slightly faded in place...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Very Large French Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt over mantel (fireplace) mirror The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel piece and as so many fireplaces are opposite the window mi...
Giltwood
Very Large French Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt overmantel or over mantle mirror The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel piece and as so many fireplaces are opposite the window ...
Mirror
Antique Large Giltwood Over Mantle Wall Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large over mantel wall mirror offers giltwood frame with foliate, scroll and shell elements, 20th century. Measures: 51" H x 62" W x 5" D, sight: 38" x 50".
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Victorian Arts & Crafts over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian Arts & Crafts over mantle mirror This is a very striking piece it has a tall rectangular shape with a decorative top, it is made in golden ash and maple with a li...
Ash
Large 19th Century over mantel wall mirror.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century carved gilt wood and gesso oval, over mantel wall mirror. Having scrolling foliate and floral decoration surrounding the bevelled mirror plate. Bat...
Gesso, Giltwood
Large Antique French Victorian Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique French Victorian over mantle mirror offers carved giltwood frame with exaggerated scroll and foliate crest having central cartouche, c1880 Measures- 71''H x 54'...
Mirror, Wood
Large Italian Giltwood Parclose Wall over Mantel Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian over mantel parclose wall mirror offers giltwood construction in arched form with fleur de lis foliate and floral, scroll and foliate elements throughout, 20th c...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Pembroke, MA
Very large Louis XVI style giltwood and polychrome over-mantel mirror. The mirror features a central carved scallop shell with acanthus leaves and roses, scrolling acanthus leaves at...
Gold Leaf
Very Large Mahogany Carved Over-Mantle Wall Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany framed overmantle wall mirror, the shaped frame with carved scrolling ends surrounding the original mirror plate. Dimensions: Height 35.5 inches Length 77 inche...
Mahogany
Large over 5 Feet high 19th Century French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
A large 19th century French giltwood mirror, the large rectangular plate surmounted by a pierced cresting carved with a central vase of flowers and flanked by two winged gryphons: m...
Mirror, Wood
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H 47.5 in W 51.25 in D 9 in
Antique Large Classical Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, Musical Instruments, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large French Classical over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame in oval form with foliate crest having musical instruments over scroll and foliate decorated surround, ...
Mirror, Wood
Large Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique French Louis XIV over mantel mirror features giltwood construction with pierced crest having shile and shell form cartouche flanked by scroll and foliate elements sur...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 46 in W 41.25 in D 3.5 in
Antique Large French Louis XIV 1st Finish Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large French Louis XIV over mantel mirror features 1st finish giltwood frame with heavy foliate and scroll decoration, 19th century Measures: overall 46" H x 41.25 ...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 29.75 in W 77 in D 4.25 in
Large American Empire First Finish Giltwood Triptych Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Large Antique American Empire First Finish Gilt Wood Triptych Over Mantle Mirror with Column Form Fr...
Mirror, Wood
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H 26.75 in W 58.5 in D 3 in
Large Antique American Empire Triptych Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique American Empire over mantel mirror offers triptych form with column-form giltwood frame with rosette corners, circa 1840. Measures: 26.75" H x 58.5" W x 3" D.
Mirror, Giltwood
Large French Carved and Water Gilded Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French carved and water gilded over mantle mirror with scrolled detailing at the bottom and arched frame. Original plate.
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H 56.5 in W 55.75 in D 3.38 in
Fine and Very Large Neoclassical Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A powerful statement piece from the first quarter of the 19th century, this gorgeous giltwood overmantel mirror is crafted in the angular neoclassical taste. The secondary woods are ...
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
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H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 1.78 in
Vintage Giltwood Framed Large Wall Hanging over Mantle Mirror Ornate Detailing
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage giltwood framed wall mirror A very good looking and decorative wall mirror, it came to me with two Ralph Lauren mirrors howe...
Mirror, Giltwood
A Large Gilt Over Mantle Mirror This Mirror has a beautiful Gold Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Gilt Over Mantle Mirror This Mirror has a beautiful Gold Frame it is decorated with swags on the top and around the edges The large frame is in good sound condition, the ...
Giltwood
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H 46.5 in W 58.5 in L 46.5 in
Large over the Mantel Sideboard or Console Mirror in a Carved Giltwood Frame
By LaBarge
Located in Stamford, CT
A large over the mantel sideboard or console mirror in a carved giltwood frame. This simply stunning mirror is certain to add the right reflection to any home or office.
Mirror
Large Early 20th Century Rococo Influenced Gilt over Mantle Mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine Edwardian over mantle mirror in the Rococo taste, circa 1910. Six foot wide. Gilt gesso frame with carved swags and flowing forms. Original plate. Two replaced three arm orm...
Gesso
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H 52.75 in W 60.5 in D 5 in
Very Large Aesthetic Movement Over-Mantel Mirror in Silvered Giltwood
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very large and substantial strike point piece, this overmantel mirror is an angular creation of the Aesthetic Movement. At least in part a response to the perceived degrading of be...
Glass, Giltwood
Very Large 19th Century Adams Style Gilt over Mantle Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century Adams style gilt over mantel wall mirror The mirror has a beautiful Rococo gold frame with three mirrors, at the top it is elaborately decorated with carve...
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.
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