Classical Three Panel Horizontal Mirror, Circa 1820s
Located in Sarasota, FL
A classical three panel horizontal mirror. Wooden with decorative veneers. Above is an oil on canvas, richly carved on top with a fig leaf and arch motif. Continental, circa 1820's.
Canvas, Mirror, Wood
19th Century Carved and Gilded Horizontal Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Uniquely styled, this landscape mirror is hand-carved and painted with gold. The glass is original to the mirror, and matches the unique shaping of the frame.
Gold
English William IV Large Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English William IV large carved giltwood horizontal (over-mantel (fireplace)) wall mirror with swirl carved column border.
Giltwood
A large French Empire wood and gesso mirror, C 1840.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Perfect in an entryway, to elongate a hall way or above a mantel horizontally. The neutral mirror may be hung in either direction.
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
1960’s Solid Wood Floor Length Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
If mounted vertically, it would be a great full length mirror. Would also work over a mantel when hung horizontally.
Oak
Large Wilshire Horizontal Mirror by Woods & Fields
By Woods & Fields
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Horizontal Wilshire Mirror by Woods & Fields made of hand carved wood in bamboo motif. If you desire 84" length x 34" height, the price is $4800.00. 4-6 weeks. Mirror can be mo...
Wood, Mirror
Large Horizontal Giltwood and Faux Marble Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
An Italian, giltwood mirror with boldly carved frame resting on a stepped, faux marbled base.
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H 24.75 in W 41 in D 4.5 in
Late French Empire Period, 19th C., Horizontal Over Mantel Giltwood Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an inner ebonized rabbet the main sections of the mirror are raised in half columns, the bottom having lotus leaves, the top having gilded capitals and leaf forms curving onto...
Large Horizontal Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
French mirror with gold gilt reverse painting
Mirror
18th c. Venetian Horizontal Giltwood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th c. Venetian Horizontal Mantle Mirror with Hand Painted Scene.
Mirror
Impressive 19th Century Gutsy Giltwood Mantel Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive chunky giltwood horizontal mantel mirror having gutsy carved frame, interior black filet and mirror that measures 41.25 x 26 Orr.
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Gilt Wood Horizontal Shell Motif Diamond Dust Mirror France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Horizontal Rectangular Giltwood French Mantle Mirror with Shell Sun King Motif in grotto-style Large Louis Philippe French Victorian giltwood mirror with crest. Top features seashe...
Metal, Gold Leaf
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H 25 in W 26 in D 1 in
Horizontal Louis XVI Ornate Gold Giltwood Wide Mirror with Hand-Carved Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large horizontal rectangular profile giltwood mirror. In a wide rectangular shape, with hand-carved details on top.
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
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H 53 in W 38 in D 6 in
Monumental Italian 24-Karat Gold Leaf over Wood Beveled Ridged Horizontal Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
The sculptural lines and forms of this Italian mirror have semi scalloped edges and ridges as the design. This gorgeous large beveled horizontal Italian mirror will add richness to ...
Gold Leaf
Antique French Louis XVI Enamel and Gold Leaf Horizontal Mirror circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Enamel and Gold Leaf Horizontal Mirror circa 1880
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H 38 in W 26 in D 2 in
Vintage Victorian Revival Gold Over Mantel or Horizontal Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Victorian Revival ornate gold mirror. Made from wood with a carved gesso frame feautring French inspired medallions and foliate detail. The mirror can hang vertical or h...
Glass, Hardwood
Incredible Horizontal Ornate French Style Fancy Mantel Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large horizontal mantel mirror having gesso gold leaf fancy French style.
Gesso, Mirror
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H 31 in W 51 in D 2 in
Wonderful French Louis XVI Horizontal Oval Giltwood Swag Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Louis XVI style horizontal oval giltwood with floral swags draping over the mirror, and a beautiful center crest of two cross torches. Very fine chasing and detail...
Mirror, Giltwood
Gio Ponti Brass Horizontal Over-Mantle Brass Framed Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Gio Ponti brass framed majestic 'caminiera' or over-mantle mirror. The size and scale are very unusual, the brass elegantly shaped frame and original mercury glass with wonderful ...
Brass
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H 66 in W 24 in D 2 in
Fine Quality Distressed Antique Mirror Gilded Frame Horizontal or Vertical
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Walnut
Regency Period Giltwood Horizontal Mirror
Located in New York, NY
REGENCY PERIOD GILTWOOD HORIZONTAL MIRROR IN THREE SECTIONS WITH 4 NEO-CLASSIC COLUMNS C. 1830
Giltwood, Mirror
English Regency Horizontal Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency giltwood overmantle mirror with breakfront shaped cornice above gilded sperules, diamond decorated frieze, triple side columns topped by carved flowers and beveled mirror pla...
Fantastic Early Horizontal Venetian Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an early and unusual horizontal Venetian mirror. The quality is very good.
Glass
A Horizontal Louis Phillipe Mirror with Cartouche
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rare example of a giltwood Louis Phillipe mirror: horizontally oriented, and with a large and exuberant Regence style cartouche in the form of a palmette.
Giltwood, Mirror
French Art Deco Horizontal Wrought Iron Roses Mirror
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This large French art deco mirror frame is of hand wrought iron. The mirror has three roses across the top and buds on the bottom of each side. The mirror glass features a 1” bevel. ...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Hand-Carved Gilded Mirror Vertical or Horizontal
Located in Oakville, ON
Beautifully and unique wooden hand-carved gilded mirror, it can be used vertically and horizontally. The carving details are in very good condition despite its age. They represent e...
Wood
French Overmantle Mirror with Painted Finish
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful horizontal French over mantel mirror newly constructed of antique parts.
Mirror, Wood
Louis XV Style Carved Horizontal Mirror
Located in Pataskala, OH
Horizontal mirror is surrounded with exquisite carvings of acanthus leafs, ribbons and flowers. The centre has newer glass, circa early 20th century.
Mirror
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.