Victorian Style Arched Dark Gold over Mantle Mirror a Lovely over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Dark Gold Over Mantle Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece, the 2.5” arched moulded frame is slightly curved with a flat base The Mir...
Giltwood
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Large Antique Hand Carved & Painted Burmese Liberty's London Overmantle Mirror
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale stunning original plate glass Victorian over mantle mirror with hand carved and painted frame retailed by Liberty's London in the 1890-1900 period ...
Mirror, Oak
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece, the 3” arched moulded frame is lightly curved with a flat base The Mirror is in...
Giltwood
Exceptionally Large Over-mantle/Overmantle Mirror
Located in Folkestone, GB
An exceptionally large 19th century overmantle mirror measuring 239cms tall by 177cms wide, (nearly eight feet by six feet!). A single piece of glass contained in a moulded gilt fra...
Glass
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
Victorian Carved Pine Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved pine over mantle mirror This is Victorian over mantle mirror, the frame has been stripped back to show the lovely grain and form of the Wood The neat 2” wide frame ...
Pine
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
Victorian Carved Pine Overmantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved pine overmantle mirror This is a Victorian over mantle mirror, the frame has been stripped back to show the lovely grain and form of the Wood The neat 2” wide fr...
Pine
19th Century Neoclassical Carved Overmantel Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Highly carved Victorian over mantle mirror featuring four Neoclassical style corinthian columns.
Victorian Original Shabby Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian original shabby gold over-mantle mirror.
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Large Victorian Advertising Mirror, Cadbury’s Chocolate over Mantle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Victorian advertising mirror, Cadbury’s chocolate over mantel. This is a superb quality and very large Victorian wall mirror or over mantel, it has the Classic purple and go...
Gesso, Paint
19th Century Giltwood over Mantle Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century giltwood over mantle mirror, the three central original plate mirrors surrounded in scrolling and carved giltwood frame. Dimensions Height 37 inches Width 55 inches ...
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
English Victorian Cast Iron Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
A Victorian, cast iron Over Mantle Mirror. This would have been placed over/ built into a cast iron mantlepiece.
Iron
Victorian Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece, the arched moulded frame is lightly curved at the top with a flat base The Mirror is ...
Giltwood
Antique Oversized Victorian Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Victorian over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame with foliate carved crest over mirror with acanthus elements, 19th century Measures- 81'' H x 63'' W x 11.5...
Mirror, Wood
Victorian Mantle Mirror Painted 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian style painted over mantle mirror. Circa 1920 This decorative over mantle mirror featuring a shaped and carved frame and carved decoration to either side.
Glass
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece, the arched moulded frame is lightly curved with a flat base The Mirror is in go...
Pine
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
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H 60.04 in W 65.36 in D 1.78 in
Rare circa 1860 Charles Nosotti Victorian Mercury Plate Glass over Mantle Mirror
By Charles Nosotti
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian circa 1860 Charles Nosotti over mantle mirror with original mercury plate glass A large and substantial Victorian gi...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 30 in W 40 in D 3 in
Victorian Style Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror in Gold
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror in Gold This is a charming piece, the moulded frame has a flat base and there is a decorative design at the top ...
Pine
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
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H 68.51 in W 49.02 in D 1.78 in
Stunning 19th Century Gold Giltwood French Over Mantle Mirror Original Plate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 19th century French giltwood over mantle mirror A very good looking well made and decorative 19th century mirror with original pla...
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Arched Oak Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian arched oak over mantle mirror A lovely Victorian oak over mantle mirror This is a charming piece, the arched frame is slightly curved with small feet at the base The...
Oak
Victorian Original Old Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Original Old Gold Over-Mantle mirror This is a charming and genuine piece of shabby chic furnishing, the 3” wide frame is in Gold with some of the gesso undercoat showin...
Giltwood
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H 32 in W 46 in D 2.5 in
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece, the 2.5” arched moulded frame is lightly curved with a flat base The Mirror is ...
Giltwood
19th Century Giltwood Mirror, Wall, Console or over the Mantle Victorian
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century giltwood mirror. Wall, console or over the mantel (fireplace) fireplace mirror. This palatial finely gilt wall or console mirror was found in a Greenwich Ct Mansion sitt...
Mirror, Wood
Victorian Gilt Over Mantle, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian gilt over mantle This Victorian gilt over mantle was made circa 1870 Having the original mercurial glass deep hand cut beveled mirror plate in the beautifully decorated f...
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H 27.5 in W 43.5 in D 4 in
English Country House 19th Century Gilt over Mantle Mirror, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
19th century gilt over mantle mirror This 19th century gilt over mantle mirror was made circa 1870. To each side of the original glass mirror plate glass are double cluster columns...
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H 27.5 in W 43.5 in D 4 in
English Country House 19th Century Gilt over Mantle Mirror, circa 1870
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
19th century gilt over mantle mirror This 19th century gilt over mantle mirror was made circa 1870. To each side of the original glass mirror plate glass are double cluster columns...
Giltwood
Excellent Large Victorian Giltwood Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
This Victorian over mantle wall mirror has been refinished in the past and is in wonderful condition throughout ready to place at home, circa 1860.
Giltwood
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H 25.5 in W 44 in D 6.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Oaks Over Mantle Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1880
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian Carved Oaks Over Mantle Bevelled mirror, Scotland 1880, H878 $475 as is Scotland 1880 Original finish Large carved Oak frame with rectangular bevel in the c...
Mirror, Oak
English Victorian Bamboo Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Port Chester, NY
Victorian bamboo hanging mirror, decorative lacquer plaques, with shallow shelves on either side of the glass.
Bamboo, 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.