Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
2010s British Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bone, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1820s English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Art Glass, Mirror
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Poplar
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
1880s French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Plaster, Pine
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Rattan, Glass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1830s Italian Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1830s Italian Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Rock Crystal
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Cut Glass
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 20th Century American Campaign Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
Antique and Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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.