Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1950s British Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fruitwood
1860s European High Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Plaster, Glass, Mirror
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1900s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Padouk
Late 20th Century Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Pine, Paint
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Art Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s Italian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Birch, Art Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 20th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror, Walnut
1990s Unknown Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
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.