Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
20th Century Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Stucco
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Canvas, Paint, Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso
1880s French Louis XIII Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Cut Glass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
20th Century Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1890s American Eastlake Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century English Adam Style Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century Irish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror
19th Century French Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1980s European Baroque Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Resin
20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Plaster, Wood, Glass, Mirror
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Poplar
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Onyx
18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
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.