Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
20th Century Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1980s European Baroque Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Resin
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Resin, Mirror
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wool
1930s Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Resin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Resin, Paint
1880s French Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wool, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Alpaca
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Italian Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Mirror
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Plaster, Wood, Glass, Mirror
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Maple
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Resin, Plastic
19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Resin, Mirror
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Alpaca, Mirror
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Alpaca, Mirror
1980s Colombian Organic Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Resin, Palmwood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Resin
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Resin, Lucite
20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wool
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.