Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
20th Century Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Driftwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1840s English Beaux Arts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1860s French Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Cement
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
2010s English George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Fruitwood, Sycamore
18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1830s Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1930s French Louis Philippe Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Nickel
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver
1770s English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Burl, Giltwood, Walnut
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1960s Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1790s European Directoire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Industrial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
1930s French Rococo Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Faux Bamboo
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century and Earlier German Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer
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.