Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Fruitwood, Sycamore
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
1840s Italian Early Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Mid-19th Century American Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
1920s French Louis Philippe Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s European Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Austrian Rococo Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
20th Century Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
1860s Swiss Black Forest Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Other
2010s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s Sub-Saharan African Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wire
Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Cut Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
2010s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
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
Brass
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
1840s English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century European Jacobean Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1930s French Louis Philippe Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
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.