Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s English Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Early 20th Century American Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1760s Irish George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
20th Century English Country Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Plywood, Opaline Glass
Late 20th Century American Campaign Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Copper, Steel, Brass
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
20th Century European Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century European Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Copper, Steel, Brass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Silver Leaf
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
2010s English Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Carrara Marble, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Co...
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lead
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
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.