Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Carrara Marble, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Co...
19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Copper, Steel, Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Silver Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century European Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Bronze
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel, Copper, Steel, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Irish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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 American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror
2010s Italian Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1970s Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome, Brass
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 Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron
Mid-19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
18th Century English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Stone, Travertine, Marble
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1940s Spanish Rococo Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, 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.