Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Brass
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 18th Century George II Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Stone
1860s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Velvet
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1930s American Empire Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Beech, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Hardwood, Giltwood
1750s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
20th Century European Regency Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bamboo
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Paint, Giltwood, Mirror, Gesso
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wool
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Nickel
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron
Mid-19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
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.