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Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors For Sale
Large Handcrafted Oak Furrow Shelf Mirror
Located in London, GB
Large handcrafted ‘furrow’ oak framed mirror with shelf. Designed by SUM furniture and handcrafted in finest fully quartersawn English oak. Hand finished in natural oils. The furrow ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Oak

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Over Mantel / Fireplace Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Over Mantel / Fireplace Mirror. All handcrafted solid giltwood with intricate piercings and carvings flanked with two ho ho birds . Measu...
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Late 18th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Alentejo Rectangular Mirror, Cast Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo rectangular mirror is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typical structure of these trees, this luxury mirror is embraced by two grand tree trunks which opened branches. The structure in cast brass with patinated effect results of a careful sculpted work that highlights the natural details. Alentejo rectangular mirror can be customized into a large wall mirror perfect for a grand dining room or a small decorative mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Arcus Arch Shaped Rose Gold Customisable Mirror with a Copper Frame, Large
Located in London, London
Contemporary Arcus™ arch shaped rose gold / peach mirror with an elegant solid brushed copper frame. Designed and made in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed with an integrated Fre...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Copper

Antique 19th century Black and Gold French Louis Philippe mirror from 1888
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is a rare and exquisite antique French mirror, finished in black and gold, crafted in the year 1888. The mirror features the distinctive rounded top corners characteri...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold

Contemporary Diamond Pattern Murano Smoked Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Diamond Pattern Murano Smoked Glass Mirror, in Stock Vivid and intense smoked glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished facete...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful gold leaf gilded Louis Philippe mirror has an ornate crest on top. The upper corners are curved, as is typical for Louis Philippe. Both frame and crest are gold leaf...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique19th century French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Gilded Overmantel Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A stunning, authentic French overmantel mirror crafted in the Louis-Philippe style, popular between 1830 and 1850. This style is known for its understated elegance, with gently round...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique 19th century large oval gold and silver leaf gilt French mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a large antique oval mirror that was made in France in the second half of the 19th century, circa 1860. The mirror is decorated with beautiful ornaments with rich sy...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique mirror that originates in France, circa 1890. The mirror has the upper rounded corners typical for Louis Philippe mirrors. The mirror has a rich, ornamented cres...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Contemporary Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Murano cobalt blue glass framed mirror, in stock Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in cobalt blue color held by brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

French Henri II Style Carved Walnut Overmantel Mirror, C. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Henri II style mantel or wall mirror in gorgeous hand carved oak, with outstanding detail. The details reveal it was probably commissioned for an aristocrat’s hunting ...
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

XL 1950s Gio Ponti Era Cut Glass Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Oval Gio Ponti era Mid-Century Modern wall mirror in brass and original Venetian hand cut glass. Made in Italy in 1950s. The shape of the mirror is a very elegant oval symmetrical i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Antique French Silver and Gold Leaf Louis Seize Mirror with Floral Garlands
Located in Casteren, NL
An impressive and rich decorated Louis XVI mirror that was made in Northern France in 1905. The mirror frame was made of solid pine, has a segment arched top, and was decorated wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Antique 19th-century French gold leaf gilt gadrooned Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful antique gold leaf-gilded Louis Philippe mirror from southern France. This mirror dates back to around 1870 and features rounded upper corners characteris...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century French Neo-Classical Gilt Mirrors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of late 19th Century French gilt over mantel mirrors. Neo-Classical style with cherub decoration on the crown. Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite 19th century French Louis XVI gilded mirror. The rectangular mirror is embellished with a magnificent crown featuring scrolls and leaves. The frame is finely hand carved...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror
$1,475 Sale Price
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Serge Roche, Rectangular Giltwood Mirror, France, C. 1930
Located in New York, NY
Rare rectangular giltwood mirror with layers of aged mirror around edges. Label on back from l'Exposition Internationale du cadre du XVème au XXème siècle, April 1931 at Galeries Geo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Hollywood Regency Ebony Black and Gold Antiqued Glass Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning antiqued glass mirror Hollywood Regency wall , mantel or console mirror in an ebony black and finely hand painted with gold lines shap...
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1980s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique King Of Bavaria’s Large Carved Oak Hunting Lodge Overmantel Wall Mirror
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Here we have a provincial large Carved Oak Hunting Lodge Mirror, made by Wallace and Walker in 1803 (222 Years Old), formerly from the King of Bav...
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Early 19th Century European George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Antique 19th Century Napoleon III French Oval Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful large oval mirror with rich ornaments and original facetted mirror plate. The mirror has a very warm antique look and feel. The mirror has an ornate top decoration with a central “fleur de lis” with floral elements. At the bottom, there is also a smaller decoration with acanthus and floral elements. This mirror is made in Southern France and it has a solid pine frame that was smoothened with gesso. The most elevated part of the frame features a floral engraving and the inner part is adorned with a Classic pearl beading. The ornaments were casted with the use of ground cattle bone and plaster, reinforced with steel wires. The mixture of these materials is used in early mirror frames. Before casting was common practice, ornaments were hand carved in wood. A time consuming process and with the growing demand for these mirrors, new production methods were introduced. Later on larger...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts 'A' Framed Hand-Hammered Copper Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts 'A' framed hand-hammered copper wall mirror. With the original bevelled glass plate mirror.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Copper

Antique Late 19th Century Pale Gold Northern French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful and rare antique mirror that was made in northern France in the 1880s. The mirror frame has upper rounded corners typical for the Louis...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Silver Leaf

Ebonized Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror Candelabra
By Louie Phillippe
Located in Bensalem, PA
Classic convex ebonized mirror please look at pictures for overall condition detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
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Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Ebony, Giltwood

Antique Gilt Wall Mirror 19th Century Overmantle
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality 19th century gilt overmantle or wall mirror. A great look. A charming mirror, that is full of age and character. Lovely frame with some losses touching up, ref...
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19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Giltwood

Mid Century Art Deco Mirror with Brass Frame - Vintage Two
Located in London, London
Elegant mid century style mirror with a minimalist brass frame inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio Ponti. Handcrafted in London, UK, to very high quality standard...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Massive Contemporary Faux Shagreen Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stylish and very well made Faux Shagreen mirror in the manner of R & Y Augousti. A large scale round mirror with narrow pale wood frames on the o...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Capsula Capsule Pill shape Minimalist Frameless Mirror, Medium
Located in London, London
Minimalist capsule shaped frameless mirror. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits perfectly parallel to the wall. Designed and made in London, UK. Fitted with professional pla...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Pure Arts & Crafts Wooden Wall / Fireplace Mirror w. Amazing Hand Carved Plants
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect size and truly artistic antique wall mirror. If you are looking for unique, TOP quality Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this one of a kind mirror coul...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Oak

18th c. Queen Anne Cushion-Molded Chinoiserie Overmantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine 18th century Queen Anne period English overmantel mirror, the early but later glass plate with scalloped beveled edges and cut notching, within a cushion molded and polychrome...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Glass, Giltwood

Very large 19th century Square reeded overmantel mirror
Located in Malton, GB
This a stunning, completely original very large square gilt overmantel mirror with reeded frame. It has an incredible foxed mirror plate offering the perfect balance of patination an...
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19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Giltwood

French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Cobalt Blue Diamond Murano Glass Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Cobalt blue diamond cut Murano glass mirror, in stock Vivid and intense cobalt blue glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Wonderful Large Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scalloped Beveled Venetian Mirror
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vintage Mid-Century Modern scalloped beveled edge venetian mirror with flower rosettes Measurements: 55 1/2" W x 44" H x...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Beaded Mirror Gold Leaf French Antique
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite 19th-century Louis Philippe gilt wood mirror from France features a beautifully crafted gold leaf finish with delicate beaded detailing around the frame. Reflecting th...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Vintage N.7 Freeform Mirror with a Bevel and a Brass Full Frame
Located in London, London
Exquisite Vintage series N.7 freeform mirror with an elegant bevel and a solid brass full frame. Handcrafted in London, UK, to high quality standards using pure solid brass. Dimensio...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Tall Transition Mirror Crafted From Polished Stainless Steel And Bronze
Located in Santa Monica, CA
At 69" height, this wall mounted, polished stainless steel mirror with bronze detailing running along the entire perimeter is a true statement piece, installed offset from the wall b...
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2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Stainless Steel, Bronze

English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Wall Mirror manner of Thomas Johnson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and impressive English Rococo 19th century Chinese Chippendale style figural gilt-wood carved over mantel or pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson, after his collec...
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Giltwood and Gesso Triptych Overmantle Mirror & Bevelled Edge Glass
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful Antique 19th century Neoclassical giltwood and gesso triptych overmantle mirror, with bevelled edge glass, classical chariot scene relief and Corinthian column pilasters.
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gesso, Glass, Giltwood

French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Marble

French Louis Phillipe Gilt Wood and Gesso Floral Etched Wall Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Louis Phillipe gilt carved wood and gesso wall mirror with flanking rounded corners, floral etching, and interior single row of beading. Mirror retains the original silvered g...
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1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Custom Italian Brass Mirror by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Italian brass mirror by Le Lampade. 1950s Italian Gio Ponti style. This mirror can be custom made and several finishes are available.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Antique French Trumeau Mirror Mantel Pier Mirror Rectangular Oak LARGE 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Trumeau Rectangular Carved Oak Mantel Pier Mirror Popular classic French hanging wall mirror~~beautifully carved with rolled edges and with wood back~~perfect for a fireplace mantel, entry hall, living area, study, office, library, bedroom, dressing area, powder room or just about any room in your home or office Frame is 63" tall x 44" wide x 4" deep Mirror is 35.5" tall x 32.5" wide~~1" bevel Solid and sturdy~~rich oak patina~~dress up your home or office with this superb mirror! Please check out our large selection of antique framed mirrors~~always high quality~~find the right size and style to fit your home and decor...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Ceiling Suspended Vintage N.7 Freeform Beveled Mirror and Brass Full Frame
Located in London, London
Exquisite ceiling suspended vintage series N.7 mirror with an elegant bevel and a solid brass full frame. Handcrafted in London, UK, to high quality standards using pure solid brass....
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Luciano Frigerio Large Bronze Wall Mirror for Cellini Cantu, circa 1970, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare and very beautiful large bronze wall mirror designed by Luciano Frigerio for Cellini Cantu, circa 1970, Italy. High quality gilt bronze....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Bronze, Brass

Midcentury Brass Shield Shaped Wall Mirror, Gio Ponti Style, Italy 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This minimalist shield shaped wall or fireplace mirror was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a solid brass frame with mirror glass and wooden rear. Very...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

Capsula Capsule shaped Black Tinted Minimalist Frameless Mirror, Large
Located in London, London
Minimalist Capsula™ capsule / pill shaped black tinted frameless mirror with a floating effect. Quality design that ensures the mirror sits per...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the edges of the frame are glass rope accents and numerous glass flowers. You can inst...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Blown Glass

Pair of Murano Cobalt Blue Glass Mirrors with Nickel Plated Trims, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano cobalt blue glass mirror, in stock Nickel plated cabochon accents. Glass texture and color are absolutely striking. Nickel p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Nickel

Superb Mid-Century Venetian Mirror Murano 1960'
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched floral motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the edges of the frame are gold glass rope accents and numerous glass flowers. Excell...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Blown Glass

Antique mid 19th century faded gold gilt Frech Louis Philippe mantel mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique mantel mirror was crafted in southern France in the mid-19th century. The mirror features quarter-round top corners, characteristic...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Venetian Pink Flower Murano Glass Mirror
Located in Rome, IT
This beautiful Venetian mirror features etched figure motifs adorning the mirrored frame. Along the edges of the frame are glass rope accents and numerous glass pink flowers. Execut...
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1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Blown Glass

Chippendale Style Mahogany & Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in Malibu, CA
A stunning mahogany and giltwood mirror having highly detailed carvings & a dramatic pediment adorned with a Phoenix. There is a wonderful hand carved and gilt Eagle/Phoenix at the t...
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Hardwood

French Rococo Carved Giltwood Palatial Oval Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding finely carved palatial Rococo style mirror with gold leaf finish in a very big size. France, 1850. A superb example of gilt Rococo style framework. The frame has a beau...
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Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

A Gorgeous 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century giltwood overmantle mirror finely hand carved and of fabulous quality. The original sparkly mercury mirror glass plate of rectangular form with curved detail...
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19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Trisection Ornate Giltwood Overmantel Fireplace Mirror, Circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 19th Century Trisection Ornate Giltwood Overmantel Fireplace Mirror measuring 50.5" in width and 14.75" in height, Circa 1880s.
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Carved and Parcel Giltwood Italian Neoclassical Style Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century carved, parcel giltwood and gesso Italian neoclassical style mirror. Carved wood frame with beaded border and corner rosettes. Giltwood and gesso crown with Greek ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gesso, Giltwood, Mirror, Wood

19th Century Wide Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fantastic French giltwood Louis Philippe period overmantle mirror, full of character and beautifully aged – the worn gilt of its undulating surfaces revealing the bold red wood underneath in places. The mirror has curved top corners, typical of the Louis Philippe period, and the original plate mirror...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mirror

Quadris Rectangular Minimalist Mirror with a Copper Frame, Small
Located in London, London
Modern rectangular mirror with an elegant solid brushed copper frame. Part of the charming Quadris™ collection, designed and handcrafted in London, UK. Our mirrors are designed wit...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Brass

A Gorgeous 19th Century Gilt Finish Hall or Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century gilt finish hall or overmantle mirror, finely hand carved and of exceptional quality. The mirror glass plate of shaped, rectangular form is set within a gild...
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19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Glass, 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.

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