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Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors For Sale
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
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italy Early 18th Century Barocco Giltwood and Carved Fireplace Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent gilded, sculpted and carved wall mirrors.
This elegant wall mirrors hails from the Early 18th Century, from Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. The mirror showcases exquisit...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
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
Materials
Brass
$6,800 / item
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
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Clock Frame Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely 19th century French Clock Frame now as a mirror. Crafted in zinc with wonderful repousee detail. The glass/mirror is antique.
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19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Zinc
Maitland Smith Victorian Revival Baroque Rococo Style Over Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately Baroque Rococo style wall hanging mirror by Maitland Smith, circa last quarter 20th century. Made from walnut with a rattan backing and ornate low relief painted embellish...
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Late 20th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Walnut
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass
Oversized Minimalist Quadris Rectangular Overmantel Mirror with a Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Modern Quadris™ oversized rectangular mirror with an elegant solid brushed brass frame and square corners. Part of the charming Quadris™ collection, designed and handcrafted in Londo...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Oil Painting Portrait of a Lady Dressed in Ottoman Style Costume, Certified
Located in Miami, FL
A fine oil on canvas painting representing a woman in a typical Ottoman costume of XIX century. Very good condition.
This beautiful and good quality work of art possesses vibrant c...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$1,575 Sale Price
41% Off
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
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,002 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Mirror With Colored Abstract Composition circa 1960, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice abstract composition ceramic mirror, circa 1960, France.
Thick raw sandstone with enameled polychrome decor, hollowed or embossed.
Dimensions: 34 cm W, 48 cm H, 4 cm D.
Good original condition. Rare item.
All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Regency Giltwood And Ebonized Overmantle Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Beautifully water gilded. The shaped cornice over a leaf tip and ebonized Greek key decoration and later mirror plate. All flanked by a lions heads with ebonized ring and Egyptian ca...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Regency Period Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Reepham, GB
A Delightful 19th Century Regency Period Giltwood Overmantle Wall Mirror Bordered By Elegant Half Turned Columns And Carved Leaf Decoration.
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Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Freeform Wall-hanging Modern Mirror with Brass Full Frame, Vintage Two
Located in London, GB
Mid century style mirror with an elegant brushed brass full frame inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio Ponti. Handcrafted in London, UK, to high quality standards ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Italian Geometric Murano Glass Mirror with Aqua Green Ribbon Decor
Located in New York, NY
An exclusive Venetian rectangular mirror in Murano glass, entirely handcrafted in Italy with a unique modern architectural design of a crenelated decoration. High quality of execution: the border is finished with an antiqued beveled mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Beveled Mirror with Rosette Details, c. 1950
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern mirror featuring beveled borders and fitted with glass rosette accents. The simplicity of this vintage mirror is its allure. Perfect scale for an entry way or a po...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Wood
Custom Italian Brass Mirror by Le Lampade
By Gio Ponti
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
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Carved Giltwood Georgian Chinese Chippendale Style Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Chinese Chippendale style carved giltwood overmantle mirror
19th Century
Scarse horizontal configuration and excellent quality of carving.
The design centered by a pagoda cr...
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19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Art Nouveau Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic gold gilt Art Nouveau mirror with the original beveled mirror plate. The gilt is in good condition with minimal wear. Below the mirror is a nicely carved C scroll detail....
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large baroque decorated chimney mirror in gilted wood, France ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / chimney mirror / wood, mirror / Antique / Baroque
A large baroque French mirror with a richly carved frame of gilded wood. The mirror is housed in a thin and elegant...
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Early 1800s French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,475 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Materials
Gold Leaf
Tyne Mirror — Polished Brass & Blackened Steel — Handmade in Britain — Medium
Located in Washington, GB
A dual-framed wall mirror in polished brass and blackened steel. Clear, bronze or grey tinted glass available. Supplied with two screw fixing points to rear face. Handcrafted in the ...
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2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Copper, Steel, Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
Wall Mirror Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Wood Italy 70s
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Italian Hollywood Regency faux bamboo wood wall mirror
Faux bamboo wooden mirror.
Beautiful bamboo-effect mirror in bamboo green.
It's an ideal mirror for both the entryway and the...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Faux Bamboo
Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant Louis Philippe giltwood mirror, with the signature rounded upper corners so reminiscent of the period. The frame's inner edge is ad...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
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
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Carved And Gilt Three Part Over-The-Mantel Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The three part beveled mirror with classic 19th c. details. The cornice with attached balls (a few missing on the left) and three projecting leafy column supports with rosettes on th...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Mirror with Goldenrod Iron Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Goldenrod Mirror, Italy 1970s
This 1970s vintage mirror embodies the elegance of regency style with a minimalist squared design, beautifully crafted with a goldenrod refined...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Iron
$703 Sale Price
40% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine French Louis XVI style mantel mirror hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. The ornately carved giltwood frame is in excellent condition and is richly patinated. The fram...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Arcus Arched Wall Leaning Modern Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Oversized
Located in London, GB
Modern Arcus™ arch shaped wall leaning floor mirror with a minimalist solid brushed brass frame. Designed and Made in London, UK. This mirror is f...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassel
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a rare large gold leaf gilt mirror that was made in northern France in the late 19th century.
It features the upper rounded corners typical for the Louis Philippe style. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$5,630 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Late 19th-century French gold leaf gilt engraved Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful antique mirror that was made in France in the late 19th century, circa 1890. It features the upper rounded corners that are typical for the French Louis...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,753 Sale Price
20% Off
Aesthetic Movement Carved Walnut Mirror by J Smithey
By James Smithey
Located in London, GB
James Smithey, a superior quality Aesthetic Movement carved walnut over mantle, with bevelled mirror and embossed copper panels depicting classical maidens, one panel stamped 'JS 189...
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Quadris Rectangular Antiqued Mirror with Multiple Panels and Bronze Patina Frame
Located in London, GB
Quadris™ rectangular antiqued mirror with a bronze patina finish brass frame made with 12 antiqued mirror panels.
Dimensions: H 97cm x W 48cm x D 1.8cm / H 38.1in x W 18.1in x D 0.7...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Period Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is one of the most stunning and unique period Louis XVI mirrors we have seen. The depth and finely detailed floral carvings include sunflowers, lilies, daisies and roses. The bo...
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Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Sea Green Aqua Diamond Murano Glass Blocks Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of contemporary sea green diamond Murano glass block mirror, in stock
Customizable, faceted Murano glass frame mirror, edged in brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Antique French Trumeau Mirror Original Paint and Gilding Unrestored Late 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French trumeau mirror that was hand-made during the mid to late-1800’s and miraculously still wears its original paint and gildi...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Design Ruffled Gold Murano Glass Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Venetian contemporary Couture design rectangular wall mirror, custom made in Italy, framed with a thick border in high quality blown Murano art glass in crystal lined with 24-K Gold leaf, artistically decorated with a typical Art Deco reeded sculpture...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
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
Materials
Giltwood
$858 Sale Price
30% Off
The Convex Mirror Company - Ferrara Nero Convex Mirror 93 cms/37"
Located in Farnham, GB
The Ferrara Nero is a highly decorative convex wall mirror that creates a focal point and adds elegance to any room. The mirror itself is silvered and antiqued using traditional meth...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Contemporary Large Murano Sea Green Glass Framed Mirror, In Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Large rectangular Murano sea green Glass framed mirror , in stock
Mirror plate surrounded with undulating glass tiles in sea green color held by brass cab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Enchanting Venetian Murano Glass Mirror with Multicolor Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
Enchanting Venetian mirror with green frame. Along the edges of the frame are green glass rope accents and numerous multicolor pasta vitrea glass flowers.
Executed by the great Maste...
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2010s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Large Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantle 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality gilt wall mirror overmantle from the 19th Century. Could be hung in portrait or landscape.
An impressive find, that would look amazing in the right location....
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19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$1,434 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Materials
Mirror
Italian Art Deco Design Twisted Gray Smoked Murano Glass & Gold Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke customizable minimalist organic large mirror, simple yet sophisticated, entirely handcrafted in Italy, the interesting frame is composed of two Torchon twisted...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Capsula Capsule Pill shape Minimalist Frameless Mirror, Medium
Located in London, GB
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
Materials
Mirror
Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Frame Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Louis XVI style very large gilt wood frame beveled hanging wall mirror with floral design details. The mirror is in great cond...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold
Bespoke Italian Memphis Design Gold Pink Turquoise Burgundy Murano Glass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair is available now. Contemporary custom-made modern mirror, entirely hand-made in Italy, of organic stylized oval shape, and can be displayed horizontally or vertically. Of uniq...
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
19th C. Renaissance Style Overmantle Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Impressive monumental scale antique Italian rectangular mantel or fireplace mirror. The piece has two bold pillars with highly detailed carved molding all the way around. The Italian...
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19th Century European Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Oversized Quadris Rectangular Contemporary Mirror with Brass Full Frame
Located in London, GB
Modern Quadris™ oversized rectangular mirror with an handcrafted polished solid brass full frame with square corners. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully cus...
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2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved and Gilt 18th Century Style Mirror for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a cartouche crest with a shell and crossed quiver and torch motifs. The side scrolled surrounds with acanthus leaves, the bottom with interlaced design. Backed with a blue paint...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Monumental Carved Dragons Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Mantel Buffet Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic mirror and would be perfect for fans of "Game of Thrones" with the mythical dragons and ornate Chinese Chippendale design. This is perfect mirror to dress up a bu...
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1930s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
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
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
French Louis XVI Carved Oak Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large and well-carved Louis XVI-style oak overmantel mirror is from France, circa 1880s. Incredibly, this piece still retains the original mirror plate which displays nice foxing.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Oak
19th Century Carved Arch Teak Indian Window Frame Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1880's
Indian arched window converted into a mirror. Solid teak frame laced with floral motif carvings. Hard backed and wired for hanging or can b...
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Teak
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
$600 Sale Price
60% Off
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.