Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Early 1800s Russian Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Giltwood, Glass
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1950s Italian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1830s British William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1990s Unknown Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Art Glass, Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1880s French Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wool, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
1790s English Hepplewhite Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood, Gesso
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Carrara Marble, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Co...
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Crystal, Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
Early 18th Century European Régence Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metallic Thread
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1830s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century American Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Oak
Early 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1890s Sheraton Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Satinwood
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Padouk
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
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.