Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mahogany, Mirror
1810s English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century European William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s European Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century Irish George II Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mercury Glass
1860s Dutch Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century First Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s American Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1810s American Federal Antique 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.