Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Early 1800s English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
20th Century European Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1880s French French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1970s American Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Goatskin, Mirror
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper, Metal
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Paint, Mirror
Late 18th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Wood, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary English Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Tin
19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Holly, Pine, Giltwood
1830s American Federal Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso
1830s English William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
1820s English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Composition
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Mirror
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1870s French Louis XIII Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Gesso, Wood
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
1810s English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Wood
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
18th Century British George II Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 20th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Leather, Art Glass
1790s Italian Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Marble
2010s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Glass
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Birch
19th Century French Antique 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.