Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Oak
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
1990s English Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Stainless Steel, Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Marble
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
19th Century French Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Paint
1880s English Moorish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Boxwood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Sandstone
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Walnut
Early 20th Century Belgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Palisander
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror
Early 1900s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
Mid-19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Hardwood
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.