Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Stucco
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1880s American Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Late 17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Glass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Late 18th Century George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Gesso, Giltwood
Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Oak, Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Pine, Paint
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Teak
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine, Gesso, Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
18th Century European Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Gesso, Mirror, Pine
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century American Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Oak
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown 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.