Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
19th Century French Rustic Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1920s French Louis Philippe Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Paint
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Resin
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
1890s American Eastlake Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Stained Glass
19th Century Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Cement
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1830s English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 1900s Rococo Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century European Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
18th Century French Directoire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Scottish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Nickel
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
2010s British Industrial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Cut Glass
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Art Glass, Glass
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Ormolu
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
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.