Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Poplar
20th Century Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
Early 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Satinwood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Paint, Wood
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Brass
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Composition
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wire
Late 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Italian Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror
Early 20th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Hardwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1860s British Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror
18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Paint, Wood, Mirror
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Copper, Chrome
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Mirror, Paint
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Copper
1990s Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
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.