Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1970s Italian Other Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Gesso, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century European Jacobean Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass
19th Century French Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Mahogany, Rosewood, Paint
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
20th Century European Chinese Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Teak
1870s English Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century American American Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1960s French Regency Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Stained Glass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century European Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century British Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1770s English Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
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.