Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s English George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Paint, Gesso
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze
2010s British Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Tin, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome, Brass
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Crystal
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror
2010s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
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.