Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron
20th Century Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Driftwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1850s English Renaissance Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
1970s American Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
18th Century British George II Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
1750s English Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1880s French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Mirror
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
18th Century European Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Nickel
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
1920s French Louis Philippe Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Paint
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1880s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Stucco
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
1960s French Regency Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 18th Century English Country Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique 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.