Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1830s English William IV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century British Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
1960s Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
1830s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
20th Century American Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Tin
1890s Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Oak
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1790s French French Provincial Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
1880s English Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
1880s Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1960s Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 20th Century European Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Early 1900s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Padouk
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
1910s Edwardian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Plaster
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.