Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1950s British Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Plaster, Glass, Mirror
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Cut Glass
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Padouk
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
1960s Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century Federal 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
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
20th Century American Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
1830s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1890s French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
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.