Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 1900s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Federal Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century American Federal Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1830s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Canvas, Paint, Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Paint, Mirror
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century European Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Hardwood, Giltwood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Canvas
18th Century European Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Canvas
Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Softwood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Canvas, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI 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.