Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Art Glass, Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Carrara Marble, Stone, Limestone, Marble, Slate, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Br...
2010s British Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Marble, Stone, Limestone, Carrara Marble, Slate, Enamel, Sheet Metal, Br...
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer
1980s North American Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass, Mirror
1970s Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Aluminum
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
20th Century Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Leather, Art Glass
20th Century American Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
1980s American Classical Roman Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Lacquer, Giltwood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel, Chrome
1870s French Louis XIII Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mid-20th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome
19th Century English George II Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Tin
Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Holly, Pine, Giltwood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Paint, Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, 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.