Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
18th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
19th Century European Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fabric, Mirror
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Alpaca
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Plaster, Glass, Mirror
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Scottish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver
1750s Italian Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
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.