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
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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century First Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Walnut
19th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1950s British Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1950s Italian Rococo Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 1900s Italian Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper
2010s Italian Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Brass
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Italian Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Silver Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Art Glass, Wood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Early 20th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Late 19th Century European Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1830s Italian Other Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Ebony, Elm, Purpleheart
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
1890s Sheraton Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Satinwood
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Nutwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1990s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
Early 1900s French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
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.