Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Hardwood
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
20th Century Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Restauration Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1990s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Acrylic, Lucite
Mid-17th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
1760s English George II Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Leather, Art Glass
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
18th Century French Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
2010s English George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Cut Glass
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
1840s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Tin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
Late 18th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Crystal
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Steel
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Marble
1810s English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
19th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass
Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
20th Century American Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Oak
Early 1800s English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood, Wood, Mirror
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1940s American Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Nickel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
1970s French Empire Revival Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Copper, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Paint, Gesso
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Rattan
18th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Gesso, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Canvas, 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.