Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Early 1900s Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Padouk
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Gustavian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Scottish Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century European Baroque Revival Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Maple
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1870s English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Beech
1880s French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Nickel
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Chrome, Brass
20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Italian Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Stucco, Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Hardwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century Rustic Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Composition
1960s Victorian Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century English Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Late 20th Century American Other Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
1850s British Early Victorian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Teak
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wrought Iron
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Brass
19th Century European Queen Anne Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, 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.