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Antique French Breton Mirror Over Mantel Mirror Rectangular Oak Large 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Breton Rectangular Framed Oak Over Mantel Mirror ~~c. 1880s
Popular
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 59.5 in W 44 in D 3 in
Outstanding Large Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H158cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0290 Outstanding 19th century gilded wall mirror / over mantel mirror of versatile form, can be
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
English Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
English carved wood and gesso gilt and painted over mantel mirror with original glass.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Satinwood Sheraton Style Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Altrincham, GB
Satinwood Sheraton Style Over Mantel Mirror
late 19thC the moulded Greek key pattern pediment over
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Antique 1890s Sheraton Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Victorian Black Lacquer Over-mantel Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Black Lacquer Over-mantel Mirror
The Mirror has a 3” Frame which has rounded top corners
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
English Georgian Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
fine georgian gilt and carved wood overmantel mirror in the chippendale style with rococo
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Antique 1760s English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Egyptian Revival Mahogany Bronze Caryatid Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Egyptian Revival mahogany over mantel, wall or floor mirror. Features an arched center between two
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Parcel Gilt over mantel mirror
Located in Southall, GB
19th Century Parcel Gilt over mantel mirror with laurel leaves scrolling and pearl being frame trim
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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Painted over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
This superb early 19th century Italian architectural overmantel oval mirror is green painted with
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Marble
English Adam Gilt Over Mantel Mirror. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English Adam gilt over mantel mirror with carved mythological figures, acorn motif, flanking urns
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Antique 19th Century British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Empire Gilt Classical and Foliate Carved Triptych over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Empire triptych over mantel wall mirror features Classical foliate and bead carved and gilt frame
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century English over Mantel Regency Adam Style Pediment Mirror
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century English Regency over Mantel Adam style mirror having and architectural form with a
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
French Louis XVI Carved Oak Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large and well-carved Louis XVI-style oak overmantel mirror is from France, circa 1880s
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Oak
Antique Carved And Gilt Three Part Over-The-Mantel Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The three part beveled mirror with classic 19th c. details. The cornice with attached balls (a few
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century American Empire Magogany Over Mantel Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century American Empire Magogany Over Mantel Wall Mirror measuring 35.5" in width and standing
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fir...
Materials
Mahogany
American 1960s Stained Walnut Over Mantel Mirror With Original Beveled Glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of an American mid century walnut over mantel. The wood is paneled and the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
H 56 in W 82 in D 1.25 in
Maitland Smith Victorian Revival Baroque Rococo Style Over Mantel Wall Mirror
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately Baroque Rococo style wall hanging mirror by Maitland Smith, circa last quarter 20th
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Late 20th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Walnut
H 62.5 in W 44.5 in D 4.5 in
English Gilt Carved Wood and Jasper Ware Over Mantel Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English gilt carved wood over mantel mirror with ball finials, centered jasper ware panel depicting
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Antique 1810s English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Antique George III Admiral Lord Nelson Rope & Tassel Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Extremely Rare Example of a Period Late 18th Century George III Admiral Lord Nelson Over Mantel
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
H 47.5 in W 57.5 in D 3 in
Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century bamboo over mantel mirror. This mirror consists of three bamboo framed panels with a
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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo
English Eglomise & Figural Gilt Convex Over Mantel Mirror. Signed J.C. Circa 18
Located in Charleston, SC
English Eglomise gilt over mantel mirror with carved acanthus floral motif , figural ebonized
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
H 38 in W 69 in D 5 in
Antique William IV Over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous original antique William IV over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from
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Antique 1830s British William IV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
Aesthetic movement over mantle mirror
By James Lamb
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A large and impressive over mantle mirror, in the aesthetic taste by James Lamb of Manchester. C
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Antique 1860s Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Style Arched Dark Gold over Mantle Mirror a Lovely over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Dark Gold Over Mantle Mirror
A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
This is a
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Vintage 1960s Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
H 29 in W 42 in D 2.6 in
Very Large French Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt overmantel or over mantle mirror
The over mantel as it name implies was
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Mirror
American Gilt over Mantle Mirror with Cove Molding
Located in Kenilworth, IL
with a period gilt oval spandrel and fitted with mirrored glass. The surfaces are gilt gesso on
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Antique 19th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
Louis XV Style French Provincial "Over Mantle" Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
Louis XV Style French Provincial "Over Mantle" Mirror. Nice proportions with a gentile arched top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Regency Water Gilded Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th c Regency period overmantle mirror. Hand carved Egyptian caryatids . Lion heads and star
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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass
19th Century, French, over the Mantle Mirror, Monumental, Standing
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century French over the mantle mirror.
This monumental wall or mantle mirror is simply
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th C. Carved And Gilt Over-the-Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Long rectangular three-part mirror with a carved surround with turned bars and raised foliate
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Antique 19th Century Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
This is a charming piece the curved frame is in Gold
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Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Style Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
The Regency style carved Frame is a rectangular shape
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Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
George III Nelson Commemorative Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III Nelson commemorative over-mantle mirror, the giltwood frame with a cornice above a
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Antique 1810s English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century English Georgian Style Gilt Wood over Mantle Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century English gilt wood wall or over mantle mirror in the Georgian style with original
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror
A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
This is a charming
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Vintage 1960s Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large American Empire First Finish Giltwood Triptych Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire First Finish Gilt Wood Triptych Over Mantle Mirror with Column Form Frame & Rosettes 19thC
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Antique 19th Century American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 29.75 in W 77 in D 4.25 in
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
The Regency carved Frame is a rectangular shape
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Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
The Regency carved Frame is a rectangular shape
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Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Very Large Art Nouveau Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A very large Art Nouveau gilt over mantle mirror
This mirror has a beautiful stylish Gold Frame
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Giltwood Hollywood Regency Wall, Over the Mantle Mirror, Console, Pier, Vanity
Located in Manhasset, NY
Giltwood Hollywood Regency Wall, Over the Mantle Mirror
A sleek and stylish Wall, Console or Over
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 47 in W 41 in D 2 in
Rare Set of 3 Large Gilt Arched Rococo Over Mantle Mirrors
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare set of 3 large gilt arched Rococo over mantle mirrors
These mirrors have beautiful Rococo
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Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Mirror
Federal Style Carved Giltwood Wall / Console / Pier Mirror, Over Mantle , 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Federal Style Carved Giltwood Wall / console / Pier mirror, 1900s
A finely carved
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Mid-20th Century European Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 58.5 in W 48.5 in D 5 in
Victorian Style Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror in Gold
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Gold Overmantel Mirror
A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror in Gold
This is a charming
Category
Vintage 1970s Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Late 19th C. Georgian Style Gilt Decorated Large Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, Late 19th Century Georgian Style Gilt Decorated Large 3-panel Over Mantle Mirror.
Measures
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Antique Late 19th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Large William IV period English gilt wood over-mantle mirror after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
by a shell and C-scroll clasp.
This stunning over-mantel mirror follows the design published by
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Antique 1830s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 125.99 in W 95.28 in D 4.73 in
Adam Style, Giltwood, Drapery Motif, Over the Mantle Wall Mirror, Italy, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adam Style, Giltwood, Drapery Motif, Large Wall Mirror, Italy, 1920s
This exquisite Adam-style
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Early 20th Century Italian Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 50.5 in W 72.5 in D 3 in
Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Triptych Foliate Form Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV Giltwood Triptych Foliate Form Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Measures- 49"H x 100"W x 4.5"D
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 49 in W 100 in D 4.5 in
Adams Style Wall, Console or Over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adams style wall or console mirror. A finely carved wall or console, over the mantle mirror. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French 5.5' Tall Architecturally Inspired Over-mantle Mirror, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French over-mantle mirror with architectural accents from the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
A Large Arts and Crafts 19th Century Light Oak Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Arts and Crafts 19th Century Light Oak Over Mantle Mirror
This is a Striking piece it
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Antique 1870s Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Oak
1920s Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Ornate Three Panel Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
1920s Louis XVI Style carved gilt wood ornate three panel over-mantle mirror. Two available.
meas
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood, Giltwood
H 31.5 in W 65 in D 2 in
Decorative 19th century gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative mid 19th century gilded over mantle mirror
French circa 1870 with original
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
Large early 19th century gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Large early 19th gilded over mantle , great decorative mirror
French circa 1830’s with original
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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
White Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, England
French over mantel mirror with original mirror plate in later painted white finish.
H 166cm x W
Category
Antique 1890s Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Pine
A George III Gold Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
An attractive late Georgian over mantel mirror dating circa 1790. The hand painted frieze still
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror
By Plan Dauphine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb hand-carved gilded and intentionally distressed over-mantel mantle mirror and
Category
1990s Unknown Gothic Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
H 58.5 in W 50 in D 5.25 in
Louis XVI Style, Large Wall Mirror, Giltwood, Glass, Europe, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Giltwood over the mantel mirror. This wall or console mirror is simply stunning and certain to add
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Jackson & Graham attributed. A fine quality Moorish over mantle or wall shelf.
By Jackson & Graham
Located in London, GB
niches with carvings and mahogany and boxwood turnings. A central beveled mirror surrounded by boxwood
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Antique 1880s English Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
H 49.22 in W 62.21 in D 9.06 in
Scottish Regency Inlaid Overmantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and unusual Scottish Regency period three plate over mantel mirror, having original bronze
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Antique Early 19th Century Scottish George IV Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Materials
Mahogany
Italian 19th-20th Century Florentine Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Italian 19th-20th Century Florentine Rococo Revival Style Gilt Wood Carved Over-Mantel
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Antique Early 1900s Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 38.5 in W 60 in D 5.25 in
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Mirrors Over Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mirrors over mantel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every mirrors over mantel was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mirrors over mantel — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mirrors over mantel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mirrors over mantel over the years, but those crafted by Labarge, Charles Nosotti and Karges Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful. You’ll find that an occasional mirrors over mantel may be too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller editions, measuring 0.1 across, are available at 1stDibs.
How Much is a Mirrors Over Mantel?
The average selling price for a mirrors over mantel at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $171,611 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
Questions About Mirrors Over Mantel
- What is a mantel shelf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mantle shelf is a frame around the opening of a fireplace mostly made of stone or wood. In the olden days, it was designed as a decorative hood over the fire grate to catch smoke. The term has evolved now, and it includes a variety of decorative frameworks around the fireplace, with elaborate designs extending to the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage fireplace mantels.
- Why do fireplaces have mantels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.
Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees.
Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.
Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a Venetian mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.
- What is a trumeau mirror?1 Answer
- Can mirrors be shipped?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mirrors can indeed be shipped. The trick to packing them is to have the mirror and frame suspended by packaging, not just wrapped in bubble wrap. You’ll find a large variety of mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. And yes, you can even get them delivered.
- How old is the mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The mirror is more than 6,000 years old. Early examples made of polished obsidian rather than glass date back to 4000 B.C. Handheld glass mirrors became popular in ancient Greece during the 5th century B.C. Find a diverse assortment of mirrors from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- When were mirrors invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Mirrors were invented in ancient times. The earliest known human-made reflective surfaces date back to 4000 B.C., when artisans polished obsidian to a mirror-like finish. By the 5th century A.D., the Greeks had mastered the art of producing handheld mirrors for the purpose of grooming. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of mirrors.
- What is a pocket mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket mirror is a small personal grooming accessory used to check your appearance or apply makeup while traveling. It is usually round and has a hinged lid. Some also hold pressed powder or foundation. This type of pocket mirror is sometimes called a compact. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pocket mirrors.
- What is a bevelled mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bevelled mirror is a type of mirror with edges that are cut to look as if the mirror has a framed-edge around it. This process makes the edges around the mirror thinner than the ¼” thickness of the mirror's middle portion.
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20 Artfully Crafted Mirrors to Frame Your Reflection
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
Unexpected Furniture Pieces Made from Clay
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
5 Standout Contemporary Mirrors (and How to Decorate with Them)
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
12 Rooms with Dramatic, Unexpected Mirrors
These are the fairest of them all.