Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
2010s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Blown Glass
2010s British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
20th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
2010s British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1880s English Georgian Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass, Bronze
1890s English Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mahogany, Mirror
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Bronze, Brass
2010s American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Ceramic, Mirror, Hardwood, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1890s English Empire Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 2000s French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Glass, Wood
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
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
1930s Vintage Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Resin
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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror
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.