Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
19 the Century French Louis Quinze Gold Gilt Mirror with Faceted Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique French gold gilt mirror is a typical Louis Quinze or rococo mirror. It has the typical asymmetrical ornamentation and facetted mirror glass. The mirror is part...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
French 18th Century Louis XV Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Decadent and romantic, this Louis XV mirror is brought to life by luscious, rounded floral carvings strung with ribbons that project out of the gold-gilt frame. Two mirror plates rev...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Wood
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 bevelled mirror and backboards
Some foxing to the mirror , few minor bits of damage to ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gesso
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood & Gesso Trumeau Cherub Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style carved giltwood and gesso figural beveled mirror frame trumeau. The arched plate within a main...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Gesso, Giltwood
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Trumeau Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved trumeau mirror frame, surmounted with a pair gilt bronze three-light wall lights with scrolled arms (electrified), the...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Bronze
French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely carved Louis XV giltwood mirror. France, 19th century.
Carved wood, covered with gesso and gold leaf finish.
This mirror has been carefully restored using traditional method...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
Louis XV Carved and Gilt Mirror, French, circa 1760
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV hand carved and gilt boudoir mirror with parcel gray painting. Having a tied ribbon cartouche above a pair of love birds with tasseled cord and...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Rocaille Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a mantel with this elegant antique carved gilt mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, and over 5 feet tall, the large mirror with arch...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Imposing Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XV-style gilt overmantel mirror. Topped with an exuberant crest of stylised foliage and shells, and swirling Rocaille motifs, this ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood, Mirror
Exceptional French Giltwood Frame Rectangular Shape Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this Exceptional Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Frame Rectangular hanging Wall Mirror, a masterpiece that exudes opulence and timeless elegance. This mirror...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
An Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very good quality early 19th century French gilt mirror in the Louis XV manner. Unusually shaped scrolled top to mirror plate under the elaborate large central cartouche of scrolle...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Unique piece purchased in France
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror
Antique Louis XV Style Partial Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style gilt wood mirror, 19th century. With a shell and foliate carved pediment, leaf carved sides, leaf and shell carved base of mirror. A substantial amount of the ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gold Leaf
Impressive 19th century Hand carved Wood & Gilt Decorated Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite hand-carved gilt wood mirror, crafted in Italy in the mid-19th century, is a remarkable example of fine decorative art. The frame is adorned with intricate floral and ...
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1830s Italian Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, 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, all retaining the original gilded finish. Made in France circa 1860.
It is a richl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, and almost 6 feet tall, the large antique gilt mirror features an arched and serpentine top showcasing a lavish crest in high relief adorned with scro...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
Monumental French Mirror Gilded with Gold Leaf Louis XV Style, Xixth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent very large carved wooden mirror / looking-glass gilded with gold leaf.
Mantelpiece, overmantel, bedroom mirror, wall mirror, e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Glass, Mirror
Large Rectangular Shape Continental Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your living space with this Large Continental Giltwood Framed Mantel Hanging Wall Mirror, a stunning piece that brings opulence and timeless elegance to any room. The mirror ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Cartouche Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a grand hallway or mantel with this impressive antique Louis XV-style mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, and almost 6.5 feet tall, the rectangular mirror is set within a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Gilded Mirror recalls a period of grand style at the beginnings of the Belle Epoque. Meticulously hand-crafted, it features the naturalistic and asymmet...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Beveled Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a mantel with this elegant antique gilt mirror. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1890, and over 4.5 feet tall, the antique mirror with arched and serpentine top is decorated at ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
French Gilt Carved Wood Floral and Shell Wall Mirror with Original Glass C. 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
French gilt carved wood and gesso floral and shell beveled wall mirror. Mirror retains the original glass and wood backing, Mid-18th century.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Giltwood Wall, Console, Pier Mirror, Full Length, Floor
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century French Giltwood Wall, console, Pier mirror, Carved.
Finely carved and detailed beveled mirror. Mid to Late 19th Century with a bullet carved rectangular frame leading to an ornate...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Marginal-Frame Giltwood Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style marginal-frame giltwood mirror.
The bevelled rectangular mirror plate is framed by marginal side plates, with reverse-cut stars, within a laurel, berry and acanth...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
20th Century French Hand Carved Giltwood Mirror in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Very massive and interesting model of a giltwood hand carved mirror with original crystal glass. Very good condition.
France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
Gilded Mirror with Grapes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1357 - Antique elegant gilded mirror with carved grapes : lucky charm !
Perfect on a shelf, a sideboard, a fireplace, a dresser. The gilding is perfect.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Fruitwood
Large & Impressive Hand carved Wood & Gilt Decorated Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite hand-carved gilt wood mirror, crafted in Italy in the mid-19th century, is a remarkable example of fine decorative art. The frame is adorned with intricate floral and ...
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1830s Italian Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
Monumental Gilded French Louis XV Mantle Buffet Wall Mirror circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved gilt design. 65 1/2" H x 46" W x 9" D.
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Surface scratches. Minor gilt loss. Small crack.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Carved Cherry Wood & Beveled Glass Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Louis XV style cherry wood frame mirror. A relic from the late 20th century, this vintage masterpiece exudes opulence and sophistication.
Crafted with meticulous atten...
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20th Century American Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Glass, Cherry
Louis XV Style Giltwood Overmantel Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XV style giltwood overmantel mirror, early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
Fine carved Walnut French Louis XV Wall Mirror Circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous smaller, squarish mirror for certain spaces on certain walls in certain rooms. This mirror has phenomenal carved details and is quite beautiful for such a compact ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Walnut
Large Gilt Gold Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Large hand carved gilt gold shape x mirror wit a beveled glass, beautiful and in great conditions.
Excellent for a living room are or entry.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Art Glass, Giltwood
20th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Crystal Mirror in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Very massive and impressive giltwood mirror with original crystal glass in Louis XV style.
Very good condition.
France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Monumental Gilded French Louis XV Carved Mantel Buffet Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular Monumental mirror of serious size and in beautiful gold leaf done in the best possible way. The gold os beautiful and reflective wich elaborate carving. Carved ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Walnut
18th Century Italian Oval Shape Giltwood Mirror
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved elegant mirror with original gilding.
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Napoleon III Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Giltwood and Gilt-Gesso Overmantel Mirror. France, Circa 1860
This fine and large overmantle mirror is designed in the Louis ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Gesso, Giltwood
Large Louis XV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Mirror Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An impressive, large mirror, hand carved in the LXV style featuring spectacular and finely carved voluptuous acanthus leaves. The mirror has been hand gilded in 23.5-karat gold leaf ...
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2010s British Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis Xv mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, giltwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Aaron Scott Design, Henredon, and Henry Link. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mantel mirrors and fireplace mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $865 and tops out at $47,850 while the average work can sell for $4,438.