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French Empire Column Giltwood over the Mantel Mirror or Headboard
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Empire column giltwood over the mantel mirror or headboard currently with green, white and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Giltwood
DeNunzio Hollywood Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Wall Mirror Over Mantel French
Located in Dayton, OH
Hollywood Regency or Louis XV style gilt wood wall mirror by the H.A. DeNunzio Company. Features a
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
John Widdicomb Italian Florentine Wall Mirror Over Mantel French Provincial
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
John Widdicomb over mantel or wall mirror, circa 1960s. Drawing inspiration from Italian Florentine
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Vintage 1960s French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Drexel Heritage Movanti Mediterranea Fruitwood Stenciled Wall Mirror Over Mantel
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1960s Drexel Heritage Modavanti Mediterranea Collection mirror, 14-141-30. Drawing
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Fruitwood
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
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Mirror, Oak
Large Vintage Gold Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful large over mantel mirror with a beveled edge mirror glass installed. It has the upper
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Late 20th Century Swedish Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
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Mirror, Giltwood
George III Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
A carved George II carved giltwood over mantel mirror with brass sconce arms.
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Antique 18th Century English George II Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
George III Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good George III three-plate giltwood overmantel or landscape mirror, having richly gadroon
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Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Materials
Giltwood
Small 19th Century Venetian Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully decorative 19th century overmantel mirror takes on the exuberance of Venetian Baroque
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Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Regency-Style over mantel mirror gilded with ribbon design
Located in San Francisco, CA
Regency-Style over mantel mirror gilded with ribbon design
Early to mid-20th century
51x55x33
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Mid-20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
19th C. Carved And Gilt Over- The- Mantel Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique Gilt and Carved Mirror in the Federal style. The tripartite mirror with carved
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Antique 19th Century Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Carved
Gilded Over Mantel Mirror by Harrison
Gil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved & gilded over mantel mirror by Harrison & Gil for Dauphine Mirror Co. This beautiful
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20th Century American Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large Midcentury Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
large-scale, perfect as a wall mirror, over mantel mirror, or even a dressing mirror.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$1,200
Antique Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Gilt Ebonized Triptych over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique chinoiserie triptych over mantel mirror features ebonized frame with gilt hand-painted
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Antique 19th Century European Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Monumental Antique Italian 18th Century Baroque Giltwood Over Mantel Mirrors
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of monumental 18th century Italian Baroque overmantel pediment mirrors offer finely
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Antique 18th Century Lithuanian Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel White Carved Wood over Mantel Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Carved decorative carved white wood over mantel mirror with a large urn in the top center from the
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Vintage 1930s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
English 1840s Painted Wood Over Mantel Mirror with Classical Tapering Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood over mantel mirror from the mid-19th century, with classical tapering
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large English Antique Inlaid Mahogany Fireplace Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Leicester, GB
A large English antique fireplace mirror in Mahogany. This antique mantel mirror has a beveled edge
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Mahogany
Belle Époque Style Wall or over Mantel Mirror Art Nouveau Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
Belle époque style wall or over mantel mirror. This absolutely stunning Art Nouveau form wall
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Tan
Gold Carved Wood over Mantel Mirror
Located in New York, NY
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel white over mantel mirror with carved wood details from 1931. Original to
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century Louis XVI style giltwood over mantel mirror.
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Giltwood
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Urn Motif Carved Wooden Over Mantel Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Decorative off white wooden over mantel mirror with carved details and an urn in the top center
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Vintage 1930s American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Ralph Lauren Mahogany
Rattan Wall Hanging Over Mantel Mirror Bevelled Glass 48
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional inspired Ralph Lauren mirror. A nice chunky mahogany frame with bevelled rattan leading
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Late 20th Century Campaign Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Over the Mantel / Console or Wall Mirror. Large and Impressive
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Over the Mantel / Console Wall Mirror. This Monumental Large and Impressive 22 Kt Gilt
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Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Louis XIV Ebonized and Carved Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style over mantel (fireplace) mirror features shaped form having
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th C. Gilted Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style from France, Over Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century hand carved wood French gilded over mantel mirror done in the Louis XVI style
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique American Empire Giltwood over Mantel Three-Section Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire giltwood three section over mantel mirror features foliate reserves
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Very Fine Regency Period Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, England Circa 1825
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An outstanding Regency period giltwood over-mantel mirror featuring an architectural cornice
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
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Giltwood
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Over Mantel Mirror from Ste. 665 Tan
Gold Wood
Located in New York, NY
Tan wood over mantel mirror with carved brown details and a large urn in the top center from the
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Vintage 1930s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Hollywood Regency Style over the Mantel Mirror with Gilt and Ebony Finish
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hollywood Regency style over the mantel mirror with gilt and ebony finish. The center frame mirror
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Gesso Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
20th Century French Louis XVI style gilt and gesso over-mantel mirror. The reeded rounded frame
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20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
1931 NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Tan over Mantel Mirror with Egg and Dart Design
Located in New York, NY
Simple tan and gold mirror with egg and dart details surrounding the glass. This is from the 1931
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Vintage 1930s French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
English Bamboo Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English bamboo over mantel (portrait) mirror, circa 1870-1910, featuring an aesthetic
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Mantel Mirrors and Firep...
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
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
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gilt With Black Over Mantle Wall Mirror
Located in Clearwater, FL
Antique very large fine quality gilt over mantle wall mirror 19th Century. Lovely charm and
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Vintage 1980s American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
This is a charming piece of shabby chic furnishing
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Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Victorian Arched Oak Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian arched oak over mantle mirror
A lovely Victorian oak over mantle mirror
This is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Materials
Oak
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Original Old Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Original Old Gold Over-Mantle mirror
This is a charming and genuine piece of shabby
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Giltwood Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A brilliant 19th century giltwood over-mantle mirror, made in France circa 1870. The mirror is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Hardwood
Very Large Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large gilt overmantel or over mantle mirror
The over mantel as it name implies was made to
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Antique 1880s Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Giltwood Mirror, Wall, Console or over the Mantle Victorian
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th century giltwood mirror. Wall, console or over the mantel (fireplace) fireplace mirror. This
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Carved Walnut French Renaissance Revival Over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Renaissance Revival hand carved walnut over mantle mirror with a stunning, original
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirrors and ...
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Style Arched Gold Overmantel Mirror
A Lovely Over Mantle Mirror
This is a charming
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large Gilt Rococo Style Arched Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Gilt Rococo Style Arched Over Mantle Mirror
This is a very decorative piece the mirror has
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Large Gilt Rococo Style Arched Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Gilt Rococo Style Arched Over Mantle Mirror
This is a very decorative piece the mirror has
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Vintage 1960s Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency triple plate gilt mirror or over mantle
The Regency carved Frame is a rectangular shape
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Antique 1860s Regency 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
Antique French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Triptych Over Mantle Mirror C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Triptych Beveled Over Mantle Mirror with Foliate Form Frame, C1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Wonderful French Louis XVI Horizontal Oval Giltwood Swag Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Roslyn, NY
mirror, and a beautiful center crest of two cross torches. Very fine chasing and detail.
Measures: 51
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20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique French Rococo Giltwood Triptych Over Mantle Wall Mirror 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized French Rococo over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame in scroll, foliate and lattice
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Federal Style over the Mantle or Console Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Federal style three part mirror, gilt and black painted with Pharaoh busts. 35" x 56" Property from
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Vintage 1970s Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Antique French Louis XIV Gold Giltwood over Mantle Mirror, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV overmantel mirror offers gold giltwood construction with crest having
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Venetian Style Beveled Wall Mirror with Floral Etched Glass over the Mantle
Located in Manhasset, NY
Venetian style beveled wall mirror with floral etched glass. This magnificent over the mantle
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Gio Ponti Brass Horizontal Over-Mantle Brass Framed Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Gio Ponti brass framed majestic 'caminiera' or over-mantle mirror. The size and scale are very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Brass
19th C. American Empire Column Form Giltwood Over Mantle Triptych Wall Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
Classically styled 19th century Empire giltwood over mantle three-section wall mirror, circa 1810
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Mantel Mirrors and F...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Eglomise mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An Eglomise mirror is a mirror created using the historical technique of painting glass with gold and silver leaf. This technique is typically used to create decorative glass and wall mirrors.
- What is a trumeau mirror?1 Answer
- 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.
- 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.
- What are pier mirrors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pier mirrors are mirrors that are placed on a supporting wall between two windows, sometimes in the same shape and style as the window itself. You’ll find a collection of pier 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.
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