With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of victorian overmantle mirror antique furniture you’re looking for. Frequently made of
wood,
giltwood and
glass, every item from our selection of victorian overmantle mirror antique furniture was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of victorian overmantle mirror antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of victorian overmantle mirror antique furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian and
Rococo styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of victorian overmantle mirror antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Liberty of London produced versions that are worth a look.
The average selling price for a piece of victorian overmantle mirror antique furniture at 1stDibs is $2,488, while they’re typically $505 on the low end and $9,687 for the highest priced.
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.