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Antique Oval Mirror, English, Giltwood, Overmantle, Hall, Italianate, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique oval mirror. An English, giltwood overmantle or reception hall valet mirror, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Giltwood
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Large Oval Antique Overmantle Mirror, English Gilt Gesso, Lounge, Georgian, 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large oval antique overmantle mirror. An English, gilt gesso lounge or hall mirror, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1800.
Mirror
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Antique c.1900 Georgian Revival Overmantle Wall Mirror – Fret-Cut Mahogany
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique c.1900 Georgian Revival Wall Mirror – Fret-Cut Gilt & Mahogany, Bevel-Edged Glass A charming Georgian Revival overmantle mirror, full of age, colour, patina, and character.
Glass
English Carved and Painted Overmantle Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th Century English carved pine overmantle mirror with original paint finish. 1820
Pine
18th Century Georgian Burled Walnut Veneered Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Georgian burled walnut overmantle mirror with carved giltwood scroll and foliate decoration, featuring a split pediment crest with a carved female face, three panel mirror wit...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
$762Sale Price|30% Off
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Walnut and Gilt Fret Cut Overmantle/ Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique c.1920 Georgian Revival Overmantle Wall Mirror – Walnut & Gilt, Fine Quality A charming c.1920 Georgian Revival overmantle wall mirror, full of age, colour, and patina.
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Large Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century large giltwood overmantle mirror. A central medallion flanked by scrolling leaves surmounts the mirrored plate which is bordered on each side by beading and cross-ribbon...
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Early Georgian Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
An early Georgian chimney glass, the frame of veneered walnut with applied parcel gilt carved details, later flanked by twin candle branch arms. Available to view at Brunswick Hou...
Antique Queen Anne Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An extremely rare early 18th century Georgian overmantle mirror of good proportion having replaced triple section plate surrounded by carved frame and scrolling wings.
Giltwood
Georgian Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Georgian overmantle wall mirror, circa 1810. This is a lovely mirror, that is full of age, charm and character.
Giltwood
Antique Georgian Style Gilt Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique parcel gilt overmantle mirror. This was made in England, it likely dates from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of very fine quality, with beautifull...
Mirror, Wood
Georgian, Gilt, Overmantle, Wall, Mirror, Large
Located in Wisbech, England
Georgian overmantle or wall mirror circa 1800. A rare early mirror.
Giltwood
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H 47.25 in W 30.32 in D 3.15 in
Antique Large Georgian circa 1820 Mahogany Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large fine quality Georgian circa 1820 mahogany overmantle wall mirror.
Wood
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H 50.5 in W 60.25 in D 1.25 in
Georgian Giltwood Overmantle Mirror with Oil on Canvas Pastoral Scene Painting
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with large pastoral landscape over mirror panels all set in a carved giltwood frame.
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Pair of Rectangular Gilt Overmantles
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century pair of rectangular gilt overmantles complete with heavy plate glass mirrors within gilt slip moulding and surrounded by foliate pendants. Circa 1820.
Mirror, Giltwood
Georgian Chimney Glass in the Chinese Taste
Located in Dallas, TX
a mid-Georgian giltwood chimney glass or overmantle mirror, interpreted from a design by Chippendale, rococo volutes terminate in a crested pavilion with a pair of robust Phoenix bir...
Giltwood
Georgian Revival English Mahogany and Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Georgian revival English mahogany mirror, especially suitable for over a mantle or behind a sideboard. Featured in the center of the broken pediment is a carved giltwood Adamesque fl...
Mirror, Mahogany
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H 27.56 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in
Antique Rare Early 19th Century Georgian Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique rare fine quality early 19th Century Georgian gilt overmantle or wall mirror. The mirror has it's original back.
Giltwood
Georgian Overmantle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Georgian Carved and Distressed Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror.
Wood
A Georgian Overmantle Mirror.
Located in Dublin, IE
A Georgian Gilt Overmantle Mirror.
Glass
English Georgian Overmantle or Pier Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Can be hung either vertically as a pier mirror or horizontally as an overmantle mirror.
Wood, Mirror
Georgian Hand Carved Water Gilded Antique Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, Greenwich
Large antique giltwood overmantle mirror circa 1820-1830. Sizes 153 cm high, 143cm wide at top, 132cm wide at base. This stunning example retains it's original watergilding in the mo...
Giltwood
Antique Maritime Gilded Overmantle Mirror
Located in London, Greenwich
An antique maritime rope overmantle mirror or wall mirror. The style reflects the era and period of Naval supremacy and the importance of global exploration.
Giltwood
Antique Gilt Wood Overmantel / Overmantle Mirror
Located in Antrim, GB
Antique gilt wood and gesso overmantel / overmantle mirror, very decorative with acanthus scrolls and floral mounts. This fabulous shaped mirror is in very good condition Measures:...
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique Gilded Overmantle Mirror, c.1840
Located in London, Greenwich
A 19th century gilded antique mirror with good original glass and backboards.Good original mirror plate, original frame with backboards in place. ****All our pieces are restored to...
Giltwood
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.