Designed to sit above a fireplace or similar, Overmantel mirrors have a flat bottom to allow them to sit in a stable position. Since a fireplace was usually an important focal point to most rooms, the Overmantel mirror was often the grandest mirror in the home to (quite literally) reflect the social standing of the owners. Being glass they were also intended to add light to the room as well as help reflect and radiate the rising heat from the fire. Often they were decorated in gilt with moulded or carved detail.
Today as more people rely on central heating rather than fireplaces, antique 19th Century and vintage 20th Century Overmantel mirrors are often repurposed to sit above sideboards and chests or just hung free-standing on the wall. The practical size and shape of smaller examples usually makes them ideal for a hallway or small bedroom. However, there is nothing more classic than seeing an antique Overmantel mirror proudly hanging above an old fashioned fireplace where it was intended. At LoveAntiques you will find a great selection of antique and vintage Overmantels for sale.
Mid-victorian Arched Gilded Overmantel Mirror with Original Mirror Plate, Traditionally Restored
£ 1,450
Georgian Antiques
Fabulous Large Carved Framed Painted Louis XV Rococo Revival Mirror
£ 3,550
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Large 19th Century Fine Quality Antique Overmantle Wall Pier Mirror - Gilt & White Frame Statement Piece
£ 1,466
Prior & Willis Antiques
Vintage Large Quality Chunky Rustically Styled Solid Mahogany Overmantle or Wall Mirror 20th Century
£ 836
Prior & Willis Antiques
Vintage Quality Classically Styled Gilt Yew & Ebonised Overmantle or Wall Mirror 20th Century
£ 836
Prior & Willis Antiques
Late Victorian Gilt Gesso Wall Mirror by Hibbert Brothers, Sheffield
£ 295
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Mid Victorian Arched Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Original Water Gilding
£ 1,290
Georgian Antiques
Exceptional Giltwood Overmantel Mirror with Gilding & Mirror Plate
£ 2,950
Georgian Antiques
Delivering Overmantle Mirrors UK Wide
When you purchase overmantle mirrors online, you could be buying from any of our hundreds of approved dealers, but rest assured that your order can be delivered throughout the UK. Before purchasing a vintage overmantle mirror, you can talk directly to the dealer and ask them any questions that you may have, including shipping options and delivery areas. Large overmantle mirrors will be more expensive to deliver when compared to small overmantle mirrors, so make sure that you check the size of the overmantle mirrors and ask the dealer about delivery before making your purchase.
Choosing Antique Overmantle Mirrors For Sale Over Modern Ones
When you look to purchase overmantle mirrors the UK has a vast selection from which you can choose. You can buy antique mirrors, reproduction mirrors, as well as modern mirrors. People who buy an antique overmantle mirror in the UK as opposed to a modern or reproduction one, are investing and displaying a little piece of history in their home. Your investment can also turn into a family heirloom which you can pass down to future generations. If you are looking for an overmantle mirror for a room in your home, then LoveAntiques.com has a wide and varied selection from dealers all over the world. Look at our available selection and contact the seller with any questions that you may have. With the variety that we have available, you are sure to find something that you fall in love with that will also fit within your budget.
