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.
Burgett Langfield
19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,050
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Silvered Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,295
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,195
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,250
£ 2,200
Georgian Antiques
Regency Gilded Tryptic Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,650
£ 395
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Regency Overmantle Mirror
£ 750
D and A Binder LTD
1920s 'His & Hers' Mahogany Double Mirror
£ 420
Thakeham Furniture ltd
Lovely Walnut & Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,750
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Large 19th Century Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,295
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Wonderful Large French 19th Century Wall Mirror
£ 1,950
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
Lovely French Faux Bois Wall Mirror
£ 595
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fine French Gilt Mirror
£ 995
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Burgett Langfield
£ 2,450
Tony Youll Antiques
Very Large Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,950
Reepham Antiques
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,500
Reclaimed World
Large Early 19th Century Gilt Over Mantel Mirror
£ 595
Reclaimed World
Golden Frame Mirror
£ 395
Tom Scott Antiques
Large French Paint and Gilt Mirror
£ 795
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Art Deco Period Decorative Mirror
£ 575
artsncraftsfurniture
Arts and Crafts Overmantel Mirror
£ 125
Kernow Furniture
Large Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,495
Burgett Langfield
19th Century English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,195
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 995
Campbell Vintage
19th Century Giltwood Framed Beveled Wall Mirror
£ 480
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Burgett Langfield
£ 1,295
Large 19th Century Victorian English Ebonized And Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,295
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Silvered Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Tom Scott Antiques
Edwardian Inlaid Overmantle Mirror
£ 395
Tony Youll Antiques
19th Century French Gilt Mirror
£ 895
Walton House Antiques Ltd
Mid 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
£ 875
Burgett Langfield
19th Century English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 995
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Arch-top Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,200
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Arch-top Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,200
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,650
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,650
Burgett Langfield
Marylebone Antiques
1970s Vintage Mexican Mirror
£ 645
Wick Antiques Ltd
Regency Giltwood Overmantle Mirror with Interesting Provenance
£ 48,500
Rams Head Antiques
Beautiful 19th Century French Mirror
£ 895
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.
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.