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.
Tony Youll Antiques
Mid Century Cushion Mirror
£ 450
Marylebone Antiques
Large Antique Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror
£ 8,850
Georgian Antiques
Gilded Willian IV Triptych Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,750
Tony Youll Antiques
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
£ 675
Georgian Antiques
Early Victorian Carved & Gilded Overmantel Mirror
£ 2,250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Superb Regency Triple Plate Mirror
£ 1,295
CES Home & Garden Limited
French Louis Philippe Style Mirror
£ 475
Vintage World
French Oak Wall Mirror with Carved Frame Wall Decor
£ 149
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Large c.1900 Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – High-Quality Ornate Design
£ 1,956.50
Antique Large c.1900 Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror – High-Quality Ornate Design
£ 1,956.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,350
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Triple Plate Overmantle
£ 1,650
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 895
Elmgarden Antiques
Very Large Victorian Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,400
£ 119
£ 299
£ 199
£ 199
£ 169
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
French Gilt Trumeau Mirror
£ 995
Elmgarden Antiques
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Overmantel Mirror
£ 550
Burgett Langfield
English Art Deco Peach Coloured Overmantle Mirror
£ 695
£ 119
£ 149
£ 119
£ 149
£ 189
£ 169
£ 229
£ 249
£ 199
£ 199
Georgian Antiques
Victorian Carved Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
£ 2,250
Merchant House Antiques
Late 19th Century French Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,195
Elmgarden Antiques
Large Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror
£ 795
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,595
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Very Large 19th Century Gilt Floor Overmantle Wall Mirror - High Quality
£ 3,496.50
Antique Very Large 19th Century Gilt Floor Overmantle Wall Mirror - High Quality
£ 3,496.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Large Quality Italian Mahogany Chateau Overmantle / Wall Mirror c.1950 – Vintage Decor
£ 1,746.50
Large Quality Italian Mahogany Chateau Overmantle / Wall Mirror c.1950 – Vintage Decor
£ 1,746.50
Prior & Willis Antiques
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Triple Plate Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,250
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Giltwood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,250
Dave Fry
Rectangular Tri-coloured Mirror
£ 360
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.
