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.
Georgian Antiques
Large Victorian Giltwood Overmantel Mirror in Excellent Condition
£ 3,250
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Cherrywood Faux Bamboo Mirror
£ 1,050
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Venetian Mirror
£ 875
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
English Gilt Pier Mirror
£ 995
Church Street Antiques
Satinwood Sheraton Style Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,750
JMR Antiques Ltd
Superb Quality English Regency Overmantle Mirror
£ 895
Marylebone Antiques
Adam Style Giltwood Mirror
£ 495
Rams Head Antiques
Antique Chippendale Style Overmantel Mirror 19th Century
£ 2,750
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Adam Style Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,500
£ 1,500
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Cushion Mirror
£ 795
Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd
Early 19th Century, Gilt, Triple Plate, Landscape Mirror
£ 900
Reepham Antiques
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,500
Reepham Antiques
Early 18th Century Triple-plate George II Carved Giltwood Mirror
£ 10,500
Early 18th Century Triple-plate George II Carved Giltwood Mirror
£ 10,500
Reepham Antiques
£ 775
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror with Prince of Wales Feather Plume Surmount
£ 2,650
Large 19th Century English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror with Prince of Wales Feather Plume Surmount
£ 2,650
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 995
Rams Head Antiques
Regency Painted & Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,280
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,395
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Overmantle Pier Mirror
£ 1,295
£ 495
£ 495
£ 1,195
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt & Ebonised Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,195
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,295
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,295
Burgett Langfield
£ 1,895
Stunning Large Victorian Aesthetic Period Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,895
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,895
Large 19th Century Victorian English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,895
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
19th Century French Painted & Gilt Trumeau Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,895
£ 1,895
Large 19th Century English Ebonised & Silvered Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,895
Burgett Langfield
£ 475
£ 2,500
Prior & Willis Antiques
Large Quality Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror from the Art Deco Period, Antique, Circa 1900-1920
£ 1,495
Large Quality Gilt Overmantle or Wall Mirror from the Art Deco Period, Antique, Circa 1900-1920
£ 1,495
Prior & Willis Antiques
£ 545
London City Antiques
Large Antique Victorian Quality Giltwood and White Painted Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,450
Large Antique Victorian Quality Giltwood and White Painted Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,450
London City Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror 19th Century Fine Quality Florentine Style
£ 2,495
Antique Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror 19th Century Fine Quality Florentine Style
£ 2,495
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Birds Eye Maple Overmantle Wall Mirror 19th Century Fine Quality
£ 1,195
Antique Birds Eye Maple Overmantle Wall Mirror 19th Century Fine Quality
£ 1,195
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Small 19th Century Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 595
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 1,495
Antique 19th Century Fine Quality Large Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 1,495
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror c.1900
£ 1,495
Antique Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror c.1900
£ 1,495
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique 19th Century Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 1,495
Antique 19th Century Large Fine Quality Gilt Overmantle Wall Mirror
£ 1,495
Prior & Willis Antiques
Prior & Willis Antiques
Antique Large Gilt 19th Century Overmantle Wall Mirror Fine Quality
£ 1,995
Antique Large Gilt 19th Century Overmantle Wall Mirror Fine Quality
£ 1,995
Prior & Willis 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.