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
Very Decorative Gilt Mirror
£ 975
Tony Youll Antiques
Gilt Mirror with Garlands and Swags
£ 950
Cleall Antiques
Stunning Large Highly Decorative Shaped Top Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood Distressed Painted Mirror
£ 695
Stunning Large Highly Decorative Shaped Top Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood Distressed Painted Mirror
£ 695
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Superb Highly Decorative Large Antique 19th Century English Carved Wood & Gesso Distressed Painted Mirror
£ 995
Superb Highly Decorative Large Antique 19th Century English Carved Wood & Gesso Distressed Painted Mirror
£ 995
Cleall Antiques
£ 650
Delightful Large Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood Distressed Painted Mirror
£ 650
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Delightful Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Distressed Louis Philippe Mirror
£ 595
Delightful Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Distressed Louis Philippe Mirror
£ 595
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Highly Useful Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Distressed Painted Ornate Mirror
£ 495
Highly Useful Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Distressed Painted Ornate Mirror
£ 495
Cleall Antiques
£ 995
Superb Large Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood Painted Shaped Top Mirror
£ 995
Cleall Antiques
£ 595
Wonderful Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Gilt Mirror
£ 595
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Highly Useful Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Plain Mirror
£ 650
Highly Useful Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Plain Mirror
£ 650
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Exceptional Large Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood & Gesso Original Painted & Gilt Mirror
£ 1,995
Exceptional Large Antique 19th Century French Carved Wood & Gesso Original Painted & Gilt Mirror
£ 1,995
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Ribbed Framed Mirror
£ 2,995
Superb Large Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Ribbed Framed Mirror
£ 2,995
Cleall Antiques
£ 595
Fabulous Good Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Mirror
£ 595
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Arched Top Mirror
£ 895
Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Arched Top Mirror
£ 895
Cleall Antiques
£ 795
Fabulous Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Column Mirror
£ 795
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Highly Useful Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 595
Highly Useful Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 595
Cleall Antiques
£ 795
Delightful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Mirror
£ 795
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Highly Impressive Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Distressed Painted & Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
£ 1,495
Highly Impressive Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Distressed Painted & Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
£ 1,495
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Fabulous Highly Unusual Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Overmantle Mirror
£ 750
Fabulous Highly Unusual Good Size Antique English 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Overmantle Mirror
£ 750
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Absolutely Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Mirror
£ 2,995
Absolutely Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Mirror
£ 2,995
Cleall Antiques
£ 1,200
£ 1,595
Spectacular Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Plain Mirror
£ 1,595
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt & Painted Mirror
£ 1,595
Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt & Painted Mirror
£ 1,595
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Fabulous Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Painted Mirror
£ 795
Fabulous Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Painted Mirror
£ 795
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Impressive Large Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Original Gilt & Black Mirror
£ 695
Impressive Large Antique 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Original Gilt & Black Mirror
£ 695
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Delightful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Painted Mirror
£ 995
Delightful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Painted Mirror
£ 995
Cleall Antiques
£ 695
Fabulous Good Size Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Shaped Top Mirror
£ 695
Cleall Antiques
£ 650
Wonderful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Painted Mirror
£ 650
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Painted Mirror
£ 895
Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Painted Mirror
£ 895
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Spectacular Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Etched Mirrored Framed Mirror
£ 1,995
Spectacular Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Gilt Etched Mirrored Framed Mirror
£ 1,995
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Fabulous Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Silvered & Painted Mirror
£ 895
Fabulous Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Original Silvered & Painted Mirror
£ 895
Cleall Antiques
£ 650
Superb Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 650
Cleall Antiques
£ 1,995
Cleall Antiques
Delightful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Original Silvered Mirror
£ 695
Delightful Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Shaped Top Original Silvered Mirror
£ 695
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 2,495
Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 2,495
Cleall Antiques
Cleall Antiques
Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 1,495
Stunning Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood & Gesso Arched Top Painted Mirror
£ 1,495
Cleall Antiques
£ 1,495
Fabulous Large Antique English 19th Century Painted Arched Top Overmantle
£ 1,495
Cleall Antiques
£ 1,750
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.