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What is on the back of a mirror?
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What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Italian Octagonal Art Deco Style Giltwood Mirror, 1940s
Located in Paris, FR
An impressive 20th-century octoganal shaped vintage Italian mirror. Its frame is meticulously sculpted from textured giltwood in Art Deco style. This beautiful piece is a testament t...
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Petite English Wood Mirror with Giltwood Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English wood frame with mirror inset. The mirror is decorated with beautiful inlay designs throughout. Giltwood liner with stenciled detailing.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Eastlake Victorian Black & Gold Wide Cut Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
An antique 19th century Eastlake frame with decorative ebonized Incised border and gilt accents. Deep well frame with marblized inner frame.
The frame ...
Category
Antique 1880s American Eastlake Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Hardwood, Mirror, Gesso
19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Mirror from the time circa 1820, from period of Biedermeier, made of walnut deposed with ebonised edges and cuboid in the corner. The mirror glass has a good condition. Very good res...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
William and Mary Style Yew Wood Cushion Mirror
Located in London, GB
This lovely William and Mary style cushion mirror is made up of yew oyster veneer. It is hand crafted using 17th century methods and beautifully inlayed with English yew wood. Design...
Category
2010s British Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Yew
Spanish Hollywood Regency Gilt Wrought Iron Oval Sunburst Mirror / Wall Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Tassel Motif Sunburst Wall Mirror, Hand Forged Iron, Gold Leaf Spain, 1940s
Eye-catching Hollywood Regency gold gilt wrought iron sunburst mirror with tassel motifs on ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
