Convex Mirror Distressed
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame.
Contemporary.
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
A large Distressed Convex Mirror Within a Carved Oak Frame
Located in London, GB
A large Carved oak framed silver distressed finish convex mirror. One of a pair available if
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique Federal Style Gilt Gold Convex Wall / Console / Pier Mirror, Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Federal style gilt gold convex wall / console / pier mirror, distressed
Antique
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 34.75 in W 21.75 in D 3.5 in
Monumental English Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A circa 1820 Regency gilt convex mirror of grand proportions and typically form.
Ebonised reeded
Category
Antique 1820s English Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Gold Gilt Sunburst Mirror
Located in London, GB
A carved and gilt Mahogany sunburst design mirror. The convex mirror distressed, within a rope
Category
2010s English Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Style Dolphin Giltwood and Parcel Ebonized Convex Mirrors
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Each mirror presents a distressed convex round mirror plate within an ebonized inner frame. The larger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Regency Convex Giltwood Mirror With Eagle And Sea Serpents
Located in Free Union, VA
A sizable antique giltwood convex mirror carved in an assured hand with an eagle on top and swirls
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
A large Blue Concave Mirrror
Located in London, GB
A large concave mirror in blue with distressed outer edge. Held in place by black steel clips
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Huge Gold Gilt Carved Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
An Unusually large Gold Gilt sunburst mirror, carved from wood with a 40cm diameter distressed
Category
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century French Round Industrial Vintage Convex Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large round, vintage Art Deco French industrial designed convex wall mirror in its original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Huge Industrial Convex Mirror No. 1 in Original Condition
Located in London, GB
Stunning huge industrial convex mirror in original distressed condition.
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Polychrome and Silver Gilt Molded Mirror Frame with Old Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mirror, having divided plates of distressed mirror, in a molded rectangular frame, with painted
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
A Carved Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in London, GB
A hand carved gilt wood rope twist design sunburst mirror with a central convex distressed mirror
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Limoges Ormolu Hand-Mirror, Signed Joseph Meissonnier 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Limoges panelled ormolu hand-mirror, signed by the artist Joseph
Category
Antique 1890s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
H 12.41 in W 7.29 in D 0.79 in
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Carved Giltwood Regency Eagle Serpent Mirror
Located in Lymington, GB
A carved giltwood mirror of classic Regency design. Surmounted by a displaying eagle set upon rock work.
Circa 1820.
The frame surrounded with a geometric-design border with intertw...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Modern Low Round Findley Side Table in Specialty Lacquer by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Findley Round Low Side Table features the collection's signature curved lip and round base. Shown in Glacier blue hand polished high gloss lacquer
H 19.75 in. x...
Category
2010s American End Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Textile, Wood
Custom Pair of French Plaster Lamps in the Manner of Alberto Giacometti
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Custom pair of French plaster lamps in the manner of Alberto Giacometti.
The lamp shades are not included. One pair is currently available.
Lead Time for custom made is 8-10 weeks.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Concha Wall Lights by Gallery L7
By Gallery L7
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Concha indoor/outdoor wall lights designed by Gallery L7, handcrafted and finished in Los Angeles from American brass, with one opaline glass shade on an aged raw brass disc....
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Chandeliers and ...
Materials
Copper, Brass
Corbu Bedside Table by DeMuro Das in Charcoal Carta and Solid Walnut
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the graphic motifs of Le Corbusier's mural paintings, the solid form of the Corbu bedside table is defined by rhythmically placed handles. Architectural legs lend support...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Bed King Tester 4 Poster Oak RenaissanceStyle Carved Adam Eve Armorials Tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Category
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
René Lalique Bacchantes Yellow Rene Lalique Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique (1860-1945)
Bacchantes
Yellow Rene Lalique glass vase with ten female nude figures in high relief on a self illuminating bronze base, cast with stylized oak leaves.
W...
Category
Vintage 1920s Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Chic 'Méandre' Travertine Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Méandre' travertine console by Design Frères.
Blackened steel base fitted with an Italian travertine top.
Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of French modern design, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Steel
Chinoiserie Panel Hand Painted Wallpaper on Blue Tea Paper, Accept Custom Size
Located in Wuxi, 32
If you love the look of De Gournay wallpaper but not the price, this is for you.
The colorways in this sections present our latest colorways, which can be applied to any designs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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H 72 in W 36 in D 0.1 in
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Curved Light Wall Sconce, Small, Etched, Plated
By Otis and Otis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
body of the light is a formed metal hemisphere with an inset convex mirror. The edge of the mirror is
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Curved Light Wall Sconce - Powdercoated
By Otis and Otis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
body of the light is a formed hemisphere with an inset convex mirror. The mirror is backlit around the
Category
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
Large Convex Oval Silver Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
An oval shaped distressed convex mirror with bronze finish banded frame.
Category
2010s English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
English 1870s Distressed Wood Convex Bullseye Mirror with Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted bullseye convex mirror from the late 19th century with ebonized reeded accents
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
H 21.5 in W 21.5 in D 2.75 in
Convex Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
English round distressed convex bullseye mirror.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Bullseye Convex Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1970s bullseye gold leaf convex mirror with distressed antique mirror and black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
English 1870s Painted Wood Convex Bullseye Mirror with Ebonized Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood bullseye convex mirror from the late 19th century with ebonized reeded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
English Regency Convex Bullseye Mirror with Gold Leaf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
English Regency style small convex mirror with round molded wood frame. Hand-carved design
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Regency Convex Bullseye Mirrors with Gold Leaf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
English Regency style convex mirrors with round molded wood frames. Hand-carved design featuring
Category
Vintage 1980s American Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Regency Convex Bullseye Mirrors in Black Plaster and Gold Leaf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
English Regency style small convex mirrors with round molded plaster frames. Hand-carved design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Regency Convex Bullseye Mirrors in Black Plaster and Gold Leaf
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
English Regency style small convex mirrors with round molded plaster frames. Hand-carved design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
By Palladio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gilded wood frame with a convex mirror plate.
Gilt finish is naturally distressed. Minor wood loss to
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Round Painted Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian circular mirror with deep carved wood molding and wonderful distressed painted surface that
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Neoclassical Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Large Circular Early Isabel Tennant 23-Carat Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Highclere, Newbury
). The convex ‘mirror’ section is, as Issy says, verre eglomise so is not intended to have a perfect
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Gold Gilt Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A vibrant gold gilt convex mirror with distressed glass, sitting within a rope twist border and
Category
2010s English Organic Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Italian Style Hollywood Regency, Gold Gilt Convex Sunburst Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage Italian style Hollywood Regency gold gilt distress finished convex sunburst wall
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Pair of Giltwood Mirrors with Eagles, Wings Outstretched
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of carved and gilded mirrors, round with distressed / old plate, flat, not convex, each
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Vintage Italian Sunburst Mirror with Wavy Rays from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
sunburst wall mirror features a circular mirrored plate, surrounded by a simple convex molding. The outer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Silver Gilt Louis-Philippe Mirror from the Turn of the Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis-Philippe mirror from the turn of the century (19th-20th) features a silver gilt
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Very Large Round Modern Circle Motiffe Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very striking, round and distressed in Venetian style, flat circles that look convex are in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Mirrors
Large Original French Gilt Wood and Gesso Antique Wall Mirror
Located in New York City, NY
, Mirrors, Convex Mirrors, Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors, Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors, More
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
19th Century Winged Regency Style Naturally Distressed Convex Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A mid-19th century Regency style convex mirror.
The circular plate is heavily oxidized, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Optical Glass, Hardwood, Softwood
Floating Art Deco Concave Side Double Door Mirrored Cabinets / Console Table
Located in Stamford, CT
propositions. The overall look of distressed carved wood and mirror as is the intended and desired appeal.
GXA.
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 37.75 in W 60.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of European Vintage Bronze End Tables with New Mirrored Tops and Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
a custom-made distressed mirrored top and lower shelf of similar style, resting on a fluted rim
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 25.75 in W 15 in D 19 in
Oversized Northern Italian 19th Century Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cupboard doors of distressed mirror, its slant front desk opens to reveal outfitted interior, on case of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Distressed Double Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular convex mirror, with outer convex in very distressed silver mirror, with inner
Category
2010s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Double Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular convex mirror, with outer convex in very distressed silver mirror, with inner
Category
2010s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Green Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A green distressed convex mirror with bronze patinated banded frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular distressed silvered convex mirror with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular distressed silvered convex mirror with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular distressed silvered convex mirror with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular distressed silvered convex mirror with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular distressed silvered convex mirror with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular distressed silvered convex mirror with bronze finish frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Silver Distressed Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 60cm diameter silver distressed steel banded convex mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Silver Distressed Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 60cm diameter silver distressed steel banded convex mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Silver Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A distressed silver convex mirror, with bronze finish frame.
Contemporary.
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Green Distressed Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 60cm diameter convex mirror in green distressed finish and black steel banded frame again lightly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Green Distressed Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A 60cm diameter convex mirror in green distressed finish and black steel banded frame again lightly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Bronze Coloured Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A bronze coloured convex mirror with distressed finish and black steel banded frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
A Pair Of Distressed Convex Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A pair of large circular convex mirror, with outer convex in very distressed silver mirror, with
Category
2010s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
A Pair Of Distressed Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A pair of large circular convex mirror, with outer convex in very distressed silver mirror, with
Category
2010s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Oval Silver Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
An oval shaped distressed convex mirror with bronze finish banded frame.
Category
2010s English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Blue Distressed Glass Circular Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular convex mirror in distressed blue glass within a brass banded frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Blue Distressed Glass Circular Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular convex mirror in distressed blue glass within a brass banded frame. Contemporary
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Blue Distressed Glass Circular Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large circular convex mirror in distressed blue glass within a brass banded frame. Contemporary.
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Colored Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Colored Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Colored Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Colored Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Colored Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Colored Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Convex Bronze Coloured Distressed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A contemporary convex bronze mirror, with distressed finish within a burnished steel banded frame
Category
2010s English Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Blue and Silver Distressed Glass Convex Mirror
Located in London, GB
A circular convex mirror, with a distressed blue convex mirrored border with a silver distressed
Category
2010s English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Large Oval Convex Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A pair of silver distressed oval shaped convex mirrors, with aged bronze finished steel banded
Category
Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Distressed Bronze and Silver Concave Mirror
Located in London, GB
A concave mirror in distressed bronze colour with a silver distressed convex mirror to centre
Category
2010s European Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Near Pair of Antique Regency Convex Wall Mirrors, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
A matched pair of English early 19th century Regency period convex or 'butler' mirrors, 22.25
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal convex mirror distressed for your home. A convex mirror distressed — often made from glass, mirror and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect convex mirror distressed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A convex mirror distressed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Regency styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is a Convex Mirror Distressed?
Prices for a convex mirror distressed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $810 and can go as high as $3,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,382.
Finding the Right mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
Questions About Convex Mirror Distressed
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A convex mirror is often used for a fish-eye lens effect or for safety mirrors since their range is greater than a traditional mirror. A convex mirror can be displayed as a decor piece to add depth to a room. Shop a range of convex mirrors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A convex mirror or diverging mirror is a mirror used to reflect light outward. Objects on a convex mirror appear smaller in the distance and grow larger as they approach the mirror. Convex mirrors can also be extremely decorative and have been in use for centuries. On 1stDibs, find various antique and vintage styles of convex mirrors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many examples of convex mirrors, including magnifying glasses and fisheye lenses. Compared to flat mirrors, convex mirrors give a wider field of view, and they’re often used as security mirrors and on automobiles. Shop a collection of convex mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What is a Federal convex mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Federal convex mirrors were created during the era of 1790-1830. This was a time of strong patriotism in the United States, prompting the Federalist movement. Convex mirrors had been around for quite some time and featured a convex shape, which made the most of fire light and displaced it throughout the room. Adding a Federalist element often meant eagles or something acknowledging the 13 colonies. Shop a collection of Federalist furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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