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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.
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A pair of 1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Small Wall Mirrors
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
One pair of biscuit-shaped brass wall mirrors, in the manner of Gio Ponti, feature brass in original patina, while the mirrors are in very good condition. Gio Ponti used this type of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Xavier feal steel brushed rectangular mirror
By Inox-Industrie, Xavier-Feal
Located in Medesano, IT
A Xavier-Feal French rectangular brushed stainless steel wall mirror, circa 1970.
Produced by Inox Industrie, circa 1970.
This mirror was previously attributed to Michel Boyer.
Excel...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Italian Brass Mirror in The Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Italian brass mirror in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
A 1950s Italian brass-framed wall mirror with decorative scroll detail in the s...
Category
20th Century Italian More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Modern Avignon Aged Wall Mirror Gold Leaf Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Avignon Wall Mirror, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A stunning modern mirror with exuberant detail. The round, aged mirror with hand applied gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Quadris Ceiling Suspended Rectangular Mirror with Brushed Brass Frame
Located in London, GB
Large impressive rectangular ceiling suspended mirror with a beautiful solid brushed brass frame.
Measures: 711mm (28") wide x 1219mm (48") h...
Category
2010s British Modern More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Customizable STACKED Wooden Oval Mirror by Richard Haining, shown in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Let’s talk custom. It could be as simple as tailoring the scale of this Rectilinear Mirror to fit a specific environment, or designing something entirely new.
The beauty of Richard...
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2010s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood, Scrap Wood, Softwood, Mahogany, Ceramic, Pottery, ...
