How can you tell if a mirror is antique?

You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.

What does an antique mirror mean?

An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a mirror is antique?

To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?

Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.

Crown Mirror Antique

18th Century Italian Mirror

Baroque Giltwood

Wall Louis Xvi Mirror

Baroque Gilt Mirror

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1870s French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Crown Mirror Candle Sconce

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Crown

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this crested Louis Philippe giltwood mirror dates from the 1860s. Frame has a

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Crown

H 52 in W 28 in D 6 in

Mirror with Lovebird Crown

Located in South Salem, NY

French carved giltwood mirror with ornately carved lovebird crown. Late 19th century. Minor losses

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Late 19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Mirror with Lovebird Crown

H 41 in W 21 in D 2.5 in

Hand Carved Walnut Victorian Crowned Entry Mirror

Located in Malibu, CA

Hand-carved framed mirror has been reimagined from a walnut chairback. The original fabric cushion

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Walnut

Hand Carved Walnut Victorian Crowned Entry Mirror

H 28.5 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak

Located in Shreveport, LA

” ht. x 36.5” x 3.25”. (45”ht. without crown). Mirror inset area, approx. 32” ht. x 24”. NOTE: All of

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak

H 54 in W 36.5 in D 3.25 in

French Oval Gilt Mirror with Bow Crown, Early 20th Century

Located in South Salem, NY

This exquisite French giltwood oval mirror from the early 20th century epitomizes timeless elegance

Category

1920s French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

French Oval Gilt Mirror with Bow Crown, Early 20th Century

H 36 in W 22.5 in D 2 in

Oval antique Art Nouveau mirror with a thin brass frame and crown

Located in Leicester, GB

plus 6cm for the crown. The mirror is in good condition for its age, please see the photos. We can

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1920s Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Brass

Oval antique Art Nouveau mirror with a thin brass frame and crown

H 14.57 in W 24.02 in D 0.4 in

19th Century French Double Framed Giltwood Mirror with Cherub on Crown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c. Large French Double Framed Giltwood and Gesso Mirror with Cherub on crown. This stunning

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19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Double Framed Giltwood Mirror with Cherub on Crown

H 66 in W 48 in D 2.75 in

19th century silver leaf French mirror Louis Philippe with a crown

Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL

A pretty antique French mirror with a crest. The crest is decorated with flowers and leaves. The

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th century silver leaf French mirror Louis Philippe with a crown

H 51.19 in W 29.34 in D 1.19 in

19th Century French Giltwood Framed Convex Mirror Crowned with Eagle

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century French giltwood framed convex mirror crowned with a perched eagle.

Category

19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Giltwood Framed Convex Mirror Crowned with Eagle

H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in

English Derby Porcelain Decorative Floral Oval Wall Mirror, Circa 1800

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Hollywood, SC

English Derby oval mirror with vibrant bead work and decorative porcelain flowers. Mirror retains

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Early 1800s English George III Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Glass, Porcelain

English Derby Porcelain Decorative Floral Oval Wall Mirror, Circa 1800

H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in

19th Century Georgian Gilt Framed Mirror with Crossbow, Arrows, and Crown

Located in Chicago, IL

English Georgian framed mirror. Reflecting the opulence and sophistication of the era, its elaborate crest

Category

19th Century English Georgian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Georgian Gilt Framed Mirror with Crossbow, Arrows, and Crown

H 60 in W 29.5 in D 4 in

Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Giltwood Neoclassical mirror. One large rectangular mirror surrounded by ebonized moldings flanked

Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror

H 51.25 in W 35.25 in D 4.5 in

18th Century Regency Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Ornate top piece in gilded wood crowns a rectangular mirror. Lots of vertical drama with a beveled

Category

18th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18th Century Regency Mirror

H 49 in W 25 in D 3 in

English Marquetry Mirror

Located in Wilson, NC

English mahogany marquetry mirror is inlaid with boxwood and satinwood. The mirror has a one inch

Category

Early 1800s English Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Boxwood, Satinwood

English Marquetry Mirror

H 59 in W 34.25 in D 5 in

Italian Early 19th Century Giltwood Mirror with Original Mirror Plate

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely and unique Italian early 19th century giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is framed

Category

19th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Early 19th Century Giltwood Mirror with Original Mirror Plate

H 63 in W 38 in D 5 in

Antique English Barbola Dressing Mirror

Located in Pearland, TX

beautiful mirror has beveled glass and is crowned with a gesso floral swag. It would be lovely displayed on

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1920s English Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso, Mirror

Antique English Barbola Dressing Mirror

H 11 in W 9 in D 1.75 in

Large 19th C Silver Louis Philippe Mirror with Gilded Mirror Crest

Located in Troy, MI

crown with mirrored center. Giltwood details on lower corners. Mirror itself does not appear to be

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large 19th C Silver Louis Philippe Mirror with Gilded Mirror Crest

H 58 in W 30.5 in D 4 in

Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Mirrors with Original Mirror Plates

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Mecca mirrors. Each mirror

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Mirrors with Original Mirror Plates

H 29.5 in W 19 in D 3.25 in

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular early 18th century Italian giltwood mirror, circa 1730. The mirror is raised on

Category

18th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror

H 81 in W 41 in D 6 in

French Antique Napoleon III Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror, French, from the Napoleon III period. This piece is made of finely cast bronze ormolu, with

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Napoleon III Mirror

H 63 in W 37 in D 5 in

19th Century French Giltwood Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oval Giltwood Mirror Crowned with Flowing Ribbon Detail Beaded Inner Border

Category

19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Giltwood Mirror

H 49 in W 36 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This superb 19th century giltwood wall mirror, with its curvaceous violin shape and exuberant

Category

19th Century French Rococo Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

19th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

H 27.17 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in

18th Century, Oval, Giltwood Mirror

Located in Newport Beach, CA

Large, hand carved and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian, oval frame with newer inset mirror. The crown

Category

1770s Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood, Mirror

18th Century, Oval, Giltwood Mirror

H 48.5 in W 39 in D 4.5 in

Antique gold wall mirror from 1780

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique gold wall mirror from 1780 Beautiful, noble wall mirror, crowned in the middle with a

Category

18th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique gold wall mirror from 1780

H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 2.37 in

Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Venetian st. mirror. The mirror retains

Category

19th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Mirror

H 54.25 in W 32 in D 1.75 in

Magnificent Golden Baroque Mirror, circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent golden baroque mirror, circa 1880 High, diamond-shaped historicism wall mirror, gold

Category

19th Century German Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Magnificent Golden Baroque Mirror, circa 1880

H 49.61 in W 27.56 in D 2.37 in

Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Venetian st. mirror. The mirror retains

Category

19th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Mirror

H 56 in W 37.5 in D 1.25 in

Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood mirror is a work of the sculptor's art that also happens to be a

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror

H 39 in W 26 in D 5 in

Repousse Mirror

Located in New York, NY

French brass and wood repousse cushion mirror with arched crown featuring Victorian female face

Category

19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Repousse Mirror

H 40 in W 24 in D 4 in

Italian 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning Italian 18th century Venetian giltwood mirror. The mirror is decorated with opulent

Category

18th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Venetian Giltwood Mirror

H 83 in W 58 in D 8 in

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Roman Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

top crown retaining its original central mirror plate set within rich scrolled foliate movements. All

Category

18th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Roman Mirror

H 68 in W 55.5 in D 10.5 in

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Venetian Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

elaborate S scrolls. The extraordinary top crown is centered by an etched mirror topped by a mask amidst

Category

18th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Venetian Mirror

H 87.5 in W 59 in D 11.5 in

Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Italian Baroque giltwood mirror is a study in the style, executed with amazing Italian

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror

H 54 in W 29.5 in D 2.5 in

French 19th Century Regence St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and high quality French 19th century Regence st. Giltwood mirror. This large and highly

Category

19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Regence St. Giltwood Mirror

H 111.5 in W 59.25 in D 3.5 in

Irish George IV Gilt Wood Convex Mirror

Located in Dublin, GB

A monumental Irish George IV giltwood convex mirror. A very large and impressive George IV

Category

1820s Irish George IV Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Irish George IV Gilt Wood Convex Mirror

H 72 in W 44.5 in D 4 in

Italian Nicely-Carved Accent Mirror 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian carved and gilt wood mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Italy

Category

19th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Nicely-Carved Accent Mirror 19th C.

H 23.75 in W 28 in D 4.25 in

Painted Trumeau Mirror, Sweden circa 1820-80

Located in Round Top, TX

mirror create a striking crown. Beautiful shades of gold, antique white, muted red and pale blue are seen

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Painted Trumeau Mirror, Sweden circa 1820-80

H 46.5 in W 23 in D 2.5 in

Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

exterior which separate the two mirror plates from one another. Above is the stunning top crown showcasing

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror

H 92 in W 66 in D 5 in

Neoclassical Italian Wood and Gilt Mirror

Located in Wichita, KS

the crown and leaves, the slight silvering of the mirror and the patina of the aged wood adds to its

Category

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Neoclassical Italian Wood and Gilt Mirror

H 55.25 in W 27.25 in D 2 in

Antique English Barbola Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique English barbola round dressing table or vanity mirror with an easel back, circa 1920

Category

1920s English Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Antique English Barbola Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1920

H 11.75 in W 10.75 in D 1.75 in

Classicism Wall Mirror, Colored 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Classicism wall mirror, colored 19th century Carved solid wood. Classicism mirror, gold-plated

Category

19th Century German Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Classicism Wall Mirror, Colored 19th Century

H 50.4 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in

19th Century French White Painted Mirror

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden mirror created in 19th century France. Composed with an upright shape, a laurel of

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French White Painted Mirror

H 27.6 in W 32.3 in D 1.6 in

19th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very dynamic 19th century Louis XV giltwood mirror with original gilt and mirror plate. At the

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror

H 85 in W 61 in D 5 in

19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Table Mirror

Located in London, GB

19th century Empire style ormolu table mirror French, 19th Century Height 56cm, width 37cm, depth

Category

19th Century French Empire Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Empire Style Ormolu Table Mirror

H 22.05 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in

Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

leads up to the top crown with a central mirror plate with a floral bottom decoration flanked by

Category

18th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Giltwood Mirror

H 91 in W 45.5 in D 6 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror Louis XVI-style trumeau mirror. The painting

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror

H 51.58 in W 29.93 in D 1.97 in

Antique French Ebony Dressing Table Mirror

Located in London, GB

This beautiful mirror will look wonderful placed on a woman’s dressing table. It features an ebony

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Mirror

Antique French Ebony Dressing Table Mirror

H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror

Located in Plainview, NY

An exquisite 19th century French Louis XVI gilded mirror. The rectangular mirror is embellished

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror

H 35.25 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Antique English Barbola Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

beautiful mirror has beveled glass and is crowned with a gesso floral swag. It would be lovely displayed on

Category

1920s English Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso, Mirror

Antique English Barbola Dressing Table Mirror, circa 1920

H 9.5 in W 10 in D 1 in

Early 20th Century Oval Venetian Mirror, Italy

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

Beautiful early 20th Century Italian Venetian etched mirror with impressive detailed crown, all

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Early 20th Century Oval Venetian Mirror, Italy

H 42 in W 24 in D 1 in

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Polychrome Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

while the top crown displays beautiful and original mirror plates framed within reeded foliate patterns

Category

18th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Polychrome Mirror

H 71.25 in W 48.25 in D 4 in

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Mirror

H 54 in W 35.75 in D 3.75 in

Antique gilded wall mirror, Germany around 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

Antique gilded wall mirror, Germany around 1870 Rectangular gold frame with high lavish crowning

Category

1870s German Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique gilded wall mirror, Germany around 1870

H 37.41 in W 21.66 in D 4.73 in

French, 19th Century, Régence St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Régence st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror

Category

19th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French, 19th Century, Régence St. Giltwood Mirror

H 19.25 in W 12.75 in D 1.75 in

French 18th Century Régence Period Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A smaller scale striking French 18th century Régence period giltwood mirror. This handsome mirror

Category

18th Century French Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 18th Century Régence Period Giltwood Mirror

H 32 in W 22 in D 1.5 in

Black Forest mirror

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Black Forest mirror, Austria, 19th. Century. Hand-carved. Decorated with a crown on top and a lot

Category

1880s Austrian Black Forest Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood

Black Forest mirror

H 89 in W 64 in D 5 in

Giltwood Framed / Decorated Top Hanging Wall Mirror

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Giltwood framed with nicely decorated top with ebonized classical crown & chariot hanging wall

Category

Mid-19th Century Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Giltwood Framed / Decorated Top Hanging Wall Mirror

H 48 in W 27 in D 2 in

Pair of Italian 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular and monumental pair of Italian 19th century giltwood mirrors with the original mirror

Category

19th Century Italian Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors

H 105.5 in W 82 in D 3 in

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Ormolu Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking Italian 19th century Baroque st. ormolu mirror. The original mirror plate displays a

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Crown Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Ormolu Mirror

H 31.25 in W 21 in D 2.25 in

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Crown Mirror Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the crown mirror antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, wood and mirror, every crown mirror antique was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer crown mirror antique, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A crown mirror antique, designed in the Louis XVI, Baroque or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. R W/ Crown, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain and Stephen Cavallo each produced at least one beautiful crown mirror antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Crown Mirror Antique?

Prices for a crown mirror antique start at $572 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $3,200.

Questions About Crown Mirror Antique

How can you tell if a mirror is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
What does an antique mirror mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a mirror is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.