Gilded Mirror Frames
Antique Mid-19th Century German Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 1890s American American Empire Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Gesso
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Wood
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Wall Mirrors
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Picture Frames
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
20th Century British Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Composition
Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames
Plaster
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Picture Frames
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 1870s German Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Metal
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Poplar
Antique 1860s Austrian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Stucco, Spruce
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Aluminum
Early 20th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Resin, Wood, Mirror
Antique 1890s Danish Wall Mirrors
Glass
Antique Early 1900s French Country Wall Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1890s Danish Wall Mirrors
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Wall Mirrors
Wood
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
20th Century Directoire Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Italian More Mirrors
Brass
Antique 1780s Wall Mirrors
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
Vintage 1910s Spanish Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors
Metal
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wall Mirrors
Gesso
Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Wool, Mirror
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 1810s Italian Empire Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
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Gilded Mirror Frames For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a gilded frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A gilded frame is a photo frame that features a thin layer of gold or silver leaf coating over the frame's surface. Some gilded frames are regarded as collectibles and are considered a work of art in their own right. Find a variety of antique and vintage gilded frames on 1stDibs.
- What is a gilded mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A gilded mirror refers to a mirror that has been treated with a decorative technique involving the application of a thin layer of gold leaf over its frame. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage gilded mirrors available for sale.
- What is a gilded picture frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The surface of a gilded picture frame has been treated with an application of gold or silver leaf (or an imitation, perhaps a treatment made from metal alloys). Gilding is a timeless decorative technique — centuries ago, members of the upper class preferred that many household objects be gilded. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary gilded picture frames from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a gilded wood frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A gilded wood frame is a wooden frame with a gold or silver leaf detail. Gilded wood adds a vintage-style finish to frames and is a popular choice for home decor. Find a selection of gilded wood frames on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine if a frame is gilded, look at the finish and materials used to make it. A gilded frame will have a 22-karat gold leaf applied directly on the frame’s surface. Gold leaf does not tarnish and maintains its sheen or hue. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your gilded frame. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted antique gilded frames on 1stDibs.
- How do I make a gilded mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make an imitation gilded mirror by spray painting the frame of a mirror with metallic paint. Tape off the reflective surface of the mirror to ensure a clean painting job. Wood appliques can be sprayed and attached to the frame to add to the effect. Shop a range of authentic gilded mirrors on 1stDibs.
- Can I add a frame to a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can add a frame to a mirror. However, doing so requires skill and care to avoid damaging the glass. As a result, it is best to take the mirror to a furniture maker or carpenter to have a frame installed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wall mirrors.
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