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Veronese French Mirror with Etching and Twisted Frame
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Veronese French Mirror with Etching, Rope Twisted Frame and Floretes
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Antique Early 20th Century French "Lalique" Table Mirror with Etching.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Early 20th Century French "Lalique" Table Mirror with Etching. Lovely Design
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Glass

Antique French Gold Panel Beveled Mirror with Etching, circa 1875-1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Fine Antique French Gold Panel Beveled Mirror with Etching, Circa 1875-1885.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Late 19th Century Hand-Carved Gilt Mirror w/ Etched Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
glass with floral designs, and new 22k water gilt. The borders are also mirrored with etching figures
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Gilt Rectangular Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Large rectangular overmantel gilt mirror with etching and rope detail around etched perimeter. In
Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Smoked Venetian Mirror with Reversed Etching and Chain Beveling
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern Venetian mirror was realized in France circa 1950. It offers a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large Venetian Wall Mirror with Ornate Etchings and Floral Decorations
Located in Houston, TX
etching adds beauty and interest to this Octagonal mirror. The mirror plate is clear and without any
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

18th Century Louis XV Mirror with Oval Etching
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th century Louis XV wall mirror with an oval etching / print of a European scene and ribbon bow
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Venetian Mirror with Painted Floral Etching
Located in Dallas, TX
embellished with hand painted etching decor around the periphery. The wall hanging mirror is in excellent
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Antique Sculpted Wood Frame Mirror With Floral Etching.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mirror. Possibly circa1920. No Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured
Category

Vintage 1920s Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Venetian Beveled Shield Mirror with Painted Floral Etching
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or a bedroom with this elegant, antique mirror. Crafted in Venice, Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror

Midcentury Italian Venetian Oval Beveled Mirror with Painted Floral Etching
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1960 and oval in shape with scalloped edges, the wall mirror features hand painted floral etching
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror

Late 18th Century Italian Mirror with Reverse Etching, Lovely Old Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Late 18th century Italian mirror with reverse etching, lovely old patina. Note there are some
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Girandoles

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Italian Carved and Grisalle Mirror with Bevel and Scrolled Etching
Located in Houston, TX
deeply paneled to give it Depth and inlaid mirrors are etched in a beautiful swirl design. Carved
Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Art Nouveau Brass Oval Table or Floor Mirror with Floral Etching
Located in Plainview, NY
beveled and shows an amazing blooming flowers etching on the mirror glass bottom in a gold yellow and
Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Broyhill Saga Wood Framed Mirror With Star Etching.
Located in Seattle, WA
Wood Framed Broyhill Saga Mirror with 3 Star Etching on the Top. Vintage Condition Consistent with
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Shadowbox Mirror with Reversed Etching in Smoked Rose
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modernist Shadowbox Mirror in Smoked Rose originates from Italy, Circa
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Giltwood Mirror in the Venetian Rococo Taste with Etching
Located in Houston, TX
detail. It has double framing with inset Mirror that has hand etching which has delicate aging. The top
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Arched Sculpted Wood Frame Mirror With Floral Etching.
Located in Seattle, WA
wooden frame with arched Top. Beautiful Petina and Aging to the frame and mirror. Possibly Circa 1920s
Category

Vintage 1920s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Very Large Venetian Glass Mirror with Engraved Decoration
Located in London, GB
Very large Venetian glass mirror with engraved decoration Italian, 20th Century Height 220cm, width
Category

20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Mirror with Greek Key Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
Silver on Blue Louis Philippe period antique mirror with carved greek key and greek key etching to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Italian 18th Century Venetian Etched Mirrors with Original Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb true pair of Italian 18th century Venetian etched mirrors in their original tulipwood
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Tulipwood

Hollywood Art Deco Atomic Mirror with Beveled Edges & Reverse Etched Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco Hollywood mirror was realized in the United States circa 1945. It features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Italian 19th Century Venetian Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The frame of this unique Venetian mirror from Murano, Italy has beautiful floral etchings and hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Italian 19th Century Venetian Mirror
Italian 19th Century Venetian Mirror
H 23.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
Liagò Mirror
By Arte Veneziana
Located in Milan, IT
bevelled glass with medium antique mirrored finish. Frame with thumbnail-shaped etchings. Crest made of
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Liagò Mirror
Liagò Mirror
H 51.19 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Scudo Mirror
By Arte Veneziana
Located in Milan, IT
antique-mirror finish. Frame with thumbnail-shaped etchings and crest made of bevelled and engraved glass
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Scudo Mirror
Scudo Mirror
H 68.9 in W 35.83 in D 1.97 in
Eustache Mirror
By Arte Veneziana
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant mirror is inspired by traditional French design and masterfully reinterpreted with a
Category

2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Eustache Mirror
Eustache Mirror
H 64.18 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Circular Reticulated Mirror with Etched Folia
Located in Louisville, KY
/etchings in the silver with reticulation that makes this wall mirror exceptional. The piece is finished on
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th-century Louis Philippe mirror, a testament to the refined aesthetics of the era. This
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Italian Etched Glass Venetian Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
look closely at the photos, you will see the attention to detail in the etchings on the mirrored panels
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Vintage Art Deco Venetian Scalloped Shadowbox Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular Shadowbox mirror with scalloped edge. Metal bracketed corners. Rich etching all around
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Italian 19th Century Petite Glass Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This diminutive mirror is a fabulous addition to any space. The antique mirror plate features
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Italian 19th Century Venetian St. Octagonal Shaped Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Venetian st. octagonal shaped mirror. The
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Petite Venetian Etched Glass Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
you look closely at the photos, you will see the attention to detail in the etchings on the mirrored
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rectangular Carved Bavarian Wood Frame Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage Bavarian wall mirror featuring a rectangular wood frame with hand carved etchings. The
Category

20th Century German Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Large Tommi Parzinger Mirror
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Large Tommi Parzinger mirror. This mirror is divided into nine sections with deep etching. Tommi
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Large Tommi Parzinger Mirror
Large Tommi Parzinger Mirror
H 54 in W 36.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique European Continental Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Antique European Continental Mirror, most likely from the early 19th century. Designed in
Category

Antique 19th Century European Rustic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Style Etched Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian style Etched frame 42x66 wall mirror. Item features a mirrored
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Rectiliner Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century French mirror is full of lovely floral details! The rectangular gilt frame is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Wall Sconce Mirrors
Located in London, GB
frames have a beautiful, delicate design and the mirrors have stunning etchings of neoclassical
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A 19th century Louis Philippe style wall mirror. It has the original gold leaf gilding. On top a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Florentine Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Rectangular 17th century Florentine mirror with "original" mercury glass. The mercury glass is in 3
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass

17th Century Florentine Mirror
17th Century Florentine Mirror
H 53.25 in W 21.625 in D 2 in
Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Venetian Etched Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of three stunning Italian early 19th century Venetian etched mirrors. The wonderful mirrors
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Colleoni Rectangular Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
mirror will splendidly complement a classic console or bathroom. The wide frame in mirrored glass is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

Colleoni Rectangular Murano Glass Mirror
Colleoni Rectangular Murano Glass Mirror
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
19th Century French Belle Epoque Gilded Circular Etched Glass Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
mirror is embellished with floral etching and four brass flower bottoms adding charm to this exceptional
Category

Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Lorenzo Burchiellaro: Large Etched Rectangular Wave Mirror, Aluminum, Italy 1971
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in New York, NY
Lorenzo Burchiellaro (b. 1933) An arresting full-length modernist wall mirror by Italian sculptor
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of 19th Century Italian Venetian Hand-Etched Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
-etched and hand engraved mirrors. These gorgeous mirrors are all hand-carved with scrolling foliage
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

1930s Art Deco Brass and Etched Glass Hexagonal Italian Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Italian Wall Mirror exemplifies the opulence, sophistication, and geometric elegance
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Chinese Gilt Table Mirror, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
back of the mirror also features a delicate all-over pattern of bamboo leaf-like etchings that create a
Category

Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Gilt Table Mirror, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Table Mirror, c. 1900
H 12 in W 16 in D 3.75 in
Very Large Rare Ebonised and Silver Gilt Irish Waterford Oval Mirror
Located in Sherborne, GB
A very large mid 19th century Irish Waterford Oval mirror with ebonised and silver gilt decoration
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Lovely Antique 1930s Art Deco Rose Glass Bevelled Venetian Flower Petal Mirror
Located in GB
etchings. This mirror is one of four very rare Art Deco Peach Glass mirrors I have recently acquired, in
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Floral Venetian Glass Murano Table Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
surrounding the mirror. Mirror glass has decorative etching. The stand and backing are wood.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Floral Venetian Glass Murano Table Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
surrounding the mirror. Mirror glass has decorative etching and antiqued finish. The stand and backing are
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Floral Venetian Glass Murano Table Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
pieces surrounding the mirror. Mirror glass has decorative etching. The stand and backing are wood.   
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French mirror - Silver on red Louis Philippe antique mirror with vine leaf etching to frame
Category

Antique 1760s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Mirror
19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Mirror
H 42.75 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French mirror - silver on black Louis Philippe antique mirror with flower and leaf etching
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Silver Louis Philippe Mirror
H 47.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
French Louis-Philippe Style Silvered Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely delicate silver gilt rectangular-shaped mirror with criss-cross etching, unusual form for
Category

Early 20th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Venetian Etched Glass Frame, Wrought Iron Outer Casing French Mirror circa 1890
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1890s Venetian etched mirror with
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Lovely 1930s Peach French Art Deco Venetian Etched and Engraved Bevelled Mirror
Located in GB
glass French Venetian etched mirror with bevelled edge frame A very good looking well made and
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

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Mirror With Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mirror with etching you’re looking for. Each mirror with etching for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mirror with etching, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right mirror with etching, those designed in Hollywood Regency, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Mirror With Etching?

A mirror with etching can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,888, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.
Questions About Mirror With Etching
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Etching is a method of making prints using metal plates onto which a design has been incised by acid.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An etching is created by cutting down a metal plate with chemicals, including acid, to achieve the desired image. The metal plate is then inked and pressed onto a piece of paper. Picasso became fascinated with etchings when he moved to Paris in the early 1900s, and would go on to pioneer new techniques with etchings throughout his career. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    There is dry and wet etching.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Etched glass is a type of decorative glass which is the result of small cuts made to the glass. The cuts, which appear white, typically form patterns or images.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Pablo Picasso made etchings and took that foundation into an exploration of printmaking and the different methods of that medium. Picasso first began working on etchings in the early 1900s, quickly mastering the technique, and then he began expanding and pushing the boundaries to create a unique and signature style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rembrandt's etchings are important because of the influence they had on printmaking. The printing techniques that he employed allowed each of his prints to seem very unique while making it possible for him to mass produce his images. Printmakers that followed utilized the advancements he made in the field to create and distribute their own prints. Find a range of Rembrandt art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.

    Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.

    Find a collection of lithographs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A half mirror is a reciprocal mirror, which is reflective on one side and transparent on the other side. A half mirror is also known as a half-silvered mirror, one-way mirror, semi-transparent and two-way mirror. Shop a collection of antique and vintage half mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A bullseye mirror is a decorative, circular, convex mirror. A mirror of this type can introduce more depth and personality to any room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bullseye mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bevelled mirror is a type of mirror with edges that are cut to look as if the mirror has a framed-edge around it. This process makes the edges around the mirror thinner than the ¼” thickness of the mirror's middle portion.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A pocket mirror is a small personal grooming accessory used to check your appearance or apply makeup while traveling. It is usually round and has a hinged lid. Some also hold pressed powder or foundation. This type of pocket mirror is sometimes called a compact. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pocket mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Murano mirror is a mirror made with glass crafted on the Italian island of Murano. The island has a rich glass-making history that stretches back over 1,000 years. Shop an array of beautiful Murano mirrors from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mercury mirror is a type of wall mirror that features mercury glass inside of a decorative frame. Mercury glass is the term for two panes of glass separated by silvering material. Early examples feature real mercury, while ones produced after the 1840s usually substitute silver nitrate. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mercury mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A floating mirror is a huge round mirror with two geometric elements that appear to be floating within its surface. When installed, floating mirrors are attractive and create depth and dimension. Shop a range of antique and vintage floating mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A federalist mirror is a type of wall mirror used for checking your reflection or purely for decorations. The mirrors date back to the dawn of the U.S. A number of manufacturers produced them from 1776 to 1806. Most feature elements of neoclassical style like fluted frames. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of wall mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A facet mirror is a mirror designed in an intentionally artful way, intended to be a talking piece in your décor. Designs range from circular rounds, to stacked rectangles and even art deco styles. Shop a range of facet mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A compact mirror is a small metal case, usually round in shape, which can be flipped open. The top part has a mirror and the base half is filled with compact powder, along with a puff. This handy cosmetic product is widely used today. On 1stDibs find a variety of compact mirrors.