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Vintage Venetian Style Cobalt Paneled Glass Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Venetian style mirror, late 20th c., etched crest, cobalt blue glass border, beveled mirror plate
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Neoclassical Style Gray Washed Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Neoclassical style gray wash painted over giltwood wall mirror, 20th c., having split pediment
Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Federal Style Mahogany Mirror With Carved Giltwood Grouse
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique mahogany frame federal mirror wall gold gilt carved bird. Item features gold gilt carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Italian Rococo Style Wall Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian Rococo style carved wood mirrors from the late 19th century. These feature an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Lacquer

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Louis XVI style parcel gilt and painted trumeau mirror, 19th c. The large trumeau
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Bentwood, Giltwood, Paint

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

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Gray Painted Trumeau Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Louis XVI style parcel gilt and gray painted trumeau mirror, 19th c. The large
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Brazilian Wall Mirror by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sergio Rodrigues design circular wall mirror with a mitered interior frame in gorgeous Jacaranda
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Jacaranda

"Archipelago" Set of Three Mirrors Designed by Fredrikson Stallard for Driade
By Fredrikson Stallard, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Archipelago" is a set of three mirrors, designed by Fredrikson Stallard and manufactured by Driade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Steel

Big Mirror Sign, Argentor, Year, 1910, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Austria
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing mirror Silver plated Argentor wien (Austria) he history of the company dates back to 1863
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Wall Mirror - Signed JB Paris
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning period Napoleon III (1852-1870) French hand carved, painted and gilded wall mirror by JB
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Handcrafted Gothic Revival Gilt Leafs on Wooden Frame 1880s Cross Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
removed the label that was used for cataloging this antique mirror at that auction (see image 11). With
Category

Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Two Swedish Ormolu-Mnt. & Hand-Etched Glass Mirrors Aft. Model by Gustav Precht
By Gustav Precht, Buchart Precht
Located in New York, NY
A Two Fabulous of Swedish Ormolu-Mounted and Hand-Etched Glass Mirrors After the Model by Gustav
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Giltwood Ornate Frame and Plaster Regency Ships Style Convex Mirror Domed Glass
Located in GB
Gilt wood convex mirror made in the Regency nautical style Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category

20th Century French Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Line Vautrin pair of déchiquetée talosel resin mirrors 1960
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare set of two “déchiquetée” talosel resin mirrors made by Line Vautrin in the mid-1960s. They are
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Sui - Tang Dynasty Bronze Mirror 618- 906 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang dynasty, Chinese bronze mirror of 5 running suani beasts and grapevines. The pierced nub has a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang More Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt & Composition Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French Louis XV style gilt wood and composition mirror, 19th c. The mirror features a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

Wall Mirror by Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An unusual pigmented bronze wall mirror by renowned studio Craft artist David N. Ebner. David will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Oval Aluminum Cast Mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
pewter to copper. Author's Signature. Since 2010 the record price for this artist at auction is 30,315
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Asian Form Mirror by Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
An Asian form mirror by studio Craft artist David N Ebner. Maple wood with a unique black custom
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Blue and Engraved Glass Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
magnificence. An identical mirror in size and design has been auctioned at Sotheby’s London, Arts of Europe
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Giltwood

Pair of Double Plate Giltwood Pier Glasses
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
mirror, made c.1730, is an intriguing design that is based on the popular tabernacle shape that was a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Extraordinary Cherub/Putti Monumental Palace Mirror by Valentino Besarel
By Valentino Panciera Besarel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
maker, Valentino Besarel We were the high bidder on this magnificent mirror many years ago with auction
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...

Materials

Walnut

Lerner Floor Mirror by American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Spectacular in any space, this free standing zebra wood mirror was designed by internationally
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Floor Mirrors ...

Materials

Zebra Wood

Large White Oak Mirror, by Studio Craft Artist David N Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
Unusual vintage large-scale mirror by Studio Craft Artist, David N Ebner. White Oak frame with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Floor Mirrors ...

Materials

Oak

Going Once, 250 Years of Culture, Taste and Collecting at Christie’s
Located in New York, NY
cars to clothing and jewellery, the items sold at its auctions hold a mirror to our history and reflect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Books

Materials

Paper

Victorian Hampton & Son's Satinwood Bedroom Suite Wardrobe Dressing Table Mirror
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this very rare original Victorian Satinwood bedroom suite by
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bedroom Sets

Materials

Mirror, Satinwood

Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
By Giordano Chiesa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
rare Gio Ponti toilette, vanity table dressing table one drawer with an adjustable brass mirror by
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mirrors, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The work is listed in catalogue of White & Weiss contemporary art auction (ISBN 978-80-89789-02-3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Out Of Space - Large Outer Space Mirror Silver Textured Meteorite Sculpture
By Victoria Kovalenchikova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Victoria’s work is simultaneously sculpture and painting. This stand-alone mixed media and mirror sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media, Mirror, Acrylic

American Empire Mahogany Gilt Console with Mirror
Located in New York, NY
, mirrored back. Purchased at Neal Alford Auction Company, October 7, 1989. Pickup option available.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Mirrored Flag from Cold Light Series
By James Rosenquist
Located in San Luis Obispo, CA
others. His paintings have sold for up to seven figures at auction.
Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph

Tyler Shields - Into the Mirror, Photography 2021, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
auctioned off at Sotheby’s. This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship
Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, Black and White, C Print, Paper

"Pandora's Box (Violet)" Neon Wall Sculpture, Mounted in Mirrored Plexiglass
By Indira Cesarine
Located in New York, NY
Rockefeller Center as part of the Fabergé Big Egg Hunt. Cesarine’s work has been auctioned in a number of
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Neon Light

WOMAN TO THE MIRROR - Italian Figuratice Modern Oil on canvas by Elio Pelosi
By Elio Pelosi
Located in Napoli, IT
Woman to the mirror - Elio Pelosi Italia - Mixed technique on canvas cm. 60x40 Elio Pelosi is an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Tyler Shields - The Girl In The Mirror, Photography 2018, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
auctioned off at Sotheby’s. This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Digital, Archiv...

Tyler Shields - The Mouth in the Mirror, Photography 2015, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
auctioned off at Sotheby’s. This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship
Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Luster, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Digital, Inkjet, Ar...

"Pandora's Box (Pink)" Sculpture, Glass Neon Mounted in Mirrored Plexiglass Cube
By Indira Cesarine
Located in New York, NY
auctioned in a number of celebrated art benefits including at Sotheby’s New York, ARTWALK NY supporting the
Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Neon Light

Mirror Couple, Acrylic on Canvas, Painting, Red, Green, Blue Colors "In Stock"
By Farhad Hussain
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Farhad Hussain - Mirror Couple : 36 x 48 inches (unframed size) Acrylic on Canvas Inclusive of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Girl in Front of a Mirror - Abstract Painting Colors Purple Black Pink Red
By Nikolay Yanakiev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Girl in Front of a Mirror" is an oil painting by Nikolay Yanakiev. The vivid colors of his
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mahogany Bureau Cabinet After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New Orleans, LA
exquisitely adorned with carved acanthus leaves, cartouches and billowing bows. Behind the later mirror plate
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

"Cherry Orchard" 28" x 27" inch Ed 2/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror) Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev was born in 1962
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"X" Photography 40.5" x 35" inch Edition 2/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
gelatin silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror) Signed and numbered. Vladimir
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Girl with a Glass" Photography 16"x20" in. Ed 1/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
gelatin silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror) Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev was born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Ballerina" Photography 31"x28" inch Ed. 3/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror Artist’s frame signed and dated lower left
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Sensuality.Twins" Photography 30"x26" inch Ed 2/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
gelatin silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror) Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev was born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"The Evening" Photography 32"x28" inch Ed. 1/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror Signed and numbered on the back of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Remembering Frida Kahlo" 26"x21"inch Ed 1/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
gelatin silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror) Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev was born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Alice in Wonderland" Photography 32"x28"in Ed 2/3 by VLADIMIR CLAVIJO-TELEPNEV
By Vladimir Clavijo-Telepnev
Located in Culver City, CA
silver print, gold and silver leaf, and hand painted mirror Signed and numbered on the back of the print
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: An Exquisite Ormolu and Églomisé Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
taste. One such masterpiece is the Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Verre Églomisé Mirrored and
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional Gaston Poisson & Robert Pansart Cabinet Lacquered Mahogany, Art Deco
By Atelier Pansart, Gaston Poisson
Located in Paris, France
antique art market and are valued as highly collectible pieces. Pansart mirrors were auctioned at very
Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pearwood, Lacquer

Kusama Skateboard Deck (Yayoi Kusama infinity room)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Skateboard Deck: Hand Numbered from an Edition of 500 and plate signed
Category

1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Wood, Offset

lucite floating tub chair in manner of Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
auction in Los Angeles. Chair is vanity height and seat is original almond leather. Lucite is 3/4" (very
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fine Furniture A Timeline in Woods by Mallett & Son Antiques, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Ed softcover. 144 pp. Illustrated with furniture, mirrors, and accessories all photographed in color
Category

Early 2000s English Books

Materials

Paper

A Philip Johnson Townhouse: 1989 Sotheby's - Important 20th C. Furniture
By Pierre-Emile Legrain, Philip Johnson, Eileen Gray, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Rochester, NY
/ beautifully decorated interior boards, auction estimate price sheet. Introduction w/ biographical information
Category

Vintage 1980s American Books

Materials

Paper

Kusama Skateboard deck (Yayoi Kusama MoMa)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
. From her signature polka dots—to her mirror-and-light Infinity Rooms, Kusama's multi-dimensional
Category

1960s Pop Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lithograph, Offset

Kusama Plush Pumpkin (Kusama yellow & black pumpkin)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
contemporary art audiences globally. From her signature polka dots—to her mirror-and-light Infinity Rooms
Category

1960s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Nylon

Kusama Pumpkin (Yellow & Black)
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in NEW YORK, NY
contemporary art audiences globally. From her signature polka dots—to her mirror-and-light Infinity Rooms
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Alexandre Reza, Rare Obsidian, Silver-Gilt, and Rock Crystal Circus Panther
Located in New York, NY
opulence, splendor, extravagance, and extraordinary craftsmanship. According to auction house Sotheby's
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver

Bratsevo estate. First green
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
These are puddles in April from melted snow and mirror reflections of trees and branches in them
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Bratsevo estate. First green
Bratsevo estate. First green
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.12 in
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Mirrors At Auction For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mirrors at auction for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Pop Art, contemporary and modern versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a mirrors at auction may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right mirrors at auction is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, black and gold. There have been many interesting mirrors at auction examples over the years, but those made by Yayoi Kusama, Peter Doig, Erté, Christian Houge and Kelsey Irvin are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in organic material, resin and paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Mirrors At Auction?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a mirrors at auction in our inventory may begin at $60 and can go as high as $1,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,000.
Questions About Mirrors At Auction
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An Eglomise mirror is a mirror created using the historical technique of painting glass with gold and silver leaf. This technique is typically used to create decorative glass and wall mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pier mirrors are mirrors that are placed on a supporting wall between two windows, sometimes in the same shape and style as the window itself. You’ll find a collection of pier mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, mirrors can indeed be shipped. The trick to packing them is to have the mirror and frame suspended by packaging, not just wrapped in bubble wrap. You’ll find a large variety of mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. And yes, you can even get them delivered.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A trumeau mirror, which first appeared in France during the 18th century, take their name from the French word for the wall between two windows, which is where they are hung. Typically tall and narrow, they  are also called pier mirrors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    An infinity mirror is composed of a pair of parallel mirrors placed so they create a series of increasingly smaller reflections that appear to recede to infinity. These pieces are typically used as room accents and in artwork, not for practical purposes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Mirrors were invented in ancient times. The earliest known human-made reflective surfaces date back to 4000 B.C., when artisans polished obsidian to a mirror-like finish. By the 5th century A.D., the Greeks had mastered the art of producing handheld mirrors for the purpose of grooming. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Bubble Mirrors are the fun, “art” version of mirrors (usually convex) that lend living room walls a “funhouse” feel. There are antique and vintage bubble mirrors for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have modern editions to choose from as well. Bubble mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bubble mirrors to choose from, but on 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency bubble mirrors are of considerable interest.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A beveled mirror has had its edges cut and polished to a precise angle and size to create an exquisite, framed look. This procedure thins the glass around the mirror's edges while leaving the large center area at the typical 1/4" thickness. Find a collection of antique and vintage beveled mirrors on 1stDibs today.