Antique Convex Mirrors
Late 19th Century Antique Convex Mirrors
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
1860s English Victorian Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
1810s English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
19th Century Antique Convex Mirrors
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
1820s English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Brass
1820s Unknown Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Gold Leaf
1860s Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
1820s Irish George IV Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror
1820s English George IV Antique Convex Mirrors
Ebony
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
1820s French Empire Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Glass, Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Dutch Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
19th Century English William IV Antique Convex Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Industrial Antique Convex Mirrors
Steel
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Irish Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
1810s English Antique Convex Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century French Antique Convex Mirrors
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Antique Convex Mirrors
Brass
Mid-18th Century French Antique Convex Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
1820s Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
1830s American Federal Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Convex Mirrors
Mahogany
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Convex Mirrors
Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Georgian Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
1860s Italian Antique Convex Mirrors
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Convex Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Convex Mirrors
Brass, Iron
19th Century Federal Antique Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century British Adam Style Antique Convex Mirrors
Giltwood, Gesso
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Convex Mirrors
Terracotta, Mirror
1810s English George III Antique Convex Mirrors
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A convex mirror is often used for a fish-eye lens effect or for safety mirrors since their range is greater than a traditional mirror. A convex mirror can be displayed as a decor piece to add depth to a room. Shop a range of convex mirrors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A convex mirror or diverging mirror is a mirror used to reflect light outward. Objects on a convex mirror appear smaller in the distance and grow larger as they approach the mirror. Convex mirrors can also be extremely decorative and have been in use for centuries. On 1stDibs, find various antique and vintage styles of convex mirrors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many examples of convex mirrors, including magnifying glasses and fisheye lenses. Compared to flat mirrors, convex mirrors give a wider field of view, and they’re often used as security mirrors and on automobiles. Shop a collection of convex mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What is a Federal convex mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Federal convex mirrors were created during the era of 1790-1830. This was a time of strong patriotism in the United States, prompting the Federalist movement. Convex mirrors had been around for quite some time and featured a convex shape, which made the most of fire light and displaced it throughout the room. Adding a Federalist element often meant eagles or something acknowledging the 13 colonies. Shop a collection of Federalist furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.
- 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.
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