Antique Cheval Mirror
1820s English Antique Cheval Mirror
Glass, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Cheval Mirror
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany, Mirror
Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
19th Century English Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror
1850s European Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Olive
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Wood
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Cheval Mirror
Ormolu
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Wood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
1910s English Chippendale Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Cheval Mirror
Beech
19th Century French Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Giltwood
1860s British High Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Wood
1830s European William IV Antique Cheval Mirror
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Cheval Mirror
Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
1890s Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
1820s Georgian Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
1890s Sheraton Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
1910s Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Wood, Mahogany
1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass, Metal
1890s Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Cheval Mirror
Walnut, Mirror
1810s English Regency Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
19th Century Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Metal, Brass
1920s Art Deco Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror
19th Century Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Cheval Mirror
Satinwood
Early 19th Century French Antique Cheval Mirror
Bronze
1790s French Louis XIV Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cheval Mirror
Gold Leaf
19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Cheval Mirror
Metal, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Cane, Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Other
Early 18th Century French Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cheval Mirror
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cheval Mirror
Walnut, Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-19th Century English Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany, Glass, Wood
1870s Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Glass
19th Century English Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Cheval Mirror
Mirror, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Cheval Mirror
Metal
1910s Antique Cheval Mirror
Satinwood
1820s American Federal Antique Cheval Mirror
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Cheval Mirror
Bronze
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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 Cheval mirror called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Cheval mirror is often referred to as horse dressing glass or psyche. The term is often used to describe mirrors that are tall and suspended between two pillars with horizontal bars and four legs. It is sometimes referred to as a dressing mirror, often seen as a full-length mirror with a freestanding frame that allows the mirror to tilt up and down. Shop a range of antique and vintage Cheval glass on 1stDibs.
- Can I hang a cheval mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While a cheval mirror is typically a standing mirror that rests on the floor, you can hang the mirror with the right hardware. A picture-hanging kit that can bear the weight of the mirror should do the trick! On 1stDibs, find a collection of cheval mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 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 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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