Over Mantle Mirror
Vintage 1960s Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s British Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 1880s Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 1810s English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fir...
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood, Burl
Vintage 1960s Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
Vintage 1960s Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Mirror
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Rococo Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Mirror
Vintage 1930s Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Beech
Antique 1870s Arts and Crafts Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 1870s French Country Wall Mirrors
Oak
Antique 1830s English Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Fireplaces and Mantels
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Mirror
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Early 20th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 1880s French Victorian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Wall Mirrors
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Georgian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century European Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console M...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fi...
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
Antique 19th Century German Wall Mirrors
Stone, Alabaster
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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 ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, generally, a mantel should be longer than the fireplace below it to create a balanced look. A good rule of thumb is to have the mantel extend 3 to 6 inches on each side, so look for mantels that are 6 to 12 inches longer than the width of your fireplace. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mantels.
- What is a half mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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.
- What is a bullseye mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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.
- What is a bevelled mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- What is a pocket mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a Murano mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a mercury mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a floating mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is a federalist mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a facet mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a compact mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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.
- What is Eglomise mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An 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.
- What are pier mirrors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pier 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.
- Can mirrors be shipped?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- What is a trumeau mirror?1 Answer
- What is an infinity mirror?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- What is a Venetian mirror?1 Answer1stDibs 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.
- When were mirrors invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Mirrors 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.
- What is on the back of a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024What 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.
- What is a bubble mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Bubble 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.
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