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How does a fun house mirror work?
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Fun house mirrors work due to the shape of their glass surfaces. By introducing curves into the glass and tilting the panels, craftsmen create mirrors that distort the appearance of a person standing in front of them. You'll find a range of fun house mirrors on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Glass and Wood Fun House Mirror, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super unique set of carnival mirrors from a retired New York City carnival. 6 wood mirrors all with original glass. Different shape, patina and aging to each mirror. Some mirrors are...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Carnival Art
Materials
Glass, Wood
Studio Akademie Almost Mirror
By Studio Akademie
Located in Toronto, CA
By Studio Akademie
Almost mirror is the closest object to a mirror in the collection, just as a fun-house mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
Two Sided Carnival Fun House Glass Mirror
Located in San Mateo, CA
This two sided fun house mirror likely came from a carnival. There are small wheels under the base so it can be moved easily.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Carnival Art
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Plywood
Untitled 'Vanity Mirror' by Cindy Sherman
By Cindy Sherman
Located in Jersey City, NJ
The edition references a fun-house mirror because of the distortion but the layering of the user's face on top of Sherman's does something more.
Category
2010s American Table Mirrors
Materials
Corian
$3,600 / item
Sam Keller “Cheetosphere (Flamin' Hot)” Sculpture
By Sam Keller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By appropriating elements of commercial branding and positioning consumerism in an art context, Keller’s work functions as a sort of fun-house mirror to American capitalist culture: ...
Category
2010s American Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Sam Keller “Can (Grape Super Chill)” Sculpture
By Sam Keller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
By appropriating elements of commercial branding and positioning consumerism in an art context, Keller’s work functions as a sort of fun-house mirror to American capitalist culture: ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Art
Materials
Crystal, Metal
