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How old is the mirror?
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The mirror is more than 6,000 years old. Early examples made of polished obsidian rather than glass date back to 4000 B.C. Handheld glass mirrors became popular in ancient Greece during the 5th century B.C. Find a diverse assortment of mirrors from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Small Scale Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 20.5 inches in height by 16.75 inches in width, this small scale nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features its original mercury glass. Its bev...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Empire Trumeau Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large 19th century French Empire trumeau mirror that is bold yet refined, using Neoclassical decorative elements to project a respect for history and luxury. Across the frieze alon...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Gold
French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Wicker Large Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century rectangular mirror made of bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This lovely French Riviera style mirror was handmade in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
Art-deco Inspired Wall Mirror with Bronze Patina Full Frame, Vintage N.8
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.8 wall hanging mirror with a solid brass full frame in a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK.
Designed by JL Alguacil, this mirror is a sop...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Raleigh Adams Broken Pediment Woodland Mirrors
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind pair 19th Century "green beveled" looking glass mirrors, framed in North Carolina poplar bark, sugar maple, rhododendron and lichen finished with a longleaf pinecone f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$19,800 / set