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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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Vintage Art Nouveau Style Frosted Pink Lucite Figural Women Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Lucite, Original Mirrors Glass This vintage Art Nouveau style mirror from the 1980s is crafted from frosted pink Lucite with its or...
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Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Lucite

Tiled Mirror
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025. This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut

Tiled Mirror
$1,437 / item
20th Century French Oval Wall Mirror with Carved Faux Antler Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage mirror framed by a bold and sculptural carved antler motif, arranged in the style of a laurel wreath. This dramatic wall-mounted piece is crafted with meticu...
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20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Antler

Italian Florentine Gilt Mirror w/ Floral & Ribbon Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Gilt Metal, Original Glass Mirror Style: Italian Florentine This Italian Florentine gilt mirror...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Other Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Modern Brass Loops Wire Wall mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely square elegant and beautifully proportioned Italian midcentury vintage brass loop wall mirror from the 1950s. Its frame is made of black metal and brass with a charming deco...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Spanish Early 20th century Baroque style, ormolu mirror.    
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables

Materials

Marble

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