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How old is the mirror?
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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Brutalist Copper Flower Mirror by Les Ateliers, Erge Enr., Quebec, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking Brutalist copper mirror handcrafted by Les Ateliers, Erge Enr., a Quebec-based artisan studio active during the 1970s. The mirror features a bold torch-cut copper floral fra...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Wall Mirrors

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Copper

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Mirror

Bespoke Italian Art Deco Style Curved Leaf White Gold Murano Glass Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Venetian contemporary Couture design rectangular wall mirror, custom made in Italy, framed with a thick border in Art Deco Design, composed of high quality blown Murano art glass tex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Enchanting Venetian Murano Glass Mirror with Multicolor Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
Enchanting Venetian mirror with green frame. Along the edges of the frame are green glass rope accents and numerous multicolor pasta vitrea glass flowers. Executed by the great Maste...
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2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

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Blown Glass

18th Century Swedish Baroque Mirror
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish late Baroque mirror in burl veneer and blackened wood on a pine frame with brass ornamentation. Ca 1750 Sweden.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Burl

Set Of 4 Jeu Des Miroirs Timber Hardwood Wall Mirrors by Marco Calhau
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 4 Jeu Des Miroirs Timber Hardwood Wall Mirrors by Marco Calhau Dimensions: D 20 x W 100 x H 100 cm. Materials: Timber hardwood, and mirror. All pieces are handmade and under ...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

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Hardwood

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