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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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Exceptional Murano Glass Wall Mirror with green Flowers 1970s, Italy Venice
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant Murano glass mirror, handcrafted in Venice, Italy, from the 1960s or earlier. This intricately decorated mirror with a curved rim is richly adorned with applied floral and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Antique French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with facetted glass
Located in Casteren, NL
An elegant antique French mirror from the Louis Philippe period, richly finished in gold leaf over a traditional red bole ground.
The frame features the characteristic softly rounded...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Shield Italian Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant Italian wall mirror captures the sophisticated essence of 1950s Mid-Century Modern design, heavily inspired by the iconic work of Gio Ponti. The piece features a distinc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Oval Vanity Wishbone Dresser Mirror 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oval vanity / dresser mirror featuring a mahogany frame with carved pierced / reticulated crest
Dimensions:
15.25" x 1.25" x 27.5"
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$350 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 12 Vintage Round Gilt Italian Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Italian gilt finish round wood mirrors. Each mirror is 11" diameter x 1.25" deep. Hanger on back for hanging. Mirror frames were brought to the states by original owner fro...
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$1,980 / set
Venetian Modern Rectangular Wall Mirror with Brass and Giltwood Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venetian style rectangular wall mirror with round corners and gilt metal accents, Spain, 1960s
This wall mirror has a triple mirror and giltwood frame with rectangular shape and roun...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
