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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...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Octagonal Tiffany Blue Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal Tiffany blue Murano glass and brass mirror, in stock
Vivid and intense Tiffany blue glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout
Highly polished f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Brutalist Art Deco metal frame wall mirror, France c.1920
Located in Bristol, GB
Large Art Deco wall mirror, original bevelled glass plate with foxing and a wonderful iron textured frame with lovely detailing. Sourced from France.
Fantastic design and workmanshi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
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...
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2010s British Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
