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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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Ferro Art Rectangular Mirror in Gilt Iron with Foliage Motifs, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a Kind Foliage Rectangular Wall or Console Mirror in Gilt Iron Manufactured by Ferro Art, Spain 1950s. Large size Hand wrought iron rectangular sunburst wall mirror with folia...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Petite Murano Glass Vanity Wall Mirror with pink Flowers 1960s, Italy Venice
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An elegant Murano glass mirror, handcrafted in Venice, Italy, from the 1960s or earlier. This intricately decorated cartouche-shaped mirror with a curved rim is richly adorned with a...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood

A Pair of Vernazza 120 cms / 47" Silver Antiqued Convex Mirrors.
Located in Farnham, GB
A Pair of Vernazza Antiqued Convex Wall Mirror (sold separately if requested) Artistry in Reflection The Vernazza mirror embodies timeless elegance, combining the optical precision...
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2010s British Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Italian Riviera Franco Albini Oval Wall Mirror in Rattan, Loop Design, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan Oval Mirror, 1950s ___________________________________________________________ A highly decorative Mid-Century Mo...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror

Vintage John Richard French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Beveled Glass Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror by John Richards. Features a rectangular giltwood frame with beveled glass plate. The crown showcases a woven basket with flowers flanked b...
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1990s American Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Octagonal Mirror with Ceramic Tile and Wood Floral Frame, Spain 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Octagonal Wall Mirror with Frame of Ceramic Tiles with Floral Motifs in Pastel Colors Maufactured in Spain, 1960s. This stunning wall mirror features a wooden frame with cera...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Wood

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