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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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1950s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Biscuit Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1950s wall mirror in the style of legendary architect and designer Gio Ponti boasts a captivating "biscuit" (biscotto) silhouette. Defined by its organic, gently flare...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Revival Brass Wall Mirror with Floral Rosettes & Scrollwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
This Victorian Revival wall mirror features a substantial brass frame surrounding clear mirror glass, with an ornate composition inspired by l...
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century Rustic Tramp Art Mirror, Handcarved, Austria ca. 1870
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Absolutely spectacular, large rustic Tramp Art wall mirror from the late 19th century around 1870 in Austria. This very special handcrafted, elaborately made rural wall mirror impres...
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Softwood
Venetian 1920s Petite Glass Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite Venetian mirror with wonderful cut-glass details. The rectangular frame is topped with a mirrored crest that has a glass flower at its center. The frame is decorated with ...
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20th Century Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood
Petite Murano Glass Vanity Wall & Table Mirror 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 Table Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Wood
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Beveled Frame Arch Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Original Mirror
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ta...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
