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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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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
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
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
19th Century Belgian Walnut Mirror, Ebonized Carving, Simplistic Design
Located in Nijlen, BE
Beautiful old 19th C Belgian mirror.
Carved from black walnut wood in a twisted pattern.
Over the years, the mirror glass has been replaced, making it clear and perfectly usable. Th...
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Antique 1890s Belgian Minimalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Black Walnut
Set of Six Sixties Chrome Bubble Mirrors, Convex Acrylic Wall Decor
Located in Farnham, GB
Add a bold retro touch to your space with our Sixties Chrome Mirror Dome Bubble Mirrors - a set of 6 eye-catching round wall decor pieces that bring a...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Acacia
