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What is a convex mirror in physics?
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A convex mirror or diverging mirror is a mirror used to reflect light outward. Objects on a convex mirror appear smaller in the distance and grow larger as they approach the mirror. Convex mirrors can also be extremely decorative and have been in use for centuries. On 1stDibs, find various antique and vintage styles of convex mirrors.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Federal Eagle Convex Mirror on 1stDibs
Antique American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century Federal Giltwood Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine example of a gilded bullseye mirror. Great gilding.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Convex Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Federal Giltwood Convex Bullseye Eagle Acanthus Mirror 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century gold giltwood bullseye / convex wall mirror featuring a round frame carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Girandole Ebonized Eagle Gilt Wood Foliage Convex Mirror C 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal girandole gilt wood and gesso convex mirror with a central ebonized eagle perched
Category
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Ebony, Giltwood
American Federal Gilt Wood Ebonized Eagle Girandole Convex Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Federal gilt wood girandole convex mirror with perched spread wing eagle, connecting
Category
Antique 1810s American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
