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Federal-style mirrors refer to American mirrors made during the late 1700s through the early 1800s. Most of these mirrors were made of hardwood overlaid with bronze gilt or gold leaf. Federal-style mirrors are ornate and are frequently topped with eagles. On 1stDibs, shop for antique Federal-style mirrors from top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
Shop for Antique Federal Gilt Mirror on 1stDibs
Pair of Federal Gilt Swag Mirrors
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of federal gilt mirrors of rectangular form with thin molded frames and tall vase and
Category
Antique 1780s American Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Federal Gilt-Wood & Eglomise Painted Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
This American Federal gilt-wood mirror dates
Circa 1790, it’s lower rectangular antique mirror
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,120 Sale Price
38% Off
Antique Early American Federal Mahogany & Gilt Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Federal deep mahogany framed wall mirror with stunning carved frame with reeding, and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Monumental Philadelphia Federal Period Gilt & Mahogany Eagle Mirror
By John Pollard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental American Federal Gilt and Mahogany Eagle Mirror with Oak Garland Swags, Attributed to a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Federal Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive Federal gilt over mantle mirror in original condition. A classic traditional Neo
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Mahogany Federal Chippendale Gilt Eagle Acanthus Wall Vanity Mirror 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Federal / Chippendale style wall / mantel / vanity / mirror. Rectangular form, framed in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off