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What is a half mirror?

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What is a half mirror?
A half mirror is a reciprocal mirror, which is reflective on one side and transparent on the other side. A half mirror is also known as a half-silvered mirror, one-way mirror, semi-transparent and two-way mirror. Shop a collection of antique and vintage half mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Slinking Half Mirror in Fused Mirror Glass
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror Slinking Half in high temperature fused half mirror glass, 6mm thickness.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Smoke and Silver Half Mirror II in Clear Glass by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Smoke and Silver Half Mirror II in Clear Glass by Homa. Dimensions: D 115 x H 65 cm.
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Angled Walnut Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
With 2 asymmetrical half-mirrors set at converging angles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Nimbo Mirror with LED Light Half Metal Half Methacrylate
By Clan Milano
Located in Barlassina, Monza-Brianza
Half down side made by metal, half upside part made by methacrylate.
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Silver Half Globe Mirror by Homa
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver Half Globe Mirror by Homa Dimensions: D 30 x H 16 cm Materials: Blown Glass.
Category

2010s Turkish Post-Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

20th Century Half-Moon Italian Mirror, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian mirror from the mid-20th century. A half-moon-shaped furniture with a wooden frame supporting the mirror, adorned with a geometric silkscreen print on the edge featuring a ce...
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

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