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What is on the back of a mirror?
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What is on the back of a mirror varies. Most mirrors feature a metal backing fashioned out of nickel, tin, silver, chromium or aluminum. Manufacturers typically apply film-forming paint to the metal to reduce the risk of corrosion and extend the life of the mirror. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of mirrors.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Tiled Mirror
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
TILED MIRROR, designed in 2025.
This mirror is crafted with hand-built tiles that are available in customer's own choice of glaze. Crafted by skilled ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut
$1,442 / item
Italian Florentine Gilt Mirror w/ Floral & Ribbon Motifs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Gilt Metal, Original Glass Mirror
Style: Italian Florentine
This Italian Florentine gilt mirror...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
French Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Metal, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A cerused oak and metal wall mirror likely designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Provenance: Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti
Oxidation present to metal
Wear consistent wit...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Vintage Art Nouveau Style Frosted Pink Lucite Figural Women Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Lucite, Original Mirrors Glass
This vintage Art Nouveau style mirror from the 1980s is crafted from frosted pink Lucite with its or...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Lucite
Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent Spanish Early 20th century Baroque style, ormolu mirror.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Midcentury Modern Brass Loops Wire Wall mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely square elegant and beautifully proportioned Italian midcentury vintage brass loop wall mirror from the 1950s. Its frame is made of black metal and brass with a charming deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
