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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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Small Scale Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring only 20.5 inches in height by 16.75 inches in width, this small scale nineteenth century Louis Philippe period gilt wood mirror features its original mercury glass. Its bev...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Curtis Jere "Cloud" Brass Mirror for Artisan House, Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Riviera Bamboo and Rattan Wicker Large Rectangular Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous large Mid-Century rectangular mirror made of bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This lovely French Riviera style mirror was handmade in Italy during the 1960s.
In amazing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Mirror
Art-deco Inspired Wall Mirror with Bronze Patina Full Frame, Vintage N.8
Located in London, London
Vintage series N.8 wall hanging mirror with a solid brass full frame in a bronze patina finish. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK.
Designed by JL Alguacil, this mirror is a sop...
Category
2010s British Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair Raleigh Adams Broken Pediment Woodland Mirrors
Located in Houston, TX
One-of-a-kind pair 19th Century "green beveled" looking glass mirrors, framed in North Carolina poplar bark, sugar maple, rhododendron and lichen finished with a longleaf pinecone f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$19,800 / set
Venetian Modern Oval Mirror with Pink Purple Glass and Brass Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Oval Venetian Style Mirror, Spain 1960s
Elegant Venetian style Hollywood Regency oval mirror with iridiscent and mirror glass panels.
This glamorous mirror featuring a doubl...
Category
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
$3,011 Sale Price
20% Off