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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.
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1930 Seguso Art Deco twister pink murano glass wall mirror
By Seguso
Located in Brescia, IT
Wall Mirror
Seguso
Italy, 1930
Pink twister murano glass and brass details
Perfect condiction
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Spanish Zodiac Round Mirror with Gilt Polychrome Carved Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Zodiac round sunburst mirror in gilt polychrome wood, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Handcrafted Horoscope mirror with giltwood round frame and hand painted polychromed 12 signs of zodiac arrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ostregher Round Floral Green Murano Glass Mirror by Ongaro & Fuga
Located in Milan, IT
Romantic and opulent, this round mirror is an ode to Venetian glassmithing mastery sure to take center stage in refined classic or modern interiors, alike. Fashioned of prized Murano...
Category
2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Franco Albini Oval Curved Rattan and Bamboo Mirror, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century French Riviera style oval mirro fully made in curved rattan and bamboo. The design of this delightful organic mirror is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Salvador Art-Deco-Style Gold-Leaf Wooden Wall Mirror by Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
Art Deco inspiration meets contemporary accents in this superb wall mirror, refined solution for visually amplifying compact spaces or simply elevating elegant interiors. Crafted of ...
Category
2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Riviera Large Square Mirror in Bamboo and Woven Rattan, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful French Riviera style square shaped mirror entirely made in bamboo and woven rattan wicker. This stylish organic mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This large s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
