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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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Brutalist Copper Flower Mirror by Les Ateliers, Erge Enr., Quebec, 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking Brutalist copper mirror handcrafted by Les Ateliers, Erge Enr., a Quebec-based artisan studio active during the 1970s. The mirror features a bold torch-cut copper floral fra...
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Brutalist Wall Mirrors
Materials
Copper
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror.
By unknown artisan, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautif...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
$2,019 Sale Price
30% Off
Enchanting Venetian Murano Glass Mirror with Multicolor Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
Enchanting Venetian mirror with green frame. Along the edges of the frame are green glass rope accents and numerous multicolor pasta vitrea glass flowers.
Executed by the great Maste...
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2010s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Blown Glass
Orange Ceramic Mirror by Villeroy & Boch, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round wall mirror by Villeroy Boch in orange glazed terracota, Germany, 1960s-1970s
German Midcentury-Modern orange terracotta glazed ceramic circular mirror...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror, Terracotta, Pottery
$1,707 Sale Price
20% Off
Bespoke Italian Art Deco Style Curved Leaf White Gold Murano Glass Brass Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Venetian contemporary Couture design rectangular wall mirror, custom made in Italy, framed with a thick border in Art Deco Design, composed of high quality blown Murano art glass tex...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
18th Century Swedish Baroque Mirror
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish late Baroque mirror in burl veneer and blackened wood on a pine frame with brass ornamentation. Ca 1750 Sweden.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Burl
