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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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Exceptional Geo II Style Carved Pine Mirror With Plume Crest. Very Billy Hanes
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Geo II Style Carved Pine Mirror With Plume Crest With Hollywood Regency Cerused Finish. Great Scale And Patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Mirror 'OKO 120' in Polished Stainless Steel by Zieta (in stock)
By Oskar Zieta, Zieta
Located in Paris, FR
"OKO 120 contemporary mirror by Zieta
(New model from 2020 collection)
Stainless steel
Measures: 120 x 6 cm.
Zieta is best known for his collection of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Stainless Steel
(Final Payment Listing) Angola White Wood Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
Final Payment Listing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors ...
Materials
Ash
Italian Midcentury Extra Large Vintage Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful and elegant extra large vintage wall mirror with deep solid brass frame and original vintage crystal mirror glass.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The brass frame with its orig...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large Art Nouveau / Vienna Secession Silver plate Dressing Mirror circa 1900
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional Antique art nouveau / Vienna secessionist dressing mirror. Silverplate with wood panel backing and easel stand. Maker or origination Marks to bottom.
22 1/4" high x 18" w...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Vienna Secession Table Mirrors
Materials
Silver
Rare Important Spectacular Large Ornate Carved Wooden French Flower Mirror
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are Offering is A Rare Important Spectacular Estate Large Carved Wooden French Flower Mirror. Mirror is Carved with Exquisite and Elaborate Ornate Flower Detail...
Category
20th Century Unknown Wall Mirrors
Materials
Crystal
