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What were old mirrors made of?
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Old mirrors were made of polished copper, polished stone, and polished bronze in earlier civilizations. Other antique mirrors used mercury for “silvered” mirrors or tin behind glass. Find a range of antique mirrors today on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Venetian Mirror
By Venetian School
Located in Atlanta, GA
craftsmanship to your home with this stunning 19th-century Venetian mirror. Masterfully handcrafted, this mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass
$1,800
Mid-Century Venetian Mirror
Located in London, GB
An unusual bevelled and etched Venetian mirror
Italy, mid 20th Century
78 cm high by 80.5 cm wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
MId Century Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century glamorous Venetian mirror with etched mirrror side panel trim,
twisted glass spirals
Category
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Materials
Glass, Mirror
Mid 20th Century Venetian Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A Venetian mirror in the classical style from the mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid Century Modern Starburst Venetian Mirror
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid Century Venetian Wall Mirror with an Atomic vibe. Rare take on a classic. Four angled panels
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Mid-century Rectangular Beveled Bronze Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century rectangular beveled bronze Venetian mirror.
Unusual vintage Venetian mirror with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
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