18th Century Venetian Mirror
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 1760s Italian Wall Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Wall Mirrors
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Mirror, Murano Glass, Plywood
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Paper
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 1880s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Tulipwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
2010s Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Wood, Gesso, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Lacquer, Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Stucco, Softwood
Antique 1750s Italian Girandoles
Crystal
Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Mirror
2010s Italian Other Table Mirrors
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Mirror
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Paint, Giltwood, Mirror, Gesso
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Girandoles
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Glass, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Glass
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Finding the Right Mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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