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19 Th Century Ebonized Wood Mirror

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Large Italian 19 Th Century Ebonised Ripple-Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
frame mirror is crafted in an 17th and 18th Century Dutch style. Its surface is intricately detailed and
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

Materials

Wood, Mirror

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19 Th Century Ebonized Wood Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19 th century ebonized wood mirror for your home. A 19 th century ebonized wood mirror — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 19 th century ebonized wood mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19 th century ebonized wood mirror, designed in the Empire, Regency or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19 th century ebonized wood mirror over the years, but those crafted by Brew & Claris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19 Th Century Ebonized Wood Mirror?

A 19 th century ebonized wood mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,615, while the lowest priced sells for $292 and the highest can go for as much as $176,619.

Finding the Right mantel-mirrors-fireplace-mirrors for You

Antique and vintage fireplace mirrors and mantel mirrors are sophisticated, classic pieces of decor, with the large size of fireplace mirrors making them centerpiece objects. They add character to any room and also create the appearance of space. Fireplace mirrors and mantel mirrors, like any well-placed antique or vintage mirror, can act as a source of light and make a room seem bigger than it is.

Fireplace mirrors were once a status symbol, as only the wealthiest could afford these big, beautiful pieces for their homes. In the 1500s and 1600s, the Venetian glass industry produced mirrors that were luxury items. Their painstaking creation was the result of a secretive process using melted tin, limiting their size and availability.

In the late 17th century, French glassmaker Bernard Perrot radically transformed mirrors. By casting glass into large, flat slabs, his work grew into an international market for mantel mirrors. These mirrors were often set in decorated frames.

French homes transitioned to lower fireplaces and mantels so tall mantel mirrors could fit above them. The design of fireplace mirrors reflected architectural trends. Some in the mid-18th century featured paintings, while others had delicate carvings.

By the 1800s, mantel mirrors had become more widely available. This reflected a dramatic change in glass mass-production technology, which made oversize mirrors more accessible, leading to their proliferation across the globe.

Today, mantel mirrors are still highly regarded statement pieces with an enduring reputation for elegance. Their versatility has allowed them to branch out beyond the fireplace. Their reflectiveness allows them to amplify a sumptuous painting in a bedroom or capture the tiling of a bathroom.

From mid-century modern designs to pieces created in Louis XVI style, there is a mirror for every room and every occasion on 1stDibs.