Can I etch the back of a mirror?

Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.

What dresses were popular in the 1940s?

A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.

What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?

In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.

What is a 1940s style dress?

The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.

Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?

Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

1940s Etched Mirror

Large French Etched Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A large French circa 1940's etched mirror with finely detailed on the inside frame, mint condition

Category

Vintage 1940s French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large French Etched Mirror

$12,000

H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in

Large French Etched Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A large French circa 1940's etched mirror with serpentine design on inside frame. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1940s Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large French Etched Mirror

$12,000

H 66.75 in W 56 in D 2 in

Set of Italian Mirrored Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four Italian circa 1940s etched mirror sconces with floral motif. Sold per pair

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Set of Italian Mirrored Sconces, Sold Per Pair

$5,200 / set

H 16 in W 9 in D 5.5 in

Giant 1940's Italian Etched Mirror

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Stunning 1940's Italian mirror with ornate engraved and etched crystal detailing Incredible

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Crystal

Giant 1940's Italian Etched Mirror

$16,500

H 46.5 in W 43 in D 2.75 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Silver Etched Mirror 1940's

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing and stunning Hollywood Regency rectangular mirror framed with etched, clear and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver, Chrome

Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Silver Etched Mirror 1940's

$12,500

H 42 in W 64 in D 2.75 in

1940s Hand Wrought Etched Mirror

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1940s Hand wrought etched mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

1940s Hand Wrought Etched Mirror

$850

H 30 in W 33 in D 1 in

Giovanni Gariboldi Rare Square Etched Glass Mirror, 1940s

By Giovanni Gariboldi

Located in New York, NY

Giovanni Gariboldi rare original square etched glass wall mirror with rounded corners, Italy, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Giovanni Gariboldi Rare Square Etched Glass Mirror, 1940s

$11,500

H 33.5 in W 33.5 in D 1.25 in

Elegant Hanging Mirror with Etched Design, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Wall hanging mirror with etched design, American, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Elegant Hanging Mirror with Etched Design, 1940s

$6,500

H 38.5 in W 58 in D 2.5 in

French 1940s Carved and Etched Mirror Framed Mirror

Located in Stamford, CT

Purchased in Paris, a 1940s mirror framed mirror with etched and carved decorations with a solid

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 1940s Carved and Etched Mirror Framed Mirror

$2,400

H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 1.25 in

Sinuous Etched Shield Shaped Italian Mirror, Italy, 1940s

Located in London, GB

Unique sculptural Italian 1940s mirror. An imposing shield and sinuous shaped etched mirror of

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Sinuous Etched Shield Shaped Italian Mirror, Italy, 1940s

$5,648

H 40.95 in W 30.32 in D 1.58 in

Swedish Modern, 1940s-1950s, Mirror with Etched and Engraved Decor

Located in Skanninge, SE

Swedish Modern, 1940s-1950s. Mirror with etched and engraved decor. There is one plate of etched

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Swedish Modern, 1940s-1950s, Mirror with Etched and Engraved Decor

$1,800

H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 0.99 in

French, 1940s Modern Neoclassical Mirrored Frame Mirror

Located in New York, NY

mirrored frame, etched in a banded decoration and an inner layer with a peach colored mirrored frame etched

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

French, 1940s Modern Neoclassical Mirrored Frame Mirror

$1,995 Sale Price

20% Off

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Modern Full Length Hallway Mirror and Console, Italy 1940's

By Pier Luigi Colli, Fontana Arte

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern full length hallway mirror and console, By Pier Luigi Colli Italy circa 1940's

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Full Length Hallway Mirror and Console, Italy 1940's

$12,000

H 90 in W 50.5 in D 12.5 in

Italian 1940s Floor Mirror in Beautifully Crafted Wood and Brass Frame.

By Fontana Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Italian 1940s Floor Mirror in Beautifully Crafted Wood and Brass Frame. The mirror has three

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Brass

Italian 1940s Floor Mirror in Beautifully Crafted Wood and Brass Frame.

$6,618

H 65.16 in W 21.86 in D 25.99 in

1940's French Etched Mirror Scones

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's French etched mirror backplate sconces with two silvered arms

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1940's French Etched Mirror Scones

$3,400 / set

H 16 in W 10 in D 6 in

Large French Beveled Mid Century Mirror

Located in New York, NY

A large circa 1940's French etched glass mirror with eglomisse gilt decoration on frame

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Large French Beveled Mid Century Mirror

$12,000

H 60 in W 48 in D 3.5 in

Barovier Murano Gold Blown Glass Italian Serving Tray, Etched Mirror, 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

inside, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This gorgeous piece was produced in Italy during the

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Metal

Barovier Murano Gold Blown Glass Italian Serving Tray, Etched Mirror, 1940s

$926

H 1.38 in W 13.39 in D 11.03 in

Mirrored Glass Picture Frame with Etched Sailing Ship, 1940s

By Art de France

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning 1940s large silver mirror glass picture photo frame features a separate mirrored

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Mirrored Glass Picture Frame with Etched Sailing Ship, 1940s

$650

H 12.63 in W 16.57 in D 5.13 in

Pair of 1940s Antique Venetian Etched Mirror Consoles or Side Tables

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of 1940s antique Venetian etched mirror console tables or side tables, from an old

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Console Tables

Materials

Mirror

Pair of 1940s Antique Venetian Etched Mirror Consoles or Side Tables

$34,800 / set

H 30.5 in W 47.5 in D 17.5 in

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

By Barovier

Located in Roma, IT

twisted green glass, acid-etched mirror and gilt metal handles. This charming piece was produced in Italy

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Barovier Green Italian Serving Tray in Mirror-Etched Murano Glass, 1940s

$878

H 1.38 in W 13 in D 9.45 in

1940's Silver Plated One Light Mirror Sconces

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1940's one light silver sconces with mirrored backplate

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1940's Silver Plated One Light Mirror Sconces

$2,400 / set

H 5 in W 3 in D 5 in

Set of Large Etched Mirrored Sconces, Sold Per Pair

Located in New York, NY

A set of four large French circa 1940's foliage motif etched mirror two-arm sconces. Sold per pair

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Large Etched Mirrored Sconces, Sold Per Pair

$12,000 / set

H 28 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

René Drouet French 1940s Coffee Table Wrought Iron and Églomisé Mirrored Top

By René Drouet

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering an iconic etched mirrored glass and painted and gilt wrought iron French 1940s coffee

Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

René Drouet French 1940s Coffee Table Wrought Iron and Églomisé Mirrored Top

$16,000

H 18.51 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in

Venetian Mirrored Tray

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1940's Venetian mirrored tray with etched landscape. Measurements Width: 14.5" Diameter

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Tableware

Materials

Mirror

Venetian Mirrored Tray

$2,200

H 14.5 in Dm 11.75 in

Pair of Venetian Mirrored Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair circa 1940's Italian Chinoiserie etched mirror two-arm sconces with original patina

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Venetian Mirrored Sconces

$12,000 / set

H 23 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

Pair of French Eglomise Mirrored Brass Wall Sconces

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of two-arm brass French 1940s mirrored eglomise etched wall sconces. Nice detailing including

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Eglomise Mirrored Brass Wall Sconces

$1,195 / set

H 9 in W 9 in D 5 in

Set of Four Silver and Mirror Sconces, Sold in Pairs

Located in New York, NY

A set of four circa 1940s French etched mirror single light sconces with silver finish. Sold in

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Set of Four Silver and Mirror Sconces, Sold in Pairs

$5,800 / set

H 17 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of French Sconces

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French 1940's enameled brass sconces with etched mirror backs and frosted swirled glass

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Sconces

$3,250 / set

H 17 in W 13 in D 7 in

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Venetian Etched Copper Tone Glass 1940's Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Venetian Etched Copper Tone Glass 1940's Mirror. Etched Border Surround of Flamingo Birds

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Venetian Etched Copper Tone Glass 1940's Mirror

H 33 in Dm 26 in

1940s Venetian Etched Mirror

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s Unusual etched Venetian mirror.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors

1940s Venetian Etched Mirror

H 46 in W 38 in D 1.5 in

1940s Etched Venetian Mirror

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Venetian style mirror with etched design to the glass, Italy, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

1940s Etched Venetian Mirror

H 50.79 in W 37.01 in D 1.58 in

1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser

Located in New York, NY

1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser

Category

Vintage 1940s French Dressers

Materials

Wood, Mirror

1940's French Etched Mirrored Dresser

H 32.5 in W 35 in D 13 in

A Shimmering French 1940's Etched Mirrored Frame Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

A shimmering French 1940's etched mirrored frame mirror with giltwood borders; the rectangular

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Art

A Shimmering French 1940's Etched Mirrored Frame Mirror

H 30.5 in W 25 in

1940's Etched Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Mirror features black mirrored borders with etched and beveled design. Great for a powder

Category

20th Century Decorative Art

1940's Etched Mirror

H 36 in W 24 in

Pair of 1940's Etched Mirrored Commodes

Located in New York, NY

Mirrored commodes with 2 draws. Has sycamore maple legs

Category

Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of 1940's Etched Mirrored Commodes

H 26.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Large Pair of Etched Mirrors

Located in Buchanan, NY

Large pair of American 1940's etched mirrors with mahogany frames.

Category

Vintage 1940s More Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany, Mirror

Large Pair of Etched Mirrors

H 78 in W 37.5 in

1940's French etched mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic French 1940's etched mirror.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Art

1940's French etched mirror

H 43 in W 31 in

Glam Pair of Etched Mirror Sconces

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of glamorous 1940s etched mirror sconces with two arms on each and lovely neoclassical design.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Glam Pair of Etched Mirror Sconces

H 16.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in

1940's Venetian Mirror with Etched Flowers

Located in New York, NY

1940's Venetian Mirror with Etched Flowers

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940's Venetian Mirror with Etched Flowers

H 63 in W 36 in

1940's Etched Portrait Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1940's portrait mirror with etched border.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940's Etched Portrait Mirror

H 61.5 in W 43.5 in D 2.5 in

1940's Etched and Beveled Framed Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Large scale beveled and scalloped framed mirror with etched floral motif. Visit Quotientnyc.com to

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940's Etched and Beveled Framed Mirror

H 41 in W 59.5 in

1940's Large Etched Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Large Engraved Mirror @ 1940's with brass fluted corners in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940's Large Etched Mirror

H 59 in W 41.25 in D 1.25 in

1940's Oval Etched Venetian Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1940's Oval Etched Venetian Mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1940's Oval Etched Venetian Mirror

H 46 in W 39 in

1940's Etched Pie Crust Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1940's Etched Pie Crust Mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1940's Etched Pie Crust Mirror

H 48 in W 60 in

Pair of 1940's American Etched Mirrors

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's American Etched Mirrors

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1940's American Etched Mirrors

H 41.5 in W 86 in

1940's American Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1940's American Mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940's American Mirror

H 47 in W 59 in

1940s Etched Portrait Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1940s etched portrait mirror with beautiful corner chrome appliqués.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

1940s Etched Portrait Mirror

H 48.5 in W 34.25 in D 1.25 in

1940's French Octagonal Venetian Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1940's Small Octagonal Venetian Mirror

Category

Vintage 1940s French More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940's French Octagonal Venetian Mirror

H 41 in W 22 in

Romantic 1940s Etched Wall Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Romantic lovely shaped vintage mirror having etched swag decoration with bronze rosettes and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Romantic 1940s Etched Wall Mirror

H 30.25 in W 20 in D 1 in

1940's Etched Glass Mirror with Nickel Plated Decor

Located in New York, NY

1940's Etched glass Mirror with Nickel Plated Decor

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

1940's Etched Glass Mirror with Nickel Plated Decor

H 39.5 in W 28 in

Exceptional 1940's Reverse Etched & Beveled Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated 1940's shadow box mirror features an elegant mirrored border with a fine lineal

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Exceptional 1940's Reverse Etched & Beveled Mirror

H 50 in W 36 in D 2 in

1940's Copper Mirror with Etched Designs

Located in New York, NY

This special mirror has copper mirrored borders featuring reverse starburst etched designs

Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

1940's Copper Mirror with Etched Designs

H 22.5 in W 26.5 in

Pair of 1940's French Dot Mirrors

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's French Dot Mirrors

Category

Vintage 1940s French More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Pair of 1940's French Dot Mirrors

H 59 in W 19.5 in

1940's Hand Etched and Beveled Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Fine stylized flowers and cornacopia etchings on
large beveled borders.

Category

20th Century More Mirrors

1940's Hand Etched and Beveled Mirror

H 59 in W 42.75 in

1940's Mirror with Reverse Etched & Beveled Mirrored Borders

Located in New York, NY

Alluring mirror has hand beveled center mirror framed by mirrored borders with chain

Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

1940's Mirror with Reverse Etched & Beveled Mirrored Borders

H 43.5 in W 31.75 in

1940's French Etched Veneitian Style Mirror with Rose Border

Located in New York, NY

1940's French Venetian Style Mirror with Rose Border

Category

Vintage 1940s French More Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1940's French Etched Veneitian Style Mirror with Rose Border

H 37 in W 31.5 in

1940's Scalloped Mirror with Reverse Etched Designs

Located in New York, NY

Round Hollywood mirror with scalloped border details. Hand beveled with reverse

Category

20th Century More Mirrors

1940's Scalloped Mirror with Reverse Etched Designs

Dm 29.5 in

Elegant 1940's Hollywood Reverse Etched & Shadow Box Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This elegant 1940's Hollywood mirror features a mirrored border with reverse etched fine lineal and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Elegant 1940's Hollywood Reverse Etched & Shadow Box Mirror

H 48 in W 34 in

1940's Hollywood Trifold Vanity Mirror with Etched Designs

Located in New York, NY

Elegant trifold mirror with reverse etched starburst designs, chromed rosette details,

Category

20th Century Table Mirrors

1940's Hollywood Trifold Vanity Mirror with Etched Designs

H 24 in W 38 in

Artisan French Mirror with Reverse Etched Design 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Artisan fabricated mirror with elaborate reverse etched design, France 1940's. A beautiful hand

Category

Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Artisan French Mirror with Reverse Etched Design 1940s

H 50 in W 31.5 in D 3 in

1940's Reverse Etched and Beveled Narrow Octagonal Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Hand Beveled with Reverse Etched Floral Decorations and Molded Glass Rosettes

Category

Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

1940's Reverse Etched and Beveled Narrow Octagonal Mirror

H 30 in W 18 in

1940's Sinous Hollywood Mirror with Reverse Etched and Beveled

Located in New York, NY

Glamorous 1940's Hollywood Beveled Mirror with Fluted Edges and Stylized Scroll Detailing

Category

20th Century Wall Mirrors

1940's Sinous Hollywood Mirror with Reverse Etched and Beveled

H 65.5 in W 41.25 in

1940s Hollywood Style Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched Detailing

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s Hollywood Venetian style mirror, an all-mirror design elaborately reverse etched in

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940s Hollywood Style Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched Detailing

H 39 in W 30.5 in D 2.5 in

1940s Hollywood Reverse-Etched Beveled and Scalloped Venetian Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This 1940s Hollywood reverse-etched Venetian-style mirror features beveled scalloped edges on the

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1940s Hollywood Reverse-Etched Beveled and Scalloped Venetian Mirror

H 60 in W 42 in D 2.75 in

1940s Beveled Mirror Etched Border, France

Located in New York, NY

1940s French beveled square mirror. There is an etched border. Ebonized frame.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

1940s Beveled Mirror Etched Border, France

H 56 in W 41 in D 2 in

1940's Hollywood Style Mirror with Reverse Etched Detail & Decorative Cartouche

Located in New York, NY

etched laurel detailing which brings softness to the design. The cartouche at the top of the mirror

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

1940's Hollywood Style Mirror with Reverse Etched Detail & Decorative Cartouche

H 32.75 in W 40.25 in D 2 in

Chic Wall Hanging Mirror with Circular Reverse Etched Motif, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Large chic wall hanging mirror with circular decorative motif around frame reverse etched under

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Chic Wall Hanging Mirror with Circular Reverse Etched Motif, 1940s

H 39.5 in W 59 in D 2.5 in

1940s Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched and Chain Beveled Detailing

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s Hollywood Venetian mirror with a three-sided border adorned with intricate reverse etched

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1940s Venetian Mirror with Reverse Etched and Chain Beveled Detailing

H 35.25 in W 51 in D 1 in

Gorgeous 1940's Hollywood Style Shadow Box Mirror with Reverse Etched Detail

Located in New York, NY

This 1940's Hollywood Style shadow box design mirror consisting of inverted mirror borders, reverse

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Gorgeous 1940's Hollywood Style Shadow Box Mirror with Reverse Etched Detail

H 66 in W 42 in

1940s Hollywood Reversed Etched and beveled Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1940s Hollywood reversed etched and beveled mirror with ebonized frame.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

1940s Hollywood Reversed Etched and beveled Mirror

H 27.25 in W 27.25 in

Vintage 1940s French Scalloped Etched Glass Mirror

Located in London, England

A French clear glass mirror with feature etched roses and leaves circling the glass on the surround

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Vintage 1940s French Scalloped Etched Glass Mirror

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 2.76 in

Glamourous 1940s Reversed Etched and Beveled Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This stunning mirror features reverse etched and beveled silver leaf design in a stylized foliage

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Glamourous 1940s Reversed Etched and Beveled Mirror

H 22 in W 22 in D 1 in

1940s Venetian Mirror with Patinated and Reverse Etched Smoked Mirror Border

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 1940s Hollywood style Venetian mirror features a reverse etched smoked border with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

1940s Venetian Mirror with Patinated and Reverse Etched Smoked Mirror Border

H 40 in W 30 in D 2 in

Venetian 1940s Mirror

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Venetian 1940s mirror with original etched beveled glass.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Venetian 1940s Mirror

H 31.5 in W 39 in D 2.5 in

1940s Hollywood Scroll Design Mirror with Reverse Etched Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 1940s Hollywood scroll design mirror features an arch form with reverse etched

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

1940s Hollywood Scroll Design Mirror with Reverse Etched Detailing

H 53.75 in W 23.75 in D 1 in

1940s Hollywood Hand Beveled Mirror with Reversed Etched Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated 1940's Hollywood hand beveled mirror features a shadowbox border with a fine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

1940s Hollywood Hand Beveled Mirror with Reversed Etched Detailing

H 66 in W 42 in D 2 in

1940s Hollywood Regency Round Mirror with Reverse-Etched and Beveled Detailing

Located in New York, NY

A 1940s Hollywood Regency round mirror with reverse-etched and beveled detailing. A stepped scroll

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

1940s Hollywood Regency Round Mirror with Reverse-Etched and Beveled Detailing

H 2 in Dm 39.5 in

Fancy Antique Etched Glass Venetian Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An intricate circa 1940s Venetian mirror with etched foliage and floral motif and with detailed

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Fancy Antique Etched Glass Venetian Mirror

H 33 in W 20 in D 1 in

Venetian Italian Octagonal Etched Wall Mirror

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Very attractive 1940s octagonal Venetian Italian etched wall mirror. The mirror is expertly

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Venetian Italian Octagonal Etched Wall Mirror

H 2.5 in W 32.5 in L 2.5 in

Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood Scalloped and Reverse Etched and Beveled Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous mirror features a scalloped design with stylized reverse etched detailing. This

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Gorgeous 1940s Hollywood Scalloped and Reverse Etched and Beveled Mirror

H 60 in D 49.75 in

Elegant 1940s Shield Form Mirror with Reversed Etched and Gilt Detailing

Located in New York, NY

also features a gilt églomisé reverse etched gold detailing set in from the border. This mirror can be

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors

Elegant 1940s Shield Form Mirror with Reversed Etched and Gilt Detailing

H 58 in D 34 in

Luxe 1940's Octagonal Smoked Venetian Glass Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This luxe 1940's octagonal mirror features reverse etched detailing and beveling throughout with

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Luxe 1940's Octagonal Smoked Venetian Glass Mirror

H 38 in W 31.5 in

Vintage Venetian Mirror, circa 1920s-1940s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Sumptuous and beautiful vintage facet cut Venetian mirror. From 1940s France and with an elegant

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Venetian Mirror, circa 1920s-1940s France

H 47.25 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in

Ornate Venetian Mirror, circa 1920s-1940s, France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Unique and beautiful vintage faceted French Venetian mirror from around the 1920s and 1940s, with a

Category

Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Ornate Venetian Mirror, circa 1920s-1940s, France

H 56.3 in W 32.29 in L 56.3 in

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Ornate Venetian Mirror, circa 1920s-1940s, France

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1940s Etched Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1940s etched mirror you’re looking for. Frequently made of glass, mirror and wood, every 1940s etched mirror was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940s etched mirror — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s etched mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Hollywood Regency, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1940s etched mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pietro Chiesa, AGIS and Barbini are consistently popular.

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Prices for a 1940s etched mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $602 and can go as high as $34,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,975.

Questions About 1940s Etched Mirror

Can I etch the back of a mirror?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.
What dresses were popular in the 1940s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
What did Ladies Wear in the 1940s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
What is a 1940s style dress?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
Which designer was called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.