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Scandinavian Modern Long Beveled Edge Teak Wall Mirror, 1950s, Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Long Beveled Edge Teak Wall Mirror, 1950s, Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Long Beveled Edge Teak Wall Mirror, 1950s, Denmark

Located in The Hague, NL

Beautiful Scandinavian Modern period wall mirror made in 1950s period, Denmark. Originally marked

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

1950s Brass Italian Mirror
1950s Brass Italian Mirror

1950s Brass Italian Mirror

Located in London, GB

A brass escutcheon shaped mirror, the bevelled mirror glass framed in elegant rice-like beading

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tommi Parzinger Starburst Beveled Glass Wall Mirror
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tommi Parzinger Starburst Beveled Glass Wall Mirror

Mid-Century Modern 1950s Tommi Parzinger Starburst Beveled Glass Wall Mirror

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Morristown, NJ

Tommi Parzinger Starburst wall mirror circa 1955, America, beveled mirrored glass on wood backing

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Italian Modern Octagonal Brass Frame Mirror, 1950s
Italian Modern Octagonal Brass Frame Mirror, 1950s

Italian Modern Octagonal Brass Frame Mirror, 1950s

Located in Astoria, NY

Italian Modern Octagonal Brass Framed Mirror, 1950s, with beveled edge. 28" H x 28" W. Provenance

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Oval Brass Framed Beveled Glass Wall Mirror
Midcentury Oval Brass Framed Beveled Glass Wall Mirror

Midcentury Oval Brass Framed Beveled Glass Wall Mirror

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage 1950s oval brass framed beveled mirror made by Brasscrafters (embossed on back) with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Fontana Arte Blue Glass Mirror, 1950s
Fontana Arte Blue Glass Mirror, 1950s

Fontana Arte Blue Glass Mirror, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

Fontana Arte A striking beveled mirror by Fontana Arte, bordered with blue mirrored glass; black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

French 1950s Brass and Iron Mirror
French 1950s Brass and Iron Mirror

French 1950s Brass and Iron Mirror

Located in London, GB

A brass and black enameled iron mirror, the beveled mirror glass in an arch top black iron frame

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cristal Arte Monumental Red Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Cristal Arte Monumental Red Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Cristal Arte Monumental Red Round Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s

By Cristal Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cristal Arte monumental red round wall mirror, Italy, 1950s. Round wall mirror in red color

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Oval Shaped Colored Glass Mirrors, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Oval Shaped Colored Glass Mirrors, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Oval Shaped Colored Glass Mirrors, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950s Exquisite pair of oval shaped colored glass mirrors, with beveled glass frames mounted

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

English 1950s Plate Glass Mirror with Brilliant Cut Detail
English 1950s Plate Glass Mirror with Brilliant Cut Detail

English 1950s Plate Glass Mirror with Brilliant Cut Detail

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Very smart 1950s mirror with an almost futurist look. An assymetrical shape with super quality

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large Shaped Brass Mirror, Italy 1950s
Large Shaped Brass Mirror, Italy 1950s

Large Shaped Brass Mirror, Italy 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950s. A large shaped and beveled mirror, in the manner of Gio Ponti with wide right

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French 1950s Wrought Gilt Iron Sunburst Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
French 1950s Wrought Gilt Iron Sunburst Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat

French 1950s Wrought Gilt Iron Sunburst Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in Barcelona, ES

wears its original beveled glass and has all the taste of the Gilbert Poillerat style. France, 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Mid-Century Venetian Style Beveled Mirror
Large Mid-Century Venetian Style Beveled Mirror

Large Mid-Century Venetian Style Beveled Mirror

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Large 1950s Venetian style beveled mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Ovoid Mosaic Mirror
Ovoid Mosaic Mirror

Ovoid Mosaic Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950's Ovoid beveled mirror with inlaid metallic and iridescent mosaic tiles 32 H X

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror, Italy 1950s
Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror, Italy 1950s

Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror, Italy 1950s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Classic Baroque Style Brass Floor Mirror – Italy, 1950s This rare and exquisite full brass floor

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Scalloped Mirror with Chrome Buttons
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Scalloped Mirror with Chrome Buttons

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Scalloped Mirror with Chrome Buttons

Located in Astoria, NY

-1950s, includes a beveled mirrored panel border with scallop edge, affixed by chrome buttons, to a black

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Beveled Paneled 1950s Mirror
Stunning Beveled Paneled 1950s Mirror

Stunning Beveled Paneled 1950s Mirror

Located in Bellport, NY

Very attractive and unusual multi beveled /paneled 1950s Mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Stunning Beveled/Paneled 1950s Mirror
Stunning Beveled/Paneled 1950s Mirror

Stunning Beveled/Paneled 1950s Mirror

Located in Bellport, NY

Very Attractive multi beveled/paneled mirror.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Decorative Art

20th century French Jewelry Beveled Mirror Boxe, 1950s
20th century French Jewelry Beveled Mirror Boxe, 1950s

20th century French Jewelry Beveled Mirror Boxe, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful jewelry box made with beveled and engraved mirror dating from the 50s in very good

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Brass Mirrore
Italian Brass Mirrore

Italian Brass Mirrore

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian 1950s brass frame and original beveled mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Maison Jansen Egret-Shaped Mirror Wall Lamp, 1950s
Maison Jansen Egret-Shaped Mirror Wall Lamp, 1950s

Maison Jansen Egret-Shaped Mirror Wall Lamp, 1950s

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

the execution, the wooden bird having a bevelled mirror as a body, entirely edged in bronze, picking

Category

Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Mirrored Sconces with Brass Candleholders, 1950s
Tommi Parzinger Pair of Mirrored Sconces with Brass Candleholders, 1950s

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Mirrored Sconces with Brass Candleholders, 1950s

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of mirrored sconces with brass candleholders and accents by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Coffee Tables With Mirror Top
1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Coffee Tables With Mirror Top

1950s Pair of Wrought Iron Coffee Tables With Mirror Top

Located in IT

Pair of wrought iron coffee tables from the 1950s with bevelled mirror top. The table legs are

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

1950s Beveled Framed Mirror
1950s Beveled Framed Mirror

1950s Beveled Framed Mirror

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1950s beveled framed mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors

1950s Italian Modernist Large Shaped Brass Beveled Mirror
1950s Italian Modernist Large Shaped Brass Beveled Mirror

1950s Italian Modernist Large Shaped Brass Beveled Mirror

Located in New York, NY

1950s Italian modernist large wall mirror consisting of shaped brass frame with gently curving

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Moderne Waisted Beveled Mirror
1950s Moderne Waisted Beveled Mirror

1950s Moderne Waisted Beveled Mirror

Located in New Windsor, NY

Elegant bevel glass mirror, circa 1950-1960. Aluminum frame with a galvanized mirrored glass. Wired

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Bevelled Adjustable Table Mirror, Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s
Brass Bevelled Adjustable Table Mirror, Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

Brass Bevelled Adjustable Table Mirror, Fontana Arte Style, Italy 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century adjustable table mirror in solid golden brass with a large bevel mirror

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Cristal Art Sage Green Large Oval Double Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Cristal Art Sage Green Large Oval Double Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Cristal Art Sage Green Large Oval Double Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s

By Max Ingrand, Cristal Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular mid-century Italian oval mirror with a double beveled sage green crystal mirror frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Mirror

1950s, Italian Venetian Carved Giltwood Ribbon Wall Mirror, Beveled
1950s, Italian Venetian Carved Giltwood Ribbon Wall Mirror, Beveled

1950s, Italian Venetian Carved Giltwood Ribbon Wall Mirror, Beveled

By LaBarge

Located in Miami, FL

1950s Italian Venetian carved giltwood ribbon wall mirror. Offered for sale is a vintage 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Long Shaped Polished Brass Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Long Shaped Polished Brass Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Long Shaped Polished Brass Beveled Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950's Elegantly elongated shaped polished brass mirror, with beveled glass Measures: 46 H

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Venetian Style Oval Mirror with Beveled Glass and Brass Accents, 1950s
Venetian Style Oval Mirror with Beveled Glass and Brass Accents, 1950s

Venetian Style Oval Mirror with Beveled Glass and Brass Accents, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Venetian style Regency modern oval wall mirror with gilt metal accents, Spain, 1950s This oval

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Mid-century Modern Walnut Beveled Wall Mirror
1950s Mid-century Modern Walnut Beveled Wall Mirror

1950s Mid-century Modern Walnut Beveled Wall Mirror

Located in San Gabriel, CA

1950s classic rectangular walnut wood-framed mirror with a beveled edge. Mirror in excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Dove Grey Italian Oval Double Beveled Mirror by Cristal Arte, Italy 1950s
Dove Grey Italian Oval Double Beveled Mirror by Cristal Arte, Italy 1950s

Dove Grey Italian Oval Double Beveled Mirror by Cristal Arte, Italy 1950s

By Max Ingrand, Cristal Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning oval double beveled mirror with fabulous dove grey mirror frame and a central beveled

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Mirror

Italian Large Brass Beveled Mirror by Cristal Art, Italy 1950s
Italian Large Brass Beveled Mirror by Cristal Art, Italy 1950s

Italian Large Brass Beveled Mirror by Cristal Art, Italy 1950s

By Cristal Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Italian beveled mirror in brass with bronzed mirror frame. This incredibly beautiful and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fontana Arte Dove Grey Italian Oval Beveled Mirror by Max Ingrand, Italy 1950s
Fontana Arte Dove Grey Italian Oval Beveled Mirror by Max Ingrand, Italy 1950s

Fontana Arte Dove Grey Italian Oval Beveled Mirror by Max Ingrand, Italy 1950s

By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

beveled mirror. The design of this incredibly elegant and rare mirror is attributed to Max Ingrand for a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Mirror

Beveled Italian Mirror with Brass Frame and Original Shape, Italy, 1950s
Beveled Italian Mirror with Brass Frame and Original Shape, Italy, 1950s

Beveled Italian Mirror with Brass Frame and Original Shape, Italy, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A unique mirror with original rectangular shape with delicate curved corners and a beveled mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Oval Shaped Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass Frame by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s
Oval Shaped Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass Frame by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

Oval Shaped Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass Frame by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

It features a beveled glass frame, a wooden panel, metal parts and four chrome-plated brass mounts

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Beveled Floral Mirror
Art Deco Beveled Floral Mirror

Art Deco Beveled Floral Mirror

Located in Astoria, NY

This Art Deco style floral wall mirror, produced within the Mid-Century period, circa 1940s-1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Venetian Etched and Beveled Mirror, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Venetian Etched and Beveled Mirror, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Venetian Etched and Beveled Mirror, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This elegant Mid-Century modern Venetian mirror was made in Italy, circa 1950. It features a

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Large Beveled Mirror, Pink Mirror Frame, Cristal Arte, Italy
1950s Large Beveled Mirror, Pink Mirror Frame, Cristal Arte, Italy

1950s Large Beveled Mirror, Pink Mirror Frame, Cristal Arte, Italy

By Cristal Arte

Located in Girona, Girona

Large beveled mirror with pink mirror frame, wood base, thick glass console and polished brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Brass

1950s Eugenio Escudero Wall Mirror Mahogany Mexico City
1950s Eugenio Escudero Wall Mirror Mahogany Mexico City

1950s Eugenio Escudero Wall Mirror Mahogany Mexico City

By Eugenio Escudero

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Eugenio Escudero Very Modern Oval Wall Mirror in Mahogany, Mexico City Unmarked. Eugenio

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Long Oval Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Long Oval Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Long Oval Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Italy, 1950s. Long oval beveled mirror with brass frame. Dimensions: 59 x 24.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, circa 1950s
Vintage Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, circa 1950s

Vintage Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

Mid-century Italian wall mirror with brass frame, circa 1950s. The bevelled mirror is oval in shape

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Bi-Color Wall Mirror by Cristal Art
1950s Italian Bi-Color Wall Mirror by Cristal Art

1950s Italian Bi-Color Wall Mirror by Cristal Art

By Cristal Arte

Located in Hanover, MA

Mid-Century Modern Italian wall mirror by crystal Art, circa 1955. Oval shaped beveled mirror with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s)
Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s)

Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s)

Located in London, GB

Mid-Century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (1950s). This bevelled mirror is simply elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Face Mirror Viso Wall Mirror Brass, Italy, circa 1955
Piero Fornasetti Face Mirror Viso Wall Mirror Brass, Italy, circa 1955

Piero Fornasetti Face Mirror Viso Wall Mirror Brass, Italy, circa 1955

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Vienna, AT

. Slightly smiling, charming original mirror by Piero Fornasetti from the 1950's featuring a hand bevelled

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1950's Beveled Wall Mirror
1950's Beveled Wall Mirror

1950's Beveled Wall Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Frameless 1950's beveled wall mirror with subtle chrome rivet detailing in pristine condition.

Category

20th Century American More Mirrors

Materials

Chrome, Steel

1950's Beveled Framed Mirror
1950's Beveled Framed Mirror

1950's Beveled Framed Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Beveled Mirror

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

1950s Beveled Barber Mirror
1950s Beveled Barber Mirror

1950s Beveled Barber Mirror

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Beveled Barber mirror in very good condition. Frame in polished chromed brass. Can be hanged or

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Bevelled Mirror from the 1950s
Bevelled Mirror from the 1950s

Bevelled Mirror from the 1950s

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Nice bevelled mirror 1950s, aerial, chic, elegant.

Category

20th Century French Romantic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950s Small Beveled Glass Barber Mirror
1950s Small Beveled Glass Barber Mirror

1950s Small Beveled Glass Barber Mirror

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

1950s small beveled glass barber mirror.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Glass

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1950s Beveled Mirrors For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1950s beveled mirrors available for sale. Each of these unique 1950s beveled mirrors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and metal. 1950s beveled mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1950s beveled mirrors made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. 1950s beveled mirrors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Fontana Arte, Cristal Arte and Max Ingrand are consistently popular.

How Much are 1950s Beveled Mirrors?

1950s beveled mirrors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,110, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

Finding the Right Wall-mirrors for You

Vintage and antique wall mirrors add depth and openness to a space — they can help create the illusion that a narrow hallway isn’t so narrow. But you don’t need hundreds of enormous arched French or Italian mirrors framed in gilded bronze to dress up your home (maybe just a few).

A few well-placed large wall mirrors and other types of mirrors can amplify lighting and help showcase the decorative and architectural features of your home. For the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century, French King Louis XIV ordered the construction of the Hall of Mirrors after spending millions of dollars importing expensive Venetian mirrors from the revered glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. A mirror-manufacturing rivalry between Paris and Venice took shape, and soon, across from 17 large windows that open out over the adjacent Palace Gardens on one side of the Hall, more than 350 mirrors — large mirrors made of groupings of small panes — were installed, effectively bringing the radiant colors of the outdoors into the opulent corridor.

Wall mirrors for your living room can work miracles — pull your landscaping’s colors and textures indoors, Louis XIV–style, by covering the length of an interior wall across from your living-room windows with wall mirrors.

For a similar effect, surrounding your mid-century modern wall mirror with leafy air plants and fern floor plants can amplify the sense of serenity that greenery offers in your home. Choose wall mirror frame styles to match your home’s decor, or shop for a frameless, organically shaped mirror that’s cut or beveled for a clean yet distinctive showpiece. For a free-spirited Bohemian feel, create a cluster of mismatched antique wall mirrors — an arrangement of circular Art Deco wall mirrors, Rococo-style silver leaf mirrors and decorative oval Victorian mirrors could add spice to an otherwise unadorned dining-room wall.

Elsewhere, there’s nothing vain about buying a full-length mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or walk-in closet to help you perfect your look for the day. Another may be needed in your entryway for a last-minute ensemble inspection. In fact, a shimmering 18th-century hall of mirrors awaits visitors behind the steel door of Stephen Cavallo’s atelier in Manhattan.

“We like to see the look on people’s faces when they walk in,” says Cavallo.

Decorating your home and office with wall mirrors is an art form in and of itself — get started today with the variety of antique and vintage wall mirrors on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1950s Beveled Mirrors
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Beveled glass and mirrors became popular in the mid-16th-century when mirror production started on a commercial scale. At the time, beveling was done by hand and extremely time-consuming. However, beveling can now be done by machines. Shop a wide array of antique and modern beveled mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bevelled mirror is a type of mirror with edges that are cut to look as if the mirror has a framed-edge around it. This process makes the edges around the mirror thinner than the ¼” thickness of the mirror's middle portion.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A beveled mirror has had its edges cut and polished to a precise angle and size to create an exquisite, framed look. This procedure thins the glass around the mirror's edges while leaving the large center area at the typical 1/4" thickness. Find a collection of antique and vintage beveled mirrors on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A beveled edge mirror has its edges cut and polished at an angle. The mirror is thinner around the edges which gives it a sleek finish. Shop a range of antique and vintage beveled edge mirrors on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A beveled mirror is a mirror whose periphery has been cut to form an angle, creating the appearance of a framed edge around the piece.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.