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19th Century German Empire Antique Cherrywood Freestanding Floor Mirror
19th Century German Empire Antique Cherrywood Freestanding Floor Mirror

19th Century German Empire Antique Cherrywood Freestanding Floor Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique German floor mirror made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century French Empire Cheval Mirror
19th Century French Empire Cheval Mirror

19th Century French Empire Cheval Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very impressive and good quality early 19th Century French Empire period cheval mirror. This

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Empire Cheval Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Cheval Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Cheval Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This elegant French Empire mahogany cheval floor mirror, early 1800’s, retains the original glass

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Parcel Gilt Empire Mirror
19th Century Parcel Gilt Empire Mirror

19th Century Parcel Gilt Empire Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Impressive 19th century Empire mirror, circa 1800. With delightful Ropetwist columns framing the

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Floor Mirrors and Full-Len...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Second Empire Painted Cheval Mirror
19th Century Second Empire Painted Cheval Mirror

19th Century Second Empire Painted Cheval Mirror

Located in London, Park Royal

An elegant, 19th-century, French Empire cheval mirror made in wood with hand carved giltwood

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish 19th Century Empire Mirror in Mahogany
Swedish 19th Century Empire Mirror in Mahogany

Swedish 19th Century Empire Mirror in Mahogany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This large Swedish Empire mirror features a mahogany frame, characterized by its clean, classic

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Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century Danish Empire Mirrors in Walnut
19th Century Danish Empire Mirrors in Walnut

19th Century Danish Empire Mirrors in Walnut

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant pair of Danish Empire style mirrors from the early 19th century features a refined

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Antique Early 19th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Empire Psyche Mirror in Mahogany, France, early 19th century
Empire Psyche Mirror in Mahogany, France, early 19th century

Empire Psyche Mirror in Mahogany, France, early 19th century

By P. Marcion

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

its unusual size, probably made to order for a privileged child. Empire style, France, early 19th

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Mirror, Italy, Early 19th Century
Empire Style Mirror, Italy, Early 19th Century

Empire Style Mirror, Italy, Early 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

of the 19th century. Splendid pivoting mirror (psicè) in walnut and briar of olive. The mirror

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Psyche Mirror
French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Psyche Mirror

French 19th Century Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Psyche Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most detailed French 19th century Empire period ormolu mounted mahogany Psyche

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Empire mahogany and giltwood psyche mirror, 19th century
Empire mahogany and giltwood psyche mirror, 19th century

Empire mahogany and giltwood psyche mirror, 19th century

Located in Brussels, BE

Empire mahogany and giltwood psyche mirror, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Empire Period Mahogany Mirror, Type "Psychee"
19th Century Empire Period Mahogany Mirror, Type "Psychee"

19th Century Empire Period Mahogany Mirror, Type "Psychee"

Located in Sofia, BG

Empire period mahogany mirror. The triangle topped frame holding the mirror supported on two

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Empire style mirror
19th Empire style mirror

19th Empire style mirror

Located in Wijnegem, BE

Large, highly decorative late 19th century Empire style mirror in faux "plum pudding mahogany" wood

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Antique 1890s French Empire Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mid 19th century Danish empire mahogany mirror on cabinet
Mid 19th century Danish empire mahogany mirror on cabinet

Mid 19th century Danish empire mahogany mirror on cabinet

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Danish mahogany mirror on cabinet circa 1860. Beautiful piece of mid 19th century

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mid 19th Century American Empire Mahogany Cheval Mirror, Circa 1870s
Mid 19th Century American Empire Mahogany Cheval Mirror, Circa 1870s

Mid 19th Century American Empire Mahogany Cheval Mirror, Circa 1870s

Located in Germantown, MD

An impressive Mid 19th Century American Empire Mahogany Cheval Mirror, Circa 1870s. Measures 37.5

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Floor Mirrors and Full...

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Mahogany

Empire Style Silver Leaf Mirror, 19th Century
Empire Style Silver Leaf Mirror, 19th Century

Empire Style Silver Leaf Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Large and impressive Empire style mirror. Columns on each side with capitols at the top. Foliate

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Antique Late 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Empire Walnut Brass & Giltwood Cheval Mirror Early 19th Century
Italian Empire Walnut Brass & Giltwood Cheval Mirror Early 19th Century

Italian Empire Walnut Brass & Giltwood Cheval Mirror Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

mirror held in place within the columned frame by brass arrow parts, the frame surmounted by a

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

Materials

Brass

19th Century, French Mahogany and Ormalu Empire Cheval Mirror
19th Century, French Mahogany and Ormalu Empire Cheval Mirror

19th Century, French Mahogany and Ormalu Empire Cheval Mirror

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th Century French mahogany and Ormalu Empire Cheval mirror A 19th century French mahogany

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Antique Early 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Empire Revival, Mahogany, Bronze, Monumental Mirror and Console, France, 19th c.
Empire Revival, Mahogany, Bronze, Monumental Mirror and Console, France, 19th c.

Empire Revival, Mahogany, Bronze, Monumental Mirror and Console, France, 19th c.

Located in Manhasset, NY

console and mirror set up from 19th century France, fit only for a palace. The large impressive 25 inch

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Empire Cheval Mirror
Empire Cheval Mirror

Empire Cheval Mirror

Located in Woodbury, CT

In walnut with ebonized trim, this stately mirror has exquisite lines and exemplifies the design

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Walnut

French Empire Large Self Standing Mirror
French Empire Large Self Standing Mirror

French Empire Large Self Standing Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Foyer French Empire mirror in original condition. Brass around the top and the bottom part of the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Cheval Mirror
19th Century Italian Cheval Mirror

19th Century Italian Cheval Mirror

Located in London, Park Royal

An elegant and imposing, 19th century, Italian cheval mirror made in solid mahogany. Belonged to a

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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Mahogany Mirror
19th Century Large Mahogany Mirror

19th Century Large Mahogany Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

Large mirror made of mahogany, the mirror itself consists of two panels in a large mahogany frame

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century French Mercury Glass Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Mercury Glass Mirror

Antique 19th Century French Mercury Glass Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique 19th century French mercury glass wall or floor mirror. Frame is made from wood with barley

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Le...

Materials

Mercury Glass, Hardwood

French Empire style Pier glass mirror, circa 1860
French Empire style Pier glass mirror, circa 1860

French Empire style Pier glass mirror, circa 1860

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very stylish C19th French Empire style Mahogany wall mirror, having wonderful classical carved

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Le...

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Rare Imposing Empire Period Walnut and Gilt Bronze Cheval Mirror
Rare Imposing Empire Period Walnut and Gilt Bronze Cheval Mirror

Rare Imposing Empire Period Walnut and Gilt Bronze Cheval Mirror

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

exceptional example of early 19th century French craftsmanship. Designed as a freestanding pivoting mirror, it

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror
French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror

French Napoleon III Empire Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Cheval Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Empire style mahogany and ormolu-mounted freestanding

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Psiqué Dressing Mirror, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, 19th Century
Psiqué Dressing Mirror, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, 19th Century

Psiqué Dressing Mirror, Mahogany, Bronze, Marble, 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

psychic swing mirrors of the beginning of the 19th century, it was later passed to the fixed ones with

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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Other

Small Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gold Bronze Cheval Mirror, Circa 1890.
Small Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gold Bronze Cheval Mirror, Circa 1890.

Small Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gold Bronze Cheval Mirror, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Unusual Small Size Antique French Empire Mahogany and Gold Bronze Cheval Mirror, Circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...

Materials

Bronze

Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830
Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830

Unique Italian Empire Console with Matching Mirror Circa 1830

Located in New Orleans, LA

Colored brick red, this carved and gilded console and mirror set are a beautiful matching pair. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cheval Mirror, circa 1820
Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cheval Mirror, circa 1820

Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cheval Mirror, circa 1820

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A very fine Empire gilt and patinated bronze mounted mahogany cheval mirror or 'Psyché'.  French

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Length Giltwood Cheval Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Length Giltwood Cheval Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Length Giltwood Cheval Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style freestanding Cheval mirror. The oval framed mirror

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Empire Psyche, France around 1810
Empire Psyche, France around 1810

Empire Psyche, France around 1810

Located in Greding, DE

Large standing mirror with rotating mirror in an arched frame. The mirror is held by lateral

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror
19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror

19th Century empire revival mahogany pier mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century empire revival mahogany pier mirror circa 1870. Excellent quality pier mirror using

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet
Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

Leitizia Bonapartes, Madame Mere Dressing Mirror and Jewellery Cabinet

By Georges Jacob

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mahogany cheval mirror and jewellery cabinet, once belonging to Leitizia Bonaparte, Napoleon's

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

Two Large English Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirrors
Two Large English Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirrors

Two Large English Neoclassical Carved Wood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Two large English neoclassical carved wood mirrors English, Late 19th Century Height 229cm, width

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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...

Materials

Wood

Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s
Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s

Mirror Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s

Located in Lejre, DK

19th century. These detailed embellishments add an element of sophistication and elegance to the piece

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Antique 1880s Danish Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles
19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles

19th Century Russian Pair of Antique Beechwood, Brass Wall Mirrors and Consoles

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Karelian Beechwood in good condition. The floor mirrors are supported by two arched legs with brass inserts

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oversized Trumeau Full Length Floor Carved Wood Mirror
Oversized Trumeau Full Length Floor Carved Wood Mirror

Oversized Trumeau Full Length Floor Carved Wood Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Vintage possibly antique hand carved wall or floor sized mirror with painted carved double frame

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Bamboo" Stands attr. to H. Cahieux & F. Barbedienne France, circa 1855
Pair of "Bamboo" Stands attr. to H. Cahieux & F. Barbedienne France, circa 1855

Pair of "Bamboo" Stands attr. to H. Cahieux & F. Barbedienne France, circa 1855

By Henry Cahieux and Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in PARIS, FR

Paris one of the most famous 19th century artistic bronze casting companies. He owed his reputation to

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Antique 1850s French Greek Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR
ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR

ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE + TRi FOLD MIRROR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

was a no expense spared commission The tri panel mirror has the original foxed plate glass, this is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark
Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Early 19th Century Mahogany Empire Secretary Bureau from Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

cabinets, 5 mirrored sides with inlay marquetry "floor" and upper balcony resembling a formal ball room

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite
Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite

Impressive 19th century french empire revival 5 piece bedroom suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

early form of flat pack which allows it to be fitted into the most awkward of spaces.  Central mirrored

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Large Early 19th Century Empire Chest Of Drawers, Mahogany, Ormolu, Paris, 1810
Large Early 19th Century Empire Chest Of Drawers, Mahogany, Ormolu, Paris, 1810

Large Early 19th Century Empire Chest Of Drawers, Mahogany, Ormolu, Paris, 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Large Empire chest of drawers Paris Mahogany Early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 97 x 136 x

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Early 19th Century Vanity
French Early 19th Century Vanity

French Early 19th Century Vanity

Located in Stockbridge, GA

of the mirror. dimension from the floor to the marble top 30.8''H dimension from the floor to the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Vanities

Materials

Marble

19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock
19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

19th Century Atrium Form Dutch Fruitwood Gilt Metal Mantel Clock

Located in Bridgeport, CT

frames. With blue and gilt painted swag in the center. With a mirrored back and stepped parquetry floor

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Antique 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes

Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes

By Andrey Voronikhin

Located in Vienna, AT

The desk body is made of pine and oak with a Karelian birch veneer and the mirrored base is

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Empire Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Antique French Savonnerie Carpet with Traditional Style
Late 19th Century Antique French Savonnerie Carpet with Traditional Style

Late 19th Century Antique French Savonnerie Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. As the 19th century unfolded, France’s Second Empire and Belle Époque periods embraced a nostalgic

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880
French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880

French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Crespières, FR

French Oval Table Centrepiece Silvered bronze and Bevelled Mirror signed Bointaburet, 19th century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Late 19th Century Ornate Figural Bronze Clock By Delafontaine of Paris
Late 19th Century Ornate Figural Bronze Clock By Delafontaine of Paris

Late 19th Century Ornate Figural Bronze Clock By Delafontaine of Paris

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

craftsmen, but by some over-caffeinated cherub in the gilded salons of the Second Empire. This 19th century

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Entitled 'La Verité Meconnue' by Aime-Jules Dalou
Late 19th Century Bronze Entitled 'La Verité Meconnue' by Aime-Jules Dalou

Late 19th Century Bronze Entitled 'La Verité Meconnue' by Aime-Jules Dalou

By Aimé-Jules Dalou

Located in London, GB

An enigmatic late 19th Century bronze study of a seated female nude leaning on her knees, hiding

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large 19 Century French Rococo or Neoclassical Revival Style Vitrine
Large 19 Century French Rococo or Neoclassical Revival Style Vitrine

Large 19 Century French Rococo or Neoclassical Revival Style Vitrine

By David Roentgen

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning 19th century French Empire, neoclassical/Rococo Revival style Marquetry vitrine or display

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Empire Style French Antique Mirror
19th Century Empire Style French Antique Mirror

19th Century Empire Style French Antique Mirror

Located in London, GB

19th century Empire style French antique mirror. The wooden frame is in it’s original, black paint

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Empire Dressing Cheval Mirror / Psyche in Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Dressing Cheval Mirror / Psyche in Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Empire Dressing Cheval Mirror / Psyche in Mahogany

By P. Marcion, Jacob Frères

Located in L'Etang, FR

glass / mirror. Empire style, France, early 19th century. In the style of Pierre-Benoit Marcion

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

Materials

Bronze

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19th Century Empire Floor Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century empire floor mirror available at 1stDibs. A 19th century empire floor mirror — often made from wood, glass and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 19th century empire floor mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 19th century empire floor mirror bearing Empire, Neoclassical or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Empire Floor Mirror?

A 19th century empire floor mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,505, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $110,000.

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.