19th Century American Federal Eglomise Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period American Federal Mirror. Giltwood and Eglomise in Neoclassical Style. Original gilding
Glass, Giltwood
American Federal Églomisé and Giltwood Trapezoidal Pier Mirror
By John Doggett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Federal Églomisé and Giltwood Trapezoidal Pier Mirror with Green Ground, Attributed to
Glass, Giltwood
Vintage American Federal Giltwood Eagle Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open wings standing
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style small convex bullseye wall mirror featuring an eagle with open
Brass
19th Century American Federal Gilt Convex Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American Federal gilt wood convex mirror with floral carved details along with a
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early American Federal Mahogany & Gilt Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Federal deep mahogany framed wall mirror with stunning carved frame with reeding, and
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Late 19th Century American "Federal" Style Convex Mirror. Carved Wood with Gold and an
Mirror, Wood
American Federal Style Tri-Panel Gold Leaf Wall Mirror
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal Revival style gilt wall mirror featuring fluted corinthian pilasters partitioning
Mirror
$695 / set
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirrors, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Federal or Regency style small convex bullseye wall mirrors featuring an eagle
Mirror, Giltwood
19th C. Mirror American Wood Carved Federal
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Early wood carved Federal mirror. This would be a wonderful addition to your decor. Please be sure
Wood
American Federal style Mahogany and Gold Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style mahogany and gold trim wall mirror having an arched top and a gold urn
Gold
American Federal Carved Giltwood Eagle Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style (20th Century) large carved giltwood wall mirror with carved eagle pediment
Giltwood
American Federal Rectangular Giltwood Eagle Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal (19th Century) rectangular giltwood wall mirror surmounted on a stepped platform
Giltwood
American Federal Gilt Carved Convex Eagle Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal convex giltwood wall mirror with ball design, fluted ebonized border, and eagle
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dressing Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique early 19th century American Federal dressing mirror.
Mirror
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.75 in W 45 in D 3 in
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror. This American Federal antique mirror
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,225
H 33 in W 19 in D 6 in
Antique American Federal Carved Giltwood Pier Mirror Églomisé Panel NY 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal period, Classical giltwood eglomise pier mirror, New York, circa
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,500
H 47 in W 23.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique American Federal Mahogany Reverse Painted Eagle Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique American Federal Mahogany Reverse Painted Eagle Trumeau Wall Mirror. Circa Mid 19th Century
Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Gilt Overmantel Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
This American Federal-period overmantel composition mirror features a gilt carved wood and gesso
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century American Federal Large Full Eagle Bullseye Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century American Federal large full eagle bullseye mirror. Carved gilt wood full body spread
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,500
H 54 in W 28 in D 2 in
Vintage Decorative Crafts Inc American Federal Carved Wood Gold Gilt Wall Mirror
By Decorative Crafts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Decorative Crafts Inc American Federal Carved Wood Gold Gilt Wall Mirror. Item features
Mirror, Wood
$3,200
H 35.5 in W 59 in D 4.25 in
Antique American Federal Gilt Carved Overmantle Triple Mirror with Gold Eagle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique American Federal Gilt Carved Overmantle Triple Mirror with Gold Eagle. Item features impressive
Glass, Mahogany
$85,000
H 54 in W 39 in D 4 in
American Federal Gilt Eagle Convex Mirror with Acanthus & Shell Pendant, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Monumental Period American Federal gilt wood and gesso convex mirror with a central spread winged
Gesso, Mirror, Pine, Giltwood, Ebony
$2,795
H 61.75 in W 30.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique Centennial American Federal Gilded Carved Eagle and Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Celebrate American heritage with this Antique Centennial American Federal Wall Mirror, featuring a
Gesso, Mahogany
American Federal Carved Giltwood Eagle Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal style (20th Century) large carved giltwood wall mirror with carved eagle pediment
Wood, Giltwood
$2,995
H 58.5 in W 31.5 in D 3.75 in
Italian Hand-Made American Federal Style Eagle Mirror Style Friedman Brothers
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian hand-made American Federal Style eagle mirror, in the manner of Friedman Brothers, is
Gesso, Mahogany
$595
H 52 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Vintage American Federal Mahogany Beveled Glass Broken Arch Fretwork Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage American Federal Style Mahogany Beveled Glass Broken Arch Fretwork Wall Mirror. Item
Glass, Mahogany
$9,800
H 36 in Dm 23 in
American Federal Gilt Wood & Ebonized Acanthus Foliage Convex Wall Mirror C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt wood and gesso acanthus foliage convex mirror with central ebonized molded
Ebony, Mirror, Gesso, Pine, Giltwood
$4,200
H 32.5 in W 17 in D 3.25 in
American Federal Mahogany Églomisé Barley Twist and Acorn Wall Mirror, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American federal mahogany églomisé wall mirror with decorative carved acorn and barley twist motif
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine, Paint
American Federal Gilt and Ebonized Dolphin Foliage Convex Mirror. Circa 1800
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt carved wood convex mirror with a perched intertwined dolphin on a rocky ledge
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
19th Century American Federal Style Pier Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century American Federal Style gilt wood pier mirror with carved clam shell center panel
Mirror, Giltwood
$25,000
H 32 in W 21 in D 9.5 in
American Federal Gilt Wood Ebonized Eagle Girandole Convex Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt wood girandole convex mirror with perched spread wing eagle, connecting
Brass, Gold Leaf
$15,500
H 39.5 in W 25.75 in D 5 in
American Federal Gilt Wood Convex Mirror with Perched Eagle to Flee, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt carved wood and gesso convex mirror with perched eagle to flee, flanking
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Ebony
$2,950
H 25 in W 66.5 in D 4.75 in
Antique American Federal Gold Giltwood Overmantle 66" Triple Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Gold Giltwood Overmantle 66" Triple Mirror. Circa 19th Century
Wood
A Federal Mahogany Mirror with Eagle Motif, American ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Federal Mahogany Mirror with Gilt Eagle Crest and Bronze Dore Accents.
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Monumental Philadelphia Federal Period Gilt & Mahogany Eagle Mirror
By John Pollard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Monumental American Federal Gilt and Mahogany Eagle Mirror with Oak Garland Swags, Attributed to a
Gesso, Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Federal Style Gilded Carved Wood Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Federal Style Gilded Carved Wood Mirror, 19th Century Carved wood American Federal style parcel
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$6,800 / set
H 44 in W 16 in D 4 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Federal Hepplewhite Mirrors with Pineapple Finals
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of American Federal Hepplewhite Mirrors with Pineapple Finials. Wonderful pediment shaped
Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Giltwood Convex Girandole Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period American Federal convex girandole mirror of monumental size. Giltwood with original gilding
Giltwood
American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Substantial Federal-Style mirror featuring inset glass (not convex) within a deep, gilt resin frame
Gold Leaf
Giltwood Federal Eagle Bullseye Mirror with Convex Glass, Mid-Century
Located in Portsmouth, VA
A substantial American Colonial Revival Federal eagle “bullseye” mirror in gilt wood, dating to the
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of Large Gilt American Federalist Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
Mirrors are from circa 1825-1835 and were made in either New York or Boston. Both mirrors come with
19th Century Federal Eagle Bullseye Mirror with Carved Giltwood and Foliate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent American 19th-century Federal-style bullseye mirror, featuring a richly carved
Giltwood
American Empire Pier Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An early Empire giltwood pier mirror with rope twist split column, flower basket and leaf blocks
Mirror, Giltwood
$4,495
H 55 in W 27 in D 3 in
Antique Federalist style ornate Giltwood Mirror surmounted by an American Eagle
Located in Leesburg, VA
Antique Federalist style ornate Giltwood Mirror surmounted by an American Eagle Anonymous United
Giltwood
$3,850Sale Price|20% Off
H 56.3 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
American Philadelphia Empire Cheval Mirror, circa 1825
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Dereham, GB
American Philadelphia Empire mahogany cheval mirror, circa 1825. Certainly has the quality of top
Mahogany
Gilded Gold Wood Floor Mirror by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Toledo, OH
Gilded floor mirror by John Richard. Mirror features a serpentine arched top with a paneled boarder
Wood
$1,440Sale Price|51% Off
H 63.5 in W 31.5 in D 17.25 in
Lovely Federal Mahogany and Marble Vanity with Bronze Details
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant mahogany Federal style antique vanity table having gorgeous bronze details and white marble
Marble
$9,500
H 35 in W 41.5 in D 20.5 in
American Empire Mahogany and Marble Classical Console, NY, circa 1825
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An American ‘Federal’ console with a mirrored back in well figured ‘crotch’ mahogany with white
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 1 in W 15 in D 32 in
Early 19th Century Wood and Gesso American Federal Mirror with Eagle
Located in Pasadena, CA
This century 1810 American Federal mirror has great detailing. It came from a Los Angeles
Gesso, Wood
Unavailable
American Federal Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Gilt-hand-carved eagle ornament, beautifully carved American Walnut mirror.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 52 in W 31 in D 7 in
Federal / Classical Giltwood Églomisé Mirror, Probably Boston, circa 1810-1820
Located in Providence, RI
The most sought after of these American Federal mirrors are those with original églomisé (reverse
Giltwood
Gilded Federal American Eagle Convex Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Concord, MA
Gilded Federal American Eagle Convex Mirror, circa 1820 Gilded wood and gesso Mirror diameter: 11
Wood
Rare American Federal Giltwood Convex Mirror, circa 1810
By Spencer & Company
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare American Federal period giltwood convex mirror, the circular plate and ebonized reeded slip
Giltwood
American Federal Gilded Pier Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Federal gilded pier mirror with molded cornice set above a frieze of four carved swags
Pine
Unavailable
H 36.5 in W 17.5 in D 3 in
Federal Gilt-Gesso Split-Baluster Mirror, American, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Federal gilt-gesso split-baluster mirror. Reverse-painted upper tablet.
American Federal Giltwood Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large American Federal Giltwood attributed to Issac Platt of New York
Unavailable
H 57 in W 27.25 in D 4.5 in
American Chippendale Federal Mahogany And Parcel Gilt Constitution Mirror
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine ca. 1780’s American Chippendale Federal wall mirror with a scrolling “broken pediment” which
Mahogany, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 42 in W 30 in D 6 in
Federal Carved and Gilt Girandole /Convex Mirror, America, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
Carved and giltwood convex mirror with candle arms (girandole), featuring spread wing eagle
Unavailable
H 25 in W 48.25 in D 3.75 in
American Federal/ Sheraton Reverse Painted Giltwood Églomisé Mirror, Empire
Located in Seattle, WA
American Federal/ Sheraton reverse painted giltwood églomisé mirror Original gilding and
Mirror
Unavailable
H 22.25 in W 39.5 in D 3 in
18th Century Sheraton Style American Giltwood Federal Pier Mirror
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Chudleigh, Devon
A superb surviving example of a very rare mirror, the hand-painted Verre églomisé panel
Wood
Federal Mirror (GMD#2872)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century American Federal Carved Giltwood and Ebonized Mirror (Showroom Closing/Liquidation
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Round Federal Mirror with Convex Glass
Located in Nashville, TN
Early 20th century gilded wood framed American Federal style convex wall mirror with perched eagle
Federal Reverse painted Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
American Eglomise Federal gold leaf mirror, with reverse painting of basket of fruit on top panel
Gold Leaf
Federal Giltwood Mirror
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice giltwood Federal American mirror with original glass.
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 15.36 in D 2.49 in
Small Early 19th Century Carved Gesso and Giltwood Federal Convex Mirror
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The rare American Federal carved convex mirror of small proportions has a distinctive carved
Gesso, Giltwood
Mid 19th c. American Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
American gilt wood and gesso mirror with standing Eagle.
Unavailable
H 50.5 in W 22.5 in D 3 in
Federal Classical Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel of Mt. Vernon, c 1820
Located in Providence, RI
This is an impressive mirror and is as developed as the form evolved over the short 1800-1820
Mirror with Intricate Marquetry Frame, 19th Century, American
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful example of an American late Federal mirror, inlaid with multiple woods. An "eagle" and
Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1820-1835 early American Federal style giltwood girandole mirror with convex mirror plate and
Mirror, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 13 in W 7 in D 5 in
American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Shield back, glass and tole sconces, cobalt and mirror back. Single-arm. Sconces are candle powered
Tin
19th Century Giltwood American Federal Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Giltwood American Federal mirror featuring a center flower basket theme, turned and carved
Giltwood, Mirror
American Federal Mirror With Scrollwork and Carved Eagle
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal maple wood wall mirror with a pierced top and a gilt eagle motif. Borders with
Mirror, Wood
19th century Giltwood and Églomisé American Federal Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Detailed early 19th century American federal églomisé, or reverse painted giltwood mirror featuring
Giltwood
Period American Gilt Wood Federal Eagle Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period Oval American Federal Mirror with Eagle Pediment --Original Eagle --Well Carved
American Classical Mirror Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
An American federal mirror of exceptional quality depth and design. With a perfect warm patina and
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 46 in W 23.63 in D 5.25 in
American Federal Giltwood Eglomisé Antique Mirror, Massachusetts, circa 1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine American Federal Mirror that almost certainly was produced along the North Shore of
Glass, Mirror, Pine
American Federal Style Convex Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
American federal style convex giltwood girandole wall mirror with carved eagle.
Metal
19th Century American Painted Federal Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American painted federal style mirror depicting a carved basket of flowers.
Mirror, Wood
American Federal Style Monumental Convex Wall Mirrors
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal style pair of monumental convex wall mirrors with carved and giltwood frames
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Few objects embody the drama of the Federal period quite like the bullseye mirror. This early 19th
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Giltwood, Mirror
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Style Eagle Convex Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
A charming giltwood convex mirror in the Federal style, circa 1920s, the convex glass surmounted in
American Federal Giltwood and Gesso Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An American Federal period giltwood and gesso wall mirror, the upper portion with a cornucopia of
Giltwood, Glass
American Federal Gilt Convex Wall Mirror Eagle
Located in West Hartford, CT
American Federal gilt convex wall mirror with ball design, fluted border, and eagle top, circa late
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Few objects embody the drama of the Federal period quite like the bullseye mirror. This early 19th
Giltwood
American Federal Girandole Mirror, circa Late 1700s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
18th century American, Federal girandole mirror with carved and ebonized eagle above round giltwood
Wood, Giltwood
American Federal Gilt Convex Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt carved wood and gesso convex mirror with perched eagle on rocky plinth
American Federal Giltwood Convex Antique Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
For anyone passionate about the Federal Period, this is an affordable and very striking work of the
Mirror, Pine
Sold
H 19.5 in W 14 in D 1 in
American Federal Giltwood and Cream Painted Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 21.75 in D 2.75 in
Antique 19th Century American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of American Federal Style Round Convex Mirrors
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of American Federal style wall mirrors, early 20th century, each has a circular bulls'eye
Sold
H 22.5 in W 14.25 in D 3.25 in
Antique 19th Century American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23 in D 1.5 in
Antique 19th Century American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Style Gilt Eglomise Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal style gilt eglomise mirror with neoclassical scene, 20th century. plate: 23 ½ by 33
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Gilt-Wood Eagle Crest Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century American Federal gilt-wood mirror featuring eagle crest and acanthus leaf
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 10 in
Rare Pair Antique American Federal Convex "Bullseye" Mirrors, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Pair Antique American Federal Convex "Bullseye" Mirrors, Circa 1850-1870. Carved Gilt Wood
Metal
Federal Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine American Federal carved giltwood mirror with flame urn finials, carved eagle surmount with
Period America Early 19th Century Federal Convex or Bullseye Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period American federal convex mirror. Original carved eagle and foliate motif. Original
Sold
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 1 in
Antique American Federal Carved Mahogany Mirror Wall With Satinwood Urn Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal Broken Arch Mahogany Mirror With Urn Inlay. Item features pencil inlay to
Mirror, Wood
Oversized American Giltwood Federal Three-Part Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A three-part mirror with intricate trim, bold turned columns having carved leaves and bell flowers
Mirror, Wood
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.