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Rare Swedish Grace Mirror with etched decor of Huntress Diana with deers.
Rare Swedish Grace Mirror with etched decor of Huntress Diana with deers.

Rare Swedish Grace Mirror with etched decor of Huntress Diana with deers.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare mirror with etched decor of Huntress Diana with deers, with wooden mirror glass holders in painted gold color.

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1920s Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Extraordinary Standing Mirror Thonet Beech Wood Inlay
Extraordinary Standing Mirror Thonet Beech Wood Inlay

Extraordinary Standing Mirror Thonet Beech Wood Inlay

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare mirror by thonet with inlay beech wood bent by water vapor around 1910 Thonet Vienna.

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Early 1900s Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Beech

Rare Hans Bergström Mirror – Ystad Metall, 1932
Rare Hans Bergström Mirror – Ystad Metall, 1932

Rare Hans Bergström Mirror – Ystad Metall, 1932

By Hans Bergström

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

This stunning and rare mirror, designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall in 1932, is a true collector’s piece.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Pewter

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

This chic and rare mirror is large and striking in Size and can also be used as standing mirror.

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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Midcentury Italian Modernist Grand Scale Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

This chic and rare mirror is large and striking in size and can also be used as a standing mirror.

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1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Brass

Stunning Exceptional Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Convex Mirror, Germany 1900s
Stunning Exceptional Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Convex Mirror, Germany 1900s

Stunning Exceptional Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Convex Mirror, Germany 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This had to be done due to age-related damage and does not detract from the beauty of this rare mirror.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique large quality gilt C1900 overmantle wall mirror
Antique large quality gilt C1900 overmantle wall mirror

Antique large quality gilt C1900 overmantle wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique C1900 large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror.

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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique C1900 large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror
Antique C1900 large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror

Antique C1900 large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique C1900 large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror.

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Early 1900s Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique large 19th Century quality gilt overmantle wall mirror
Antique large 19th Century quality gilt overmantle wall mirror

Antique large 19th Century quality gilt overmantle wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century large quality gilt overmantle wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique fine quality large gilt overmantle wall mirror 19th Century
Antique fine quality large gilt overmantle wall mirror 19th Century

Antique fine quality large gilt overmantle wall mirror 19th Century

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality large gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror with a lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror and a great decorative find.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique fine quality large giltwood 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror
Antique fine quality large giltwood 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Antique fine quality large giltwood 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality large giltwood 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror with a lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror and a great decorative find.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique quality large gilt and oak 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror
Antique quality large gilt and oak 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Antique quality large gilt and oak 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality large gilt and oak 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror with a lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror and a great decorative find.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique fine quality large gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror
Antique fine quality large gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Antique fine quality large gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality large gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror with a lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror and a great decorative find.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Antique fine quality large silver gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror
Antique fine quality large silver gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Antique fine quality large silver gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality large silver gilt 19th Century overmantle or wall mirror with a lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror and a great decorative find.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass

Queen Anne Giltwood Split Plate Mirror
Queen Anne Giltwood Split Plate Mirror

Queen Anne Giltwood Split Plate Mirror

Located in Hastings, GB

There are areas of gesso and gilt loss throughout, which only adds to the incredible charm of this beautifully rare mirror. The mirror plates are wonderfully foxed, back boards h...

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1710s English Queen Anne Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique Very Large Gilt Late 19th Century Overmantle or Wall Mirror
Antique Very Large Gilt Late 19th Century Overmantle or Wall Mirror

Antique Very Large Gilt Late 19th Century Overmantle or Wall Mirror

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique quality very large gilt late 19th century gilt wood overmantle or wall mirror. Lovely charm and elegance. This is a lovely, rare mirror.

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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Art Deco Backlight Mirror
Rare Art Deco Backlight Mirror

Rare Art Deco Backlight Mirror

$530Sale Price|50% Off

Rare Art Deco Backlight Mirror

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Art Deco backlight mirror Original condition.

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Nickel

Ruhlmann Rare Sycamore Dressing Table Mirror
Ruhlmann Rare Sycamore Dressing Table Mirror

Ruhlmann Rare Sycamore Dressing Table Mirror

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare dressing table mirror with trapeze-shaped base in sycamore veneer.

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1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Sycamore

19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Parisian Mirror
19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Parisian Mirror

19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Parisian Mirror

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Ready to be displayed, this rare mirror will delight collectors and design enthusiasts seeking a genuine 19th century Louis XV statement piece.

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19th Century French Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Mirrors
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Mirrors

Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare pair of 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood narrow mirrors.

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19th Century Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Rare Charles II Giltwood Mirror
Rare Charles II Giltwood Mirror

Rare Charles II Giltwood Mirror

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare Charles II carved and gilt wood mirror, the rectangular plate surrounded by carved branches, fruit and sunflowers, surmounted by a cresting featuring a central putto with traili...

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17th Century English Jacobean Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

A Rare Regency Cherubic Brass Revolving Vanity Mirror
A Rare Regency Cherubic Brass Revolving Vanity Mirror

A Rare Regency Cherubic Brass Revolving Vanity Mirror

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Rare Regency Brass Revolving Bevelled Edge Vanity Mirror With Darted Frame & Decorative Cherub Column.

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1810s British Regency Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Brass

Pair of Giltwood and Polychrome-Decorated Antique Italian Mirrors
Pair of Giltwood and Polychrome-Decorated Antique Italian Mirrors

Pair of Giltwood and Polychrome-Decorated Antique Italian Mirrors

Located in London, GB

A pair of giltwood and polychrome-decorated antique Italian mirrors Italian, Mid-18th Century Height 154cm, width 115cm, depth 8cm Dating from Italy in the mid-18th century, the...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Rare George II-Period Carved Gesso And Giltwood Mirror
Rare George II-Period Carved Gesso And Giltwood Mirror

Rare George II-Period Carved Gesso And Giltwood Mirror

Located in Lymington, GB

A rare early-18th century carved cut gesso and giltwood mirror.

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Early 18th Century English George II Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Rare Small French Antique Bamboo Wall Mirror, circa 1920
Rare Small French Antique Bamboo Wall Mirror, circa 1920

Rare Small French Antique Bamboo Wall Mirror, circa 1920

Located in Paris, FR

Small French antique bamboo mirror from the 1920s. Natural bamboo with original patina. Frame width: 3.5 cm / 1.37 in. Modern glass mirror. Fixing ring on back. Wooden rear panel.

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1920s French Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Bamboo

18th Century German Rare Antique Louis XIV/XV Gilded Mirror
18th Century German Rare Antique Louis XIV/XV Gilded Mirror

18th Century German Rare Antique Louis XIV/XV Gilded Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare German Louis XIV mirror featuring a boldly carved giltwood frame with dramatic scrollwork, foliate motifs, and rich patina.

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18th Century German Louis XIV Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Very Rare Cinnabar Carved Wood Rectangular Chinese Mirror with Birds
Very Rare Cinnabar Carved Wood Rectangular Chinese Mirror with Birds

Very Rare Cinnabar Carved Wood Rectangular Chinese Mirror with Birds

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rare and elegant carved wood Chinese mirror in a striking Cinnabar color.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rare Antique Venetian Girandole Mirror With Putti & Laurel Leaf Frame
Rare Antique Venetian Girandole Mirror With Putti & Laurel Leaf Frame

Rare Antique Venetian Girandole Mirror With Putti & Laurel Leaf Frame

Located in London, GB

The outer giltwood frame is adorned with beveled mirror slips. This rare and beautiful mirror will make a fabulous centrepiece in your home, and we have a pair available.

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare 18th Century Harewood Dressing Table Mirror
Rare 18th Century Harewood Dressing Table Mirror

Rare 18th Century Harewood Dressing Table Mirror

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Stunning Quality And Extremely Rare Late 18th Century Harewood Dressing Table Mirror, Having Square Upright Supports To Original Swing Mirror Plate, Over Well Figured Box Base, Wit...

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Sycamore, Harewood

Large Rare English Chippendale Gilt Oval Mirror
Large Rare English Chippendale Gilt Oval Mirror

Large Rare English Chippendale Gilt Oval Mirror

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Outstanding and large water gilded English oval Chippendale style marginal mirror, some slight foxing to parts of the original mirror plate, gilding is excellent, original condition ...

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Early 19th Century English Chippendale Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Rare Giltwood Parcloses Mirror with Wig Stand Arm
18th Century Rare Giltwood Parcloses Mirror with Wig Stand Arm

18th Century Rare Giltwood Parcloses Mirror with Wig Stand Arm

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exceptional and rare 18th century giltwood mirror is distinguished by its finely carved decoration and the presence of original parecloses—the smaller mirrored panels that frame...

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18th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Rare Antique French Giltwood Oval Mirror With Pediment, circa 1890
Rare Antique French Giltwood Oval Mirror With Pediment, circa 1890

Rare Antique French Giltwood Oval Mirror With Pediment, circa 1890

Located in Paris, FR

Rare antique French giltwood wedding mirror, ornament pediment with dove and flowers, arrows and torch.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror, Stucco

Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s

Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous, large and rare Biedermeier Mirror with gilt wood frame and faceted mirror glass.

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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s
Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s

Large and rare Biedermeier Gilt Wood Faceted Mirror, Austria cca. 1840s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a gorgeous, large and rare Biedermeier Mirror with gilt wood frame and faceted mirror glass.

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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Antique Venetian 17th Century Rare Find Mirror
Antique Venetian 17th Century Rare Find Mirror

Antique Venetian 17th Century Rare Find Mirror

Located in Doha, QA

An absolutely unique extremely rare find, this Baroque early 17th century mirror is a museums piece and a real treasure for a true history lover.

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17th Century Baroque Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Rare Antique English Architectural Neoclassical Iron Mirror
Rare Antique English Architectural Neoclassical Iron Mirror

Rare Antique English Architectural Neoclassical Iron Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome pewter gray iron antique mirror from England having a central decorative star and great architectural form.

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19th Century English Neoclassical Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Iron

Rare Unique French Louis XV Polychromed Painted Carved Giltwood Mirror
Rare Unique French Louis XV Polychromed Painted Carved Giltwood Mirror

Rare Unique French Louis XV Polychromed Painted Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare French Louis XV polychromed painted giltwood mirror is a true collector’s piece, showcasing the exceptional artistry and craftsmanship of the 18th-century Rococo period.

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1860s French Louis XV Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850
Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850

Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850

Located in Casteren, NL

This elegant antique Northern French mirror, dating to around 1850, is distinguished by its rare horizontal oval form—an unusual configuration within the Louis Philippe period, where...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Exceptional and Rare 18th Century Swedish Rococo Mirror
Exceptional and Rare 18th Century Swedish Rococo Mirror

Exceptional and Rare 18th Century Swedish Rococo Mirror

Located in Allerum, SE

18th century Rococo Swedish gilt-wood mirror with mirror frame and the Northern Star. In It's original finish and mirror glass with good patination.

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18th Century Rococo Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Large 19th Century Italian Painted Marginal Mirror
Rare Large 19th Century Italian Painted Marginal Mirror

Rare Large 19th Century Italian Painted Marginal Mirror

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Charming Mid 19th Century Italian Wooden Framed, Rectangular, Cushion Type Marginal Mirror Of Rare Large Proportions, Having Large Central Mirror Plate, Flanked By Smaller Mostly O...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Pine

Rare Gem French Antique Louis XVI Mirror with Intricate Fronton Carving
Rare Gem French Antique Louis XVI Mirror with Intricate Fronton Carving

Rare Gem French Antique Louis XVI Mirror with Intricate Fronton Carving

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rare form of a Louis XVI French mirror made of hand carved gold gilded wood with a fronton that features a lovely harp or lyre, floral motifs, and laurel wreath

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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Very Large Rare Ebonised and Silver Gilt Irish Waterford Oval Mirror
Very Large Rare Ebonised and Silver Gilt Irish Waterford Oval Mirror

Very Large Rare Ebonised and Silver Gilt Irish Waterford Oval Mirror

Located in Sherborne, GB

It is very rare to find an Irish period oval mirror of this size (over 40 inches high) especially as it retains its original mirror plate.

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Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror

Rare and Fine Louis XVI Period Giltwood Pareclose Mirror, 18th Century
Rare and Fine Louis XVI Period Giltwood Pareclose Mirror, 18th Century

Rare and Fine Louis XVI Period Giltwood Pareclose Mirror, 18th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A truly exceptional and rare late 18th century French Louis XVI period parclose, or cushion mirror, in an elaborate, richly carved giltwood frame.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fine & Rare Mid 18th Century Gilt wood Mirror
Fine & Rare Mid 18th Century Gilt wood Mirror

Fine & Rare Mid 18th Century Gilt wood Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Fine & Rare Gilt-wood Mirror Mid 18th Century (possibly English ) The oblong arched mirror plate within a molded frame carved with C-scrolls and foliage, surmounted with an elaborat...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Rare 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror, Two-Tone Gilding, c.1870
Rare 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror, Two-Tone Gilding, c.1870

Rare 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror, Two-Tone Gilding, c.1870

Located in Casteren, NL

This rare antique French Louis Philippe mirror dates to approximately 1870 and stands out for its refined and unusual two-tone gilded finish.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Rare Antique Mirror

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Rare Large Carved French Mirror With Oriental Motifs, Gray And Beige, circa 1920
Rare Large Carved French Mirror With Oriental Motifs, Gray And Beige, circa 1920

Rare Large Carved French Mirror With Oriental Motifs, Gray And Beige, circa 1920

Located in Paris, FR

An important French mirror from the 1920s, crafted from linden wood. This piece is distinguished by its remarkable relief carving (notches and incisions), revealing an oriental-inspi...

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1920s French Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror
Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror

Rare & Beautifully Hand-Carved Antique Dutch Arts & Crafts Beveled Wall Mirror

Located in Lisse, NL

Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Rare Antique Mirror

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Mirror, Wood

A Rare Large French Ebonized Wood and Brass Repousse Mirror, 19th C.
A Rare Large French Ebonized Wood and Brass Repousse Mirror, 19th C.

A Rare Large French Ebonized Wood and Brass Repousse Mirror, 19th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is the largest mirror of this style that we have ever owned on 40 years of business! The ripple and repousse details are terrific. This is the stately size that you have been l...

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Late 19th Century French Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Brass

Rare Small Antique French Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Louis XIV style, circa 1760
Rare Small Antique French Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Louis XIV style, circa 1760

Rare Small Antique French Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Louis XIV style, circa 1760

Located in Paris, FR

Rare small antique French mirror in carved lime wood gilded with fine gold (original gilding), in the Louis XIV style, circa 1760 (late 18th century).

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Rare Large Baroque Mirror circa 1900-1930, in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Rare Large Baroque Mirror circa 1900-1930, in Lacquered and Gilded Wood

Rare Large Baroque Mirror circa 1900-1930, in Lacquered and Gilded Wood

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rare baroque mirror circa 1900-1930, in lacquered and gilded wood The tain of the mirror is worn.

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Early 20th Century European Baroque Rare Antique Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Wood

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Rare Antique Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rare antique mirror for your home. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every rare antique mirror was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rare antique mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rare antique mirror bearing Georgian, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. A well-made rare antique mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by F.A. Hardy & Co., Tiffany & Co. and A. Collas Brevete are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rare Antique Mirror?

Prices for a rare antique mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $435 and can go as high as $985,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.

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.

Questions About Rare Antique Mirror
  • 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
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.