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Superb French Gilt Overmantle Pier Mirror
Superb French Gilt Overmantle Pier Mirror

Superb French Gilt Overmantle Pier Mirror

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A super French gilt pier mirror, musical instrument and foilage to the top, original plate glass

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Lacquered Floral Venetian Mirror
Lacquered Floral Venetian Mirror

Lacquered Floral Venetian Mirror

Located in Vo', Veneto

Lacquered Venetian Mirror Wood Type: Lacquered pine Period: Mid-1800s Origin: Venice Dimensions

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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Pine

19th C. Renaissance Style Overmantle Mirror
19th C. Renaissance Style Overmantle Mirror

19th C. Renaissance Style Overmantle Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Impressive monumental scale antique Italian rectangular mantel or fireplace mirror. The piece has

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19th Century European Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Wood

Early Antique French Carved Oval Mirror
Early Antique French Carved Oval Mirror

Early Antique French Carved Oval Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Unusual early French carved wood mirror.

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18th Century French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror
19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror

Located in London, GB

19th Century Gilt Carved Wood Mirror A rare and striking 19th-century English gilt-wood over-mantel

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Swedish Gilt Metal and Engraved Glass Mirrors after Precht
Large Pair of Swedish Gilt Metal and Engraved Glass Mirrors after Precht

Large Pair of Swedish Gilt Metal and Engraved Glass Mirrors after Precht

By Burchard Precht

Located in London, GB

Large pair of Swedish gilt metal and engraved glass mirrors after Precht Swedish, 19th Century

Category

19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Metal

French Régence Gilt Wood Mirror, 18th century
French Régence Gilt Wood Mirror, 18th century

French Régence Gilt Wood Mirror, 18th century

Located in Leimen, DE

Discover the timeless elegance of an 18th-century French Régence gilt wood mirror, a masterpiece of

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1750s French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Ancient gilded wooden mirror with richly carved cymatium, Italy
Ancient gilded wooden mirror with richly carved cymatium, Italy

Ancient gilded wooden mirror with richly carved cymatium, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

carved cymatium with baroque volutes, original mirror, built in Italy, from the 18th century, from

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18th Century Italian Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Poplar

Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé.
Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé.

Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé.

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Miroir à parcloses de forme octogonale en laiton repoussé. De style baroque et d'époque Napoléon

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Brass, Martelé

Massive and Elaborate Grand Entry Pier Mirror And Console
Massive and Elaborate Grand Entry Pier Mirror And Console

Massive and Elaborate Grand Entry Pier Mirror And Console

Located in Bridgeport, CT

interesting sinuous form in a very interesting Grotto Style. The Mirror is large and impressive having shell

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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Oak

Italy Early 18th Century Barocco Giltwood and Carved Fireplace Mirror
Italy Early 18th Century Barocco Giltwood and Carved Fireplace Mirror

Italy Early 18th Century Barocco Giltwood and Carved Fireplace Mirror

Located in Brescia, IT

This is a magnificent gilded, sculpted and carved wall mirrors. This elegant wall mirrors hails

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Early 18th Century Gilt Wood Italian Mirror
Early 18th Century Gilt Wood Italian Mirror

Early 18th Century Gilt Wood Italian Mirror

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional split plate Italian mirror Dating to circa 1730, Genoa, Italy. This astonishing

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1730s Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Gesso, Wood

French 19th Century Large Crested Gold Chateau Mirror
French 19th Century Large Crested Gold Chateau Mirror

French 19th Century Large Crested Gold Chateau Mirror

Located in Hastings, GB

A truly exceptional, and beautiful very large crested French mirror, dating to the early 19th

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1840s French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Wood, Gesso

Spectacular Palatial 19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Mirror.
Spectacular Palatial 19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Mirror.

Spectacular Palatial 19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Mirror.

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular Palatial 19th Century Italian carved gilt leafed mirror. The scale of the mirror with

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian baroque style mirror
Venetian baroque style mirror

Venetian baroque style mirror

Located in Milano, IT

The city of Venice was a key reference point for its furniture, especially its mirrors. The mirror for sale here is a perfect example of the quality that has always distinguished Ven...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique wood and bronze wall mirror Italian design
Antique wood and bronze wall mirror Italian design

Antique wood and bronze wall mirror Italian design

Located in None, IT

Wall mirror with black wood frame and gilded Bronze decorations, Italian design, early 1900'. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height 35 cm...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Bronze

Pair of cornucopias with carved and gilded frames, original silvered glass panes
Pair of cornucopias with carved and gilded frames, original silvered glass panes

Pair of cornucopias with carved and gilded frames, original silvered glass panes

Located in Madrid, España

Pair of cornucopias with carved and gilded frames, original silvered glass panes - 18th century Dimensions: 52 x 37 x 13 cm

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Important Rich Gilded Wooden Console Mirror, Naples, 'Italy', 1700
Antique Important Rich Gilded Wooden Console Mirror, Naples, 'Italy', 1700

Antique Important Rich Gilded Wooden Console Mirror, Naples, 'Italy', 1700

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient and important gilded console, composed of, gilded wooden mirror, with very rich sculptures

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Wood

Grande specchio da parete inizio xx secolo in legno dorato in stile Barocco
Grande specchio da parete inizio xx secolo in legno dorato in stile Barocco

Grande specchio da parete inizio xx secolo in legno dorato in stile Barocco

Located in None, IT

Large wall mirror with double frame, gilt and carved wood, Baroque style, early 20th century. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to time. SIZING: Altezza 130 cm; ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gilded and decorated wooden wall mirror early xx century Baroque style
Gilded and decorated wooden wall mirror early xx century Baroque style

Gilded and decorated wooden wall mirror early xx century Baroque style

Located in None, IT

Specchio da parete con cornice in legno intagliato e dorato, decorato nella parte superiore, stile barocco, inizi del XX secolo. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Glass, Wood

Specchio da parete in legno dorato in stile Barocco inizio xx secolo
Specchio da parete in legno dorato in stile Barocco inizio xx secolo

Specchio da parete in legno dorato in stile Barocco inizio xx secolo

Located in None, IT

Wall mirror with double frame, gilt and carved wood, Baroque style, early 20th century. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to time. SIZING: Altezza 158 cm; Larghe...

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gilt mirror, 20th century
Gilt mirror, 20th century

Gilt mirror, 20th century

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Valuable early 20th-century mirror with a cymatium, side scrolls, and curlicue decoration. Restored and finished in gold leaf and lacquer. Dimensions: H. 164.5 cm - W. 112 cm - D. 4...

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Venetian carved, lacquered and gilded mirror - Second half of the 19th century.
Venetian carved, lacquered and gilded mirror - Second half of the 19th century.

Venetian carved, lacquered and gilded mirror - Second half of the 19th century.

Located in Vicenza, IT

Venetian mirror from the second half of the 19th century, entirely hand-carved, polychromatically lacquered and gilded with gouache. The frame is a veritable masterpiece of craftsman...

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Late 19th Century European Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Glass, Wood

Italian Gilt Wood Carved Mirror with Laurel Garland and Putto 1800s
Italian Gilt Wood Carved Mirror with Laurel Garland and Putto 1800s

Italian Gilt Wood Carved Mirror with Laurel Garland and Putto 1800s

Located in Milano, MI

Italian Gilded Mirror With Putto in Baroque style but from the early 1800s with the square-shaped frame surmounted by the head of a winged putto framed by a rich garland of laurel le...

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian 18th century Baroque Period Mecca wall decor/mirror
Italian 18th century Baroque Period Mecca wall decor/mirror

Italian 18th century Baroque Period Mecca wall decor/mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and most unique Italian 18th century Baroque Period Mecca wall decor/mirror. This most

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Elevate a console, commode, or mantel with this elegant antique Italian reliquary mirror. Crafted

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood mirrored wall brackets
pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood mirrored wall brackets

pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood mirrored wall brackets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and finely detailed pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood mirrored wall

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Frame - Mirror 17th Century Italian Baroque Papier-Mâché
Frame - Mirror 17th Century Italian Baroque Papier-Mâché

Frame - Mirror 17th Century Italian Baroque Papier-Mâché

Located in Roma, IT

beautiful leaf-inspired ornamental motifs that make this mirror frame a small work of art. It is entirely

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Early 17th Century Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Papier Mâché

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console
Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console

Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood Mirror and Console

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A palatially scaled and high quality Italian 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood and Gris St. Anne

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

1910s Baroque Venetian Wardrobe with Mirror, Hand-Carved Walnut, Burl Walnut
1910s Baroque Venetian Wardrobe with Mirror, Hand-Carved Walnut, Burl Walnut

1910s Baroque Venetian Wardrobe with Mirror, Hand-Carved Walnut, Burl Walnut

By Vincenzo Cadorin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Belle Époque elegant 1910s Baroque Revival Venetian wardrobe cupboard with mirror in hand-carved

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1910s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Burl

Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Vanity, Mirrored Console, Dressing Table
Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Vanity, Mirrored Console, Dressing Table

Early 20th Century Venetian Baroque Vanity, Mirrored Console, Dressing Table

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

1920s a Testolini & Salviati Venetian Baroque vanity or mirrored console or dressing table, in

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces
Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces

Pair of French 19th Century Baroque Style Ormolu Mirrored Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant pair of French 19th century Baroque st. ormolu mirrored sconces. Each sconce is centered

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces

Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century, Mirrored Giltwood Baroque Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational monumental pair of Italian mid-18th century, five light, mirrored giltwood Baroque

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror
Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror

Antique 18th century baroque Dressing Table with Mirror

Located in Doha, QA

“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL”? This ladies’ antique dressing table

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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Pine

Spanish Baroque Style Console Table with Mirror, Early 20th Century
Spanish Baroque Style Console Table with Mirror, Early 20th Century

Spanish Baroque Style Console Table with Mirror, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Striking Spanish Baroque style console table with matching mirror, dating to the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mirror, Hardwood

1920s Mirrored Baroque Venetian Credenza Chippendale, in Walnut, Maple Inlay
1920s Mirrored Baroque Venetian Credenza Chippendale, in Walnut, Maple Inlay

1920s Mirrored Baroque Venetian Credenza Chippendale, in Walnut, Maple Inlay

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century, large Venetian Baroque Chippendale style sideboard with golden mirror. Dark

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Burl, Glass, Walnut

Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras
Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras

Pair Of Italian Late 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Mirrored Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely unique pair of Italian late 17th century Baroque period polychrome and

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror
Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent Spanish Early 20th century Baroque style, ormolu mirror.    

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror
Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent Spanish Early 20th century Baroque style, ormolu mirror.    

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror
Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Gilded Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent Spanish Early 20th century Baroque style, ormolu mirror.    

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces
Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces

Pair of Italian 17th Century Baroque Period Giltwood Roman Mirrored Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and rare pair of Italian 17th century Baroque period giltwood Roman mirrored sconces

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Venetian Baroque High Quality Credenza with Mirror Gold Leaf , Burl Walnut
Venetian Baroque High Quality Credenza with Mirror Gold Leaf , Burl Walnut

Venetian Baroque High Quality Credenza with Mirror Gold Leaf , Burl Walnut

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Venetian Baroque high quality handcrafted credenza with large gold leaf hand-carved walnut frame

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Maple, Walnut, Burl

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Large Mirror
Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Large Mirror

Spanish 20th Baroque Style Carved Walnut Ormolu Large Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

A magnificent and large scale Spanish 20th century Baroque style, ormolu.    

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

Spanish Baroque Repoussé Silver Mirror/Picture Frame, XVII C.
Spanish Baroque Repoussé Silver Mirror/Picture Frame, XVII C.

Spanish Baroque Repoussé Silver Mirror/Picture Frame, XVII C.

Located in New York, NY

; this frame is certainly associated with grandeur and wealth, especially characteristic of the Baroque

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1670s Spanish Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Console Table with Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

This highly decorative console table with an oval mirror was made in early-20th century Italy. The

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold Leaf

Monumental Antique Dutch Baroque Style Carved Picture Art Mirror Frame
Monumental Antique Dutch Baroque Style Carved Picture Art Mirror Frame

Monumental Antique Dutch Baroque Style Carved Picture Art Mirror Frame

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental antique Dutch Baroque frame. Great for use as a mirror or art frame. Made of walnut

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19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Walnut

1960s Baroque Wall Lamp with Mirror, Hand-Carved Gold Leaf
1960s Baroque Wall Lamp with Mirror, Hand-Carved Gold Leaf

1960s Baroque Wall Lamp with Mirror, Hand-Carved Gold Leaf

Located in Hannover, DE

This stunning wall lamp, crafted in the elegant style of luxury baroque with a mirror, was lovingly

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Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Console and Matching Mirror
Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Console and Matching Mirror

Italian 19th Century Baroque St. Giltwood Console and Matching Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning Italian 19th century Baroque st. giltwood console and matching mirror. The freestanding

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

2 Antiques Baroque Doors Lacquered Yellow and Gilded, Mirror Updoor, 1700 Italy
2 Antiques Baroque Doors Lacquered Yellow and Gilded, Mirror Updoor, 1700 Italy

2 Antiques Baroque Doors Lacquered Yellow and Gilded, Mirror Updoor, 1700 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

2 ancient original Baroque doors hand-lacquered yellow and gilded with leaf, an important door with

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Wood

20th Century Baroque Venetian Credenza Mirrored Sideboard Walnut and Burl Walnut
20th Century Baroque Venetian Credenza Mirrored Sideboard Walnut and Burl Walnut

20th Century Baroque Venetian Credenza Mirrored Sideboard Walnut and Burl Walnut

By Testolini & Salviati

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century. Baroque Venetian credenza mirrored sideboard in walnut and burl walnut by

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Gilt Wood Mirror and Matching Console
Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Gilt Wood Mirror and Matching Console

Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Gilt Wood Mirror and Matching Console

Located in Bridgeport, CT

. Provenance: the Dodge estate near Tuxedo Park, NY. Both in matching elaborate Baroque style. The mirror with

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19th Century European Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Marble

A pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st Giltwood wood mirrored sconces
A pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st Giltwood wood mirrored sconces

A pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st Giltwood wood mirrored sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and very attractive pair of Italian late 19th century Baroque st. Giltwood, patinated

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Baroque Mirror

Materials

Metal

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Antique Baroque Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique baroque mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique baroque mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mirror. There are many kinds of the antique baroque mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique baroque mirror, those designed in Baroque, Louis XV and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique baroque mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Testolini & Salviati, Stephen Cavallo and Bradley & Hubbard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Baroque Mirror?

Prices for an antique baroque mirror start at $115 and top out at $1,136,884 with the average selling for $4,780.

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 Antique Baroque 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.