Sold|$15,500
Massive Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Enchanting Louis Philippe giltwood mirror of unprecedented scale. The original mirror plate
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
French 18th Century Painted Mirror with Original Mirror Glass
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
that time as there was no way of making panes large enough. The mirror has light foxing and some
Massive French 19th Century Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the silver gilt, complementing the textural foxing in the original mirror glass. Please view the
Silver
Sold|$1,715
Pair of Art Deco Long Gilt Wall Mirrors
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
mirrors are in good condition with little or no foxing on the glass The mirrors stand 51” high, 16” wide
Mirror
Large Scale English Antique Silver Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large scale English antique silver gilt overmantle/wall mirror with rare shaped bevelled Vauxhall
Silver Leaf
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, retains the original beveled glass mirror which displays foxing and an overall wonderful patina!
Giltwood, Mirror
Sold|$1,450
French Petite Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
border. The symmetrical frame holds its original mirror plate with foxing. This mirror has its original
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Rare Pair Of Ebonised 19Th C. Italian Ripple Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of 19th C. Ebonised Italian ripple mirrors with nicely foxed & sparkly mercury mirror
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Etched and Beveled Octagonal Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
antique Venetian mirror is in great condition with some naturally occurring age related foxing. This
Mirror
Sold|$1,250
French Petite Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
interior beading and holds its original mirror plate with foxing. This mirror has its original back boards
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Sold|$1,250
French Petite Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
border. The symmetrical frame holds its original mirror plate with foxing. This mirror has its original
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Sold|$8,500
Massive French Louis XVI Style Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the top and sides. Foxing in the mirror plate is discrete and evenly distributed. View the detailed
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th C Large Brot Brass Bound Triptych Oxidised Foxed Dressing Mirror
By Brot Miroir
Located in Lowestoft, GB
the best oxidised/pitted thick glass mirror plates. The central section has four large cast brass
Brass
Rare Early 19Th C. Ebonised Mallorcan Ripple Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
heavily foxed original sparkly mercury mirror plate.
Mirror, Wood
Carved Silver, Gilt Louis XVI French Provincial Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
interior of the frame. Period mirror with a time worn faded silver patina, beautifully foxed original
Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Arched Top Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
are emphasized by ribbon-twist and dentil molding around the original mirror plate. Foxing of the
Gold
Sold|$3,569
19th Century French Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century gilt French mirror with beautiful foxed glass, circa 1880
Sold|$3,843
19th Century Mahogany Mirror
Located in London, GB
A mahogany and pewter inlay mirror (possibly silver inlay) With its original mirror plate
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. Light foxing in the original mirror glass appears as wisps of oxidation, which adds to the intrigue
Gold
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Louis Philippe-style mirror from the mid to late 1800s France shows great expression in every
Gold
Edwardian Early 20th Century Large Butlers Convex Mirror Claydon Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
frame, good areas of foxing to the mirror plate. Recently acquired from the Verney Family, Claydon
Mirror, Hardwood
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror with Flowers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with light foxing and sparkles that have settled at the bottom of the mirror plate. This mirror has its
Mirror, Giltwood
Diminutive 19th Century Circular Mirror
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Diminutive circular 19th century mirror with original foxed mercury plate.
Mirror
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely gilt mirror from 19th century France, the strong proportions of the Louis Philippe style
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Scientific Small Concave Optical Mirror Fairground Distortion
Located in Lowestoft, GB
to the frame, and minimal foxing/pitting to the mirror plate.
Mirror, Pine
19th C Very Large Ebonised Sorceress Witches Convex Star Distortion Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
central reverse cut star Some minor pitting/foxing to the mirror plate, and age related craquelure to the
Mirror, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Pair of Large Sorcerers Mirrors Optical Distortion
Located in Lowestoft, GB
foxing to the mirror plates 38cm in diameter 2cm in depth
Mirror, Hardwood
Antique French Mirror 18th Century Trumeau Louis XVI Style
Located in Buxton, GB
Antique Trumeau Mirror with Carved Floral Bouquet Fabulous Louis XVI Style Mirror of the XVIII
Mirror, Wood
A Gold Gilt Domed Top Louis Philippe Antique French Mirror
Located in London, GB
A good sized Louis Philippe gold gilt domed topped mirror. Retaining its original mirror plate with
Mirror
Matching Pair of Early 19th C English Country House Giltwood Convex Mirrors
Located in Lowestoft, GB
gesso, some very minor foxing to the mirror plates. Later backing paper, but of some age with a small
Mirror, Pine
Sold|$4,392
A William & Mary Cushion Mirror
Located in Tetbury, England
A William & Mary olive wood and marquetry cushion framed wall mirror, foxed 19th century split
Olive
Sold|$1,550
French 19th Century Painted Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French floral carved mirror frame with original worn painted finish. Original mercury mirror glass
19th Century Curious Convex Circular Mirror, with a Concave Lens Mahogany Frame
Located in Lowestoft, GB
lens overlapping, the edgers of internal section are also mirrored. Some minor foxing and pitting
Mirror, Optical Glass, Mahogany
Sold|$2,608
Large French Rectangular Gilt Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
looking glass is the original and has very slight age related foxing. The mirror is in good Vintage
Giltwood
Sold|$823
Large Edwardian Oak Oval Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
minor foxing The mirror is 18” wide and 29” tall GB586.
Oak
Sold|$9,500
French 1930s Wrought Iron Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
of the metal and the foxing of the original beveled mirror glass are perfect.
Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,853
Napoleon III, Crested Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
sound with very minor foxed markings The mirror Frame is 42” high, 26” wide, HM43
Giltwood
Sold|$1,784
French Trumeau Style Console Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
century, the mercury glass has a little foxing, very minor The mirror 58” high and it is 31” wide ND103.
Giltwood
Georgian Mahogany Swing Lock Toilet Mirror c1800 (Vanity Tabletop George III)
Located in Leeds, GB
mirror, in very good and original condition. The mirror plate with just the right amount of foxing, so is
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Museum / Shop Display Cabinet or Vitrine, Late 19th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
slightly foxed mirrored back.
Mahogany
Antique French Distressed Gilt Gesso Framed Overmantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
beautiful foliate details. Original mercury mirror plate with a small amount of foxing. Probably dating
Gesso, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Circa 1740 French Gilt Gilded Framed Wall Mirror with Original Glass
Located in London, England
side) set within it to further enhance its beauty. The mirror is heavily foxed commensurate with its
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th c. Brass Plated Shaving Mirror Stand c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor foxing on the mirror. Cup holder has been wired
Brass
English 19th C. Black Chinoiserie Mirror w/Asian Landscape & Exotic Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
exotic flowers. Mirror is nicely foxed around the edges. This 19th century English chinoiserie mirror
Mirror, Wood
Hollywood Regency Oversized French Giltwood and Gesso Sunburst Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Hollywood Regency Period gilt wood wall mirror, France, circa 1920-1930s. Made of gilded
Mirror, Giltwood
19th c. French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror c.1860-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
foxing on the mirror. Chips throughout. Loss of plaster on the bottom and side. DIMENSIONS: H 56.5 in
Gold Leaf
Sold|$3,569
Large Gold Gilt Oval French Mirror
Located in London, GB
inner. The mirror plate nicely foxed.
Gold Leaf
Sold|$2,402
A George I Split Plate Mirror
Located in Tetbury, England
An early walnut veneered split plate wall mirror. Original lightly foxed bevelled mirror plates
Walnut
Sold|$4,804
Large French 19th Century Cushion Mirror
Located in London, GB
portrait. Some slight foxing to the mirror, consistent with it's age. A stunning French antique!
Wood
Sold|$5,490 / set
Pair of 18th Century Italian Mirrors
Located in London, GB
the attractively foxed mercury mirror plates. Of striking and elegant tapered form, in usable
Walnut
Rococo style gilt gesso rectangular wall mirror
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Rococo style gilt gesso rectangular wall mirror. Mild foxing to the glass which adds character and
Giltwood
Victorian Mahogany Harp Shaped Vanity Mirror
Located in Worcester, GB
patina. Original plate mirror. Minor foxing to the silvering Measures: width: 66 cm. Depth: 32
Mahogany
Sold|$1,995
French 19th Century Large Painted Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
’s glass is the original mercury glass, and has some foxing present. This larger rectilinear mirror can be
Mercury Glass, Hardwood
Regency Revival Architectural Wall Mirror H136cm
Located in High Peak, GB
foxing flanked by reeded columns with carved capitals. This antique mirror retains original glass and
Wood
Sold|$4,049
An Antique English Regency Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
surrounding the lightly foxed flat mirror plate. The pediment of a swooping eagle perched on an ebonized
Giltwood
English 19th Century Marquetry Dressing Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English table top marquetry dressing mirror from the 1800’s. The original mirror plate has
Mahogany, Satinwood
19thC Holland & Sons Mahogany Linen Press / Wardrobe
By Holland & Sons
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1880 19thC Holland & Sons 19th Mahogany Linen Press / Wardrobe with a lovely aged foxed
Mahogany
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.
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.
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
These are the fairest of them all.