Sold|$2,995
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Intermittent lines along the molding reveal the overlapping sheets of gold leaf. Speckled foxing in the original mirror plate contributes additional excitement and detail.
Gold
Large Antique French Gold Gilt Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
A tall and wide gold gilt French overmantel with original bevelled plate, having patches of foxing, overall a very attractive mirror especially with the areas of distress on the mirror.
Mirror
19th century Large gilt Florentine wall mirror
Located in Malton, GB
Gorgeous quality to the carved timber frame. The mirror plate is thick and heavy with a light amount of foxing.
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Within this otherwise classic Louis Philippe mirror, spectral foxing diffuses across the original mirror plate in clouds and haze of variable and unpredictable density.
Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Smooth gold leaf molding is interrupted with traces of cracking where the ruddy bole has not already prevailed. Foxing of the original mirror plate appears in a clear spray across th...
Mirror, Wood
Sold|$2,950
checkerboard silvergilt mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
beautiful patina- photograph does not show depth of color. mirror has some foxing and nice age, wood back.
Sold|$9,605
Venetian 19th Century Bistro Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 19th Century Venetian bistro mirror. This beautiful French mirror features a foxed glass plate that is encased within a bubble glass border.
Glass, Mirror
French 18th Century Giltwood Crested Mirror with Dogs
Located in London, GB
Take a look at all the pictures to see the detail in the carving - we love the greyhound dogs! There is some foxing to the original mirror plate - most notably on the right hand s...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Silverleaf Mirror, Large Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
The original mirror glass, slightly foxed with age, adds to the authenticity and historical value of the piece.
Mirror, Wood
Sold|$12,500 / item
Pair of French 19th Century Mantle Mirrors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Each retains its original mirror plate; some foxing is visible, adding to the patina.
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Long Oval Art Deco Atsonea Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
The mirror glass is original and in good condition with little or no foxing.
Mirror
Sold|$1,200
Large X-Ray Mercury Glass Wall Lamp
By Golden Armor X-Ray Lighting Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
The glass has a unique spiral pattern and a nice foxed mirror. The lamp is well made and impressive.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The original glass plate shows a bit of foxing which makes the mirror more atmospheric and lends an air of mystery.
Mirror, Wood
Sold|$2,873
19th Century French Mirror
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful 19th century French mirror with lovely natural wear to the gilding. With original foxed mercury mirror plate which twinkles when it catches the light. 158cm high with the...
Gesso
A Large Gold Gilt Panelled Napoleon III Antique French Mirror
Located in London, GB
Original mirror plate, and back boards. Mirror with little foxing.
Mirror
Sold|$2,408
Large Triptych Miroir Brot French Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
This could be scraped back or over-painted. Gentle foxing to original mirror plate. France, circa 1920.
Brass
Sold|$4,036
19th Century French Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
Large early 19th century French chinoiserie mirror The wooden mirror surround is highly decorated with carved and painted oriental scenes, depicting, mountains, trees, characters an...
Wood
A Large Ornate French Overmantel Gold Gilt Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
Original plate glass mirror with light foxing and aged related marks as seen in images, which are a true reflection of condition.
Gold Leaf
Sold|$2,400
Dramatic Articulated Long Arm Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The shade is original with a foxed mirror and Permaflector decal. The wheel on the adjustment arm is solid brass and signed...
Iron
Antique Venetian Cheval Mirror With Carved Giltwood Frame
Located in London, GB
In good condition for its age, with minor gesso losses in places and light foxing to the mirror plate. The mirror on its own measures 110cm x 62cm wide.
Brass
Sold|$2,291
French Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century French giltwood mirror, with attractive foxed original plate. Available to view at Brunswick House, London. 150cm high, 99.5cm wide.
Tall 19th Century Black and Gold Arch Top Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall 19th century black and gold arch top wall mirror This is a charming wall mirror it is a tall slim piece with an arched top, the 3” wide mirror frame has a moulded shape and i...
Mirror
1900s French Wooden Overmantel Mirror With Shelf
Located in High Point, NC
The aged glass shows natural foxing, enhancing the mirror's vintage authenticity.
Wood
A Large Six Foot Giltwood And Gesso C19th Putti Mirror
Located in London, GB
While exhibiting minor gesso losses on the right-hand lower section, these nuances do not diminish the grandeur of this remarkable mirror. Slight foxing on the mirror plate adds a to...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 19th century Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror. This is a charming piece of genuine shabby French chic furnishing, the 3” wide frame has a raised gesso border in gold, som...
Large French Overmantel Mirror in Black with Gold Detail
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Overmantel Mirror in Black with Gold Detail This is a stunning Overmantel or Wall Mirror a superb example of French chic furnishing, the 2” wide ebonised mirror frame h...
Lacquer
Antique English Green Painted Arched Overmantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
Original sparkly mercury mirror plate with some foxing. The mirror probably dates from the mid to late 19th century period.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Mercury Glass
Antique Overmantel Mirror, English, Giltwood, Wall, Triptych, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Attractive mellow golden tones in the giltwood frame A quality piece in the Regency taste Mid-sized and in good proportion Pierced carved frame featuring scrolls and foliate det...
Giltwood
French Mirror Louis XV Rococo Style in Gilded Wood
Located in Buxton, GB
This wall-mounted mirror can be displayed in any room. Condition Report The Mirror frame is in good condition, there are signs of foxing on the mirror plate.
Wood
Sold|$925
French 19th Century Giltwood Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The glass is original and backed in mercury. Some sparse foxing is present, impeding the mirror’s reflection none whatsoever, circa 1880.
Giltwood
An 18th Century Large North Italian Painted Verre Églomisé Overmantel Mirror
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Featuring its original bevelled mercury mirror glass - presenting foxing. Height - 148cm Width - 100 cm Depth - 6cm
Giltwood
Sold|$22,905
Large 19th Century Italian Carved Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A large 19th Century Italian carved lime wood Italian mirror. With a fantastic foxed mercury mirror plate.
Wood
Sold|$7,500 / set
French Gold Gilt Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Although the rectilinear frame may be understated, the mirror is far from dull! It still boasts its original glass which is marvelously foxed.
Gold
Sold|$2,400
Articulated Woodward Machinists Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
The glass shade has an aged and foxed mirror inside with a unique waffle pattern.
Iron
18th Century Giltwood-and-Marble Console from a Castle in France.
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a stunning and important piece with original hazed and foxed mirror.
Marble
Large early 20th century gilded over mantle , Art Deco
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative early 20th century gilded over mantle French circa 1920’s with original gilding , bevelled mirror and back boards A little foxing to the mirror 120 cms or 47 in...
Giltwood
Sold|$2,600
French 19th Century Oil Painting Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful giltwood trumeau with lovely oil painting on canvas and original mirror with foxing. The gold frame has some red bole showing through the finish and a lambs tongue detail...
Giltwood
French 19th Century Giltwood Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Large French gold gilt mirror is stunning with its original mirror glass featuring foxing and crystals throughout the mirror plate.
Giltwood
Sold|$895
French Empire Petite Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Painted a deep green and accented with gold gilt rosettes and twisted column-forms flanking the original mirror plate. Some foxing is visible, without taking away from the clear refl...
Glass, Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
6ft Tall French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6ft Tall French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Wall Mirror This is a very beautiful Large Statement or Stand Alone Piece from the 19th Century, the 5” frame has a very unusual silver c...
Pine, Giltwood
Tall French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a very large statement piece and genuine 19th century French chic furnishing, the 4” frame which has a serpentine arch at the top has a charming slightly faded pale gold fini...
Giltwood
Antique Dressing Mirror, English, Oak, Glass, Bedroom, Cheval, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Presenting an elegant dressing mirror for the home or retail environment Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Select oak shows fine grain interest and wisps of m...
Oak
Antique Mirrored Side Cabinet, English, Walnut, Marble, Dresser, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Grand in form and craftsmanship Displays a desirable patina Select walnut shows fine grain interest and wonderful rich hues Sought after light foxing to original mirror plates ...
Walnut
Sold|$2,045
Decorative 19th century gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative mid 19th century gilded over mantle mirror French circa 1870 with original bevelled mirror and backboards Some foxing to the mirror , few minor bits of damage to ...
Gesso
Sold|$2,319
Large early 19th century gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Large early 19th gilded over mantle , great decorative mirror French circa 1830’s with original mirror and back boards Some minor damage to the plaster work and some foxing to th...
Gesso
Narrow English Regency Cabinet Bookcase, Gillows, c1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in High Peak, GB
K0 An exhibition quality and very elegant English Regency / George IV rosewood side cabinet / bookcase, having a super structure with an original three quarter brass gallery and orig...
Wood
19th C Concave Ebonised and Brass Optical Scientific Foxed Mercury Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light rays, circa 1880s in age, English in origin. Beautiful foxed mercury mirr...
Mirror, Optical Glass, Hardwood
Antique Ladies Travelling Vanity Box, Chinese, Elm, Brass, Dressing Table Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinating set of openings and storage, with a distinctive appearance Displays a desirable, lightly time-worn antique appearance Chinese elm stocks present deep chestnut hues throug...
Brass
Sold|$697
Grey Pine Mirrored Hallway Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large grey hallway mirror wall unit with shelves and mirror with foxing.
Pine
Victorian Art Nouveau Brass and Sunburst Mirror Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Art Nouveau brass and sunburst mirror fire screen This is a most decorative fire screen it has a brass frame and stand, the bevelled mirror has an etched starburst in ...
Mirror
Adjustable Concave Ebonised and Brass Optical Scientific Mercury Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A scientific optical doubled sided mirror with one concave mirror plate the other flat These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properti...
Mirror, Optical Glass, Hardwood
Victorian Curved, Mirrored Shop Display Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian curved, mirrored shop display cabinet. The cabinet is a counter top piece, it made in mahogany and has a curved front surface, with a mirrored door at the back, giving p...
Victorian Arts & Crafts Golden Oak Mirrored Wardrobe
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Arts & Crafts golden oak mirrored wardrobe This good size Wardrobe has a Mirrored door enclosing a good size hanging space with a rail and a large drawer at the botto...
Oak
Victorian Art Nouveau Brass and Sunburst Mirror Fire Screen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Art Nouveau Brass and Sunburst mirror Fire Screen This is a decorative Fire Screen it has a brass frame and stand, the bevelled Mirror has an etched Starburst in the c...
Brass
Antique Mirrored Corner Shelf, English, Gilt Gesso, Decorative Display, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Eye-catching form and finish to this appealing example of Regency craftsmanship Displaying a desirable aged patina - some small losses to observe under close inspection Gilt gesso ...
Glass
19th Century Carved Oak Mirror Back Dresser with Green Man Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Mirror Back Dresser with Green Man Carvings This is a superb and large piece, it has superb quality carvings of Musicians Dancers and Mythical creatures incl...
Oak
Stunning Antique Victorian Era Eastlake Marble-Top Burlwood Dresser with Mirror
Located in Portsmouth, VA
You’ll find age-appropriate wear including some staining to the marble, a bit of patina to the wood veneer, and light foxing to the original mirror—all part of its story and charm.
Burl
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.