With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique gesso mirror you’re looking for. Each antique gesso mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
gesso,
wood and
glass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique gesso mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique gesso mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian,
Louis XVI and
Georgian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique gesso mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Stephen Cavallo,
Thomas Chippendale and
Daniel Miller are consistently popular.
An antique gesso mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,908, while the lowest priced sells for $238 and the highest can go for as much as $174,500.
Vintage mirrors have long been a measure of craftsmanship, from gilded Rococo frames to the sunburst shapes that became a signature of mid-century design.
Styles to Know
An arched or sunburst mirror reads more decorative, while a plain rectangular frame lets the room around it stand out. Hang one above a vintage vanity or a mid-century modern dresser, or lean a larger floor mirror against the wall as a standalone piece.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Mirror
Foxing and an aged frame usually read as character rather than damage, worth weighing against a listing's condition notes. For placement ideas, our 12 dramatic mirrors feature is a good place to start. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era and designer on record, and the 1stDibs Promise covers each purchase.