19th Century Quatrefoil Mantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century quatrefoil mantle mirror housed in a gilt frame featuring ornate scroll acanthus leaf
19th Century English Regency Antique Mantle Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century Quatrefoil Mantle Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century quatrefoil mantle mirror housed in a gilt frame featuring ornate scroll acanthus leaf
Giltwood
Small 19thC Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Altrincham, GB
Small 19th century giltwood over mantle mirror with bellflower decoration and original bevelled
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive Federal gilt over mantle mirror in original condition. A classic traditional Neo
Gold Leaf
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped
Mirror, Birch
George III Nelson Commemorative Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III Nelson commemorative over-mantle mirror, the giltwood frame with a cornice above a
Giltwood
19th Century English Georgian Style Gilt Wood over Mantle Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-19th century English gilt wood wall or over mantle mirror in the Georgian style with original
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.25 in W 70.5 in D 4 in
Oversized Boston Classical Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror With Cherubs C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Boston Classical Gilt Wood Over Mantle Mirror With Cherubs C1860. Measures - 42 1/4" x 70 1/2" x 4
Giltwood
19th Century Giltwood Mantle Mirror with Ornate Crest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 19th century mantle mirror in gilded wood and stucco. The rectangular mirror plate is
Stucco, Giltwood
Fine Antique Gilt Framed Three Panel Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and large Gilt wood Mantle Mirror with Empire and Regency styling, designed with three
Mirror, Giltwood
$7,500
H 111 in W 85.75 in D 7 in
Monumental French Louis XIV Giltwood Scroll & Foliate Form Mantle Mirror c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Monumental Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Wood Mantle Mirror with Scroll & Foliate Elements C1880
Giltwood
Late 19th C. Georgian Style Gilt Decorated Large Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A large, Late 19th Century Georgian Style Gilt Decorated Large 3-panel Over Mantle Mirror. Measures
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Adams Style Wall, Console or Over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adams style wall or console mirror. A finely carved wall or console, over the mantle mirror. The
Wood
A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century Description: The large rectangular mirror
Giltwood
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 45.5 in D 4.5 in
Massive Giltwood Mantle Mirror, Aesthetic Movement, American, 1870s
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century American Aesthetic Movement mantle mirror of exceptional proportions. Beautiful detail
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,104Sale Price|62% Off
H 68.12 in W 38.78 in D 5.52 in
1880s Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mantle Mirror with Cherubs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A tall and impressive 19th century Napoleon III rectangular mantle mirror in a wood and gilt stucco
Giltwood, Mirror
$3,900 / item
H 31.5 in W 65 in D 2 in
1920s Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Ornate Three Panel Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
1920s Louis XVI Style carved gilt wood ornate three panel over-mantle mirror. Two available. meas
Gesso, Hardwood, Giltwood
$1,035Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 48 in D 3 in
Louis Philippe Gold Giltwood Over-Mantle Mirror, Art Nouveau, 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror This is a charming piece the curved frame is in Gold
Giltwood
Louis XV Style French Provincial "Over Mantle" Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
Louis XV Style French Provincial "Over Mantle" Mirror. Nice proportions with a gentile arched top
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Italian Guilded Mantle Mirror
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An Italian reproduction hand carved gorgeous overmantle mirror representing a delicate style of the
Mirror, Stucco, Wood
$4,305Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 87 in D 2 in
Art Nouveau Gilt Over Mantle Mirror, Giltwood Frame, 1910, 87\" Wide
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very large Art Nouveau gilt over mantle mirror This mirror has a beautiful stylish Gold Frame
Giltwood
$10,028Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 55 in W 53 in D 5 in
Rare Set of 3 Large Gilt Arched Rococo Over Mantle Mirrors
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare set of 3 large gilt arched Rococo over mantle mirrors These mirrors have beautiful Rococo
Mirror
$498Sale Price|75% Off
H 65.5 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine example of French Louie XV style in this antique 19th century hand carved beech over mantle
Beech
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 100 in D 4.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Triptych Foliate Form Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Triptych Foliate Form Over Mantle Mirror 19thC Measures- 49"H x
Mirror, Wood
$1,744Sale Price|20% Off
H 46 in W 45 in D 5 in
A Large Arts and Crafts 19th Century Light Oak Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Arts and Crafts 19th Century Light Oak Over Mantle Mirror This is a Striking piece it
Oak
$2,520
H 72.84 in W 42.92 in D 4.73 in
A large French 1880s painted over mantle mirror with original shaped bevel plate
Located in London, GB
A large French full length 1880s painted over mantle mirror with original shaped bevel plate. The
Pine
$5,000
H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in
Neoclassical tole Giltwood and Mahogany Ornamental Trumeau or Mantle Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Neoclassical tole Giltwood and Mahogany Ornamental Trumeau or Mantle Mirror. Ornately carved
Gold Leaf
$3,000Sale Price|31% Off
H 31.5 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
Hand Carved Wood & Stone Gilded Mantle Mirror Glass Decorative Antiques LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood & stone gilded mantle mirror glass decorative antiques LA CA . A superb
Stone, Alabaster
$163,512
H 125.99 in W 95.28 in D 4.73 in
Large William IV period English gilt wood over-mantle mirror after Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
This exceptional over-mantle mirror has a prestigious provenance, having been in the collection of
Mirror, Giltwood
Massive French Louis XVI Style Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A massive 19th century mantel mirror in the style of Louis XVI, with original mirror plate. The
Mirror, Wood
American Gilt over Mantle Mirror with Cove Molding
Located in Kenilworth, IL
with a period gilt oval spandrel and fitted with mirrored glass. The surfaces are gilt gesso on
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
19th C. Carved And Gilt Over-the-Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Long rectangular three-part mirror with a carved surround with turned bars and raised foliate
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Massive Mid 19th C. Carved and Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 1860. A large scale arch shaped mirror with an elaborate crest with a pair of putti flanking
Wood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in W 32.25 in D 3 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Heavily Carved Wood & Gesso Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Renaissance Revival over mantel mirror offers carved wood and gesso frame having foliate
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
$3,240
H 60 in W 36.5 in D 1.75 in
Louis XVI Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Console or over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt trumeau mirror. This wonderfully carved mirror can
Antique Dark Oak Jacobean Mantlepiece with Over-mantle Mirror
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
proportioned wooden fireplace with original bevelled glass mirror is profusely carved with various Jacobean
Wood
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century gilt carved Louis XVI mantle mirror.
Giltwood
$4,950
H 47.25 in W 39 in D 2.25 in
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror from France (H 47 1/4 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe gilt wall or hall or mantle mirror featuring a lovely moulded frame of
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
$5,895
H 47.25 in W 37.38 in D 1.63 in
Large Louis Philippe Arch-Top Wall or Hall Mirror (H 47 1/4 x W 37 3/8)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall or hall mantle mirror from France, featuring a moulded
Gold Leaf
$1,656Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 44 in D 5 in
A 19th C, Cast Iron Overmantel Mirror This is a heavy Over Mantle Mirro
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th C, Cast Iron Overmantel Mirror This is a heavy Over Mantle Mirror, it would have stood over
Iron
$7,895
H 49.63 in W 64.25 in D 4 in
Large Arch-Top Ebonized Beveled Wall or Hall Mirror (H 49 5/8 x W 64 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French rectangular arch top wall or hall mantle mirror from the 19th century
Glass, Mirror, Wood
$1,592Sale Price|28% Off
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 1.97 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Oval Wall Mirror with Giltwood Frame
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
mantle mirror above a fireplace.
Giltwood, Mirror
19th C. American Carved Wood East Lake Painted Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
detail. Newly refinished condition. Hardware included. Pier mirror, console mirror, mantle mirror
Wood
Elegant Trumeau Mirror - France, 1900's
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Simple and elegant trumeau/over mantle mirror. The wide frame painted dove-grey with details in
Art Nouveau Oak Hall Or Bistrot Mirror
Located in London, GB
could work equally well as a mantle mirror, bedroom or cloakroom mirror. Great for hanging your garments
Brass
$28,500
H 80 in W 93 in D 8 in
Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Over the Mantle or Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Italian Renaissance Style, Heavily Carved A once in a
Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Empire Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Empire mantle mirror (c. 1800) exhibits restrained surface decoration concentrated to
Gold
$8,950
H 65.63 in W 39.5 in D 2.25 in
Louis Philippe Arch-Top Gilt Wall or Standing Mirror (H 65 5/8 x W 39 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine tall French arch top wall or over-mantle mirror or floor standing mirror. from the Louis
Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
$4,760
H 51.5 in W 30.5 in D 3 in
French 19th Century Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror, Black w/Bronze Gold Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical trumeau or over-mantle mirror stands approximately 4.3 feet in height and approximately 2.5 feet
Wood, Mirror
$3,920
H 60.75 in W 50.25 in D 3.25 in
Large 19th C. French Carved-Wood Mirror in Floral and Shell Motif w/Orig. Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique over-mantle mirror from France is set within a rectangular-shaped frame, with stack-molded trim at
Wood, Glass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Mirror
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical mantle mirror hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s. The mirror is a beautiful
Gold Leaf
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 61.82 in W 36.62 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Giltwood Mirror, Hand-Crafted, Rococo Style, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A spectacular 19th century rectangular mantle mirror with a hand-crafted giltwood and stucco frame
Giltwood, Mirror
$4,769
H 56.3 in W 66.15 in D 2.37 in
Large Antique Hand Carved & Painted Burmese Liberty's London Overmantle Mirror
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale stunning original plate glass Victorian over mantle mirror with
Mirror, Oak
Antique French Mirror Louis XVI Style
Located in Buxton, GB
floral bouquet crest which is a unique feature of the Louis style. The over mantle mirror can be used to
Wood
Regency Triple Plate Sculptured Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Triple Plate Sculptured Mirror or Over Mantle The Regency carved Frame is a rectangular
Gesso
$4,700Sale Price|30% Off
H 51 in W 32 in D 1 in
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA . A superb
Metal
Regency Style Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Style Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle The Regency style carved Frame is a rectangular shape
Giltwood
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Regency Triple Plate Gilt Mirror or Over Mantle The Regency carved Frame is a rectangular shape
Giltwood
Unavailable
Massive Faux Bois Mantle Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredible Faux bois mantle mirror.
Large over Mantle Mirror
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
This is a stunning, and large over mantle mirror. It's in lovely aged/distressed condition, the
Antique Cast Iron Upper Mantle Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique cast iron upper mantle mirror with heavily aged mirror glass and nice rusty patina. Very
Iron
Rococo silver-gilt over-mantle mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian rococo silver-gilt over-mantle mirror, the shaped plate surmounted by a carved, feathered
Mirror
Over-the-mantle mirror in Adam’s taste
Located in Charlottesville, VA
early 19th c over-the-mantle mirror in Adam’s taste
Wood
Giltwood Regency Period Triple Plate over Mantle Mirror
Located in Darwen, GB
A giltwood Regency Period triple plate over mantle mirror. The frame having lions mask carved
Giltwood
An English Or Dutch Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror with Painting
Located in Woodbury, CT
An over-mantle mirror with gilt frame and divided panels. The upper panel with oil on canvas of
Mirror, Antique Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Summerland, CA
Magnificent 19th century large scale mantel mirror. Wood carved and gilded in 24-karat gold and
Mirror, Giltwood
American Empire Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
Unusally Graphic and Bold Example of a an American Empire Pier Mirror (circa 1840). Large Reeded
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century Irish Mantle Mirror
Located in Boston, MA
19th century Irish mantel (fireplace) mirror.
Wood
Empire Tri-Section Mahogany and Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
LARGE AMERICAN EMPIRE 3 SECTION MAHOGANY AND GILT OVER MANTLE MIRROR BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED WITH
Wood, Mirror
18th Century French Gilded Mantle Mirror
Located in Encinitas, CA
Large over the mantle 18th Century French Gilded Miroir de Musique. Lovely detailed carving of
Antique Regency, 1815 Gilt Mantle Mirror English Mirrors
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Stunning antique Regency gilt pier mirror we date to circa 1815. Great look to this piece, every
Very Large Early American Gold Wooden Mantle Mirror
Located in Canaan, CT
A fresh estate find. A very large mantel mirror. The condition is very good. There are small losses
Unavailable
H 85.83 in W 47.25 in D 3.15 in
19th Century, French Blanc Putti / Ange Theatre over Mantle Mirror
Located in Perth , AU
This exquisite 19th century theatre mirror features beautifully moulded putti figures surrounded by
Plaster
Late Federal Mirror
Located in Litchfield, CT
. Original gilt with very minor losses, minor imperfections. This three stage over-mantle mirror with a
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror
Located in Newark, GB
support, but will work well as a floor standing or over mantle mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
French Hand Carved Gris-Peinte Mirror
Located in Kensington, MD
Hand Carved over mantle French gris-peinte Mirror with original wallpaper backing, original "heavy
Hardwood, Gesso, Glass
18th Century, Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in Montecito, CA
later. Works well as an over mantle or dressing room mirror. Heroic scale and proportions.
Mirror, Wood
Biedermeier Mantle Clock
Located in Toronto, ON
Large mahogany demi lune Biedermeier mantle clock with 4 columns original mirror and ormolu mounts
Ormolu
Distressed Victorian Mantle
Located in Seattle, WA
distressed mirror.
Mirror, Wood
Unavailable
H 78 in W 36 in D 19 in
Valentino Panciera Besarel Portfolio or Music Cabinet, Italy Renaissance Revival
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Redding, CA
, tables, plant stands, huge palace size mirrors and mantles as well as entire alters in churches around
Walnut
Victorian Mantle Mirror Painted 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian style painted over mantle mirror. Circa 1920 This decorative over mantle mirror featuring
Glass
French over Mantle Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A late 18th century French over-mantle mirror, in its original distressed paints, with the original
Pine Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pine over-mantle mirror frame with a scalloped bonnet top and an applied floral carving
Pine, Walnut
French 19th Century Painted Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French carved and painted mantle mirror frame from the 1800’s has a new mirror plate. The
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Victorian Mantle Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian mantle mirror, circa 1900 Elegant painted wooden frame with original glass plate.
19th c French over mantle mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c French Louis XV water gilded over mantle mirror
Fine Regency Gilt over Mantle Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine Regency gilt over mantle mirror.
Queen Anne Style Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century,walnut, Queen Anne style over mantle mirror with giltwood and petit point panels.
Walnut, Mirror
19th Century Giltwood over Mantle Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century giltwood over mantle mirror, the three central original plate mirrors surrounded in
19th c Italian gided mantle mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c hand carved and gilded Italian Louis XV over mantle mirror
Wood
Large 19th Century French Mantle Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
Large 19th Century French Mantle Mirror. Urn and greek key design, with original glass.
Victorian Carved Pine Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian carved pine over mantle mirror This is Victorian over mantle mirror, the frame has been
Pine
19th Century Ogee Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This 19th century over-mantle mirror is set into a gilt frame with ogee moulding. The frame has
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Monumental Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
This magnificent giltwood mantle mirror is intricately carved with columns, medallions & delicate
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
French Gilt Framed Louis Phillipe Mantle Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Louis Phillipe period mantle mirror. The mirror is in very good vintage condition and has
Giltwood
William VI gilt rope edge over mantle mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
William VI gilt rope edge over mantle mirror
Antique Gilt and Mahogany Over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Finely carved Roccoco Style Antique Over the Mantle Mirror.
Wood, Glass
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped
Mirror, Birch
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Biedermeier root birch mantle mirror circa 1830. Made with quality burr birch. Shaped
Mirror, Birch
Antique Classical Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror C1890 Measures - 60" x 49" x 10" This exquisite antique over mantle mirror
Giltwood
English Regency Gilt Rams Head Mantle Mirror
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1790 English Regency gilt rams head mantle mirror with bevel edge glass. Medium
Hardwood
Carved Federal Period Gilt and Eglomise Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Kingston, NY
Carved Gilt and Eglomise reverse painted wall mirror or over mantle mirror, 19th century.
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic hand-painted and gilded Louis Philippe-style mantle mirror, hand-crafted in France in
Mirror, Wood
Extra Large English over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
This outstanding and mammoth sized English over mantle mirror is rectangular in shape and is
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Abstract foxing of the original glass is what characterizes this French mantle mirror. The large
Mirror, Wood
19th C. Grand Scale Painted Italian Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. Grand Scale Over Mantle Mirror with shell motif.
Wood, Paint
Neat sized 19th century antique gilded over mantle mirror
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming mid 19th century French gilded over mantle mirror Circa 1860’s with original mirror
Giltwood
Antique William IV Over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous original William IV period over mantle mirror. This was made in England, it dates from
Mirror, Wood
George I Gesso Carved Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George I period gesso carved over-mantle mirror, the three mercury glass plates surrounded by
Gold Leaf
An English Aesthetic Movement Over Mantle Mirror
Located in New York, NY
An English Aesthetic Movement over mantle mirror with ebonized frame, having contrasting satin wood
19th Century, French, over the Mantle Mirror, Monumental, Standing
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century French over the mantle mirror. This monumental wall or mantle mirror is simply
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Original Shabby Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian original shabby gold over-mantle mirror. This is a charming and genuine piece of
Giltwood
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic French giltwood mantle mirror with luscious gold gilt finish. The mirror frame has an
Gold
Large French Carved and Water Gilded Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French carved and water gilded over mantle mirror with scrolled detailing at the bottom and
French Gold Gilt Louis XV Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning French mantle mirror covered in carved details and its original water gilding finish. At
Gold
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.
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.