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Stately Gilded Parlor Wall Mirror, Napoleon III
Stately Gilded Parlor Wall Mirror, Napoleon III

Stately Gilded Parlor Wall Mirror, Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Highly rectangular, rounded mirror frame. An impressive mirror.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Carved Wood and Polychromed Gold Gilded Mirror, 18th Century, Rococo
Carved Wood and Polychromed Gold Gilded Mirror, 18th Century, Rococo

Carved Wood and Polychromed Gold Gilded Mirror, 18th Century, Rococo

Located in North Miami, FL

A Palatial and Museum quality Italian 18th century Florentine Rococo gilt wood carved mirror frame. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and acanthus, all gilt is original.

Category

18th Century Rococo Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Gold Leaf

Edwardian Walnut Wall Mirror   Charming walnut wall mirror
Edwardian Walnut Wall Mirror   Charming walnut wall mirror

Edwardian Walnut Wall Mirror   Charming walnut wall mirror

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The wood is all hand cut and is in remarkably good condition. The Mirror frame is 36” tall and 21”wide  TST166

Category

Early 1900s Georgian Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Walnut

Italian C18th Giltwood Mirror
Italian C18th Giltwood Mirror

Italian C18th Giltwood Mirror

Located in London, GB

This North Italian late C18th giltwood mirror amazingly retains its original wonderfully foxed mercury glass plate set within a mirrored frame surrounded by continuous zig-zag carving.

Category

18th Century French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Gilt Frame Long Wall Mirror This is a Charming and Elegant Piece
Gilt Frame Long Wall Mirror This is a Charming and Elegant Piece

Gilt Frame Long Wall Mirror This is a Charming and Elegant Piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Gilt frame long wall mirror This is a charming and elegant piece, it is unusually long and landscape the bright Gilt mirror frame is 2” wide and is very attractive The piece is ...

Category

1920s Adam Style Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror
Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror

Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror

Located in Dereham, GB

Edwardian Mahogany inlaid Dressing Mirror Shield Shape mirror , frame with boxwood line inlay Swivel action.

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Agate, Brass

Cristal Arte Mirror
Cristal Arte Mirror

Cristal Arte Mirror

By Cristal Arte

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Large floating wall mirror by Cristal Arte. Bright blue colored glass mirror frame and beveled glass shelf.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Glass, Mirror

19th Century Indian Tabletop Vanity Mirror
19th Century Indian Tabletop Vanity Mirror

19th Century Indian Tabletop Vanity Mirror

Located in Topanga, CA

A charming teak tabletop vanity mirror with scrolled side supports, original arched top mirror frame and a drawer at the bottom.

Category

19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Glass, Wood

Magnificent Rococo Wall Mirror, Napoleon III
Magnificent Rococo Wall Mirror, Napoleon III

Magnificent Rococo Wall Mirror, Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

Napoleon III Rocaille body framed with rich rococo carving. Rocaille-shaped mirror frame with flowers and puttos.

Category

19th Century French Rococo Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Wood

French Antique Silvered Wood Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
French Antique Silvered Wood Mantel Mirror, 19th Century

French Antique Silvered Wood Mantel Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Antique mantel mirror, Louis-Philippe French style, circa 1890. Antique silvered wood mirror frame with stylised decor at the edge the glass.

Category

1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Silver Leaf

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror
Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror

Empire Neoclassical Gilt Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Empire Neoclassical gilt mirror. Antique Italian gilt Neoclassical mirror frame with interior leaf and dart holding with large ogee band and outer acanthus leaf and dart moulding wit...

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Restoration Period, circa 1820
Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Restoration Period, circa 1820

Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Restoration Period, circa 1820

Located in Paris, FR

Antique giltwood mirror, French Restoration period, circa 1820. Antique frame with plant ornaments in the corners and rais-de-cœur around the glass mirror (frame width: 9.5 cm / 3.74...

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1820s French Restauration Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th c. Italian Venetian Baroque Mirror, Original Giltwood and Mirror Plates
18th c. Italian Venetian Baroque Mirror, Original Giltwood and Mirror Plates

18th c. Italian Venetian Baroque Mirror, Original Giltwood and Mirror Plates

Located in Wichita, KS

Standing on two scrolled feet with finely carved, pierced, scrolling motifs of flowers and acanthus leaves arounds the central mirror frame and crest.

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Diminutive 18th Century Chippendale Hand Mirror American
Diminutive 18th Century Chippendale Hand Mirror American

Diminutive 18th Century Chippendale Hand Mirror American

Located in Hudson, NY

A highly unusual and interesting Chippendale mirror. Frame is created from a single plank of mahogany.

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Pine

Large Venetian Mirror
Large Venetian Mirror

Large Venetian Mirror

Located in København, København

Beautiful Venetian mirror in an rare large size and with a wonderfully decorated mirror frame with cut glass and decorations.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror

Rectangular Venetian Murano Mirror - Early 20th Century
Rectangular Venetian Murano Mirror - Early 20th Century

Rectangular Venetian Murano Mirror - Early 20th Century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

The central mirror is not old. The framed, engraved mirrors are old and oxidized.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror

Handsome Rectangular Venetian Mirror, 1920-40s France
Handsome Rectangular Venetian Mirror, 1920-40s France

Handsome Rectangular Venetian Mirror, 1920-40s France

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

With beautiful floral ornamentation along the edge of the mirror frame. A very lovely and elegant mirror that will look good in an entrance hall or in a bathroom.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror

Antique Green Velvet and Parcel Gilt Wall Mirror
Antique Green Velvet and Parcel Gilt Wall Mirror

Antique Green Velvet and Parcel Gilt Wall Mirror

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Mirror framed in a lovely colour of antique green velvet on a pine frame In Renaissance Revival style Velvet is slightly distressed.

Category

1880s English Renaissance Revival Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Velvet

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted as a small writing desk complete with pigeon holes and interior drawers, the centre drawer missing.

Category

1730s Dutch Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Giltwood Fluted Mirror
19th Century Giltwood Fluted Mirror

19th Century Giltwood Fluted Mirror

Located in Chireno, TX

Early 19th century fluted giltwood mirror frame surrounding original mercury mirror split-plate.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Classic antique French trumeau mirror with harbor landscape with sailing ships
Classic antique French trumeau mirror with harbor landscape with sailing ships

Classic antique French trumeau mirror with harbor landscape with sailing ships

Located in Berlin, DE

Classic antique French trumeau mirror with harbor landscape with sailing ships Hand carved gold leaf water gilded mirror overmantel frame ca. 1800 with alpine lake view oil in canva...

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Early 1800s French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror

Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror
Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror

Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror

Located in Plainview, NY

The mirror frame is decorated with leaves and flower design.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Figural Cushion Form Wall Mirror
19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Figural Cushion Form Wall Mirror

19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Figural Cushion Form Wall Mirror

Located in Norwood, NJ

Cushion form mirror frame with seven panels, separated by Louis XVI elements.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Composition

French Art Deco Round Mirror
French Art Deco Round Mirror

French Art Deco Round Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

Offered is a round 36" diameter Art Deco mirror resembling a porthole with round textured around the mirrored frame, made in France between 1919 and 1939.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Mirror from France
Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Mirror from France

Late 19th Century Faux Bamboo Mirror from France

Located in High Point, NC

19th century French faux bamboo wall mirror. The mirror frame is made from pitch pine, and the faux bamboo hand turned molding accents are turned from cherry.

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Cherry, Pine

Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces
Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces

Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The frame has a good old gilt patina and it retains the old bevelled looking glass a large and wonderful Wall Mirror or Overmantel The Mirror Frame is 42” tall, 51” wide and about ...

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1920s French Provincial Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Oak

An Early 19Th Century Oak Overmantel Mirror
An Early 19Th Century Oak Overmantel Mirror

An Early 19Th Century Oak Overmantel Mirror

Located in London, GB

The lovely time worn mirror framed with a simple gilt slip to finish the look.

Category

1830s English Regency Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Antique French Faux Bamboo Carved Mirror, Circa 1900
Antique French Faux Bamboo Carved Mirror, Circa 1900

Antique French Faux Bamboo Carved Mirror, Circa 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

Add French style to any room with this fabulous mirror. frame: 17.25"W x 1.25"D x 20.25"H mirror glass: 10.25"W x 13.25"H

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Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood

Small Danish Antique Mahogany Wall Mirror, 1900s
Small Danish Antique Mahogany Wall Mirror, 1900s

Small Danish Antique Mahogany Wall Mirror, 1900s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Measurements: 52x36x4 cm in frame. The mahogany veneer used in this mirror frame can be exported freely world wide.

Category

Early 1900s Danish Late Victorian Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Oak, Pine

George III Giltwood Wall Mirror with Floral Carving, England, c. 1765
George III Giltwood Wall Mirror with Floral Carving, England, c. 1765

George III Giltwood Wall Mirror with Floral Carving, England, c. 1765

Located in Montreal, QC

This carved mirror frame is full of the high spirited exuberance of the period.

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Gorgeous French Venetian Mirror 1920-40s
Gorgeous French Venetian Mirror 1920-40s

Gorgeous French Venetian Mirror 1920-40s

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

From an era, which mastered in faceted ornamentation, elegantly reflecting the light. The mirror has beautiful ornate floral detailing along the edge of the mirrored frame.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror

20th Century Large Vintage Hand Painted Oval Mirror by Harrison & Gil
20th Century Large Vintage Hand Painted Oval Mirror by Harrison & Gil

20th Century Large Vintage Hand Painted Oval Mirror by Harrison & Gil

Located in Sofia, BG

This is a large oval shape mirror frame, deeply and elaborately carved with floral ornaments.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Wood

Dutch 19th Century Baroque St. Patinated Pressed Metal Double Framed Mirror
Dutch 19th Century Baroque St. Patinated Pressed Metal Double Framed Mirror

Dutch 19th Century Baroque St. Patinated Pressed Metal Double Framed Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most handsome Dutch 19th century Baroque st. patinated Pressed Metal double framed mirror. The mirror retains all original mirror plates, with the central beveled mirror framed wit...

Category

19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Metal

19th c. French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror With Etched Border Panels
19th c. French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror With Etched Border Panels

19th c. French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror With Etched Border Panels

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a 19th century French Louis XV giltwood mirror with etched border panels. This mirror exudes elegance and sophistication with its mirrored frame finish and intricate b...

Category

19th Century French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

French 19th Century Gilt Trumeau Mirror, Hand-Painted, Antique Style
French 19th Century Gilt Trumeau Mirror, Hand-Painted, Antique Style

French 19th Century Gilt Trumeau Mirror, Hand-Painted, Antique Style

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The applied carved and gilt crest depicts a center cameo with bows, laurel leaves and architectural tools. The mirror plates are both old, however, not original to the mirror frame.

Category

19th Century French Other Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Renaissance Altar Chapel Mirror
18th Century Italian Renaissance Altar Chapel Mirror

18th Century Italian Renaissance Altar Chapel Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

Mirror frame made from 17th-18th Century or earlier panel paintings created as part of larger altar pieces as devotional works during the Italian Renaissance, Such panels would be c...

Category

Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19 Century English Regency Neo Classical Gilt Wood Mirror
19 Century English Regency Neo Classical Gilt Wood Mirror

19 Century English Regency Neo Classical Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On each side of the mirror frame there is a fluted column having black Egyptian heads and feet at the top and bottom.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Maison Frank style Mirror 1920 tortoise
Maison Frank style Mirror 1920 tortoise

Maison Frank style Mirror 1920 tortoise

Located in MILL, NL

Decorative mirror dating from around 1920, featuring a wooden frame in red and black marbled tortoiseshell-effect finish.

Category

1920s Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Double Framed Giltwood Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Double Framed Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century Louis XVI st. double framed giltwood mirror. The mirror retains all of its original mirror plates throughout with the central mirror framed within ...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Oval Wall Hanging Gilt Mirror Decorated with Ribbons  A lovely piece
Oval Wall Hanging Gilt Mirror Decorated with Ribbons  A lovely piece

Oval Wall Hanging Gilt Mirror Decorated with Ribbons A lovely piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The glass and mirror frame are in good condition the frame is very attractive The Mirror is 29” high and 23” wide HW77

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Richly Decorated Hand Carved Brass Mirror
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Richly Decorated Hand Carved Brass Mirror

Beautiful Late 19th Century French Richly Decorated Hand Carved Brass Mirror

Located in Sofia, BG

This beautiful mirror frame is made from repoussed brass with all original parts placed over dark oak wood base.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood MIrror
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood MIrror

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood MIrror

Located in Dallas, TX

The mirror's frame is meticulously carved and adorned with intricate giltwood, giving it a luxurious and timeless look that is consistent with the Louis XVI style.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A large, beautifully carved and gilded mirror frame in the Louis XV style; open carving to the sides and corners with two carved birds on each of the four sides, the top further deco...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Mirror
18th Century Swedish Rococo Mirror

18th Century Swedish Rococo Mirror

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine Swedish 18th century gilt wood Rococo mirror with mirror frame and In It's original finish and mirror glass.

Category

18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Large French Antique Oval Mirror, Giltwood & Blue Color, Art Deco, circa 1928
Large French Antique Oval Mirror, Giltwood & Blue Color, Art Deco, circa 1928

Large French Antique Oval Mirror, Giltwood & Blue Color, Art Deco, circa 1928

Located in Paris, FR

Frame width: 4 cm & 7 cm/ 1.57 in & 2.75 in. Antique beveled glass mirror, inscribed on the back “PPR 18-8-1928”.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Late 19th C Hand Carved Large Black Forest Frame w Mirror Original
Late 19th C Hand Carved Large Black Forest Frame w Mirror Original

Late 19th C Hand Carved Large Black Forest Frame w Mirror Original

Located in Port Jervis, NY

A large Hand Carved Black Forest mirror frame with the names of the original owners children carved into the banners wrapping around the frame.

Category

1880s German Black Forest Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Black Walnut

Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810
Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810

Empire Period Parcel-Gilt and Cherry Mirror, circa 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror frame in cherrywood with carved gilded neoclassical design and mirror plate in 2 parts ending with two conical feet.    

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Fruitwood

Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880
Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880

Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Napoleon III French brass cushion mirror The hand beaten brass frame has a North African style of decoration, both the mirror and frame are in good condition The mirrors are all ...

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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirrors, Hand-Carved, Circa 1800
Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirrors, Hand-Carved, Circa 1800

Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirrors, Hand-Carved, Circa 1800

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This impressive pair of carved mirror frames are in incredible antique condition.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Oak Wall Hanging Cloakroom Mirror with Shelf, Cloakroom or Bathroom
Oak Wall Hanging Cloakroom Mirror with Shelf, Cloakroom or Bathroom

Oak Wall Hanging Cloakroom Mirror with Shelf, Cloakroom or Bathroom

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak Wall Hanging Cloakroom Mirror with Shelf, Cloakroom or Bathroom A useful piece for bathroom or cloakroom, the mirror frame with the shelf is made in Oak It would work very well...

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1920s Antique Mirror Frames

Materials

Oak

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Antique Mirror Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique mirror frames available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique mirror frames — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Antique mirror frames have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique mirror frames are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Victorian and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique mirror frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Stephen Cavallo, Brendan Bass and Liberty & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Mirror Frames?

Prices for antique mirror frames start at $115 and top out at $885,000 with the average selling for $2,790.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

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.

Questions About Antique Mirror Frames

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can add a frame to a mirror. However, doing so requires skill and care to avoid damaging the glass. As a result, it is best to take the mirror to a furniture maker or carpenter to have a frame installed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wall mirrors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Antique mirrors are generally 100 years or older, while vintage mirrors are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era, such as Art Deco or Hollywood Regency.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Use wall anchors or studs rated for the mirror's full weight, and consider two mounting points for larger or heavier pieces; listings note approximate weight where available.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
    Not necessarily. Foxing, the dark spotting on old mirror glass, is often considered a desirable sign of age and authenticity rather than a flaw.