Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique pier mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique pier mirror — often made from
wood,
glass and
mirror — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique pier mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique pier mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Neoclassical,
Louis XVI and
Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pier mirror over the years, but those crafted by
Pier Luigi Colli,
Johan Åkerblad and
Oscar Bruno Bach are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Mirrors are versatile, flattering and unobtrusively elegant in any space. Pier mirrors, or console mirrors, are similar to trumeau mirrors as they are traditionally installed between windows. These mirrors are usually very tall and placed on piers that support the ceiling. Sometimes they are suspended from the pier or affixed to the wall.
Pier mirrors were extremely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and they were typically used to decorate receiving rooms. They often had extravagant, golden frames that matched the fashionable Rococo and neoclassical styles. Console tables would generally be placed beneath pier mirrors, thus pier mirrors are sometimes referred to as console mirrors.
Mirrors of any kind can be used to visually enlarge and illuminate any room in your home, and just as vanity tables and wall hangings are enjoying a revival of interest, mirrors of all styles are being reinvigorated for the digital era. Pier mirrors are beautiful statement pieces that complement a range of furniture styles and many different aesthetics. Gilded frames are popular choices for pier mirrors, but more modern, streamlined styles are also available.
Find a variety of antique and vintage pier mirrors and console mirrors on 1stDibs.