What does an antique mirror mean?

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.

How can I tell if a mirror is antique?

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.

How can you tell if a mirror is antique?

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.

How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?

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.

Antique Reeded Mirror

Wallace Grand Colonial

Category

19th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Reeded Mirror

H 53.25 in W 32.5 in D 2 in

American Federal Gilt Wood Ebonized Eagle Girandole Convex Mirror, Circa 1810

Located in Hollywood, SC

brass bobeches, original ebonized reeded mirror with sphere mounted surround, and terminating with a

Category

1810s American Federal Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

American Federal Gilt Wood Ebonized Eagle Girandole Convex Mirror, Circa 1810

H 32 in W 21 in D 9.5 in

Large 19th Century Reeded Brass Mirror

Located in Seaford, GB

A lovely rare large French Mirror having a reeded Brass frame. Dating to the 19th Century with

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Reeded Brass Mirror

H 53.15 in W 36.23 in D 1.58 in

Early 19th Century French Reeded Frame Gilt Wall Mirror

Located in Seaford, GB

A lovely French Reeded frame gilt wall mirror. Dating to the early 19th Century and having its

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Reeded Frame Gilt Wall Mirror

H 31.89 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in

French 19th Century Giltwood Mirror with Linear Frame and Reeded Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French giltwood mirror from the 19th century with linear rectangular frame, reeded accents and

Category

19th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Giltwood Mirror with Linear Frame and Reeded Accents

H 23.75 in W 18.75 in D 1.5 in

French 1900s Turn of the Century Slender Giltwood Mirror with Reeded Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French slender rectangular giltwood mirror from the turn of the century, with tall reeded frame

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 1900s Turn of the Century Slender Giltwood Mirror with Reeded Frame

H 47 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Walnut 1920s French Faux-Bamboo Small Mirror with Brown Color and Reeded Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 1920s walnut faux-bamboo mirror with rich brown color, reeded accents in the intersecting

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Walnut

Walnut 1920s French Faux-Bamboo Small Mirror with Brown Color and Reeded Accents

H 22 in W 16.75 in D 1 in

French Faux-Bamboo Turn of the Century Mirror with Reeded Accents, circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small French Turn of the Century faux-bamboo mirror from circa 1900 with intersecting corners

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

French Faux-Bamboo Turn of the Century Mirror with Reeded Accents, circa 1900

H 26.5 in W 22 in D 1 in

English Mahogany Mirror

Located in Wilson, NC

English mahogany mirror, the broken arch pediment with urn finial on plinth, sides have reeded

Category

1860s English Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

English Mahogany Mirror

H 33 in W 22.25 in D 2.5 in

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

Located in Woodbury, CT

Regency giltwood convex mirror with eagle pediment mount and scrolling acanthus details. Original

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

H 34 in W 18 in D 6 in

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

Located in London, GB

decoration, reeded ebonised slip and foxed mirror plate.

Category

Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

H 43.71 in W 23.63 in D 4.73 in

Large French Gilt Mirror

Located in Wilson, NC

mirror. The sides have turned reeded columns with acanthus leaves near the base.

Category

1850s French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Large French Gilt Mirror

H 95 in W 55.5 in D 5 in

Regency Style Silvered Convex Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

Regency Style Convex Mirror with with bands of acanthus leaves and reeded ebonized inner moulding

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Regency Style Silvered Convex Mirror

H 3 in Dm 24 in

Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Mirrors with Original Mirror Plates

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful and most decorative pair of Italian 18th century Baroque st. Mecca mirrors. Each mirror

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Mecca Mirrors with Original Mirror Plates

H 29.5 in W 19 in D 3.25 in

Gilt round convex Mirror, Circa 1850

Located in Sherborne, GB

spheres, inset with an ebony reeded slip. The mirror plate is original, ornate carved scroll and leaf

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Gilt round convex Mirror, Circa 1850

H 27.17 in Dm 22.05 in

19th Century mahogany toilet mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century mahogany toilet mirror circa 1870. Good quality mirror, which could be used around

Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century mahogany toilet mirror

H 20.75 in W 22.25 in D 11.75 in

Large Victorian Oak Wall Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

pilasters with reeded capitols and flower carved decoration to the top. This antique mirror retains its

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large Victorian Oak Wall Mirror

H 62.21 in W 55.91 in D 5.12 in

19th Century Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Antique English Regency carved giltwood convex mirror, circa 1820 in date. The convex mirror is

Category

1820s Unknown Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Carved Giltwood Convex Mirror

H 46 in W 26 in D 9 in

19th century carved gilt convex mirror

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, surmounted by a right facing carved eagle with chain and ball in it's mouth. Mirror with ebonised reeded

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

19th century carved gilt convex mirror

H 41 in W 25 in D 5.75 in

Late Nineteenth Century Tortoiseshell Mirror

Located in London, GB

A fine wall mirror with arched pediment, the frame with reeded border and veneered with vibrant

Category

1890s British Dutch Colonial Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony

Late Nineteenth Century Tortoiseshell Mirror

H 35.44 in Dm 26.78 in

English Mahogany Carved Regency Mirror

Located in Wilson, NC

English mahogany carved Regency mirror has carved pilasters and brass appliqués. It has corn

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Carved Regency Mirror

H 44 in W 22 in D 4 in

Irish George IV Gilt Wood Convex Mirror

Located in Dublin, GB

giltwood convex mirror, the original circular convex mirror plate, with a black reeded ebonised border

Category

1820s Irish George IV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Irish George IV Gilt Wood Convex Mirror

H 72 in W 44.5 in D 4 in

Antique French Ebony Dressing Table Mirror

Located in London, GB

This beautiful mirror will look wonderful placed on a woman’s dressing table. It features an ebony

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Mirror

Antique French Ebony Dressing Table Mirror

H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in

Monumental English Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror, circa 1820

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A circa 1820 Regency gilt convex mirror of grand proportions and typically form. Ebonised reeded

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Monumental English Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror, circa 1820

H 60.24 in Dm 36.03 in

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Polychrome Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

while the top crown displays beautiful and original mirror plates framed within reeded foliate patterns

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian 18th Century Baroque Period Polychrome Mirror

H 71.25 in W 48.25 in D 4 in

19th Century English Regency Gilt Neoclassical Mirror

Located in New York, NY

19th century carved giltwood mirror. The oval mirror plate within rectangular frame, surmounted by

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century English Regency Gilt Neoclassical Mirror

H 38 in W 28 in D 4 in

A Fine Regency Giltwood and Ebonised Girandole Mirror

Located in New York, NY

The convex mirror plate within an ebonies reeded surround and spiral reeded frame with lotus-leaf

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

A Fine Regency Giltwood and Ebonised Girandole Mirror

H 57 in W 34 in D 122 in

French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous and massive French 19th century carved and painted gilt frame with new mirror plate

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror

H 61.5 in W 87.38 in D 3.88 in

French 18th Century Régence Period Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and large scale French 18th century Régence Period giltwood mirror. The original mirror

Category

18th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 18th Century Régence Period Giltwood Mirror

H 76.75 in W 35.75 in D 3 in

19th Century Rectangular Wall Mirror with Giltwood Frame

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very fine Louis Philippe rectangular mirror in a wonderful gilt wood frame, which has been carved

Category

19th Century French Directoire Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Mirror

19th Century Rectangular Wall Mirror with Giltwood Frame

No Reserve

H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in

Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

large mirror plate framed within luxuriant foliate patterns and reeded scrolls below the captivating

Category

18th Century Italian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Venetian St. Giltwood Mirror

H 116 in W 79 in D 17 in

English Mahogany Banjo Barometer. Circa 1830

Located in Hollywood, SC

thermometer, ebonized reeded mirror, original dial, and glass encased barometer gauges. Early 19th Century.

Category

19th Century British Antique Reeded Mirror

English Mahogany Banjo Barometer. Circa 1830

H 38 in W 10 in

Adam Style Wall Mirrors - a Near Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A near pair of Adam style wall mirrors. The frames are surmounted with gilt carved ribbons, and the

Category

Early 20th Century American Adam Style Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Adam Style Wall Mirrors - a Near Pair

H 39 in W 21.75 in D 1.5 in

Italian Mid-18th Century Neoclassicism Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and most impressive Italian mid 18th century neo-classicism giltwood mirror, to honor

Category

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Mid-18th Century Neoclassicism Giltwood Mirror

H 82.25 in W 47.75 in D 2.75 in

Victorian Toilet Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Fine quality and very elegant, Victorian, mahogany toilet mirror with original oval plate, having

Category

19th Century Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Toilet Mirror

H 35 in W 22 in D 13 in

Silver Dressing Mirror

By Birmingham

Located in New York, NY

Classic silver dressing table mirror in bowed oval shape with beveled glass, reed wrapped edge and

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Silver

Silver Dressing Mirror

H 21 in W 16 in D 12 in

Italian Mid 19th Century Roccoco St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional Italian mid 19th century Rococo St. giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Mid 19th Century Roccoco St. Giltwood Mirror

H 90 in W 53 in D 5 in

Italian 19th Century Baroque Period Rectangular Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking Italian 19th century Baroque period rectangular giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Baroque Period Rectangular Giltwood Mirror

H 45.25 in W 36.75 in D 3.75 in

Set of Italian 19th Century Giltwood Venetian Mirrors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and very unique set of six Italian 19th century giltwood Venetian mirrors. Each lovely

Category

19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Set of Italian 19th Century Giltwood Venetian Mirrors

H 25.25 in W 21 in D 1.75 in

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An outstanding Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

H 48 in W 30 in D 3 in

19th Century Boston Gilt Convex Mirror Labeled William Balch

Located in Charleston, SC

This 1830s Boston convex mirror has a wonderful scrolled frame with a foliate crest centered on the

Category

1830s American Federal Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso

19th Century Boston Gilt Convex Mirror Labeled William Balch

H 28 in W 26.5 in D 2.25 in

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is framed

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

H 86 in W 51 in D 5 in

19th Century Regency Gilt and Ebonized Convex Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

ebonized reeded ring making the mirror elegant. The eagle is perched on a gilt plinth that is framed by oak

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Wood

19th Century Regency Gilt and Ebonized Convex Mirror

H 48 in W 24.5 in D 4.5 in

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is framed

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

H 25 in W 33.25 in D 1.75 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

H 68.5 in W 41.25 in D 4.25 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The original beveled mirror plate

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

H 64.25 in W 41.25 in D 5.75 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

center is the original circular mirror plate framed within a fine beaded and mottled reeded border. The

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

H 59.5 in W 55 in D 5 in

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror

H 52.25 in W 37.75 in D 2 in

Federal New York Pier Mirror, Late 18th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

This Classic Greek and Egyptian motif mirror has vertical pillars flanking mirror panels framing

Category

Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Federal New York Pier Mirror, Late 18th Century

H 60 in W 32 in D 3.25 in

French Louis XVI St Giltwood Console and Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French Louis XVI st giltwood console with original matching mirror. The console is

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI St Giltwood Console and Mirror

H 93 in W 48 in D 21 in

Early 19th Century American Verre Eglomise Wall Mirror

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century American wall mirror with original glass. Reeded rounded columns and corinthian

Category

19th Century Irish Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Early 19th Century American Verre Eglomise Wall Mirror

H 27 in W 14 in D 2 in

Antique Dressing Mirror, English, Tabletop, Bedroom, Early Victorian, Circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

with a well-sized mirror and wide base Striking reeded supports enclose the articulated mirror

Category

Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Dressing Mirror, English, Tabletop, Bedroom, Early Victorian, Circa 1850

H 24.02 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Mecca Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An impressive and unique Italian 19th century Louis XV st. finely carved mecca mirror. The original

Category

19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Mecca Mirror

H 78 in W 72 in D 5 in

George III Giltwood Mirror

Located in Essex, MA

Oval with beaded and reeded outer frame, outer mirror frame with mounted paterae and inner leaf tip

Category

1770s English George III Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Wood

George III Giltwood Mirror

H 33.75 in W 25.5 in D 1.63 in

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

Located in London, GB

ball decoration, reeded ebonised slip and foxed mirror plate.

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Giltwood

Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror

H 43.71 in Dm 23.63 in

French Trumeau Mirror with Demi Lune Painting, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI style trumeau gilt and gesso mirror. The beautiful demilune

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mirror, Wood

French Trumeau Mirror with Demi Lune Painting, 19th Century

H 90 in W 50 in D 3 in

Antique American Empire First Finish Giltwood Triptych Wall Mirror, circa 1850

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique American Empire triptych wall mirror offers giltwood frame having reeded dividers, c1850

Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique American Empire First Finish Giltwood Triptych Wall Mirror, circa 1850

H 26.75 in W 67.5 in D 3.75 in

French Early 18th Century Régence Period Giltwood and Mecca Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a fine mottled, reeded, and beaded frame

Category

18th Century French Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Early 18th Century Régence Period Giltwood and Mecca Mirror

H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 4 in

19th Century American Ebony Mirror with Bevelled Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

beveled mirror glass. The front of the mirror frame is reeded and indented with multiple layers. The

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Mirror, Ebony, Oak

19th Century American Ebony Mirror with Bevelled Glass

H 27.5 in W 24 in D 2.25 in

Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

foxing flanked by reeded columns with carved capitals. This antique mirror retains original glass and

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Reeded Mirror

Materials

Pine

Victorian Gilded Wall Mirror H136cm

H 53.543 in W 40.551 in D 3.937 in

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Antique Reeded Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique reeded mirror you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every antique reeded mirror was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an antique reeded mirror, we have 52 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the antique reeded mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique reeded mirror, those designed in Victorian, Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique reeded mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Asprey International Limited and Cartier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Reeded Mirror?

Prices for an antique reeded mirror start at $275 and top out at $81,866 with the average selling for $3,331.

Questions About Antique Reeded Mirror

What does an antique mirror mean?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a mirror is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a mirror is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?
1 Answer
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.

20 Artfully Crafted Mirrors to Frame Your Reflection

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.