Tortoise shell mirror
Located in MILL, NL
Tortoise shell mirror Late 18th/early 19th-century tortoise shell mirror/frame. The glass is new
Late 18th Century Antique Tortoise Shell Mirror
Other
Tortoise shell mirror
Located in MILL, NL
Tortoise shell mirror Late 18th/early 19th-century tortoise shell mirror/frame. The glass is new
Other
$2,591
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 2.76 in
Napoleon III Style Tortoise Shell Mirror with Pediment, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
tortoise shell. The whole mirror is adorned with foliage and flowers, and is also visible on the upper
Brass
Impressive Scale Early 20th Century English Oval Mirror
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Oval Faux grain painted tortoise shell mirror, big bold deep moulded frame. Original Bevelled
Mirror, Wood
Continental 18th Century Tortoiseshell and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Continental 18th century Tortoiseshell and giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is
Tortoise Shell, Mirror
An Edwardian Tortoiseshell and Ivorine Dressing Table Mirror
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1910 An Edwardian triptych dressing mirror with tortoiseshell frame supported on
Tortoise Shell
Dutch antique tortoiseshell hanging wall mirror
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Dutch tortoiseshell mirror Ebonised ripple moulded frame of concave form, the old mirror plate with
Tortoise Shell
17th Century, Tortoiseshell Framed Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Flemish or Italian with double ripple frame. The back was added at a later date. Circa 1700.
Tortoise Shell
$44,500 / set
H 39 in W 34.25 in D 2 in
Pair of Flemish Early 19th Century Baroque St. Tortoiseshell Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Flemish early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell mirrors. Each mirror
Tortoise Shell, Mirror
$19,800
H 56.5 in W 44.75 in D 1.75 in
Continental 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Fruitwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ebonized Fruitwood mirror. This wonderful rectangular mirror retains its original beveled mirror plate set
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Fruitwood
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large Art Deco silver mounted tortoiseshell easel mirror, the rectangular plate framed in
Silver
$19,528
H 23.43 in W 19.69 in D 2.76 in
Rare Pair of Spanish Colonial 18th Century Tortoiseshell Enconchado Mirrors, Per
Located in Benington, Herts
A Rare and Unusual Pair of 18th Century Spanish Colonial 'Enconchado' Mirrors Veneered in
Tortoise Shell
$14,840
H 47 in W 37.25 in D 2.5 in
Dutch Baroque Tortoiseshell Veneered & Ripple-Molded Ebonized Mirror, 17/18thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form with varying moldings of ripple and cushion forms, the frame overall with ebonized ground and applied tortoiseshell veneers
Tortoise Shell
Edwardian Rectangular Mirror
Located in London, England
Narrow mirror with tortoise shell finish. U.K 1900. H 84cm x W 28cm x D 3cm Please be in touch for
Mirror, Pine
$16,900 / set
H 17 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
Pair of Italian 17th Century Small Scale Florentine Mirrors/Picture Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Florentine mirrors/picture frames. Each beautiful frame displays a wonderfully executed and most decorative
Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive large scale French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle mirror
Brass, Ormolu
$4,200
H 41.25 in W 28 in D 2 in
French Faux Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Mirror with Rounded Corners, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis-Philippe style mirror from circa 1920 featuring a richly colored faux tortoiseshell
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Flemish Baroque Tortoiseshell Mirro
By Flemish
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 17th-century Flemish mirror is crafted in the grand Baroque style. The magnificent
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
with tortoise shell and brass marquetry in the technique pioneered by the royal cabinetmaker André
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Mahogany
$2,399
H 3 in W 13 in D 8 in
Silver and silver pique tortoiseshell hairbrushes and hand mirror original case
Located in London, GB
A very attractive George V un-used 6 piece brush and mirror set in silver and tortoiseshell with
Silver
$75,000Sale Price|21% Off
H 110 in W 89 in D 23 in
Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Mounted Boulle Style Cabinet & Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Long Island City, NY
designed brass Boulle style cabinet and mirror Each Boulle style marquetry panel with designs in the
Brass, Bronze
Italian Tortoiseshell Cabinet With Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
the top, a mirror, a center niche and a pullout shelf or writing desk at the bottom. The niche is with
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Flemish 18th Century Tortoiseshell Inlaid Cabinet on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center doors flanked by five drawers on each side. The doors open to a mirrored fitted interior with
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Wood, Ebony
$4,495
H 29.5 in W 23 in D 16 in
Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Forney, TX
luxurious tortoise-shell with exquisite warmth and depth, all creating a visually striking contrast
Metal, Brass, Bronze
An Edwardian tortoise shell mirror
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An Edwardian tortoise shell mirror,with an arched top and ivory spacers. This stylish mirror can
Tortoise Shell
Antique Dutch Ebonized Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
distinctive mix of carved and ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding
Mirror
Dutch Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1870 (23"w x 26"h)
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome Dutch faux tortoise and ebonized wood frame enclosing the original beveled mirror glass
Mirror, Paint
Unavailable
H 29 in W 26.5 in D 3 in
Dutch Style Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, Holland circa 1860 (26 1/2"w x 29"h)
Located in Houston, TX
ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding the antique mirror glass
Unavailable
H 41 in W 26 in D 4 in
Nineteenth Century Dutch Tortoise and Brass Embossed Cushion Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique Baroque style Dutch Cushion mirror with tortoise shell interior panels and framed with
Brass
tortoiseshell and silver pique mirror
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A magnificent tortoiseshell mounted mirror, the ink spot tortoiseshell, inlaid with finely etched
Silver
Late 19th Century Tortoiseshell Veneered Mirror
Located in London, GB
The split bevelled plate with an engraved coronet. English, circa 1890.
Tortoise Shell
Unavailable
H 27.5 in W 21.75 in D 2 in
Tortoiseshell Octagonal Mirror with Applied Gilded Bronze Putti
Located in New York, NY
A tortoiseshell octagonal mirror with applied gilded bronze putti with foliate motif on the crown
Bronze
Unavailable
H 26.58 in W 21.97 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Period Anglo-Dutch Stained Red Tortoiseshell & Ebony Mirror
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
shell panels and ivory borders. The red tortoise shell sleeve is veneered in vertical sections and
Tortoise Shell
Spanish Colonial Mirror, Mexico, 17th Century
Located in GB
A Spanish Colonial mirror, rosewood with tortoiseshell and mother of pearl decoration; 17th century
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 74.81 in W 51.19 in D 3.94 in
Incredible Mirror in Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III Period
Located in Manduel, FR
Incredible mirror of 1,90 meters in boulle marquetry, Napoleon III period. Perfect condition
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 27.17 in D 2.17 in
17th Century Netherlandish Cabinetmaker's Frame, with its Period Mirror Plate
Located in London, GB
horizontally. The mirror plate shows signs of wear with foxing etc.
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony
Unavailable
H 40.01 in W 33.63 in D 2.17 in
17th Century Netherlandish Cabinetmaker's Frame, with its Period Mirror Plate
Located in London, GB
mirror plate shows signs of wear with foxing etc .
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" tortoise shell " finish.
Metal
Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne
Located in South Coast, CA
-colored blond tortoise shell of finest quality. The brushes are boar-bristled, in unused condition and
Mirror
19th-century Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Wood Frame.
Located in New York, NY
19th century European frame, reverse profile, ebonized wood and inlaid tortoise shell. Sight size
Tortoise Shell, Wood
19thC Dutch Tortoise Shell Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful old tortoise shell frame with beveled mirror.
Tortoise shell mirror early 20th century
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic Tortoise shell ripple frame mirror. Dutch/Flemish, early 20th century.
Tortoise Shell
Pair of Continental Faux Tortoise Shell Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of Continental octagonal faux tortoise shell and ebonized mirrors. Great for a
Mirror, Wood
18th century French Tortoise shell cushion mirror
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality very large 18th century French cushion mirror made from genuine
Brass
Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Wall Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large glass wall mirror composed of mother pearl and tortoise shell inlay
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Tortoise Shell and Ebony Framed Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Very Fine 19th Century Mercury Mirror Framed in Tortoise Shell with Ebonized Ripple Cut Wood
Brass
Sold
H 20.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
French Rococo Style Red Tortoise Shell and Gilt Bronze Footed Vanity Mirror
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning 19th century French Rococo style red tortoise shell and gilt bronze footed vanity mirror
Bronze
Dutch Faux Tortoise Shell Ripple Mold Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome 18th century Dutch cushion frame mirror with faux painted tortoise shell surrounded by
Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Wall Mirror, circa, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning painted faux tortoise shell wall mirror USA, Circa early 20th century Faux painted
Mirror, Wood
Antique Tortoise Mirror Having Bone Banding
Located in Bridgeport, CT
19th century tortoise shell veneer ogee mirror frame having inner and outer rim segmented bone
Tortoise Shell
Dutch Mirror with Ebonized and Faux Tortoise Shell Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
A mirror with ebonized and faux tortoise shell frame, Dutch.
Pine
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Tortoise Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
handsome early 18th century Dutch Baroque brass mounted tortoiseshell mirror
Brass
A 19th Cen Italian Baroque Style Tortoise Shell Octagonal Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
of octagonal form with carved moldings on the exterior and interior of tortoise shell veneered
Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 1.58 in
Antique large 19th Century quality faux tortoise shell and ebonised wall mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Superb large 19th Century faux tortoise shell and ebonised overmantle wall mirror, reflecting
Glass
Pair of Baroque Faux Tortoise Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual pair of faux tortoise shell ribbon carved mirrors.
Octagonal mirror
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Octagonal mirror in ebonished frame with tortoise shell, Dutch, 19th Century.
Tortoise Shell, Wood
An Anglo-Indian Dressing Mirror
Located in London, GB
A mid nineteenth century Anglo-Indian red tortoise shell dressing mirror with arched top and fine
Tortoise Shell
17th Century Dutch Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th century Dutch mirror. Cushion molded veneered in tortoise shell and ebony. Retaining the
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
Louis XIV Period Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent and very rare Louis XIV period mirror boasts a frame of solid tortoiseshell veneer
Ormolu
Octagonal Tortoiseshell Veneered Mirror
By Maison Franck
Located in New York, NY
An octagonal tortoiseshell veneered mirror with beveled looking glass and carved ebony molded edges
Tortoise Shell, Ebony
A Fine Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fine Queen Anne style tortoiseshell mirror of large scale with gilded inner borders and beveled
Tortoise Shell
Elegant Tortoiseshell and Steel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very rare English late 17th C mirror of tortoiseshell and decorative steel inserts. Elegant
Steel
Late 18th Century Mexican Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Mexican tortoiseshell mirror, inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Tortoise Shell
Dutch Baroque Tortoiseshell Veneered Cushion Mirror of Octagonal Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Dutch Baroque tortoiseshell mirror of octagonal form retaining its original glass plate, circa
Tortoise Shell
Brass and Tortoiseshell Huguenot Mirror Louis XIV period
Located in Paris, FR
Huguenot mirror in tortoiseshell and repoussé brass, Louis XIV period. It features rich
Brass
Sold
H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 2.96 in
Mirror Tortoishell Cushion Moulded 17thc Original Plate/Back Small
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, mid-17th century, Tortoishell, small, cushion framed, mirror with the original plate & back
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 1.38 in
Pair of English Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Cushion Framed Mirrors, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Exquisite tortoiseshell and period cushioned detailing, so incredibly rare to find an identical pair, England, mid-late 18th century.
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Rare 17th Century Octagonal Baroque Inlaid Wood Framed Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
A truly exceptional and museum-worthy find, this rare 17th-century octagonal Baroque mirror hails
Silver, Brass
Sold
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.58 in
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Boulle Marquetry Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This fine and imposing mirror is finely decorated with intricate Boulle marquetry inlay and Sèvres
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
19th c. French Octagonal Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Faux tortoise shell and ebony frame octagonal mirror.
Pair of Queen Anne Style Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Queen Anne style faux tortoise shell painted arched top metal mirrors.
Italian tortoiseshell and ivory frame with mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian 19th Century tortoiseshell and engraved ivory frame, now with a mirror, circa 1880.
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 104 in W 96.5 in D 20 in
Monumental Brass Inlaid boulle Style Dor'e Figural Bronze Mirrored Armoire
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a MONUMENTAL and absolutely phenomenal brass inlaid and tortoise-shell ebonized armoire in
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 4.34 in
Antique Tortoiseshell and Sterling Silver Hand Mirror, Hallmarked London, 1915
Located in London, London
mirror, is very plain in style and is in the Art Deco taste. The hand mirror measures 9.5"(25cm) long, by
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2 in W 13.5 in L 2 in
Vintage Sterling Art Deco Vanity Set Brush, Comb and Mirror, Original Box
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the comb. In its
Sterling Silver
Antique Tortoise Shell Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century tortoise shell framed mirror.
Tortoise Shell
Italian Baroque Manner Ebonized and Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror Frame
Located in New York, NY
Northern Italian Baroque manner ebonized frame with faux tortoise plaques inset on each side, with
Glass, Ebony
Sold
H 26.5 in W 23 in D 3.5 in
18th Century Flemish Tortoise Shell, Gilt Metal and Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Flemish tortoise shell, gilt metal and craved wood mirror.
Ormolu
Sold
H 16.38 in W 14.25 in D 2.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Small Silver-Gilt & Faux Tortoise Shell Patterned Mirrors
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of late 19th century small silver-gilt & faux tortoise shell patterned mirrors A handsome
Silver Leaf
Large 19th Century Faux Tortoise Frame with Original Mirror Plate
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Painted faux tortoise frame mounted with original mercury glass. The mirror has a solid feel, it is
Mercury Glass, Tortoise Shell
Late Nineteenth Century Tortoiseshell Mirror
Located in London, England
A fine wall mirror with arched pediment, the frame with reeded border and veneered with vibrant
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony
Sold|$5,432
H 43.31 in W 50.4 in D 2.76 in
EXQUISiTE RALPH LAUREN CITY MODERN CHROME TORTOISE SHELL FRAMED MIRROR
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Ralph Lauren City Modern RRP £7600 wall mirror with polished Chrome frame and Tortoiseshell insert Plea...
Chrome
Italian White Petal Chandeliers, Murano
By Mazzega
Located in Budapest, HU
Murano Italian glass chandelier. Fantastic chandelier with trasparent and white “lattimo” glasses, nickel-plated metal frame. It has 53 big monumental petals glass. The glasses are v...
Metal
$3,374 / item
H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Brass Shades
By Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite bespoke brass chandelier features three rotating arms skillfully balanced on a heavy cast brass sphere that rotate in an orbital movement along the stem. To achieve pe...
Metal, Brass
$3,001 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Atelier Bachmann, Andreas Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
Plywood
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Stingray Chandelier Brass by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Stingray chandelier brass by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L 152 cm x W 121 cm x H 70 cm Materials: Brass Lampshade & Ceiling cup: 100...
Aluminum, Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
Brass
$3,374 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 55.91 in
Compact Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Low Ceiling Featured
By Stilnovo, Arteluce, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This unique compact brass chandelier has been expertly designed to work perfectly also with lower ceilings. With a 12-inch (30 cm) tall body, it allows for a 6-inch (15 cm) space to ...
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Faux Tortoise Penshell Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Hollywood Regency beveled mirror featuring a wood frame veneered with faux tortoise penshell and lacquered.
Shell, Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous late 19th century carved giltwood wall mirror, its pediment crowned with a knotted ribbon motif encircling an oval floral medallion and flanked by sprays of acanthus and t...
Giltwood, Mirror
Barberini Deep Sea Blue Chest of Drawers
By Porte Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Introducing Barberini Chest with sunflower decor in deep sea blue and parma blue tones. The ribbon decoration inside the drawers adds a delightful touch. Customizable in size and des...
Wood
$10,125 / item
H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 26.78 in
Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-Toned Onyx and Brass, 8-Shade
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st epi...
Onyx, Brass
French Napoleon III Brass Repousse Rectangular Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
An elegant Napoleon III mirror made with central glass and four rectangular glasses joined between them by decorative brass repousse foliage floral patterns, an elegant filigree repo...
Brass
Faux Bamboo Mirror With Tortoise Shell Finish
Located in New York, NY
Large Faux Bamboo Mirror with smoked mirror surround, gilt tortoise finish. Center clear mirror is 36" x 14" wide. Good overall condition
Mirror, Wood, Faux Bamboo
Vintage Regency Uttermost Tortoise Shell Finish Gilt Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage wall mirror. A chic tortoise shell finish with gilt tipping. Large and impressive. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Mirror
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.