Tortoise shell mirror
Located in MILL, NL
Tortoise shell mirror Late 18th/early 19th-century tortoise shell mirror/frame.
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.
Other
$2,526
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
The central frame is enhanced with red dyed tortoise shell. The whole mirror is adorned with foliage and flowers, and is also visible on the upper basket of flowers of the pediment.
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.
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 set within a beautiful mottled giltwood border with a fine tortoiseshell frame wit...
Tortoise Shell, Mirror
$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 retains its original beveled mirror plates set within a beautiful unique wave like design...
Tortoise Shell, Mirror
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
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 blemishes. Dutch, late 19th Century 56.5cm H, 48.5cm W, 6cm D.
Tortoise Shell
$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
A stunning and most decorative Continental early 19th century Baroque st. Tortoiseshell and Ebonized Fruitwood mirror. This wonderful rectangular mirror retains its original beveled ...
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 tortoiseshell with large silver mounts applied to the corners comprising athemions with sq...
Silver
$19,325
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 Tortoiseshell and Inlaid With Bone and Mother of Pearl Made in Lima (Peru) or Mexico Circa...
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
$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
An outstanding pair of Italian 17th century ebonized fruitwood and tortoiseshell small scale Florentine mirrors/picture frames. Each beautiful frame displays a wonderfully executed a...
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. The original beveled mirror plate is within a frame that features tortoiseshell, br...
Brass, Ormolu
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 an accurate shipping quote.
Mirror, Pine
$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 frame with rounded upper corners and a contrasting ebonized inner molding. The fram...
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...
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 applied lacy bone designs inscribed and painted with flowers.
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Mahogany
$2,374
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 fine silver pique work to the back of each piece. Hallmarked for Hassett and Harper B...
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
A mid-late 19th century monumental Napoleon III gilt bronze mounted ebony, red tortoiseshell and designed brass Boulle style cabinet and mirror Each Boulle style marquetry panel wit...
Brass, Bronze
Italian Tortoiseshell Cabinet With Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
A late 18th century Italian tortoiseshell inlaid cabinet with multiple drawers, a compartment on the top, a mirror, a center niche and a pullout shelf or writing desk at the bottom. ...
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Flemish 18th Century Tortoiseshell Inlaid Cabinet on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A traditional Flemish ebonized wood cabinet, made in Antwerp in the 18th Century, with gorgeous tortoiseshell inlaid, supported on a stand with matching tortoiseshell panels and bun ...
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
France, almost certainly Parisian work, Mid-19th Century, executed in sophisticated Louis XV taste, featuring brilliant gilt bronze ormolu mounted ebonized wood frame, but what sets ...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
An Edwardian tortoise shell mirror
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An Edwardian tortoise shell mirror,with an arched top and ivory spacers.
Tortoise Shell
Antique Dutch Ebonized Faux Tortoise Shell Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
A terrific Dutch style frame from Holland circa 1860 featuring the distinctive mix of carved and ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding the ...
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 from Holland circa 1870. Please notice the depth of the frame with its contrasting ...
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
A terrific Dutch style frame from Holland circa 1860 featuring the distinctive mix of carved and ebonized wood offset with four panels of faux painted tortoise shell surrounding the ...
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 bronze repoussé.
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 pique decoration, by renowned craftsman, William Comyns.
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 (cimasa) and eight larger gilded bronze putti in the corners, eight small winged mot...
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
The rectangular reeded ebonised frame is decorated on all four concerns with stained red tortoise shell panels and ivory borders. The red tortoise shell sleeve is veneered in vertica...
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. Measures: 37cms tall by 33cms wide.
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. The mercury mirror is original and in perfect condition. Gilt bronze ingot mol...
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
A rare and extremely high quality, 17th century Netherlandish (Antwerp) Cabinetmaker's frame. It has a compound profile, with pine carcass veneered in tortoiseshell on a gold ground ...
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
A rare and extremely high quality, 17th century Netherlandish (Antwerp) cabinetmaker's frame. It has an ogee bolection profile, with ebony ripple moldings and panels veneered in tort...
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Ebony
19TH Century English " Tortoise Shell " Bamboo Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual design, scale and form. The dresser is dramatically and profusely decorated with figure of birds and florals. It is exceptionally well detailed with unusual bamboo handles ...
Metal
Antique 9 Pc. Vanity Set, Blond Tortoise Shell - 5 Jars, Cologne
Located in South Coast, CA
The set is a stunning example of fine amber-colored blond tortoise shell of finest quality. The brushes are boar-bristled, in unused condition and sanitized.
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 (opening from front): 24-3/4” x 19-3/8” Molding width: 4-1/2” Depth from wall: ...
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 variety of decors.
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 Tortoiseshell and brass. A very bold design that will make a statement in any home. Gorgeous ...
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 Banding and Foliate Brass Mounted Corners
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 with easel back having the original bevelled glass.
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 ebonized ripple molding.
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 wood, with gilt, and mirror.
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 banding.
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 panels, antique mirrorplate
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, England
Superb large 19th Century faux tortoise shell and ebonised overmantle wall mirror, reflecting exquisite quality.
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 bone inlay around the boarders, retaining the original mirror plate.
Tortoise Shell
17th Century Dutch Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th century Dutch mirror. Cushion molded veneered in tortoise shell and ebony.
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 accented with intricate bronze ormolu mounts. This is an item of extraordinary lux...
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 by Belgian firm Maison Franck.
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 split mirror plates.
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 proportions and design.
Steel
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 two scrolling feet, with ivorine string partitions and two urn finials. Height 65.00...
Tortoise Shell
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 1700-1740.
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 ornamentation of floral motifs, rinceaux, arabesques, fruits, and in the central peak, a masca...
Brass
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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, length 14 ½” height 16”, depth 2½” The tortoishell is striking and was highly prize...
Tortoise Shell
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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 from Portugal and dates to circa 1640. Meticulously handcrafted, the frame is compos...
Silver, Brass
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H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.58 in
Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Boulle Marquetry Mirror
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
This fine and imposing mirror is finely decorated with intricate Boulle marquetry inlay and Sèvres style porcelain plaques. The mirror frame is of rectangular form crafted in ebonize...
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
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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 the style of Andre' Boulle, the designer of this form of firniture. This is part of...
Brass, Bronze
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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
Hallmarked in London in 1915, this very handsome, antique tortoiseshell and sterling silver hand mirror, is very plain in style and is in the Art Deco taste. The hand mirror measures...
Sterling Silver
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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
This set features a nice raised beaded design around the edges and tortoise shell on the comb. In its original box. The box measures 13 and one half inches long, the mirror is Nine i...
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 antiqued mirror glass. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. Northern Italy, ci...
Glass, Ebony
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 pair of silver gilt mirrors, inset tortoise with incised design with a painted pattern...
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 somewhat heavy but for good reason as it is quite sturdy. The mercury glass is in ...
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 tortoiseshell surrounding the two part bevelled plate, gently foxed.
Tortoise Shell, Mirror, Ebony
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
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
$1,430
H 32.68 in W 20.08 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror with Floral Medallion
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
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 12 in D 2 in
19th Century Ornate Brass Repousse Napoléon III Mirror France
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Brass work in good condition. Excellent detail with lead backed bevel glass showing originality.
Brass
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.