Sunburst Convex Mirror in Small Scale, Baroque Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century carved giltwood mini sized sunburst mirror in Baroque style. Beautiful carved giltwood sunburst mirror with convex glass in this unusual mini size. Carved wood ...
Gold Leaf
Sunburst Starburst Mirror in Giltwood, Small Scale, Spanish Baroque
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Sunburst Mirror , 1940s-1950s Lovely Baroque style small sized giltwood sunburst mirror with gold leaf finish.
Gold Leaf
Pair of Giltwood Starburst Sunburst Mirrors, Small Scale, Spanish Baroque
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Starburst / Sunburst Mirrors , 1940s-1950s Eye-catching Baroque style small sized giltwood sunburst mirrors with gold leaf finish.
Gold Leaf
"Glam Baroque (Color)" Small, Contemporary Neo Baroque Sculptural Wall Mirror
By VIATOV
Located in Seoul, KR
Glam Baroque Color Edition mirror sculpture reinterprets the ornate richness of Baroque aesthetics through a contemporary language of transparency, layering, and structural precision...
Stainless Steel
Small French Crested Mirror, Gold Leaf Gilt, Baroque Style, 35 cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage crest mirror in classic Baroque style, made of resin gilded with gold leaf; manufactured in France during the second half of the 20th century.
Gold Leaf
$660Sale Price|62% Off
Small Italian 18th Century Baroque Silvered Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Italian Venetian-style wall mirror with original silvered patina.
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
Spanish Sunburst Giltwood Mirror in Baroque Style, Small Size
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small sized carved giltwood convex sunburst mirror, Spain, 1950s This carved giltwood sunburst mirror has a frame has a terrific patina showing it original gold leaf gilding in dark...
Gold Leaf
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Giltwood Mirror in Small Scale, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Mirror, Giltwood, Gold Leaf ___________________________________________________________ Mini sized carved giltwood sunburst mirror, Spain, 1940s This lovely petite g...
Gold Leaf
$935Sale Price|42% Off
Small Carved Giltwood Baroque Wall Mirror, Italy, Circa 1750, Original Glass
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood Baroque mirror, with its original foxed mirror glass. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and minor losses.
Giltwood
$1,624Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Baroque Style Sunburst Mirror in Giltwood, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small Sized Giltwood Sunburst Mirror // Small Sunburst Mirror in Gilded Carved Wood // Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirror // Small Scale Giltwood Sunburst Wall Mirror
Gold Leaf
Small patinated mirror, gilded metal and wood, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Style: Neo-Baroque / Classic Decorative 1970s Key Features : Small wall mirror Gilt metal and wood France, 1970s Floral and vegetal relief decoration Original patinated gilt finish ...
Metal
Baroque Revival Gilt Wall Mirror, Italian Style, Carved Frame, 1890
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Attractive Baroque Style Small Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror has an unusual shape, it has an elaborate wide carved gilt Frame in the Italian Baroque Style, there are abundant Scroll a...
Giltwood
$1,353Sale Price|41% Off
Carved Giltwood Baroque Wall Mirror, Italy, Circa 1750, Antique Design
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful carved giltwood baroque mirror, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Wood
Mirror, 17th Century, Small, Spanish, Gilded, Papier Mache, Original Plate
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This charming small mirror has survived in extraordinary condition with its original gilding and mirror plate which is very unusual particularly for a piece made from a delicate medi...
Paper
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Brass and Silver Mirrors
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian Baroque small mirrors that were originally sconces.
Silver, Brass
Small Brass and Glass Repousse Baroque Mirror
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic brass repousse mirror small in scale
Brass
Small Circular Gilt Convex Mirror
Located in Babworth, Retford
The gilded composition frame with acanthus moulded decoration enclosing a later convex plate. England, circa 1850s.
Composition
Italian baroque painted and gilt mirror
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
Impressive and gorgeous original painted and gilt baroque mirror with a small painted scene in a medaillon.
Wood, Mirror
Antique Danish Pine Mirror with Small Shelf, circa 1880
Located in BOSTON, MA
Antique Danish pine mirror with small shelf, circa 1880.
Pine
18th Century Swedish Baroque Mirror
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Swedish Baroque mirror, smaller version. Original condition with good patination, circa 1730, Sweden.
Wood
Baroque Style Giltwood Framed Small Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Baroque Style Giltwood Framed Small Mirror, the reticulated frame gessoed and gilded with red lacquer.
Mirror, Giltwood
Small Swedish Baroque Mirror ca 1750
Located in Farsta, SE
Small Swedish Baroque Mirror ca 1750 The patina and wear on this mirror leave me speechless—the plaster residue, the aged wear, and the glass's beauty simply makes you adore this ob...
Pine
Small 18th Century, Italian Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small Baroque mirror. Tinplate on wood, Italy, circa 1750.
Iron
Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small weathered Baroque hand carved mirror, Italy, 18th century.
Mirror, Wood
Spanish Baroque Style Giltwood Small Size Sunburst Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unusual Baroque style small sized giltwood sunburst mirror with gold leaf finish.
Gold Leaf
Small 18th Century, Italian Giltwood Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Very well carved giltwood Baroque mirror. Gorgeous small piece. Italy, circa 1760-1800.
Wood
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning small Baroque giltwood mirror, Italy circa 1750.
Wood
Pair of Small 18th Century, Italian Baroque Mirrors
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small hand carved Baroque mirrors, Italy, circa 1750-1800.
Wood
Small Gold Leaf Gilded Baroque Mirror Crested Mirror Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rococo or baroque style crested mirror in classic gold leaf gilded frame made of resin, decorated at the top and bottom with acanthus leaves, in the style of Deknudt, Belgium, ca 196...
Gold Leaf
Small 19th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Style Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Well carved small giltwood Baroque style mirror. Gorgeous small piece, Italy, late 19th century.
Giltwood
Small 19th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Style Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Very well carved giltwood Baroque mirror. Gorgeous small piece. Italy, circa 1850-1900.
Wood
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Sun Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning and very rare small Baroque giltwood sun mirror. Italy circa 1750.
Wood
Small Gold Leaf Gilded Baroque Mirror Classic France Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage baroque style mirror in classic gold leaf gilded frame made from resin, elegant mirror with elegant frame, France, ca 1960s.
Gold Leaf
Small 18th Century French Louis XV Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
On this page you are looking at a: Very rare Louis XV Baroque giltwood mirror, France, circa 1700-1750.
Giltwood
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H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Antique Pair of Small French Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is a beautiful pair of hand carved and gilded wall mirrors. They are created around the turn of the century. The mirrors in a circular shape are surrounded with carved floral or...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 12.6 in W 11.03 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Small 18th Century, Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Mirrors
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of small carved giltwood Baroque mirrors, with beautiful old mercury mirror glass, Italy, circa 1750.
Giltwood
Small French, Louis XV Baroque Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Small giltwood Louis XV baroque style mirror, France, circa 1850.
Giltwood
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H 11 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in
2 Vintage Italian Baroque Revival Small Gold Gilded Oval Mirrors Ornate Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Two plaster and gold painted ornately carved baroque style mirrors.
Mirror, Plaster, Paint
Unique, Spanish, 1930s Baroque Style Giltwood Small Sized Sunburst Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely Baroque style carved wood double layered sunburst mirror in small size with a beautiful original patina and gold leaf finish.
Gold Leaf
Small French Louis XV Baroque Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning piece with original color, gilding and mirror glass, France, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs at the small cracks in the crest.
Wood
Italian Baroque Style Walnut and Ebonized Small Wall Mirror, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of smaller proportions and having an outer molded edge with a raised and angled interior section, with a small leather hanging strap at center top, retaining original mirror plate
Walnut
Small 18th Century French Louis XV Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning period piece with original color, gilding and mirror glass, France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs at the small cracks in the crest.
Wood
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H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Small Rococo / Baroque Mirror, Carved and Gilded, around 1760
Located in Berlin, DE
This exquisite 18th-century German mirror exemplifies the elegance of the Rococo and Baroque styles, showcasing intricate hand-carved detailing that captures the artistry of the peri...
Gold Leaf
Small French 19th Century Louis XV Baroque Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Small giltwood Louis XV Baroque style mirror, France, 19th century.
Small Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
An extremely rare Louis XIV period mirror with stunning gilt. The frame is hand-carved with stylized fleurs-de-lys & foliage, and the margin is pierced with eight narrow rectangles o...
Wood
Small Baroque Style Crested Mirror With Console Resin France
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful small gilded crested mirror with console, entirely in the classic baroque style, circa mid 20th century, France.
Glass, Resin
Small French 19th Century Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
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Wood
Small 19th Century Carved Gilt Mirror
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality carved gilt mirror, circa 1890. Leaf pattern around the outer edge, surmounted by large over hanging leaves. Minor gilt losses and rubbing. Measures: Height 23 1/4" ...
Giltwood
1940s French Small Gold Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror Midcentury
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful small French wood gold starburst. Amazing patina. Gold wood with mirror in perfect shape, which looks like it was changed by how new the small circle in bottom appears. M...
Giltwood
18th Century Baroque Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
A very charming baroque small mirror, wonderful patina.
Pearwood
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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
The cushion form enhances the aesthetic of tortoishell veneer showing its patterning to full advantage. This mirror is 2½ inches deep. The small size is characteristic of the Baroque...
Tortoise Shell
Small Dutch Ebonized Wall Mirror, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having molded details and retaining antique mirrorplate.
A small Dutch style brass repouse mirror circa 1890.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A small Dutch style brass repouse mirror circa 1890.
Brass
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H 18 in W 16 in D 2 in
Italian, Lombardia, Small Ebonized Walnut Guilloche Mirror, mid 17th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, Lombardia, Small Ebonized Walnut Guilloche Mirror, mid 17th century
Walnut
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H 21.26 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
20th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined Italian Baroque style small mirror with frame in carved and gilded wood 1950s.
Wood
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H 33.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Large Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Baroque Candlestick with Small Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare Venetian Baroque candlestick with small mirrors, Italy, circa 1750.
1940s Mirrored Small Round Table
Located in IT
Eclectic round mirrored table from Italy from 1940s. The mirror surface is decorated with mosaic and geometric and flower patterns. Color black, gold and green. There are four wheels...
Mirror
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H 21.46 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Pair 18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Baroque Curl Ornaments With Mirrors
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair handcarved and gilded baroque ornaments with small mirrors that once adorned a chapel or a church.
Wood
Sunburst Mirror in Small Scale, Baroque Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century carved giltwood mini sized sunburst mirror in Baroque style. Beautiful parcel-gilt sunburst mirror in this unusual mini size. Carved wood covered with gesso and g...
Gold Leaf
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.19 in
Small Scale Baroque Style Giltwood Mirror / Miniature Collection Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
This small mirror will be a nice addition to a wall composition with small mirrors.
Gold Leaf
Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice small Baroque mirror with a beautiful distressed look Italy, circa 1750-1790 Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Wood
Sunburst Mirror in Small Scale, Baroque Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century carved giltwood mini sized sunburst mirror in Baroque style. Beautiful parcel-gilt sunburst mirror in this unusual mini size. Carved wood covered with gesso and g...
Gold Leaf
Sunburst Giltwood Mirror in Small Scale, Spanish Baroque
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mini Sized Giltwood Sunburst Mirror // Small Sunburst Mirror in Gilded Carved Wood // Spanish Baroque Sunburst Mirror // Small Scale Giltwood Sunburst Wall Mirror
Gold Leaf
Small Baroque Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Small Baroque style carved giltwood mirror.
Small Classic French Baroque Mirror Acanthus Resin 36cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small classic baroque style mirror, elaborately decorated with acanthus leaves and tendrils, France, second half of the 20th century.
Mirror, Resin
Small Antique Silverwood Baroque Style Mirror, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Small antique French mirror Napoleon III period in baroque style decorated with volutes, circa 1890.
Silver Leaf
Spanish Baroque Sunburst Giltwood Mirror in Small Scale
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mini sized sunburst mirror, carved wood, gold leaf. Spain, 1940s Eye-catching finely carved sunburst mirror with rays in two sizes and geometric and striped decorations. Nice aged ...
Gold Leaf
Baroque Giltwood Carved Small Sunburst Mirror, Spain, 1920s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful unusual small sized Baroque style giltwood sunburst mirror.
Gold Leaf
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Well carved small giltwood Baroque mirror. Gorgeous small piece, Italy, 18th century.
Giltwood
Small Italian 18th Century Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice small Baroque mirror. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Wood
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Well carved small giltwood Baroque mirror. Gorgeous small piece, Italy, 18th century.
Giltwood
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Well carved small giltwood Baroque mirror. Gorgeous small piece, Italy, 18th century.
Giltwood
Small Baroque-style Mirror, early 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque-style wall mirror made of carved and patinated wood. The frame consists of rocailles in a symmetrical arrangement.
Wood
Small 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Although not in the best condition, very nice small Baroque giltwood mirror, Italy, circa 1750.
Wood
Small 18th Century Italian Giltwood Baroque Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning small Baroque giltwood mirror with beautiful foxed mirror glass.
Wood
$885
H 24.13 in W 13 in D 1.38 in
French Louis XVI Style Mirror, Giltwood & Ebonized Wood, 19th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite mirror in the Louis XVI style, dating to the 19th century, with incredible, carved gilt wood detail set off by the ebonized (painted) backpanel. At the top of the pie...
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
$1,853
H 6.7 in W 6.5 in D 0.79 in
Spanish Baroque Carved Mini Sized Sunburst Mirror, Gold Leaf, Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish Baroque carved giltwood sunburst miniature mirror with crest. Spain, 19th century- Early 20th century. This lovely collection mirror has a carved frame covered with g...
Gold Leaf
Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, Spain 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gold Leaf Gilt Wrought Iron Mid-Century Modern wrought iron sunburst round wall mirror in gilt iron, Spain, 1950s. This sunburst mirror features a ring fra...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$2,321
H 25.6 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
Spanish Sunburst Oval Mirror in Gilt Iron with Leafed Frame, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gilt Iron Oval Sunburst Mirror Framed with Leaves, Spain, 1950s An eye-catching oval sunburst mirror framed with elegant small leaves and gilt patinated finish. This mirror is in goo...
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
$13,200 / item
H 33.75 in Dm 35 in
Ivory Murano Glass Eight Arm Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
$4,490Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...
Gold Leaf
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Cobalt Blue Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass & Brass Wall Mirrors, Italy
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Cobalt blue octagonal faceted Murano glass & brass wall mirrors, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirrors features octagonal...
Brass
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Opaline Octagonal Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirror, Italy
By Michel Contessa
Located in Miami, FL
Opaline octagonal faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirror, Italy Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, this handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirror features an octagonal opal...
Brass
$1,051Sale Price|33% Off
H 27.17 in W 27.17 in D 2.37 in
Deknudt Sunburst Sun Mirror Gilded Wood Sixties 69cm
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare wooden sunburst mirror, large size, with convex mirror glass. The mirror is made of gold-plated wood with a red undertone, by the top brand Deknudt, 1960s, Belgium. The Belgian...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis Philippe Walnut Commode is a luxurious and elegant piece of antique furniture. Its sturdy walnut construction with a marble top adds a touch of sophisti...
Marble
$6,995
H 95 in W 38.5 in D 2.5 in
Eight Foot Tall Mid-19th Century French Regency Style Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in a chateau in the Loire Valley, this nineteenth century French Regency style gilt wood mirror stands at an impressive eight feet in height. Its beveled glass is surrounded by...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,527 / item
H 17.72 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
1 of 4 Large Murano Glass Wall Sconce by Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1970s
By Barovier&Toso, Egon Hillebrand
Located in Aachen, NRW
1 of 4 Large Murano Wall light made by Barovier & Toso and Hillebrand, Italy, circa 1970-1979. Large leaf shapes made in "rugiadoso" technique using bubbles, gold flecks, and impre...
Brass
The decadence of the Baroque style, in which ornate furnishings were layered against paneled walls, painted ceilings, stately chandeliers and, above all, gilding, expressed the power of the church and monarchy through design that celebrated excess. And its influence was omnipresent — antique Baroque furniture was created in the first design style that truly had a global impact.
Theatrical and lavish, Baroque was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. While Baroque originated in Italy and achieved some of its most fantastic forms in the late-period Roman Baroque, it was adapted to meet the tastes and materials in each region. French Baroque furniture informed Louis XIV style and added drama to Versailles. In Spain, the Baroque movement influenced the elaborate Churrigueresque style in which architecture was dripping with ornamental details. In South German Baroque, furniture was made with bold geometric patterns.
Compared to Renaissance furniture, which was more subdued in its proportions, Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from its shape to its materials.
Allegorical and mythical figures were often sculpted in the wood, along with motifs like scrolling floral forms and acanthus leaves that gave the impression of tangles of dense foliage. Novel techniques and materials such as marquetry, gesso and lacquer — which were used with exotic woods and were employed by cabinetmakers such as André-Charles Boulle, Gerrit Jensen and James Moore — reflected the growth of international trade. Baroque furniture characteristics include a range of decorative elements — a single furnishing could feature everything from carved gilded wood to gilt bronze, lending chairs, mirrors, console tables and other pieces a sense of motion.
Find a collection of authentic antique Baroque tables, lighting, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Vintage and antique wall mirrors add depth and openness to a space — they can help create the illusion that a narrow hallway isn’t so narrow. But you don’t need hundreds of enormous arched French or Italian mirrors framed in gilded bronze to dress up your home (maybe just a few).
A few well-placed large wall mirrors and other types of mirrors can amplify lighting and help showcase the decorative and architectural features of your home. For the Palace of Versailles during the 17th century, French King Louis XIV ordered the construction of the Hall of Mirrors after spending millions of dollars importing expensive Venetian mirrors from the revered glass-blowing factories on the island of Murano. A mirror-manufacturing rivalry between Paris and Venice took shape, and soon, across from 17 large windows that open out over the adjacent Palace Gardens on one side of the Hall, more than 350 mirrors — large mirrors made of groupings of small panes — were installed, effectively bringing the radiant colors of the outdoors into the opulent corridor.
Wall mirrors for your living room can work miracles — pull your landscaping’s colors and textures indoors, Louis XIV–style, by covering the length of an interior wall across from your living-room windows with wall mirrors.
For a similar effect, surrounding your mid-century modern wall mirror with leafy air plants and fern floor plants can amplify the sense of serenity that greenery offers in your home. Choose wall mirror frame styles to match your home’s decor, or shop for a frameless, organically shaped mirror that’s cut or beveled for a clean yet distinctive showpiece. For a free-spirited Bohemian feel, create a cluster of mismatched antique wall mirrors — an arrangement of circular Art Deco wall mirrors, Rococo-style silver leaf mirrors and decorative oval Victorian mirrors could add spice to an otherwise unadorned dining-room wall.
Elsewhere, there’s nothing vain about buying a full-length mirror for your bedroom, bathroom or walk-in closet to help you perfect your look for the day. Another may be needed in your entryway for a last-minute ensemble inspection. In fact, a shimmering 18th-century hall of mirrors awaits visitors behind the steel door of Stephen Cavallo’s atelier in Manhattan.
“We like to see the look on people’s faces when they walk in,” says Cavallo.
Decorating your home and office with wall mirrors is an art form in and of itself — get started today with the variety of antique and vintage wall mirrors on 1stDibs.