At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black convex mirror for your home. Frequently made of
glass,
mirror and
wood, every black convex mirror was constructed with great care. There are 80 variations of the antique or vintage black convex mirror you’re looking for, while we also have 21 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black convex mirror — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A black convex mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Regency,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency.
Kifu Augousti,
Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd. and
Line Vautrin each produced at least one beautiful black convex mirror that is worth considering.
As a decorative piece, an antique or vintage convex mirror draws the eye, thanks to its rounded surface.
Like other kinds of mirrors, a convex mirror can act as a focal point for a room, spicing up a traditional accent wall, for example, or as an art piece hung above a sofa in your living room. The appearance of convex mirrors has changed significantly throughout time, ranging from those in the neoclassical style with a decorative border to futurist convex mirrors with ultrasmooth or rounded shapes.
Convex mirrors were developed in 14th-century Venice and gained popularity across Europe in the following centuries. They were regularly included in portrait paintings from the time, such as Jan van Eyck’s famed Giovanni (?) Arnolfini and his Wife (1434), cementing their status as luxury objects.
The establishment of glassblowing workshops in Europe led to the availability of the dome form for convex mirrors, with the inside often coated with molten lead or tin to create a reflective surface. Even though mirrors have become easier to produce over time, the convex mirror — like any attractive Art Deco mirror, Hollywood Regency–style mirror or dramatic wall mirror — remains a sought-after item.
Find the perfect antique and vintage convex mirror for your home on 1stDibs.