Brass Porthole Mirror
C. Jere Porthole Mirror, Brass
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
C. Jere porthole mirror, brass. Medium scale chunky round mirror with a warm patina to the original
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
C. Jeré "Porthole" Mirror in Brass
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Littleton, CO
A striking C. Jeré porthole mirror from the 1970s, exemplifying the designer's signature sculptural
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
English Polished Brass Nautical Porthole Convex Mirror, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish vintage English polished brass nautical porthole convex mirror, circa 1950. It has been
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Mid-20th Century English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Gold Brass by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large chic statement piece made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror features a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$2,450
H 6.25 in Dm 23.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Large Round Porthole Wall Mirror in Brass by C Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large matching pair of wall mirrors made by Curtis Jere in the 1970s. This porthole mirror
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 6.25 in
1950's ocean liner porthole with the opening window fitted with a mirror
Located in London, GB
A ship's oval porthole from the 1950's Ocean Liner MV Aureol.
The hinged locking window fitted
Category
Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
$2,876
H 25.5 in W 22 in D 5.5 in
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Original Brass Porthole Mirror
Located in Brest, FR
Original brass porthole mirror, the holes are filled by blind bolts, fixing device on the back
Category
Vintage 1950s French Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Porthole Rectangular Mirror
Located in Brest, FR
Original ship's brass porthole mirror, the holes are filled by blind bolts, fixing device on the
Category
Vintage 1950s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
JERE BRASS PORTHOLE MIRROR
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
JERE BRASS PORTHOLE MIRROR
Category
Vintage 1960s American More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Brass Porthole Mirror Signed C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Denton, TX
Brass porthole mirror signed by Curtis Jere. Beautiful 1970s brass mirror that can be placed with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jeré Brass Porthole Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass Porthole Mirror designed by Curtis Jeré c.1976, USA. The chunky round exterior of the metal
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Patinated Brass Porthole Mirror by Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patinated Brass Porthole Mirror by Mastercraft, circa 1970's. Sleek, sculptural form with an
Category
Vintage 1970s American More Mirrors
Curtis Jere Patinated Brass Porthole Mirror
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass porthole mirror designed by Curtis Jere in 1975. The chunky round exterior of the metal frame
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1930's Brass Porthole Mirror with Great Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass Porthole Mirror, American, circa 1930's. Simple, clean lined design. Wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Brass Porthole Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ship's brass porthole fitted with beveled mirror.....solid brass
Category
20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Grouping of Vintage Convex Brass Porthole Mirrors
Located in North Miami, FL
Massive collection of brass patinated frame convex mirrors.
Dimensions: large - 14.25 inches
Category
Vintage 1950s English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Solid Polished Brass Wall Mounted Decorative Porthole Mirror
Located in London, England
Vintage 1960s solid brass porthole mirror with six countersunk holes to secure it to the wall. A
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
1930s English Brass Port Hole Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fun English 1920s brass porthole mirror with original convex glass having seven brass balls.
Category
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
A Brass porthole mirror signed and dated by Curtis jere
Category
Vintage 1970s American More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Group of Brass Porthole Convex Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of 9, 1930`s through 1960`s English brass porthole convex mirrors.
Great vintage patina.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Convex Mirrors
Group of Brass Porthole Convex Mirrors.
Located in Miami, FL
Eight 1930`s through 1960`s English brass porthole convex mirrors.
Measurements: (1)19" DIA, (2
Category
Vintage 1930s English Convex Mirrors
Circular Brass Framed Porthole Mirror by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's Porthole mirror set in a wide rimmed antique brass frame with an attenuated interior bevel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Curtis Jere Porthole Mirrors
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Chunky Mirrors in brass by Artisan House of Los Angeles California. 23.25" Diameter x 6.25" Depth.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Collection of Five English Brass Convex Porthole Mirrors
Located in Greenwich, CT
Collection of five 20th c. English porthole mirror with convex plate having decorative brass rim
Category
Early 20th Century English More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Circular Oak and Brass Rope Twist Porthole Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
A late 19th century English circular porthole mirror with a carved oak border in the form of
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Group of 14 Brass Porthole Convex Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of 14, 1930s through 1960s English brass porthole convex mirrors.
Great vintage patina
Category
Vintage 1950s English Convex Mirrors
French Nautical Porthole Convex Brass Mirror Buls Eye Mirror, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round Porthole Brass mirror from the 1950s, made in France. Very good condition, nice
Category
20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Porthole Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Curtis Jere Porthole Mirror in Brass
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Ship's Porthole Mirrors of Brass (18 1/2" Diameter)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome selection of three French ship's porthole mirrors of brass, each mirror (18 1/2
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
"Porthole" Round Brass Mirror by Curtis Jere.
Located in Miami, FL
Pothole style brass mirror by Curtis Jere.
Signed Cjere 1962.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wall Mirrors
Small Painted Black Porthole Mirror Rimmed with Brass
Located in New York, NY
Classically modern small portal mirror with nice patina.
Measures: Depth 2".
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Porthole Convex Wall Mirror in Brass
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful mid-20th century porthole convex wall mirror in brass, made by Linton in England
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Porthole Convex Wall Mirror in Brass
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful mid-20th century porthole convex wall mirror in brass, made by Linton in England
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Large 24" Brass Disco Porthole Mirror by Curtis Jere, circa 1976
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 24" brass disco porthole mirror featuring a 6.25" deep brass porthole style frame with a 20
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ship's Brass Porthole Window converted to Nautical Wall Mirror
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original brass ship porthole window in an ovoid shape converted to a mirror. This came off of a
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ship's Brass Porthole Window converted to Nautical Wall Mirror
Located in Nantucket, MA
An original brass ship porthole window in an ovoid shape converted to a mirror. This came off of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Porthole Mirror in Brass for Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet stylish mirror in excellent original condition.
23.25" Dia x 6.25" D.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Group of Brass Porthole Convex Mirrors (set of 9 )
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of 9, 1930`s through 1960`s English brass porthole convex mirrors.
Great vintage patina.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Convex Mirrors
English Convex Porthole Mirror Grouping (Set of 11)
Located in North Miami, FL
WOW, what a statement - this grouping of vintage English convex porthole mirrors with brass frames
Category
Vintage 1950s English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Nautical Porthole Convex Brass Mirror Bull´s Eye Mirror from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful round Porthole Brass mirror from the 1950s, made in France. Has a nice brass frame
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Round Convex Brass and Leather Bullseye Porthole Mirror, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful round brass mirror from the 1950s, made in France. Has a nice brass and leather frame
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
C. Jere Porthole Mirror by Artisan House
By Curtis Jeré
Located in New York, NY
Chic with a fine proportion and scale- 23. 5". Brass plated mirror by Artisan House in good
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ovoid-Shaped Nautical Brass Ship's Porthole Window, 1970
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great ovoid-shaped brass ship's window turned into a mirror. Originally salvaged from a ship's
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Circular Brass Framed Porthole Mirror
brass and black lacquer edge
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Mirror
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered fitted with a glass mirror. Hinged door with two dogbolts. Pierced
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
Brass Porthole Convex Mirrors Ensemble.
Located in Miami, FL
Category
Vintage 1930s English Furniture
Chrome and Brass Ship's Porthole Window Converted to Mirror, 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
us to a mirror. Classic styling. Rivets were added as these come out when taken off ships. Two brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Restoration Hardware Porthole Bar
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Astoria, NY
Restoration Hardware Porthole Bar, galvanized iron and brass, the glass door opening to a mirrored
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Brass, Iron
1930's Brass Porthole Mirror with Great Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brass Porthole Mirror, American, circa 1930's. Simple, clean lined design. Wonderful original
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Old Brass Porthole Convex Mirror
Located in Haarlem, NL
This little convex mirror has a nice patina and is in excellent overall condition. The little
Category
Early 20th Century Other Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Curtis Jere Porthole Mirror, Brass with Original Mirror, Signed
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original Curtis Jere Porthole mirror. Beautifully patinated brass. See photos for any
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Color Porthole Wall Mirrors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice matching pair of gold lacquered porthole style mirrors. Both are in excellent condition and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century, Cast Brass Mirror Ship Porthole
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique heavy duty ship porthole wall mirror made of brass. A mirror glass has been placed
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Cast Brass Large Mirror Ship Porthole
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique heavy duty and large ship porthole wall mirror made of brass. A mirror glass has been
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Cast Brass Small Mirror Ship Porthole
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique ship porthole wall mirror made of brass. A mirror glass has been placed inside. The
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Cast Brass Small Mirror Ship Porthole
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique ship porthole wall mirror made of brass. A mirror glass has been placed inside. The
Category
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Cast Brass Mirror Ship Porthole
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique heavy duty ship porthole wall mirror made of brass. A mirror glass has been placed
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Porthole Convex Wall Mirror in Brass
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful mid-20th century porthole convex wall mirror in brass, made by Linton in England
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Porthole Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice small accent piece or wall mirror. Consists of solid brass port hole frame with inlaid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Round or Circular Porthole Wall Mirrors in Brass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with polished brass frames and beveled inner mirror. Price includes the pair as shown.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Genuine Old Brass Ship's Porthole Wall Mirror Heavy and Solid Construction
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare old brass ship's porthole as a wall mirror.
Very heavy and solid construction. With
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Ship Porthole Wall Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique ship porthole wall mirror made of brass. A mirror glass has been placed inside. The
Category
Early 20th Century European Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Ovoid-Shaped Nautical Brass Ship's Porthole Window, 1970
Located in Nantucket, MA
A great ovoid-shaped brass ship's window turned into a mirror. Originally salvaged from a ship's
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
14 Vintage English Convex Mirrors
Located in North Miami, FL
14 brass porthole style convex mirrors, all in varying sizes and diameters. The brass patina on
Category
Vintage 1950s English Convex Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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Brass Porthole Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass porthole mirror for your home. A brass porthole mirror — often made from brass, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a brass porthole mirror — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A brass porthole mirror, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one brass porthole mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jere and C. Jere Artisan House produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Brass Porthole Mirror?
Prices for a brass porthole mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,450.
Finding the Right Mirrors for You
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.
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