Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the bullseye convex mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
glass and
mirror, every bullseye convex mirror was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a bullseye convex mirror — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bullseye convex mirror, those designed in
Regency,
Mid-Century Modern and
Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bullseye convex mirror over the years, but those crafted by
Atsonea and
Herve Van Der Straeten are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a bullseye convex mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,117.
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.