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Vintage Regency Carved Bow and Lily Mirror
Vintage Regency Carved Bow and Lily Mirror

Vintage Regency Carved Bow and Lily Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Experience timeless elegance with our Vintage Regency Carved Bow and Lily Mirror. American-crafted with exquisite bow and lily motifs, this mirror captures classic Regency style, ble...

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Rare Adams Mirror with Carved Birds Quiver and Bow and Arrows Circa 1940
Rare Adams Mirror with Carved Birds Quiver and Bow and Arrows Circa 1940

Rare Adams Mirror with Carved Birds Quiver and Bow and Arrows Circa 1940

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The giltwood frame is finely detailed, featuring a rectangular beveled mirror bordered by tassel-carved chains along the sides, lending both texture and depth.

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Vintage 1940s Italian Adam Style Wall Mirrors

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Walnut, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Bow Knot Pediment Giltwood Wall Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Bow Knot Pediment Giltwood Wall Mirror

French Louis XVI Style Bow Knot Pediment Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style giltwood rectangular wall mirror with a carved frame and a bow knot pediment top.

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20th Century Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

American Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Oval Dressing Mirror, Boston C 1800
American Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Oval Dressing Mirror, Boston C 1800

American Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Oval Dressing Mirror, Boston C 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany bow front three drawer oval dressing mirror with flanking serpentine mahogany supports, circular reeded bone medallions, satinwood string inlays, crossbanded border...

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Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Table Mirrors

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Bone, Mirror, Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gray Painted Bow Pediment Wall Mirror
Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gray Painted Bow Pediment Wall Mirror

Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gray Painted Bow Pediment Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neoclassic-style (20th Century) white painted and grey trimmed wall mirror with a pediment designed with a carved bow knot and arrow motif.

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Mirrors
Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Mirrors

Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Mirrors

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful pair of gilt mirrors with carved bow, cornucopia and garland details.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Pair of Gold Gilt Hand Carved Wood French Baroque Style Mirror
Antique Pair of Gold Gilt Hand Carved Wood French Baroque Style Mirror

Antique Pair of Gold Gilt Hand Carved Wood French Baroque Style Mirror

Located in San Diego, CA

Great original antique pair of gold gilt painted carved wood mirrors. Beautiful ribbon/bow decorations done in plaster over wood.

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Early 20th Century Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

18th Century Gustavian Mirror
18th Century Gustavian Mirror

18th Century Gustavian Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Gustavian oval mirror. With carved bow details to the top and bottom.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

A Niermann Weeks Designed in Swedish Neoclassical Style Mirror, 5 Ft Tall
A Niermann Weeks Designed in Swedish Neoclassical Style Mirror, 5 Ft Tall

A Niermann Weeks Designed in Swedish Neoclassical Style Mirror, 5 Ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror features a profile bust of Caesar within the top crest center, adorned with carved bow and mirror shoulders draped in a garland of laurel leaves.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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A Beautiful Regency Carved Bow Motif Mirror
A Beautiful Regency Carved Bow Motif Mirror

A Beautiful Regency Carved Bow Motif Mirror

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H 48.25 in W 37 in D 4 in

A Beautiful Regency Carved Bow Motif Mirror

Located in North Miami, FL

Adorned with a Bow shaped top and tassles on the sides, this beautiful white lacquered over wood mirror will finish any room.

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Vintage 1960s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Victorian Carved High Relief Mirror Floral & Bow Details
Victorian Carved High Relief Mirror Floral & Bow Details

Victorian Carved High Relief Mirror Floral & Bow Details

Located in Toledo, OH

A very unusual Victorian mirror. Mirror is attached to a square frame with brass edge detail. The oval mirror is a golden floral wreath done in high relief with a central bow at top....

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

French Antique Carved Wood  Hanging Oval Mirror With French Bow
French Antique Carved Wood  Hanging Oval Mirror With French Bow

French Antique Carved Wood Hanging Oval Mirror With French Bow

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a charming French Antique Carved Wood Hanging Oval Mirror adorned with a French Bow that is holding two carved wood decorated floral ribbons to attache the hand carved oval...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Trumeau Mirror with Carved Bow and Flowers
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Trumeau Mirror with Carved Bow and Flowers

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Trumeau Mirror with Carved Bow and Flowers

Located in Atlanta, GA

Born in the later years of the 18th century, this exquisite wooden trumeau mirror features in its upper section a carved panel, adorned with garlands of flowers connected to one anot...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Rare Pair Carved LaBarge Giltwood French Quiver of Arrows and Bow Mirrors
Rare Pair Carved LaBarge Giltwood French Quiver of Arrows and Bow Mirrors

Rare Pair Carved LaBarge Giltwood French Quiver of Arrows and Bow Mirrors

By LaBarge

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This rare pair of Carved LaBarge Giltwood French Quiver of Arrows and Bow Mirrors is an exceptional example of French-inspired design, blending timeless elegance with dramatic flair.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Ribbon Bow
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Ribbon Bow

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Ribbon Bow

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique mirror was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1880. Scalloped in shape, the elegant wall hanging mirror features the traditional carved Louis XVI ribbon bow at the pediment...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Louis XVI Ribbon Bow
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Louis XVI Ribbon Bow

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Louis XVI Ribbon Bow

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique gilt wall mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1880, and oval in shape, the frame is dressed with the traditional Louis XVI p...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood, Glass

18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oval Gold Leaf Mirror with Ribbon Bow
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oval Gold Leaf Mirror with Ribbon Bow

18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oval Gold Leaf Mirror with Ribbon Bow

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France, circa 1780, the antique mirror still has its original glass mirror. On the frame of the mirror is an intricately carved medallion, flower petals, leaves and the tr...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Ribbon Bow
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Ribbon Bow

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Ribbon Bow

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique gilt mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the beaded oval frame is decorated with the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Mirror with Bow Crown
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Mirror with Bow Crown

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Mirror with Bow Crown

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Giltwood Mirror with Bow Crown. One of a kind!

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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Neoclassic Style Gilt Wood Mirror w/Bow-Tie & Urn Carved Crest, Mid 20th
Italian Neoclassic Style Gilt Wood Mirror w/Bow-Tie & Urn Carved Crest, Mid 20th

Italian Neoclassic Style Gilt Wood Mirror w/Bow-Tie & Urn Carved Crest, Mid 20th

Located in Atlanta, GA

The raised crest is adorn with a pierce-carved bow-tied ribbon atop a floral medallion on pedestal at center, which is flanked within draping garlands and leaf accents atop each shou...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Wood

19th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror
19th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror

19th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror

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H 27.5 in W 19 in D 2 in

19th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French carved gilt wood mirror with bows and floral design.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Gold

French Water Gilt Gold Bow Knot Mirror
French Water Gilt Gold Bow Knot Mirror

French Water Gilt Gold Bow Knot Mirror

Located in Southampton, NY

French 19th Century Water Gilt Gold Hand Carved Bow Knot Mirror

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Gilt and Carved Wood Octagonal Mirror, 19th Century with Bevels
French Gilt and Carved Wood Octagonal Mirror, 19th Century with Bevels

French Gilt and Carved Wood Octagonal Mirror, 19th Century with Bevels

Located in Houston, TX

Beautifully beveled and a carved interior frame. A carved bow Is centered below the mirror.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th C. French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crinkled Bow and Floral Motifs
19th C. French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crinkled Bow and Floral Motifs

19th C. French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crinkled Bow and Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

What makes this mirror a truly unique find is the large carved bow on the top molding.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Carved French Painted & Parcel Gilt Mirror
Carved French Painted & Parcel Gilt Mirror

Carved French Painted & Parcel Gilt Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved French painted & parcel gilt mirror with carved bow & ribbon throughout.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold

Vintage Neoclassical Style Mirror w/Bust of Caesar Adorning Crest
Vintage Neoclassical Style Mirror w/Bust of Caesar Adorning Crest

Vintage Neoclassical Style Mirror w/Bust of Caesar Adorning Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

The mirror features a profile bust of Caesar within the top crest center, adorn with carved bow and mirror shoulders draped in a garland of laurel leaves.

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20th Century North American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late 19th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror, circa 1890
Late 19th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror, circa 1890

Late 19th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror, circa 1890

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A late 19th century Italian carved giltwood mirror with carved bow and garland details, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique Horner Bros. Carved Mahogany Bow-Front Dresser with Mirror, 20th Century
Antique Horner Bros. Carved Mahogany Bow-Front Dresser with Mirror, 20th Century

Antique Horner Bros. Carved Mahogany Bow-Front Dresser with Mirror, 20th Century

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique mahogany dresser by Horner Brothers features carved scroll, foliate and gadroon decoration, four long drawers and mirror, 20th century Measures: 80" H x 58" W x 24" D.  

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20th Century American Dressers

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Mirror, Mahogany

French Gilt and Mirrored Curved Dressing Table
French Gilt and Mirrored Curved Dressing Table

French Gilt and Mirrored Curved Dressing Table

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H 24.5 in W 68 in D 14.5 in

French Gilt and Mirrored Curved Dressing Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved round mirror in gilt metal stand. Round pouf.

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Vintage 1940s French Vanities

Gilded and Carved Ribbon Bow and Foliate Spanish Mirror
Gilded and Carved Ribbon Bow and Foliate Spanish Mirror

Gilded and Carved Ribbon Bow and Foliate Spanish Mirror

By Palladio

Located in New Windsor, NY

Delicately carved gesso and gilded wood mirror. Lovely foliate and scroll decoration with a wonderful ribbon bow tie decor at the crest.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Large Carved Bow Cartouche
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Large Carved Bow Cartouche

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Large Carved Bow Cartouche

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XVI style giltwood oval mirror with a large, finely-carved bow cartouche flanked by roses (circa 1830).

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Gilt Mirrors with Carved Ribbon Bow
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Gilt Mirrors with Carved Ribbon Bow

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Gilt Mirrors with Carved Ribbon Bow

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of delicate, oval mirrors are an elegant addition to any room in your house. The antique mirrors have gilt, gold leaf frames and were crafted circa 1890. At the top of the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

White Neoclassical Rope and Bow Style Painted Oval Mirror
White Neoclassical Rope and Bow Style Painted Oval Mirror

White Neoclassical Rope and Bow Style Painted Oval Mirror

Located in Stamford, CT

Carved rope and bow detailing. Newly refinished in an antique white painted finish.

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Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Paint, Wood

Early 20th Century French Ribbon Bow and Roses Giltwood Ornate Frame Wall Mirror
Early 20th Century French Ribbon Bow and Roses Giltwood Ornate Frame Wall Mirror

Early 20th Century French Ribbon Bow and Roses Giltwood Ornate Frame Wall Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th Century French Empire Style Ribbon Bow and Roses Giltwood Ornate Frame Wall Mirror. Dimensions: 30" in width and 24.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Rococo Bow Front Carved Giltwood and Ormolu Mirror Back Vitrine
Antique French Rococo Bow Front Carved Giltwood and Ormolu Mirror Back Vitrine

Antique French Rococo Bow Front Carved Giltwood and Ormolu Mirror Back Vitrine

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Rococo figural vitrine features carved giltwood construction with scroll and foliate cartouche above Jenny Lind mask crest, bow front single door with bombe form lower...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Vitrines

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Ormolu

Antique American Empire Bow Glass Carved Mahogany Claw Foot China Cabinet
Antique American Empire Bow Glass Carved Mahogany Claw Foot China Cabinet

Antique American Empire Bow Glass Carved Mahogany Claw Foot China Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire bow glass carved mahogany claw foot china cabinet.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Mahogany

Antique R. J. Horner Style Bow Front Oak Chest of Drawers with Mirror circa 1920
Antique R. J. Horner Style Bow Front Oak Chest of Drawers with Mirror circa 1920

Antique R. J. Horner Style Bow Front Oak Chest of Drawers with Mirror circa 1920

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique RJ Horner style dresser offers quarter sawn oak construction with beveled oval mirror with s-scroll supports surmounting bow front chest having two short drawers over two ...

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20th Century American Victorian Dressers

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Mirror, Oak

Silver-Leaf  Ribbon Mirror
Silver-Leaf  Ribbon Mirror

Silver-Leaf Ribbon Mirror

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H 42 in W 32 in D 2 in

Silver-Leaf Ribbon Mirror

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Carved mirror frame with bow design.

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Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

Unusual Gold Gilt Carved Wooden Mirror " Ribbon with Bow"
Unusual Gold Gilt Carved Wooden Mirror " Ribbon with Bow"

Unusual Gold Gilt Carved Wooden Mirror " Ribbon with Bow"

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an unusual version of the bow mirror.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Gold Doré Mirror with Carved Bow
19th Century French Gold Doré Mirror with Carved Bow

19th Century French Gold Doré Mirror with Carved Bow

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century French gold doré mirror with bow, Measures: 34" H x 26" W.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Gustavian Mirror with Swags and Bows
Gustavian Mirror with Swags and Bows

Gustavian Mirror with Swags and Bows

Located in Sheffield, MA

Period Gustavian mirror, Sweden circa 1790, with original gilded surface and original mercury mirror glass. Carved detail includes swags of laurel leaves and a ribbon with "stitched"...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Wall Mirrors

Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Floor Mirror with Carved Bow
Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Floor Mirror with Carved Bow

Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Floor Mirror with Carved Bow

Located in Houston, TX

This stunning floor mirror is a Louis Philippe style gilt frame mirror with a decorative bow at the top. Recently uncovered in France, this mirror dates to circa 1880, and the gilt a...

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Antique 1880s French Louis Philippe Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

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Mirror, Plaster, Wood

"Gardener's" Mirror
"Gardener's" Mirror

"Gardener's" Mirror

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H 32.5 in W 16.5 in

"Gardener's" Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Gilt wood mirror, Germany circa 1780, with a carved shovel,rake, and straw hat suspended from a carved rope and surmounted by a carved ribbon bow.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Gesso, Mirror

Gold Leaf Ribbon Mirror
Gold Leaf Ribbon Mirror

Gold Leaf Ribbon Mirror

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H 48 in W 32.5 in

Gold Leaf Ribbon Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

Gold leaf and carved wood frame mirror with bow design. Attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern.

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American More Mirrors

18th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Mirror
18th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Mirror

18th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Mirror with carved bow design

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Glass

Antique Solid Mahogany Fireplace Mantel with Bevelled Mirror
Antique Solid Mahogany Fireplace Mantel with Bevelled Mirror

Antique Solid Mahogany Fireplace Mantel with Bevelled Mirror

Located in Vancouver, BC

- Original finish. - Carved moulding. - Large bevelled mirror. - Bow front shelf

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Early 20th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table Vanity, Scotland 1870, H701
Antique Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table Vanity, Scotland 1870, H701

Antique Victorian Walnut Duchess Dressing Table Vanity, Scotland 1870, H701

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland 1870 Solid Walnut + Veneer Original Finish With original Carved Framed Mirror Four dovetailed bow front drawers Serpentine top with single bow front drawer There are w...

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Antique 1870s Scottish Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

18th Century Italian Stripped Pine Oval Mirror, Carved Bow, Custom Finish
18th Century Italian Stripped Pine Oval Mirror, Carved Bow, Custom Finish

18th Century Italian Stripped Pine Oval Mirror, Carved Bow, Custom Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century Italian stripped pine oval mirror, carved bow, custom hand painted finish The mirror itself is 20" T.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Pine

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Friedman Brothers Large Oval Adams Style Gold Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Friedman Brothers Large Oval Adams Style Gold Gilt Wood Wall Mirror

Friedman Brothers Large Oval Adams Style Gold Gilt Wood Wall Mirror

By Friedman Brothers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Friedman Brothers Large Oval Adams Style Gold Gilt Wood Wall Mirror. Item features urn and leafy crown, gold gilt frame, original label, beveled oval glass, great style and form. Cir...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Adam Style Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

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Carved Bow Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved bow mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carved bow mirror — often made from glass, wood and mirror — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved bow mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved bow mirror, those designed in Louis XVI, Rococo and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Carved Bow Mirror?

Prices for a carved bow mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $9,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.

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.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.