French Gilt Carved Wood Oak Leaf and Acorn Framed Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Very unusual heavy gilt carved wood mirror. The frame is hand-carved with oak leaf and acorns.
Mirror, Wood
Hand Carved Mirror with Acorns and Ribbons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Deeply hand carved wooden wreath mirror, frame with acorns and ribbons.
Gold
NAPOLEON III GILTWOOD MIRROR
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good large Napoleon the Third period carved giltwood mirror. The frame carved with acorns, berries, and acanthus leaves.
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
Vintage mirrors have long been a measure of craftsmanship, from gilded Rococo frames to the sunburst shapes that became a signature of mid-century design.
Styles to Know
An arched or sunburst mirror reads more decorative, while a plain rectangular frame lets the room around it stand out. Hang one above a vintage vanity or a mid-century modern dresser, or lean a larger floor mirror against the wall as a standalone piece.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Mirror
Foxing and an aged frame usually read as character rather than damage, worth weighing against a listing's condition notes. For placement ideas, our 12 dramatic mirrors feature is a good place to start. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era and designer on record, and the 1stDibs Promise covers each purchase.
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