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Art Deco Floor Mirror Full Length Mirror Otto Prutscher Style Vienna circa 1920
Art Deco Floor Mirror Full Length Mirror Otto Prutscher Style Vienna circa 1920

Art Deco Floor Mirror Full Length Mirror Otto Prutscher Style Vienna circa 1920

By Otto Prutscher

Located in Vienna, AT

An amazing full length mirror Style Otto Prutscher showing a wonderful shape with brass details.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Cord, Mirror, Cherry

18th Century Italian Oval Shape Giltwood Mirror
18th Century Italian Oval Shape Giltwood Mirror

18th Century Italian Oval Shape Giltwood Mirror

Located in Rome, IT

Finely carved elegant mirror with original gilding.

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Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Giltwood

Amber Peach Bevelled Mirror in Shape of Flower, Art Deco, 1930s
Amber Peach Bevelled Mirror in Shape of Flower, Art Deco, 1930s

Amber Peach Bevelled Mirror in Shape of Flower, Art Deco, 1930s

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale This Outstanding 1930s Art Deco amber peach bevelled mirror. The primary standard glass mirror is convex, so it sits proud of the frame. The sur...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror

Unique Arts & Crafts Geometric, Cubist Shape, Crafted Copper Hallway Wall Mirror
Unique Arts & Crafts Geometric, Cubist Shape, Crafted Copper Hallway Wall Mirror

Unique Arts & Crafts Geometric, Cubist Shape, Crafted Copper Hallway Wall Mirror

Located in Lisse, NL

Arts & Crafts workmanship, symmetrical design copper wall mirror of practical size. Finding the right, period pieces for your Arts and Crafts interior can be a long and hard proces...

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Copper

Antique Circular Bronze and Brass Mirror in Sunburst Shape, Early 20th Century
Antique Circular Bronze and Brass Mirror in Sunburst Shape, Early 20th Century

Antique Circular Bronze and Brass Mirror in Sunburst Shape, Early 20th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

A stunning circular wall mirror in a sunburst shape. This antique mirror features an embossed brass and bronze frame that is richly decorated with beautiful neoclassical details such...

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Large Late 19th Century Giltwood Mirror French Shield Shape Acanthus Detail
Rare Large Late 19th Century Giltwood Mirror French Shield Shape Acanthus Detail

Rare Large Late 19th Century Giltwood Mirror French Shield Shape Acanthus Detail

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely late 19th century French oversized shield wall mirror with hand carved acanthus leaf and floral scrolling detail A very high end ori...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large Rectangular Shape Continental Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror
Large Rectangular Shape Continental Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror

Large Rectangular Shape Continental Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The mirror is designed with a classic rectangular shape that enhances the sense of space in your room while adding a touch of grandeur to your decor.

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Mirror
Antique French Mirror

Antique French Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

Antique French gilt gesso wall mirror in Rococo style. It features an ornate, flowing giltwood border with C-shapes, S-shapes, flowers, scrolls, and foliage.

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1880s French Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Convex Mirror
French Convex Mirror

French Convex Mirror

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The eye with a rope pattern is also in brass. The whole convex mirror has a very elegant shape. On the convex surface there are 4 very small losses and the convex mirror wears age a...

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1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Archtop Waisted Shape Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
19th Century Large Archtop Waisted Shape Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

19th Century Large Archtop Waisted Shape Giltwood Overmantel Mirror

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th Century archtop giltwood overmantel mirror of grand proportions. The shaped and curved mirror glass plate of waisted form is set within an finely hand carved moulded...

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19th Century English Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique Italian Giltwood Mirror
Antique Italian Giltwood Mirror

Antique Italian Giltwood Mirror

Located in London, GB

It is mostly solid wood, with decorative gesso mounts in the form of branches and grapes. The mirror has a gorgeous overall shape, the gilded finish has just the right amount of pati...

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1860s Italian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Frameless Scalloped Mirror
Vintage Frameless Scalloped Mirror

Vintage Frameless Scalloped Mirror

Located in Charleston, SC

This beautiful hanging mirror is truly stunning. A rectangular shape mirror the mirror has scalloped edges and ornate mirror clips.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Metal

Italian Gilt Wood Mirror
Italian Gilt Wood Mirror

Italian Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in New York, NY

The size and shape of the mirror make it a versatile and eye-catching addition to any room.

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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

19th Century French Giltwood Mirror
19th Century French Giltwood Mirror

19th Century French Giltwood Mirror

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A beautiful carved and gilded mirror. The oval shape is especially nice.

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19th Century French Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Venetian Style Wall Mirrors
Vintage Venetian Style Wall Mirrors

Vintage Venetian Style Wall Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

Standing at almost 4 feet these antique mirrors are in sparkling shape. With all original parts and pieces no work has been done on them.

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror

Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish
Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish

Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Chippendale Style Bleached Wood Mirror. Mirror is oval in shape and features an elaborate openwork frame adorned with scrolling foliate forms, asymmetrical flourishes, and fi...

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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A C19th Continental Giltwood Wall Mirror
A C19th Continental Giltwood Wall Mirror

A C19th Continental Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in London, GB

In terms of condition, the mirror is in good shape for its age. The frame has a few small nibbles, as shown in the photos, and there is a small loss to the upper left corner, also de...

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19th Century French Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

19th Century Cork Circular Gilt Rope Convex Mirror
19th Century Cork Circular Gilt Rope Convex Mirror

19th Century Cork Circular Gilt Rope Convex Mirror

Located in Dublin 8, IE

The mirror itself is a convex shape creating a “fish eye” reflective effect.

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19th Century Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Giltwood

Large 19th Century English Decorative Gilt Framed Mirror
Large 19th Century English Decorative Gilt Framed Mirror

Large 19th Century English Decorative Gilt Framed Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb early 19th Century English decorative gilt mirror.  This fine individual piece retains its original gilding to the beautiful carved frame and also importantly still has the ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Federal Carved Mahogany Trumeau Pier Mantel Mirror 35"
Antique Federal Carved Mahogany Trumeau Pier Mantel Mirror 35"

Antique Federal Carved Mahogany Trumeau Pier Mantel Mirror 35"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Federal / empire style style pier / trumeau mirror - rectangular shape topped with a pediment over a foliate applique; divided mirror flanked leaf carved columns.

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19th Century Federal Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

French-Style Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror
French-Style Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror

French-Style Art Deco Wrought Iron Wall Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

This design features a distinctive geometric, hexagonal shape for the mirror glass, surrounded by an ornate, hand-hammered wrought iron frame with intricate scrollwork and textured d...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian 19th Century Venetian Oval Mirror
Italian 19th Century Venetian Oval Mirror

Italian 19th Century Venetian Oval Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely Venetian mirror from Italy, oval in shape with an intricate crown.

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror

19th Century French Carved Eagle Mirror
19th Century French Carved Eagle Mirror

19th Century French Carved Eagle Mirror

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A finely carved wooden eagle holding a mirror in the shape of a crescent moon attributed to French cabinetmaker and wood craftsman, Gabriel Viardot (1830-1906).

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Beech

Gothic Revival English Oak Bevel Shield Shape Stand Mirror with Finials
Gothic Revival English Oak Bevel Shield Shape Stand Mirror with Finials

Gothic Revival English Oak Bevel Shield Shape Stand Mirror with Finials

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare Gothic mirror on legs with a unique shield shape and finials.

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1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Oak

Antique Giltwood Mirror, Oval Glass, circa 1890
Antique Giltwood Mirror, Oval Glass, circa 1890

Antique Giltwood Mirror, Oval Glass, circa 1890

Located in Paris, FR

Antique giltwood French mirror with rectangular frame and oval shape mirror, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Stucco

Silver Dressing Mirror
Silver Dressing Mirror

Silver Dressing Mirror

By Birmingham

Located in New York, NY

Classic silver dressing table mirror in bowed oval shape with beveled glass, reed wrapped edge and large silver bow on top.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Silver

Gold Frame / Gold Mirror
Gold Frame / Gold Mirror

Gold Frame / Gold Mirror

Located in Beaune, FR

Originally, this frame was intended to hold a painting and it was transformed into a mirror. It is rectangular in shape and can be presented horizontally or vertically.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Plaster

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The top and bottom of the mirror showcases elegant demi-lune shapes with the top of the mirror displaying a fanciful Giltwood bow.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Early 20th Century English Painted Pine Mirrors
Pair of Early 20th Century English Painted Pine Mirrors

Pair of Early 20th Century English Painted Pine Mirrors

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Good pair of early 20th Century English painted mirrors with original bevelled plate mirror. An unusual shape and large scale, making these mirrors ideal for use above console table...

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Early 20th Century English Country Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880
Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880

Victorian Mirror with Carved Dragon attr. to Gabriel Viardot ca. 1880

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The mirror in the shape of a crescent moon is held by a wooden dragon with three tails.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Distressed
19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Distressed

19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Distressed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C. French ornate wall mirror with a distinctive antique style. The mirror has a round shape, encased in a highly decorative frame featuring intricate floral and leaf motifs.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beveled Glass Wall Mirror, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Beveled Glass Wall Mirror, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Beveled Glass Wall Mirror, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

The mirror has a beveled, asymmetrical shape, giving it a sculptural quality that aligns with the avant-garde design movements of the era.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror

Antique Brass Table Mirror
Antique Brass Table Mirror

Antique Brass Table Mirror

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A lovely brass table mirror. Special shape, as a kite, nicely decorated with a cherub and flowers.

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1910s Belgian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Brass

Large Viennese Antique Silver Table Mirror Rococo Style Austria c. 1890
Large Viennese Antique Silver Table Mirror Rococo Style Austria c. 1890

Large Viennese Antique Silver Table Mirror Rococo Style Austria c. 1890

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Silver Table Mirror with classic Rococo style designs. This Large Antique Mirror has an elegantly asymmetrical shape and an ornate border of scrolls, flowers an...

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19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Silver

Italian Eighteenth Century Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror
Italian Eighteenth Century Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror

Italian Eighteenth Century Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror

Located in New York, NY

The mirror of cartouche shape with dramatic high cresting resembling antlers.

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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of 18th Century North Italian Rococo Giltwood Mirrors
Pair of 18th Century North Italian Rococo Giltwood Mirrors

Pair of 18th Century North Italian Rococo Giltwood Mirrors

Located in Berlin, DE

The gilded carved surfaces also reflect the light. The mirror of cartouche shape with a high cresting and a similarly carved base.

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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Art Nouveau Antique Mirror, Gilded & Silvered, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Antique Mirror, Gilded & Silvered, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Antique Mirror, Gilded & Silvered, circa 1900

Located in Paris, FR

Antique French Art Nouveau mirror, circa 1900. Small mirror with geometric shapes, silvered and gilded, decorated with stylized holly leaves and foliage in the Art Nouveau style.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Silver Leaf

18th C. Italian Rectangular Mirror with Hand-Painted Wood Surround
18th C. Italian Rectangular Mirror with Hand-Painted Wood Surround

18th C. Italian Rectangular Mirror with Hand-Painted Wood Surround

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Italian mirror is rectangular in shape with a height just over 4 feet tall.

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18th Century Italian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Venetian Etched Mirrors
Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Venetian Etched Mirrors

Set of Three Italian Early 19th Century Venetian Etched Mirrors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of three stunning Italian early 19th century Venetian etched mirrors. The wonderful mirrors have a unique shape with scrolls and foliate frames and an elegant top crown.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror

Antique Victorian Ornate & Floral Carved Small Giltwood Rectangular Wall Mirror
Antique Victorian Ornate & Floral Carved Small Giltwood Rectangular Wall Mirror

Antique Victorian Ornate & Floral Carved Small Giltwood Rectangular Wall Mirror

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have an Antique Early Victorian Ornate & Floral Carved Small Giltwood Rectangular Wall Mirror. This mirror is of rectangular shape, as it is slightly taller than it is wide, ...

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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Double Framed Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Double Framed Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Double Framed Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood double framed mirror. The original central beveled mirror plate which follows the shape of the mirror is framed within a fine c...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Set of Three Gillows Of Lancaster 19th Century Silvered Green Painted Mirrors
Set of Three Gillows Of Lancaster 19th Century Silvered Green Painted Mirrors

Set of Three Gillows Of Lancaster 19th Century Silvered Green Painted Mirrors

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Benington, Herts

Thence by family descent Literature: Gillow Furniture Designs 1760-1800, Lindsay Boynton, see figs. 211 and 213 for mirrors with stylistic features in common with our set Susan ...

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19th Century English Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Silver

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted as a small writing desk complete with pigeon holes and interior drawers, the centre drawer missing.

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1730s Dutch Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, 69 cm
19th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, 69 cm

19th Century Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, France, 69 cm

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This superb 19th century giltwood wall mirror, with its curvaceous violin shape and exuberant Rococo style decoration, would add a gleaming golden accent to any room.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Gilt Mirror Medaillon Napoleon III
Gilt Mirror Medaillon Napoleon III

Gilt Mirror Medaillon Napoleon III

Located in palm beach, FL

Pretty mirror in gilded wood of Napoleon 3 era. Mirror in the shape of a medallion has foliage and ribbon on the corners.

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece
A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece

A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Large French Art Deco Etched Wall Mirror This is a very unusual piece it has a central square mirror set as a diamond shape in a Peach base, the glass is bevelled and etched This...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror

Huge Wall Mirror, Eagle, Figural, End 19th Century, Central Europe
Huge Wall Mirror, Eagle, Figural, End 19th Century, Central Europe

Huge Wall Mirror, Eagle, Figural, End 19th Century, Central Europe

Located in Wien, AT

Large wall mirror, in the shape of an eagle. Wonderful Central European work from the end of the 19th century, around 1880.

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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Rectangular Lacquered Gilded Mirror, Carved with Flowers, '900 Italy
Antique Rectangular Lacquered Gilded Mirror, Carved with Flowers, '900 Italy

Antique Rectangular Lacquered Gilded Mirror, Carved with Flowers, '900 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique wooden mirror, rectangular in shape with a central arch part, richly carved wooden frame, lacquered and gilded, decorations with flowers and shapes of the time, hand-built in...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror
19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror. Great vintage conditions the shape of the mirror is concave.

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Early 1900s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Wood

Rococo Revival carved mahogany wall mirror
Rococo Revival carved mahogany wall mirror

Rococo Revival carved mahogany wall mirror

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century Rococo Revival mahogany wall mirror, the asymmetrical shape with a beveled glass plate, heavily carved with rocaille scrolls and foliate details.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Wood

Large French Antique Oval Mirror, Giltwood & Blue Color, Art Deco, circa 1928
Large French Antique Oval Mirror, Giltwood & Blue Color, Art Deco, circa 1928

Large French Antique Oval Mirror, Giltwood & Blue Color, Art Deco, circa 1928

Located in Paris, FR

Large French antique mirror, oval shape, Art Deco period, circa 1928. Blue color frame is decorated with stylized foliages, overlaid with gold leaf, and highlighted by a black border...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror
19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

19th Century Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror. Great vintage conditions the shape of the mirror is concave.

Category

Early 1900s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Gilt-wood Oval Wall Mirrors
Pair of Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Gilt-wood Oval Wall Mirrors

Pair of Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Gilt-wood Oval Wall Mirrors

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

They are oval in shape, each mirror is decorated with a large decorative pediment, and embellished with scrolls and floral motifs .

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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Shapes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Antique Mirror Shapes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique mirror shapes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique mirror shapes — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Antique mirror shapes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique mirror shapes made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Antique Mirror Shapes?

Prices for antique mirror shapes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique mirror shapes begin at $512 and can go as high as $24,491, while the average can fetch as much as $2,650.
Questions About Antique Mirror Shapes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.