Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the convex girandole mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
glass and
giltwood, every convex girandole mirror was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect convex girandole mirror — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A convex girandole mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Regency,
Mid-Century Modern and
Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made convex girandole mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Friedman Brothers are consistently popular.
Prices for a convex girandole mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,237 and can go as high as $160,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,200.
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.