At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal convex eye mirror for your home. Each convex eye mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
glass and
mirror. If you’re shopping for a convex eye mirror, we have 49 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a convex eye mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A convex eye mirror made by
Regency designers — as well as those associated with
Revival — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made convex eye mirror over the years, but those crafted by
Jonathan Franc and
Turner Design are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
A convex eye mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,417, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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.