19th Century Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
An unusual and very chic distortion mirror, with beautiful walnut wooden frame.
Antique Late 19th Century French More Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
An unusual and very chic distortion mirror, with beautiful walnut wooden frame.
Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
Quite rare to find these distortion mirrors, used by travelers in their circus, make nowadays a
Mirror, Pearwood
Carnival Distortion Mirror, England 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Carnival Distortion Mirror England, 1900 Tall fairground mirror with black-painted wooden frame
Glass, Wood
Circa 1890 French Satinwood Concave Distortion Mirror Viewer Scientific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Circa 1890 French concave mirror card viewer, all constructed of French polished light wood, with
Glass, Satinwood
$1,246
H 13.39 in W 14.57 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Distortion Optical Mirror Concave Curio Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare late 19th century distortion mirror, with a concave plate Housed in its original softwood
Mirror, Pine
$12,000
H 40.16 in W 33.86 in D 5.12 in
Memory Distortion - Wall Mirror, Zeng Peng, Matt Grey Marble Wall Mirror
By Zeng Peng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
curious amalgam of her artistic disciplines of provocative objects of balance. Memory Distortion is
Marble
$1,804
H 11.82 in Dm 4.14 in
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass
Art Glass, Mirror
$12,000 / item
H 40.16 in W 33.86 in D 5.12 in
'Memory Distortion, Wall Mirror', by Zeng Peng, Matt Grey Marble
By Zeng Peng
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Zeng Peng is a China-based artist and designer from a background in Product Design. Having committed to the lead designer role in an experimental art studio, Studio Buzao, Peng explo...
Marble
$2,930
H 15.36 in W 28.75 in D 5.91 in
Brot Mirophar Triptych Illuminated Magnifying Vanity Mirror by Brot circa 1940
Located in CA, CA
A 1950s triptych vanity magnifying mirror in nickel on a thick glass base by the French Company
Nickel
Antonia Dresser by Lorena Vieyra
By Lorena Vieyra
Located in Geneve, CH
, Calcatta marble. Dressing table made of walnut and steel. Includes mirror without distortion and
Marble, Steel
1940s Red Funhouse Distortion Mirrors
Located in Lisbon, IT
A set of 7 distortion mirrors from the 1940s. They were at "Feira Popular de Lisboa" a very popular
Glass, Wood
1950s Vintage Carnival Funhouse Distortion Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s vintage carnival funhouse distortion mirror.
Glass, Wood
Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
A distortion mirror of small proportions, rare to find ... genuine piece.
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
Always happy to find one of these difficult and rare to find distortion mirrors, original wooden
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Funhouse Carnival Distortion Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century distortion mirror. Wood frame. Plastic mirror warps to create a distorted effect.
Plastic, Wood
Matching Pair of 19th Century Distortion Mirrors
Located in Brecht, BE
Rare find, this pair of distortion mirrors, great foxed mirrorglass, perfect for the collector.
Mirror, Pearwood
1930s Distortion Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
These mirrors have become a rare find ... a good old one .. distortion glass in wooden frame.
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century English Glass Fairground Distortion Mirror
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century glass fairground distortion mirror We are proud to offer an original early 20th
Glass
Sold
H 61.82 in W 29.53 in D 5.91 in
Set of Three Mid-Century French Fairground/Circus Distortion Mirrors
Located in London, GB
A set of three mid-century fairground distortion mirrors. France, c1950s. Original curved
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 15.36 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Pair of Distortion Mirrors, Concave & Convex Fairground Scientific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of a Victorian distortion mirrors, one being concave the other convex Housed in
Glass, Pine
19th C Very Large Ebonised Sorceress Witches Convex Star Distortion Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very large and late 19th century sorceress mirror housed in a deeply carved frame with its
Mirror, Hardwood
20th Century Ebonized Circular Concave Distortion Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early 20th century concave mirror plate, housed in a later decorative Regency style ebonized
Glass
Sold
H 1.58 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Concave Distortion Mirrors Curio Optical Scientific
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A pair of early 20th century concave optical scientific mirrors, housed in later ebonised wooden
Mirror, Pine
Sold
H 15.75 in W 10.83 in D 2.56 in
19th C Pair of Peep Show Fairground Carnival Distortion Mirrors Concave Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Exceptional pair of fairground/peepshow mirrors circa 1880 in age, English in origin. Original
Mirror, Optical Glass, Pine
Sold
H 5.91 in W 4.93 in D 1.78 in
Pair of 19th Century Concave & Convex Distortion Scientific Mirrors
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very unusual pair of petite distortion mirrors, encased within their original oak frames with
Mirror, Optical Glass, Oak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 1.19 in
Early 20th C Players Please Navy Cut Fairground Distortion Advertising Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very rare early 20th century advertising distortion mirror, reverse applied transfers on the
Steel
20th Century Distortion or Concave Mirror
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Unusually deep concave mirror, mounted in a contemporary stand and frame. Probably originally a
Glass
Early 20th Century English Glass Fairground Mirror
Located in London, GB
English fairground distortion mirror. single panel wooden back section, heavy glass distorted wobbly
Blown Glass, Pine
Sold
H 2.17 in Dm 5.71 in
Early 20th Century Scientific Small Concave Optical Mirror Fairground Distortion
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good early 20th century concave mirror, housed in a later well made turned wooden frame
Mirror, Pine
Early 20th Century Pair of Large Sorcerers Mirrors Optical Distortion
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good sized matching pair or early 20th century sorcerers mirrors with 11 large reverse ground
Mirror, Hardwood
19th Century Antique Blue Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a blue glass ground
Art Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 13.78 in W 17.33 in D 1.58 in
Mid-19th Century Fairground Carnival Concave Distortion Oak Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine example of a small distortion (concave) mirror, housed in original oak frame with original
Mirror, Optical Glass, Oak
Sold
H 7.88 in Dm 3.94 in
19th C Optical Antique Ruby Red Sorcerers Mirror Curio Unusual Distortion Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A decorative double sided sorcerers mirror, with seven reverse ground optics on a ruby red glass
Art Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 3 in
French 1950s Giltwood Two-Layered Sunburst Mirror with Convex Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
convex central mirror plate providing a charming distortion of images. The mirror is surrounded by an
Mirror, Giltwood
A Vintage Regency Style Convex Gilded Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
bowed mirror which measures almost 5 inches deep creating a very fascinating distortion in the mirror
Wood, Plaster
Oversized Blue Concave Round Wall Mirror , Italy 1970
By FIAM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mesmerizing, kaleidoscopic distortions. With its polished mirrored glass and softly rounded rectangular form
Art Glass
1950's Carnival Funhouse Distortion Green Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's carnival funhouse distortion floor green mirror.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 50.01 in W 25.99 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Glass Distortion Carnival Fairground Mirrors Concave and Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of obverse fairground mirrors, housed in their original pine frames and ebonised finish
Optical Glass, Pine
Sold
H 50.01 in W 25.99 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Glass Optical Distortion Carnival Fairground Mirrors Concave and Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rare pair of obverse fairground mirrors, housed in their original pine frames and ebonised finish
Glass, Pine
Sold
H 14.97 in Dm 14.97 in
19th Century Maple Veneered Sorceress Witches Convex Mirror Distortion Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and late 19th century sorceress mirror housed in a maple veneered oval frame with seven
Hardwood, Mirror
Fun House Mirror, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
distortion mirror measures 22.5" W x 47" H.
Acrylic, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 27 in D 5.5 in
1960s French Vintage Three-Layered Sunburst Mirror with Convex Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
sunburst mirror features a central convex mirror plate offering a lovely distortion of images. This mirror
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 25 in W 25 in D 5 in
French 1960s Giltwood Three-Layered Sunburst Mirror with Convex Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
French giltwood sunburst mirror features a clear convex mirror plate providing a charming distortion of
Mirror, Giltwood
Stunning LaBarge Gilt and Ebonized Convex Mirror with Eagle
By LaBarge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
spread eagle ornamentation at the top. Some distortions or foxing to mirror. Mirror itself is 14" round
Mirror, Wood
Small Victorian Fairground Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
distortion mirror plate.
Mercury Glass
Late 19th Century Fairground Mirror in Golden Oak Frame
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
distortion mirror plate.
Mercury Glass
Coney Island Fun House Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
An early 20th century concave distortion mirror from Coney Island, New York. It's great fun!
Mirror
Magnificent Maison Jansen Eglomise Mirror
Located in Southfield, MI
Incredible Maison Jansen reverse decorated eglomise mirror, designed as an elongated octagon. Made
Sunburst Mirror with Convex Mirror Plate
Located in Porto, PT
mirror features a central convex mirror plate offering a lovely distortion of images. This mirror is
Giltwood
1950's Pair Of Vintage Carnival Funhouse Distortion Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
1950's original pair of vintage carnival funhouse distortion mirrors.
Wood, Plastic
$16,000
H 29.14 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Chenille, 1972
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” three seater sofa for B&B Italia, ivory chenille, Italy, 1971. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like a large sof...
Foam, Chenille
Rock Crystal Column
Located in New York, NY
Carved rock crystal column: Measures: 3.25" x 3.25" x 11".
Rock Crystal
$655 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique À Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Black for Nemo
By Nemo Lighting 1, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Glendale, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in black for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are s...
Metal, Aluminum
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Shagreen Wall Mirror by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Montreal, QC
Ria and Yiouri Augousti Taupe Shagreen Ray Skin Frame Mirror. Beveled glass mirror with original tag on verso. France: circa 1980
Shagreen
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
Unavailable|$1,550
H 16 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Antique Art Nouveau Photo Album or Book with Brass Stand Up Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique standing photo album is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The album is compo...
Brass
1930s Art Deco sofa , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Seat Height 47cm
Fabric, Wood
$2,644 / set
H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
19th C Pair of Large Optical Experimental Scientific Mirrors Concave & Convex
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large pair of scientific optical mirrors, one concave the other convex. These where used in studies of optical sciences and in particular the study of the properties of light r...
Brass
Customized Table, Burr Chestnut Base with Belgian Slate Top
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece this Belgian slate topped table on burr chestnut treetrunk base .. A statement in your interior ... or in your garden.
Slate
$6,315 / item
H 38.98 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
The Flanders- Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair with Footstool
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
$6,400 / set
H 34 in W 34.5 in D 37 in
Pair of Sublime Danish 1940's Large Scale Club Chair in Style of Fritz Hansen V)
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of sublime large scale club chairs very similar to Fritz Hansen's famous model 1518 and likely made in the early 1940s. One chair is slightly taller than the other making them a...
Wool, Beech
Uchiwa Series Chandelier by Ingo Maurer for Design M, Germany, 1970's
By Design M, Ingo Maurer
Located in Melbourne, VIC
A striking blend of tradition and avant-garde design, the Uchiwa pendant lamp by Ingo Maurer for Design M exemplifies the artistic exploration of the 1970s. Comprising fourteen fans ...
Bamboo
Pair of Armchairs Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Guglielmo Ulrich, Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of modern armchairs, in the manner of Guglielmo Ulrich, newly upholstered in a rust / burnt orange pure Mohair fabric. Quality handmade beech frames, traditional hand ...
Wood, Mohair
Cabinet of Curiosities Display Sculptural Artwork, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exquisite cabinet of Curiosities showcasing a stunning collection of plaster figures and pieces, elegantly presented within a wood and glass display case reminiscent of a Classic scu...
Plaster, Wood
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.
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
These are the fairest of them all.