Find many varieties of an authentic English regency convex mirror available at 1stDibs. Each English regency convex mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
glass and
giltwood. Find 220 options for an antique or vintage English regency convex mirror now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer English regency convex mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each English regency convex mirror bearing
Regency or
neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made English regency convex mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Atsonea,
Patrick Fenlon and
Friedman Brothers are consistently popular.
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.