Admiral Eagle Federal Round Bull’s-Eye Wall Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round mirror with eagle surmount. In a bronze hue. A great example of the American federal style.
Resin, Plastic
Federal Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Period federal bulls eye mirror.
Wood
Large Federal Style Bull's Eye Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Good size and with original convex mirror.
Wood, Gesso
Late 20th C. Federal Style Bull's-Eye Giltwood and Ebonized Mirror
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., American Federal style round bull's-eye giltwood and ebonized mirror.
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Federal Style Gilt-Frame Convex Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Federal style gilt-frame bull's eye convex mirror, possibly 2nd quarter of 20th century, beautiful annulated circular frame decorated with wreath crest and ebonized figurine holding ...
Wood, Glass
Pair Bull’s-Eye Eagle Convex Brass Mirrors Federal 1700s Civil War Era
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Two round convex admiral eagle brass mirrors are known as bull's-eye or porthole mirrors.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
19th century American Bull's Eye Convex Giltwood Mirror with Eagle
Located in Savannah, GA
There is a sunburst motif at the bottom. Bull's eye mirrors first became popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Period Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Federal period "bulls eye" mirror, of gilt gesso over carved wood, having a convex mirror in round frame decorated with balls, surmounted by a hand-carved American eagle, flanked by ...
Giltwood, Mirror
Large Federal Style Bull's Eye Mirror
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking Carver's Guild bull's eye Federal style mirror made in the US in the second half of the 20th C.
Vintage English Federal Style Bulls Eye Mirror
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage English Federal style bulls eye mirror Circular gold leaf mirror with ebonized wood details around the convex mirror Size: 15 D x 2.5 H.
Gold Leaf
A Federal Style Carved and Painted Bulls Eye Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Federal Style Carved and Painted Bulls Eye Mirror
Wood
Antique Federal Convex Bullseye Mirror With Eagle Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The circular gilt finished mirror with convex mirror and fantastic carved and gilt finished eagle form finial. Dimensions: 19 1/2" L, 11 3/8" D, 29 3/4" H Condition: Old repairs to...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,995
H 58.5 in W 31.5 in D 3.75 in
Italian Hand-Made American Federal Style Eagle Mirror Style Friedman Brothers
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian hand-made American Federal Style eagle mirror, in the manner of Friedman Brothers, is a striking example of neoclassical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Topped with...
Gesso, Mahogany
$2,350
H 24.5 in W 17.5 in D 4.75 in
Empire Style French Eagle Mirror, Gold Leaf & Wood, Antique, 1920s
Located in Austin, TX
French mirror in the Empire style. This piece is made of solid wood construction that has been finished with gold leaf and an original patina. Sitting atop the circular mirror is an ...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian Baroque Revival Round Wall Mirror
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This vintage round wall mirror dates from the mid-20th century and has a richly decorated frame with a dark bronzed finish. The scalloped shape, floral details, and beaded border giv...
Cast Iron
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Regency Gilt Federal Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a grand statement with this stunning Vintage Regency Gilt Federal Convex Eagle Mirror. A true masterpiece of Federal-style design, this mirror features a convex glass center fra...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Regency Federal Gilt Eagle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a commanding statement of historical elegance with this stunning vintage Regency Federal style gilt mirror, proudly dated "NOV 11 1958" on its reverse. Dominated by a proudly pe...
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...
Mirror, Giltwood
English Federal Eagle Convex Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a very nice Late 19th Century Federal style English mirror. Featuring the traditional eagle with wings spread 14 round balls surrounding the circle, The bottom has a wooden o...
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...
Mirror, Giltwood
American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Substantial Federal-Style mirror featuring inset glass (not convex) within a deep, gilt resin frame adorned by an eagle perched on laurel at the top and acanthus detail below (ca. Mi...
Gold Leaf
$4,852
H 43.31 in W 28.35 in D 9.06 in
19th Century English Regency Convex Mirror With Eagle Decoration
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptionally fine quality 19th Century English Regency carved gilt wood convex mirror. With eagle decoration to the top with original mirror plate. Circa 1815.
Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fra...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,450
H 29.75 in W 21.75 in D 2.5 in
American Federal Style Giltwood Eagle Crest Convex Mirror, Mid-20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style giltwood convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above a laurel motif—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The circular fr...
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Convex Giltwood Wall Mirror with Eagle Pediment
Located in Queens, NY
American Federal convex giltwood wall mirror with ball design, fluted ebonized border, and eagle pediment top.
Mirror, Giltwood
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,995
H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,795
H 76 in W 36 in D 16.88 in
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Flame Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet In the manner of Baker Furniture By Trogdon Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Carved flame m...
Brass
Vintage American Federal Gold Brass Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A Federal-style brass convex mirror crowned with a carved eagle, its wings outstretched above olive branches—an enduring symbol drawn from early American design. The convex glass su...
Brass
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.63 in W 1,463 in D 1 in
Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh Daubigny's Garden by S. Goosson
Located in Soquel, CA
Le jardin de Daubigny Style of Vincent Van Gogh by Stephen Goosson The painting depicts the enclosed garden of Charles-François Daubigny, a French landscape painter whom Van Gogh ad...
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
$85,000
H 54 in W 39 in D 4 in
American Federal Gilt Eagle Convex Mirror with Acanthus & Shell Pendant, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Monumental Period American Federal gilt wood and gesso convex mirror with a central spread winged Eagle perched to flee on rocky plinth, upper flanking scrolled acanthus foliage, in...
Gesso, Mirror, Pine, Giltwood, Ebony
Regency Carved Giltwood Eagle Serpent Mirror
Located in Lymington, GB
A carved giltwood mirror of classic Regency design. Surmounted by a displaying eagle set upon rock work. Circa 1820. The frame surrounded with a geometric-design border with intertw...
Giltwood
Very Fine Antique Secretary Bookcase with Brass Eagle Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well constructed with fine mahogany veneer with Federal style brass eagle finial on a pedestal. The carved cornice with urn form finials over a carved frieze. Two glazed doors with m...
Leather, Glass, Mahogany
$15,500
H 39.5 in W 25.75 in D 5 in
American Federal Gilt Wood Convex Mirror with Perched Eagle to Flee, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal gilt carved wood and gesso convex mirror with perched eagle to flee, flanking acanthus scrolled foliage, interior circular spheres, ebonized reeded ring, and termina...
Ebony, Giltwood, Wood, Mirror, Gesso
$5,571
H 82.68 in W 20.08 in D 9.06 in
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with...
Oak, Mahogany
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Lime Wood Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical style carved lime wood wall panel. This striking piece would make a charming wall decoration on the main wall of a period property. Dating to 1780, this han...
Wood
18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground, featuring gilt figures, pagodas, and landscape motifs throughout the case. The arched ho...
Brass
$13,900
H 38.25 in W 21.75 in D 10.75 in
Regency Convex Mirror, Giltwood Frame, Eagle Crest, England, c. 1820
Located in Wichita, KS
A fine Regency original giltwood mirror with convex mirror plate. The frame features carved lotus flower terminals meeting at the four compass points. The mirror is topped by a crest...
Brass
Georgian Giltwood Convex Mirror with an Eagle
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century circular regency giltwood Convex Mirror. Mirror features a spread wing eagle perched atop a structure of rocks and a foliate pendant grouping on bottom. Giltwood ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid 18th Century German Grandfather Clock, Walnut & Brass, 96" Tall
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials. Iron ...
Brass
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.
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