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Federal Gold Framed Mirror

19th Century Federal Guild Gold Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A simply stunning and sweet 19th century Federal guild gold framed wall mirror. This finely gilt
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Antique 19th Century Federal Wall Mirrors

Antique Kindel Oxford Mahogany Frame Federal Mirror Wall Gold Gilt Carved Eagle
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Kindel oxford mahogany frame federal mirror wall gold gilt carved eagle. Item features gold
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Mid-20th Century North American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Federal Style Mahogany & Gold Gilt Eagle Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Federal style wall mirror, unbranded. Mirror glass in a mahogany frame with gold gilt
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Mahogany, Paint

Federal Gilt-Wood & Eglomise Painted Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This American Federal gilt-wood mirror dates Circa 1790, it’s lower rectangular antique mirror
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique American Federal Gilt Carved Overmantle Triple Mirror with Gold Eagle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal gilt carved overmantle triple mirror with gold eagle. Item featured is an
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Early 20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Mahogany

Federal Style Mahogany Mirror With Carved Giltwood Grouse
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique mahogany frame federal mirror wall gold gilt carved bird. Item features gold gilt carved
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mirror, Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Federal Giltwood Convex Bullseye Eagle Acanthus Mirror 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th Century gold giltwood bullseye / convex wall mirror featuring a round frame carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Federal Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century American Federal Wall Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and rare antique American Federal giltwood wall mirror dating to the first half of the
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Early 19th Century American Federal Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
This magnificent carved and gilt wood, circa 1820-1840, Federal Mirror has foliage in a Classical
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Carved Wood American Federal Parcel Gilt Wall Mirror by Decorative Crafts Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved wood American Federal style parcel-gilt wall mirror by Decorative Crafts Inc. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

Large American Federal Style 60" Oval Mahogany & Gilt Wood Mallard Duck Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful Large Antique Mahogany and Gilt Wood American Federal Style Oval Mirror with Fine Carved
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20th Century Wall Mirrors

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Gold

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
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Vintage 1960s American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Giltwood Mirror with Rosette Corners and Fruit Panel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An antique carved giltwood wall mirror from the 1800s featuring a rectangular frame with rosette
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Antique Early 19th Century Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror

Antique Reverse Painted Foiled Fruit Basket Trumeau Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Federal style wall mirror with silver and gold frame and reverse painted folk art style
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Trumeau Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood, Paint

Gilded Gold Wood Floor Mirror by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Toledo, OH
throughout. Each section has a distressed mirror with a thin beveled edge. Carved wood frame has a gilded
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20th Century North American Federal Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Italian Regency Round Giltwood and Ebonized Convex Mirror with Carved Eagle
Located in Firenze, IT
bulls eye wall mirror that still retains its original gold leaves gilding. The outer moulded round frame
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Regency Convex Mirrors

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Wood, Giltwood, Mirror

American Designer, Federal Consoles, Mahogany, Marble, Gold Gilt, Mirror, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of monumental Federal style console tables each having boule inlays and carved opposing
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Mid-20th Century Federal Console Tables

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Marble

Late 19th Century Regency Carved and Ebonized Giltwood Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
convex mirror framed in a spectacular ebony and gilt decorated frame with a lower carving leading to an
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Early 20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

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American Federal Mahogany Églomisé Barley Twist and Acorn Wall Mirror, C. 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American federal mahogany églomisé wall mirror with decorative carved acorn and barley twist motif. Mirror retains the original looking glass and wood backing, Early 19th century.
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Antique 1810s American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany, Pine, Paint, Mirror

American Classical Eglomise Gilt Mirror with Rope and Medallion Carvings C. 1815
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Classical gilt carved wood eglomise mirror with decorative sphere, medallion, and rope carvings, and painted eglomise of American frigate ships at war. Mirror retains the o...
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Giltwood, Paint

Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
By Bruce James Talbert, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

American Chippendale Mahogany and Gilt Wall Mirror. Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Chippendale mahogany wall mirror with perched gilt eagle on plinth, scrolled decorative carvings, and original mirror with gilt molded edge. Mirror retains the original gla...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style. Original Mirror.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th C. Chippendale Mahogany Mirror, American, English Style Wall Mirror. Original Glass Gorgeous antique solid Mahogany American Chippendale mirror circa 1770 with scrolled and feat...
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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany

Stunning Georgian circa 1760 Thomas Chippendale Phoenix Mirror Giltwood Hardwood
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1760 mahogany and giltwood Phoenix Thomas Chippendale wall mirror A rare, collectable and highly coveted wall mirror. Known ...
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Antique 1760s English Georgian Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Hardwood

Antique French Neoclassical Mahogany & Giltwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French neoclassical wall mirror offers mahogany frame with giltwood urn-form finial having flanking inverted bellflower garland and trim, c1840 Measures: 27.5" H x 17.75"...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Mahogany, Giltwood

Carved English Pine Mirror
Located in Wilson, NC
Carved English pine horizontal mirror featuring a variety of architectural carvings in high relief; the top portion with broken arch and demi lune platform above oval carved medallio...
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Antique 1840s English Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Pine

Carved English Pine Mirror
Carved English Pine Mirror
H 23 in W 42 in D 1.5 in
HEKMAN Crotch Mahogany Chippendale Beveled Wall Mirror
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style wall mirror by Hekman. Bevel edge mirrored glass and decoratively carved crotch mahogany frame with inlaid medallion to top center. Made in the USA, in the late 2...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Mahogany

Wrought Iron Glass Top Coffee Table in the Gothic Style
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New York, NY
Heavy hand-wrought iron base supports thick (.50") bevelled glass top. The base has incised decorative Sgraffito designs in the Gothic, Spanish Style. The base can fold closed. When ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wrought Iron

Antique Large Chippendale Parcel Gilt Mahogany Wall Mirror with Phoenix, c1810
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large Chippendale style mirror offers shaped parcel gilt mahogany frame with scroll and foliate border with gilt phoenix at crest, c1810 Measures - 40.25'' H x 20.5''...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany, Mirror

Antique Federal Figural Eagle Giltwood Wall Mirror circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Federal wall mirror offers frame with figural giltwood eagle at crest and having flanking inverted bellflower garland, c1840 Measures - 27''H x 19.5''W x 2.5''D. Catalog...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

George III Mahogany Concertina Card Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
This phenomenal Georgian concertina card table is a masterpiece of English woodworking. Constructed for multifunctional use, this mahogany table displays beautifully integrated desig...
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Antique 18th Century Irish George III Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage American Mahogany Federal Style Broken Pediment Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage American mahogany federal style broken pediment wall hanging mirror 48", Federal style wall mirror, circa 1950s. Made from mahogany with scrolled broken pediment and twist...
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Mid-20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mahogany

Verre Eglomise Chinese Export Reverse Glass Painting
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Verre Eglomise Chinese Export reverse glass painting. Beautiful Chinese reverse glass painting of two women in a Chinese garden with a scroll. This painting is particularl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Wood

Bruce Talbert for Gillow and Co. A Gothic Revival Oak and Leather Writing Table
By Bruce James Talbert
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert (1838-1881) for Gillow and Co., an oak two-drawer writing table, with a later red leather top, stamped mark, no. L9534.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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Very Fine Giltwood Federal Mirror with Églomisé Panel
Located in Alexandria, VA
The frame is gold leaf with excellent carving and was probably made in New England or New York. The
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Federal Tabernacle-Form Mirror with Eglomise Panel, circa 1805, New England
Located in Alexandria, VA
is of a Gothic castle in ruins next to a restless sea done mostly in gold leaf. The frame is gold
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...

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Glass

English Regency Period Giltwood Convex Wall Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in London, GB
English Regency and indeed in Federal mirrors predates its adoption as the American symbol The restrained
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Philadelphia Gold Leaf Looking Glass, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large, excellent looking glass in heavy, gold leaf half-spindle and corner block frame, original
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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique Federal Gilt Gold Carved Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in West Hartford, CT
A federal style giltwood convex mirror features a carved frame with a sensational carved winged
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Antique Early 1900s American Federal Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Federal Style Gilt Gold Convex Mirror, Wall, Console or Pier Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A Federal style gilt gold convex Wall mirror. Wall, console or pier mirror that is simply stunning
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Vintage 1950s Federal Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mirror

Vintage Federal Gilt Wood Stars Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous Federal GP round gilt wood mirror. Bright gold and black frame with a ring of small
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Late 20th Century North American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Gold

Tilting Federal Style Shaving Mirror Mahogany
Located in Stamford, CT
mahogany table or vanity mirror has gilt gold hi lights to accompany the fine mahogany frame.
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Mid-20th Century Federal Table Mirrors

Antique American Federal Style Convex or Bullseye Carved Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare and important Antique American Federal style convex or bullseye gold leaf mirror with hand
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

American Federal Giltwood Convex Antique Mirror, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
For anyone passionate about the Federal Period, this is an affordable and very striking work of the
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Pine

19th Century Gold Gilt Gesso Federal Style Eagle Wall Mirror with Cornucopia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century gold gilt Gesso Federal style eagle wall mirror with cornucopia. Item features gilt
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Gold Gilt Gesso Federal Style Wall Mirror with Eagle and Cornucopia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique gold gilt gesso federal style wall mirror with eagle and cornucopia. Item features gilt
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Antique Early 1900s American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Italian Pair Federal-Style Eagle Wall Decorations with Mirror Centers
Located in Atlanta, GA
found about the heads, feet, crown, and center mirror frame. This pair of Italian Federal style eagle
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Mid-20th Century Italian Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Early 20th Century Federal Style Black Lacquer Gilt Mirror
Located in Harlingen, TX
An early 20th century Federal style black lacquer and gold accented wall mirror in carved gilt wood
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Early 20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Gold Leaf

American Federal Gold Leaf Mirror with Eglomise Battle Scene from War of 1812
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period gold leaf mirror with beautifully carved rope columns, eglomise panel and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Federal Style Gilt Gold Convex Mirror Adorning a Carved Eagle
Located in Stamford, CT
A federal style gilt gold convex mirror adorning a carved eagle. This finely carved antique mirror
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Early 20th Century Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Pair of Round Gold Wood Federal Admiral Eagle Mirrors with Pie Crust Edges 1930s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
admiral federal eagle mirrors are hard to come by in pairs. And most are framed. Because of their size and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Wood

American Federal Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Mirror with Eagle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beveled convex glass gold gilt Federal style mirror. American eagle is perched high on top of the
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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Convex Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Mid Century Convex Bullseye Federal Style Gilt Eagle Wall Mirror
By Turner Manufacturing Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid century Federal style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a gilt gold painted finish. Highly
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Antique Federal Hand Carved and Gilt Bullseye Eagle Mirror, 1815
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
mirror frame is hand carved, constructed of a hardwood, and overlaid by gold leaf. At top is an eagle
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Antique 1810s American Convex Mirrors

Materials

Wood

American Federal Chippendale Mahogany and Gold Leaf Broken Arch Pediment Mirror
Located in Wells, ME
botanical motif by carved gold leaf leaves paralleling the mahogany frame, supported by wire. The floral
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Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tall Rectangular Brown and Gold Wood Admiral Eagle Pier Mirror with Gilt Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
scalloped edges. A small thin gold frame accents the interior of the frame. The top of the mirror features
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20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Plaster, Wood

19th Century Carved Gilt Gold Pier, Console, Floor or over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
An enormous monumental 19th century carved gilt gold pier, console, floor, full length or over the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Federal Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels
By Cermenati & Bernarda
Located in New York, NY
this pair of Federal mirrors with églomisé panels is established by the presence on the back of one of
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Antique Early 1800s American American Classical Pier Mirrors and Console...

Materials

Wood

Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels
Pair Pier Mirrors with Églomisé Panels
H 43.57 in W 24.13 in D 4.25 in
Rare Civil War Period Federal Standard Style Flank Guidon Flag
Located in York County, PA
Rare Civil War Period Federal Standard Style Flank Guidon Of The 100th New York Volunteer Infantry
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Antique 1860s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Antique French Empire Marble Top & Ormolu Console Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
terminate in giltwood mounts in front of a framed mirror back. It is further decorated with elegant ormolu
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Antique 1810s French Empire Console Tables

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Federal Eagle Gold Giltwood Frame with Convex Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Great antique Federal era gold giltwood frame with convex mirror. Heavily decorated with an eagle
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Large Sculptural Federal Style Round Figural Eagle Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large dimensional traditional Federal style round mirror with perched eagle flanked by acanthus
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Early 2000s Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

American Federal Gold Leaf Mirror with Reverse-Glass Painting of Schooner
Located in Miami, FL
A charming Federal mirror with églomisé panel, American, circa 1790. Features a carved and gilded
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mirror

FRIEDMAN BROS Federal Style Eagle Eglomise Trumeau Wall Mirror
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Federal style Trumeau wall mirror by Friedman Brothers. Mirror glass in a tall giltwood
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Trumeau Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Federal Convex Gilt Gold Wall or Console Mirror Adorning a Winged Eagle
Located in Stamford, CT
A Federal convex gilt gold wall or console mirror adorning a winged eagle. The fine circular gilt
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Mid-20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors

Pair Bull’s-Eye Eagle Convex Brass Mirrors Federal 1700s Civil War Era
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
represented a state or Colony. These federal convex mirrors have 13 round circles for 13 states. This could
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Antique 18th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

American Federal 18th Century Gold Leaf Mirror with Classical Frieze
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal 18th century gold leaf mirror with bold cornice from which are suspended gold
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Federal Style Gilt Eagle and Ball Convex Mirror, Vintage, American, circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
constructed of a light weight composition and is finished in gold metal paint. Beveled mirror measures inches
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Convex Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Antique Reproduction Gilt Framed Convex Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
American Federal style convex mirror in gilt frame.... resin frame in the Federal style.
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Mid-20th Century Girandoles

Materials

Gold Leaf

Colonial Williamsburg Gold Giltwood Mirror, Friedman Bros, circa 1950
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
Colonial Williamsburg Federal style mirror by Friedman Brothers Decorative Arts, Inc. Obverse label
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Midcentury Round Black and Gold Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
paint and gold gilt paint on ribbed wood frame, surrounding beveled mirror. Bevel is approximatly 1 in
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Marble-Top and Ormolu Console Table, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
giltwood mounts in front of a framed mirror back. It is further decorated with elegant ormolu mounts that
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Antique 1810s French Console Tables

American Federal Giltwood Mirror Attributable to Isaac Platt, New York, c. 1820
By Isaac Platt
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful gold leaf Federal mirror attributable to Isaac Platt, with turned and carved
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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

American Federal Mirror
Located in Sarasota, FL
This American Federal Style Mirror has Inlay on mahogany frame with gilt detail, leaves on each
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Vintage 1970s American Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

American Federal Mirror
American Federal Mirror
H 50 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Carved Federal Mirror, Classical Panel by Robert Welford, PA
Located in Providence, RI
mirror is a true standout and brilliant as if made of pure gold.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Federal Mirror with Eglomise Panel
Located in Hudson, NY
Early 19th Century Gilt Framed Looking Glass with Eglomise Panel with Green, Black and Gold Floral
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Antique 19th Century American Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Federal Mirror with Eglomise Panel
Federal Mirror with Eglomise Panel
H 42 in W 26 in D 2.5 in
19th Century American Federal Carved, Gilded, Ebonized Convex Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning, gorgeous example of an early 1810-1820 American Federal carved and gilded mirror based
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Antique 1810s American American Classical Convex Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinoiserie Mirror, France, 1930s
Located in Austin, TX
Carved wooden mirror frame and mirror, finished with Red lacquer and design is carved in relief and
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Vintage 1930s French Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Mirror, France, 1930s
Chinoiserie Mirror, France, 1930s
H 72 in W 42 in D 36 in
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Federal Gold Framed Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic federal gold framed mirror available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every federal gold framed mirror was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a federal gold framed mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A federal gold framed mirror, designed in the Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made federal gold framed mirror over the years, but those crafted by Friedman Brothers and Kindel Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Federal Gold Framed Mirror?

Prices for a federal gold framed mirror start at $350 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $3,200.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

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.