Spanish Colonial Sunburst Style Gilt Floral Oval Mirror
Located in Bruton, GB
A beautifully sculptural giltwood floral garland mirror featuring a richly layered, nature-inspired
Metal
$6,400
H 66.25 in W 36.25 in D 7 in
19th C. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Shield Crest and Floral Garland
Located in Dallas, TX
scrolling acanthus leaves and draped floral garlands. A delicate beaded trim surrounds the original mirror
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
$10,285
H 83.47 in W 44.49 in D 2.76 in
Antique French Silver and Gold Leaf Louis Seize Mirror with Floral Garlands
Located in Casteren, NL
leaves. A beautiful floral garland completes the crest. The frame itself is decorated with tied ribbon
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
$4,500
H 27.5 in W 59 in D 1.25 in
English 19th Century Brass and Mirror Architectural Element with Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass and mirror architectural element from the 19th century with abundant floral and
Brass
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Wall Mirror, with floral garlands. 46" H x 26" W. Provenance: Property
Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage Gilt Brass Cherub Vanity Mirror
Located in Worcester, GB
dressing table mirror featuring ornate Rococo-style detailing with putti and floral garlands. The oval
Brass
$168,500 / set
H 128 in W 67 in D 22.25 in
Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Giltwood Consoles with Matching Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
amidst blooming flowers and beautiful swaging floral garlands. All original gilt throughout. Mirror
Marble
$3,895
H 91.75 in W 77 in D 23 in
Fine Satinwood and Bronze Mounted French Art Nouveau Louis XVI Armoire
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
masks and floral garlands. The mirror not only enhances light and space in a room but also reflects the
Bronze
19th French Trumeau Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral garlands. Original painted finish. Mirror measures 39" by 52". Frame measures 53" by 77". Circa
Wood, Paint, Mirror
Unavailable
H 52.5 in W 35.75 in D 3.75 in
WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Beveled Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
solid cherry frame with decoratively carved floral garland in panel above the mirror. Made in Mebane
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century French Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
French 19th century carved gilt wood mirror with floral garland and large bow.
19th Century Gilt Mirror with Faceted Glass
Located in Clinton Twp, MI
holding a floral garland and elegant crest. The mirror frame was completely gold leaf gilt and polished
Giltwood
George II plume mahogany and gilt mirror.
Located in Seattle, WA
George II plume mahogany and gilt mirror. Floral garlands and shell motif. Original glass shows
Sold
H 73 in W 34.5 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Blue Trumeau Mirror with Urn, Garland and Floral Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
19th century trumeau mirror with a classical urn, garland, and floral decoration. The mirror is a
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Colorful Lemon Giltwood Louis XVI Style Mirror With Floral Garlands
Located in Nashville, TN
The frame with applied floral garland and cabbage roses, enclosing a bipartite plate. The plates
Wood
Sold
H 64 in W 37 in D 2 in
French Giltwood Mirror with Floral Garlands, Bows, Putti and Egg and Dart Frame
Located in Houston, TX
French gilt mirror with large bevel and clear glass. A beautiful wreath with a bow and two Cherubs
Giltwood
Sold
H 63 in W 35 in D 2 in
Giltwood Faux Bamboo Mirror with Cherubs or Putti Crest with Floral Garlands
Located in Nashville, TN
A faux bamboo mirror, primarily water gilt with lots of rich red bole bleeding throughout . The top
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Cushion Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
shaped pediment decorated a shield, leaf sprays, and floral garlands. The angled outer mirror accented
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century Split Plate Mirror in Giltwood Frame
Located in Elkhart, IN
adorned with a gilt wood floral garland. The mirror is in good condition with age appropriate wear
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Oval Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
festooned with flowing ribbon, laurels and cascading floral garlands. Boasting its original beveled mirror
Sold
H 44.1 in W 45.67 in D 7.88 in
Baroque Italian carved giltwood and ebonised mirror Roman, late 17th century
Located in London, GB
ebonised and gilded Roman 17th century mirror with floral garlands and female mask cresting in the Banca
Giltwood, Mercury Glass, Wood
Sold
H 62.75 in W 44 in D 2 in
19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Painted Trumeau Mirror from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic Louis XVI ribbon bow at the pediment. Both sides are further decorated with floral and garland
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Gilt Overmantel Mirror After William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Dublin 8, IE
garland set over the mirror. William Kent was one of the most celebrated classical architects and
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 70.25 in W 53.75 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Neoclassical Carved Walnut Vanity with Mirror and Chair
Located in Big Flats, NY
rinceaux, chimera, draping garland and floral decoration, triptych mirror, and upholstered matching chair
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 68 in W 54.5 in D 3.5 in
Monumental Antique Gold Leaf Gesso Framed Mirror with Floral Garland Design
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous monumental framed antique mirror that is applied with a gesso floral garland design and
Gold Leaf
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Girandole Mirrors
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze four light girandole mirrors with floral
Bronze
Sold
H 57.49 in W 40.95 in D 3.15 in
Antique 19th century French Gold Gilt Louis XVI Seize Empire Parecloses Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
top ornament. It features a central shield flanked by putti holding a floral garland and elegant
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 50.79 in W 23.63 in D 5.52 in
Antique 19th Century French Gold Rococo Wall Mirror with Cherubs or Putti
Located in Casteren, NL
a floral garland make this mirror unique. The mirror frame is completely gold gilt and shows a
Gold, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Gilded Mirror with bow crown
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautifull mirror with floral garland is made in France around 1880. The gold guilded frame
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI style trumeau mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
wreath supported by two symetrical floral garland swags. The mirror measures 71"t tall, and 37 1/4" wide.
Wood, Mirror
Napoleon III Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
floral garland frieze runs along the mirror. It is surmounted by a decor of cherubs, horns of plenty
Wood
Sold
H 60.04 in W 35.04 in D 1.97 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Mirror with Original Bevelled Glass
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
floral garland. Great proportions to the mirror, working well as an overmantle mirror, but also will
Giltwood
18th Century French Painted Armoire
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century French painted oak armoire, 1760 Dimensions: 70 inches (178 cms) wide 27.5 inches (70 cms) deep 93 inches (236 cms) high.
Oak
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond shaped rippling clock frame of ebony painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in differently stained m...
Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Mahogany
$4,800
H 71.5 in W 49.5 in D 4 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, and almost 6 feet tall, the large antique gilt mirror features an arched and serpentine top showcasing a lavish crest in high relief adorned with scro...
Giltwood
$2,750
H 17 in W 17 in D 17 in
Midcentury French Star Shaped Light Fixture with Mirrored Panels, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French star shaped light fixture from the Midcentury period, with antiqued mirrored panels and single socket. This French Midcentury star-shaped light fixture brings a celest...
Metal
$11,331
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top ...
Crystal, Metal
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965. Creme lacquered goatskin bar or serving cart with two glass tops and serving tray wi...
Brass
French Super King Size Painted Bed
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb painted and upholstered French super kingsize bed, in excellent original parcel gilt and painted condition, comes with new slatted pine bed base.
Paint
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).
Gold Leaf
$7,400
H 91.5 in W 50 in D 2 in
Painted and Giltwood French Régence Trumeau Mirror from Normandy, Circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
This very tall trumeau mirror was recently discovered in the storage attic of a chateau in Normandy, France. The beautiful mirror, which features both hand-painted and giltwood eleme...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Sold|$9,700
H 40.25 in W 91.5 in D 4 in
Large Circa 1850 Italian Giltwood Architectural Carving or Headboard 91.5 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy circa 1850, this very large giltwood architectural was finished using a process known as meccatura, which involves covering the silver gilding with a gold varnis...
Wood, Giltwood
$6,750
H 34.5 in W 60 in D 29 in
English Wrought Iron Garden Bench with Scroll Arms and X-Back, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Evoking the charm of an English garden, this wrought iron bench from circa 1920 features graceful lines and a timeworn patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. The backrest is...
Iron
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
Beech
French Midcentury Star Metal and Glass Light Fixture with Single Bulb
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Midcentury metal star light fixture with frosted glass panels surrounding a central socket, rewired for the USA. This exquisite French Midcentury metal star light fixture ca...
Metal
$5,400 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.25 in
12 Antique Minton England Elaborate Cobalt Jewel & Gilt Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of twelve dinner or presentation plates by the fine porcelain firm of Minton's of England. Custom ordered through the prestigious retailer of William Plummer, New York...
Enamel, Gold
$3,200
H 6.5 in Dm 18.5 in
Midcentury Spanish Gilt Metal Semi-Flush Crown Chandelier with Curving Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish gilt metal semi-flush crown chandelier from the Midcentury period with three-tiered foliage and frosted glass bottom. This striking Spanish gilt metal semi-flush crown chan...
Metal
19th Century Chinese Altar Table
Located in New York, NY
Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...
Elm
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.