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French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

With a large foliate spray crest above an openwork frame consisting of floral and foliate vines, C-scrolls and acanthus leaves; shipping import label on reverse for Antonio's Antique...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

20th Century French Carved Golden consolle mirror
20th Century French Carved Golden consolle mirror

20th Century French Carved Golden consolle mirror

Located in Prato, IT

The frame is golden with pure gold leaf on a carved floral motif. Carved inner edge. Original mirror of time.

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Regence Period Carved and Painted Wood Mirror
French Regence Period Carved and Painted Wood Mirror

French Regence Period Carved and Painted Wood Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

The large well-shaped frame with numerous openings showing mirror set behind, circa 1740. The frame is carved to depict cartouches composed of foliate borders and vining elements. Th...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Régence Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Régence Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Antique French Régence Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

Antique French Régence Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c. French Régence style carved giltwood mirror. The rectangular giltwood frame-within-frame border on mirrored glass is of a charming scrollwork design, each corner with a gilt...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century French Carved Golden fireplace mirror
19th Century French Carved Golden fireplace mirror

19th Century French Carved Golden fireplace mirror

Located in Prato, IT

Made in France, around 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest
French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest

French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest

Located in Barcelona, ES

Finely carved Louis XV giltwood mirror. France, 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style

19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style

Located in Miami, FL

19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style Offered for sale is an antique 19th-century French carved wood mirror created in the Louis XVI style.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

19th Century French Carved Golden Wall Mirror
19th Century French Carved Golden Wall Mirror

19th Century French Carved Golden Wall Mirror

Located in Prato, IT

Made in France, circa 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Carved Painted Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Carved Painted Mirror

Antique 19th Century French Carved Painted Mirror

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely 19th Century French painted carved wood mirror with the beautiful original paint and patina.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI '18th Century' Carved Gilt Wall Mirror
French Louis XVI '18th Century' Carved Gilt Wall Mirror

French Louis XVI '18th Century' Carved Gilt Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI '18th Century' carved gilt wall mirror with shell pediment and filigree detail in corners.  

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror

Mid-18th Century French Rococo Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming mid-18th Century French Rococo carved giltwood mirror. With a softly rounded rectangular plate within a finely carved frame, the crest centred by a lively floral spray wi...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Giltwood, France
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Giltwood, France

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Giltwood, France

Located in Miami, FL

French Louis XVI style gilt wall mirror with beautiful hand carved details and wreath pediment top.

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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Mirror

French 1940s Carved and Etched Mirror Framed Mirror
French 1940s Carved and Etched Mirror Framed Mirror

French 1940s Carved and Etched Mirror Framed Mirror

Located in Stamford, CT

Purchased in Paris, a 1940s mirror framed mirror with etched and carved decorations with a solid wood back. Eight pointed carved stars are in each corner of the frame. A very versati...

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Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Monumental Intricately Carved Cream Painted French Style Mirror
Monumental Intricately Carved Cream Painted French Style Mirror

Monumental Intricately Carved Cream Painted French Style Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very large and fancy antique cream painted carved wood mirror in the French style having ornate bows and garlands on the frame and oval mirror.

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1990s North American Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Mirror
Antique French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Mirror

Antique French Renaissance Hand-Carved Wall Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Renaissance hand-carved wall mirror is a great choice to add Old World ambiance to any room, and with its consistent framework can be mounted vertically or horizontall...

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

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Hardwood

Antique French Carved Wood Dragon Mirror Attributed to Gabriel Viardot
Antique French Carved Wood Dragon Mirror Attributed to Gabriel Viardot

Antique French Carved Wood Dragon Mirror Attributed to Gabriel Viardot

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Antique French Chinoiserie mirror, hand-carved stained pine frame, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, c. 1860s.

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Antique 1860s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Antique Oval Mirror, Carved Wood & Gilding, circa 1950
French Antique Oval Mirror, Carved Wood & Gilding, circa 1950

French Antique Oval Mirror, Carved Wood & Gilding, circa 1950

Located in Paris, FR

Large French antique oval mirror. Carved wood frame with fluting and gilded crosspieces.

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Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Glass, Mirror

1930s French Carved Wood & Brass Sunburst Wall Mirror
1930s French Carved Wood & Brass Sunburst Wall Mirror

1930s French Carved Wood & Brass Sunburst Wall Mirror

By Emilio Terry

Located in North Miami, FL

This extraordinary carved wood mirror w/ brass starburst crown, is very much in the French style of Emilio Terry and his Cuban influences.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Oval Art Deco carved Gilt Wooden Mirror, France ca. 1920
Oval Art Deco carved Gilt Wooden Mirror, France ca. 1920

Oval Art Deco carved Gilt Wooden Mirror, France ca. 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A refined and elegant French Art Deco mirror from circa 1920, crafted in wood and showcasing the sculptural geometry and decorative sophistication that defined the early decades of t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Large Scale French Oval Carved and Giltwood Mirror
19th Century Large Scale French Oval Carved and Giltwood Mirror

19th Century Large Scale French Oval Carved and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 19th century French Large scale carved and giltwood oval mirror.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Period French Regence Gilt and Carved Wood Frame/ Mirror
Period French Regence Gilt and Carved Wood Frame/ Mirror

Period French Regence Gilt and Carved Wood Frame/ Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine frame from the French Regence period 1715 to 1723 to perhaps 50 years after that exact date is made completely of carved wood that has been gessoed and beautifully water gi...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Régence Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Directoire Gilded Carved Wood Wall Mirror, 1940s
French Directoire Gilded Carved Wood Wall Mirror, 1940s

French Directoire Gilded Carved Wood Wall Mirror, 1940s

Located in Miami, FL

This is a beautiful gold leaf mirror. The mirror is carved wood and not plaster. The gold is very well done and has a great patina. The mirror dates from the 1940s.A Venetian mirror ...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Circa 1900 Tramp Art Mirror with Geometric Carved Frame
French Circa 1900 Tramp Art Mirror with Geometric Carved Frame

French Circa 1900 Tramp Art Mirror with Geometric Carved Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Tramp Art mirror dating to circa 1900, featuring a richly hand-carved wooden frame with layered geometric decoration and deeply chip-carved surfaces.

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Silver Leaf Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Silver Leaf Mirror

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Silver Leaf Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Amazing large scale French Louis XVI style carved and silver leaf mirror with beveled glass.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Louis XV Carved and Gilt Mirror, French, circa 1760
Louis XV Carved and Gilt Mirror, French, circa 1760

Louis XV Carved and Gilt Mirror, French, circa 1760

Located in San Francisco, CA

Louis XV hand carved and gilt boudoir mirror with parcel gray painting.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French 19th Century Carved Gilt wood Rococo Mirror
French 19th Century Carved Gilt wood Rococo Mirror

French 19th Century Carved Gilt wood Rococo Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 19th Century French carved gilt wood Rococo mirror. This mirror showcases the finest details of the Rococo style and has a very unique carving to it.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Carved Walnut Mirror with Meandering Grape Vine
French Carved Walnut Mirror with Meandering Grape Vine

French Carved Walnut Mirror with Meandering Grape Vine

Located in San Francisco, CA

the original rectangular mercury plate within a conforming surround surmounted by a bold crest emanating a deeply carved meandering grape vine with robust leaves and grape clusters

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Wood Carved Oval Faux Marble Mirrors
Pair French Wood Carved Oval Faux Marble Mirrors

Pair French Wood Carved Oval Faux Marble Mirrors

Located in New York, NY

Pair French wood carved oval faux marble mirrors. Pair oval wood carved antique French mirrors in a Brescia red faux marbre finish with mercury glass mirror.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French American Classical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Mirror
Carved Wooden Mirror

Carved Wooden Mirror

Located in Culver City, CA

Carved Wooden Mirror France, 1920 Grape vine motif, detailed carving with brass studs. 37”w x 2”d x 71.5”h Ref.

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Vintage 1920s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Vintage square carved wooden gilded mirror in Baroque style
French Vintage square carved wooden gilded mirror in Baroque style

French Vintage square carved wooden gilded mirror in Baroque style

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1950 / Mirror / wood / Baroque / Vintage / Mid-century Baroque style mirror with carved gilded frame and beautiful antique look.

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Vintage 1950s French Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Mirror - France - Carved Oak - Foliate Motif
19th Century Mirror - France - Carved Oak - Foliate Motif

19th Century Mirror - France - Carved Oak - Foliate Motif

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A charming late 19th century French wall mirror, beautifully carved in solid oak.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Carved and GIltwood Oval Mirror
19th Century French Carved and GIltwood Oval Mirror

19th Century French Carved and GIltwood Oval Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Elaborate French large scale carved and giltwood mirror. Featuring a beautiful crest and two cherubs at the top of the mirror.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Mid-Century French Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood and Painted Mirror
Mid-Century French Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood and Painted Mirror

Mid-Century French Neoclassical Style Carved Giltwood and Painted Mirror

Located in Troy, MI

An elegant mid-century wall mirror in the French Neoclassical taste, featuring a cream-painted carved wood frame with gilt highlights throughout.

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Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood

Wonderful Antique French Hand Carved Oak Trumeau Mirror
Wonderful Antique French Hand Carved Oak Trumeau Mirror

Wonderful Antique French Hand Carved Oak Trumeau Mirror

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful antique carved natural oak trumeau mirror having lovely round medallions and swag decoration with top and bottom new grey tinted smokey mirror.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror
Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror

Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror The Fine Oak Mirror Frame is Crisply Carved with turned and fluted columns at each side and attractive mouldings, it has a large Cornice at the t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

French Carved Gilt George III Style Mirror C. 1950's
French Carved Gilt George III Style Mirror C. 1950's

French Carved Gilt George III Style Mirror C. 1950's

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: 47.75 inches high x 26 inches wide x 2 inches deep Elegant, architectural, and richly decorative, this exceptional French carved giltwood George III style mirror beautif...

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20th Century French George III Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Early 18th Century French Regence Period Carved Giltwood Mirror
Early 18th Century French Regence Period Carved Giltwood Mirror

Early 18th Century French Regence Period Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Middleburg, VA

An exceptional and rare French Regence period mirror, crafted circa 1715, boasting extraordinary scale, symmetry, and ornamental quality.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Gesso, Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood

French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror
French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror

French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 52 1/4in W: 39 3/4in D: 3in This vintage French distressed trumeau wall hanging mirror is an exceptional example of mid 20th century decor! If you look at the photos...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique French Adam Style Carved Giltwood Beveled Mirror with Shelf
Antique French Adam Style Carved Giltwood Beveled Mirror with Shelf

Antique French Adam Style Carved Giltwood Beveled Mirror with Shelf

Located in Doylestown, PA

A lovely 19th century Adam style French giltwood mirror with an integrated shelf.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Black Painted Gold Gilt Carved Wall Mirror
French Black Painted Gold Gilt Carved Wall Mirror

French Black Painted Gold Gilt Carved Wall Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fabulous hand carved French mirror, with lots of details throughout.

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Huguenot style mirror in carved wood, France, mid-20th century
French Huguenot style mirror in carved wood, France, mid-20th century

French Huguenot style mirror in carved wood, France, mid-20th century

Located in Lyon, FR

Huguenot-style rectangular wooden mirror, mid-20th century, France. This type of double-backed mirror was used to conceal prohibited Protestant writings during the 17th century. Dim...

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror
19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror

19th Century Large Scale French Rococo Carved and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century large scale French Rococo carved giltwood mirror. Impressive carvings including an ornate crest.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Monumental Carved Wood French Gilt Mirror
Monumental Carved Wood French Gilt Mirror

Monumental Carved Wood French Gilt Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Impressively scaled (over 6 ft!), French gilt wall mirror with beautiful age to the gilt and mirror. Easily completes a room looking for that one large piece. Wonderful condition for...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

French Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror in Carved Wood, Circa 1900
French Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror in Carved Wood, Circa 1900

French Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror in Carved Wood, Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French faux bamboo wall mirror from circa 1900 captures the charm and lightness associated with turn-of-the-century decorative woodwork.

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Early 20th Century French Country Wall Mirrors

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Mirror

Gilt Carved Wood French Regency Style Mirror
Gilt Carved Wood French Regency Style Mirror

Gilt Carved Wood French Regency Style Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

Carved and giltwood French Regency style mirror with top filigree and shell motif.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Wall Mirror with Gilt Trim

French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Wall Mirror with Gilt Trim

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) carved walnut and gilt trimmed wall mirror with bow knot top.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

French Régence Gilt Hall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, 18th Century
French Régence Gilt Hall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, 18th Century

French Régence Gilt Hall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, 18th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A French Régence Gilt Hall Mirror, 18th Century Description: The narrow rectangular plate with rounded corners at its summit, within a gilt reed-and-reel moulding extending to a mir...

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Antique 18th Century French Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Louis-Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, 1830s France
Antique Louis-Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, 1830s France

Antique Louis-Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved, 1830s France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant Louis-Philippe period mirror dates to the 19th century and is a fine example of French craftsmanship from the period.

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Antique 1830s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso

Antique Facet-Cut Mirror in Carved Wood, France 1850s
Antique Facet-Cut Mirror in Carved Wood, France 1850s

Antique Facet-Cut Mirror in Carved Wood, France 1850s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1850 / Mirror / wood / Antique This elegant French mirror from circa 1850 combines timeless design with rich materiality.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror

Located in Reepham, GB

A truly stunning large scale 19th century French carved giltwood overmantle mirror. The intricate carving on the organic floral border that is depicted all the way around culminates ...

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Antique 19th Century European Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style large scale carved and giltwood cushion mirror.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant large scale 19th century French Louis XV style carved and giltwood mirror.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) horizontal carved giltwood wall mirror with four festoons and cornucopia floral sides (Related item: 032632A)

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

French Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

The cartouche-shaped mirror within an elaborate giltwood frame of C-scrolls, rocaille, and floral carving.

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Antique 1890s French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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French Carved Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French carved mirror you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every French carved mirror was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French carved mirror, we have 2374 options in-stock, while there are 53 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French carved mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French carved mirror made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one French carved mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but M.BA, Delaunay & Lefevre and Labarge produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a French Carved Mirror?

The average selling price for a French carved mirror at 1stDibs is $3,597, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $126,000 for the highest priced.

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.