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Antique French Louis XVI Gilt and Gesso Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Gilt and Gesso Mirror

Antique French Louis XVI Gilt and Gesso Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

A simple yet elegant 18th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood wall mirror with a fine beaded

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Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen
Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen

Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Antique French Louis Philippe small full-length mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Floor Mirrors and Full-L...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Pair, Late 20th Century Handmade Brass Sunburst Wall Mirrors Mid-Century Modern
Pair, Late 20th Century Handmade Brass Sunburst Wall Mirrors Mid-Century Modern

Pair, Late 20th Century Handmade Brass Sunburst Wall Mirrors Mid-Century Modern

By Chaty Vallauris

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of heavy Brass round Sunburst Wall Mirrors Mid-Century Modern in the Style of Chaty Vallauris

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Early 19th Century Painted and Gilt Trumeau
French Early 19th Century Painted and Gilt Trumeau

French Early 19th Century Painted and Gilt Trumeau

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exceptional carved and painted trumeau mirror, circa 1800, France. The antique mirror features a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Impressive Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Rococo Style Mirror
Impressive Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Rococo Style Mirror

Impressive Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Rococo Style Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Impressive Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Rococo Style Mirror The large and wonderfully

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Glass

Beige and gilded lacquered wooden mirror with carved side columns, France
Beige and gilded lacquered wooden mirror with carved side columns, France

Beige and gilded lacquered wooden mirror with carved side columns, France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Mirror in beige lacquered wood and gilded decorations with carved side columns, many frames

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Poplar

Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Glass
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Glass

Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant and refined, this antique Louis XVI-style mirror was crafted in France circa 1860. The

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Large Antique French Louis Philippe full-length mirror, dating to the late 19th
Large Antique French Louis Philippe full-length mirror, dating to the late 19th

Large Antique French Louis Philippe full-length mirror, dating to the late 19th

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Large Antique French Louis Philippe full-length mirror, dating to the late 19th century.The mercury

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Floor Mirrors and Full-L...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen
Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen

Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Antique French Louis Philippe small full-length mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Floor Mirrors and Full-L...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Art Deco Painted Wood Mirror by Albert Binquet, ca 1921
Art Deco Painted Wood Mirror by Albert Binquet, ca 1921

Art Deco Painted Wood Mirror by Albert Binquet, ca 1921

By Albert Binquet

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Albert Binquet Hand mirror, circa 1921 Made of wood, painted in ivory color, representing a

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

An Empire Style Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine
An Empire Style Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine

An Empire Style Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mother of Pearl Table Mirror, With a Portrait of Empress Joséphine

Category

Antique 1890s French Empire Table Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Carved Crest
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Carved Crest

19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Carved Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

Circa 1870, this elegant antique French giltwood mantel mirror is designed in the Louis Philippe

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Rare Ornate Deep Framed Beveled Mirror with Roses, Blossoms & Buds
Rare Ornate Deep Framed Beveled Mirror with Roses, Blossoms & Buds

Rare Ornate Deep Framed Beveled Mirror with Roses, Blossoms & Buds

Located in Malibu, CA

Floral framed beveled mirror with a gesso application over hardwood. new mirrored glass with small

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Wood

18th century Mirror in carved wood and silver plated wood
18th century Mirror in carved wood and silver plated wood

18th century Mirror in carved wood and silver plated wood

Located in PARIS, FR

Louis XVI Mirror in carved wood and silver gilt wood. Richly decorated with garlands of flowers and

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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Rococo Mirror Gilded Around 1880, Napoleon III
19th Century Antique Rococo Mirror Gilded Around 1880, Napoleon III

19th Century Antique Rococo Mirror Gilded Around 1880, Napoleon III

Located in Berlin, DE

19th century antique Rococo mirror gilded around 1880, Napoleon III. Wooden frame, carved and

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Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century Richly Decorated Rococo Wall Mirror, circa 1870
19th Century Richly Decorated Rococo Wall Mirror, circa 1870

19th Century Richly Decorated Rococo Wall Mirror, circa 1870

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid wood carved frame, white painted. Partially gilded. Entire body decorated with rocaille ornaments. Extremely decorative, circa 1870. (M-23).

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Laurel Crest and Draped Base
18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Laurel Crest and Draped Base

18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Laurel Crest and Draped Base

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An elegant and authentic 18th century French giltwood mirror in the Louis XVI style, dating to

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Beech, Giltwood

Brown leather mirror in the style of Hermes Paris, 20th Century
Brown leather mirror in the style of Hermes Paris, 20th Century

Brown leather mirror in the style of Hermes Paris, 20th Century

By Hermès

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Brown leather mirror in the style of Hermes Paris, 20th Century Hermes Paris style mirror from

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Rocaille Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Rocaille Mirror

19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Rocaille Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a mantel with this elegant antique carved gilt mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA

Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

period of art nouveau Repousse Metal Wall Mirrors Elegant French antique mercury mirror metal embossed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style White and Gold Painted Musical Motif Trumeau / Wall Mirror
Louis XVI Style White and Gold Painted Musical Motif Trumeau / Wall Mirror

Louis XVI Style White and Gold Painted Musical Motif Trumeau / Wall Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (21st Century) white and gold painted trumeau / wall mirror with gilt carved

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau
French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau

French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau

$12,000Sale Price|53% Off

French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fine, large, and stunning trumeau dating to the Louis XV period in France. Typical of the period

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Canvas, Giltwood

French Directoire Gold Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Glass 19th Century
French Directoire Gold Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Glass 19th Century

French Directoire Gold Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Glass 19th Century

Located in IT

This exquisite French Directoire mirror, crafted in gold giltwood, features its original mercury

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

French Carved Wood & Gilt Cherub Acanthus Wall Mirror. Circa 1820.
French Carved Wood & Gilt Cherub Acanthus Wall Mirror. Circa 1820.

French Carved Wood & Gilt Cherub Acanthus Wall Mirror. Circa 1820.

Located in Charleston, SC

French carved wood & gilt five paneled wall mirror with center floral basket, ebonized cherubs, and

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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Very Fine Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood And Gesso Mirror
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood And Gesso Mirror

A Very Fine Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood And Gesso Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Very Fine Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood And Gesso Mirror Of oval form with doves “love birds

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Giltwood

Magnificent Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror
Magnificent Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror

Magnificent Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Magnificent Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirror The elaborately

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Giltwood

A Good Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirrors
A Good Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirrors

A Good Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirrors

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Good Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood and Gesso Mirrors The rectangular frames with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Large Hand-Carved Giltwood Frame with Pomegranates, France, Circa 1880
Large Hand-Carved Giltwood Frame with Pomegranates, France, Circa 1880

Large Hand-Carved Giltwood Frame with Pomegranates, France, Circa 1880

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

orizonthal, for a mirror or for a picture. I have a beautiful large collection of antique frames.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Mantel Mirrors and F...

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Engraving
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Engraving

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Engraving

Located in Dallas, TX

region of France, circa 1860, and almost 5 feet in height, the large arched wall mirror has traditional

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Water Gilt  Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900
Large Water Gilt  Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900

Large Water Gilt Austrian Rococo Style Mirror with Winged Lion, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

Large Rococo Revival or Second Empire style mirror from France, circa 1880. Expertly handcrafted

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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Plaster, Wood

19th Century French Grand Gilt Wood Crystal Mirror from Napoleon III Period
19th Century French Grand Gilt Wood Crystal Mirror from Napoleon III Period

19th Century French Grand Gilt Wood Crystal Mirror from Napoleon III Period

Located in Sofia, BG

19th Century French crystal mirror in grand stucco and gilded wood frame decorated with a putti

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

Materials

Stucco, Wood

Rare and Special Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Mirrors
Rare and Special Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Mirrors

Rare and Special Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Mirrors

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A very rare and special palatial pair of late 19th century Sèvres style porcelain mirrors Each

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Porcelain

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Cartouche Decor
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Cartouche Decor

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mantel Mirror with Cartouche Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1860, and almost 6.5 feet tall, the rectangular mirror is set within a hand-carved giltwood

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

2-Piece French Art Nouveau Silver Brush Set
2-Piece French Art Nouveau Silver Brush Set

2-Piece French Art Nouveau Silver Brush Set

Located in Queens, NY

2-Piece French Art Nouveau silver vanity brush set with repoussé floral designs. Hallmarks on side

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Table Mirrors

Materials

Silver

French 18th Century Louis XV Boiserie Trumeau
French 18th Century Louis XV Boiserie Trumeau

French 18th Century Louis XV Boiserie Trumeau

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

mirrors (since glass was unable to be made in large sheets at the time) and a painting featuring a French

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Canvas, Giltwood

Important Art Deco psyche / cheval floor mirror in wrought iron, France, 1920's
Important Art Deco psyche / cheval floor mirror in wrought iron, France, 1920's

Important Art Deco psyche / cheval floor mirror in wrought iron, France, 1920's

By Paul Kiss, Edgar Brandt

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb and rare wrought iron psyche / cheval / floor mirror on a plant theme. Beveled Mirror

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Pier Mirrors
Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Pier Mirrors

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Pier Mirrors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and important pair of French 19th century Rococo Revival style giltwood carved pier

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-L...

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Rococo Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror & Console W/ Black & White Marble
French Rococo Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror & Console W/ Black & White Marble

French Rococo Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror & Console W/ Black & White Marble

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very lovely French rococo-style giltwood mirror & console. The console is a period Louis XV

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Wall or Mantel Mirror
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Wall or Mantel Mirror

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Giltwood

Green and gold lacquered console complete with mirror and table, France
Green and gold lacquered console complete with mirror and table, France

Green and gold lacquered console complete with mirror and table, France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique green lacquered console table complete with mirror and table, carved with golden

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Antique 18th Century Italian Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Poplar

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood and Beveled Wall or Mantel Mirror
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood and Beveled Wall or Mantel Mirror

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood and Beveled Wall or Mantel Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a mantel with this impressive antique gilt mirror! Crafted in France circa 1870, and over 7

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...

Materials

Giltwood

French Whimsical Art-Nouveau Style Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Wood Carved Mirror
French Whimsical Art-Nouveau Style Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Wood Carved Mirror

French Whimsical Art-Nouveau Style Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Wood Carved Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine and rare French Whimsical Art-Nouveau style mahogany and parcel-gilt wood carved mirror. The

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Louis XIV style French painted gold mirror
Early 19th Century Louis XIV style French painted gold mirror

Early 19th Century Louis XIV style French painted gold mirror

Located in Houston, US

Grand Louis XV style French mirror with original mercury glass. Style is characterized by the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

Louis XVI Trumeau with Painting and Carved Gold Leaf, French 19th Century
Louis XVI Trumeau with Painting and Carved Gold Leaf, French 19th Century

Louis XVI Trumeau with Painting and Carved Gold Leaf, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

pastoral life in the top third, above the mirror. A barefoot French country-girl leans against a wood post

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns

Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns

Located in Ongar, GB

A gorgeous pair of early 19th century cast iron Medici urns from the south of France. These would

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Faux Bamboo Mirror Large Circa 1880
Faux Bamboo Mirror Large Circa 1880

Faux Bamboo Mirror Large Circa 1880

Located in Hastings, GB

mirror plate. French. A decorators dream mirror. Height 126 cm x Width 76 cm x Depth 5 cm Mirror

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Floor Mirrors and Ful...

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Art Deco Vanity Bench by Oscar Bruno Bach, Iron & Brass, France, 1920s
Art Deco Vanity Bench by Oscar Bruno Bach, Iron & Brass, France, 1920s

Art Deco Vanity Bench by Oscar Bruno Bach, Iron & Brass, France, 1920s

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Malibu, CA

cross bar ornamentation. It has great patina, little or no wear to the black seat. The hand-forged

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

A French Rococo Giltwood Mirror with Bevelled Edge, Louis XV Period
A French Rococo Giltwood Mirror with Bevelled Edge, Louis XV Period

A French Rococo Giltwood Mirror with Bevelled Edge, Louis XV Period

Located in London, GB

A fine French giltwood mirror of the Louis XV period, circa 1740–1750, carved in the Rococo taste

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Antique 1740s French Louis XV Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880
Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880

Napoleon III Brass Cushion Mirror, North African Style, Antique, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Napoleon III French brass cushion mirror The hand beaten brass frame has a North African style

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts More Mirrors

Materials

Brass

20th Century Beautiful Console Mirror/Floor Mirror in the Louis XV, Gilt
20th Century Beautiful Console Mirror/Floor Mirror in the Louis XV, Gilt

20th Century Beautiful Console Mirror/Floor Mirror in the Louis XV, Gilt

Located in Berlin, DE

20th Century beautiful console mirror/floor mirror in the Louis XV, gilt Solid beechwood, carved

Category

20th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Marble

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French Hand Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French hand mirror for your home. Each French hand mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and mirror. If you’re shopping for a French hand mirror, we have 4374 options in-stock, while there are 275 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French hand mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each French hand mirror bearing Louis XVI, mid-century modern or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. A well-made French hand mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kiko Lopez, M.BA and Laurene Guarneri are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Hand Mirror?

The average selling price for a French hand mirror at 1stDibs is $3,020, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $5,807,050 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.

Questions About French Hand Mirror
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A hand mirror is usually called exactly that — a hand mirror. It’s a small and portable mirror that can be held in hand and carried around conveniently in a purse or bag. Some hand mirrors are considered valuable collectibles and can be quite expensive, depending on the design and period. Find a collection of antique and vintage hand mirrors on 1stDibs.