Napoleon III Oval Gilt and Painted Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Napoleon III oval gilt and painted wall mirror This mirror has a moulded oval frame in gold and
Mirror
Sold|$3,431
Large Water Gilded French Overmantel Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French carved and water gilded overmantel mirror with scrolled detailing at the bottom and
A French Antique Louis Philippe Domed Top Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
An antique domed toped gold gilt mirror with original mercury plate glass and backboards. Mid 19th
Mirror
Louis XIV Style Ebonised and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An impressive Louis XIV style ebonised and gilt bronze mounted mirror. French, circa 1860
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom, entry or hallway with this elegant antique mirror. Crafted in France
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Copper Silvered Repousse Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some elegant shine to your home with this Louis XVI style silver mirror. Crafted in France
Copper
Large 19th Century Extraordinary Rare French Gold Gilded Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
glass. Originates France, dating 1860. Dated and signed on the back. (Shipping costs on request
Sold|$3,705
Fine Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine French Napoleon III carved gilt wood over mantle mirror.
1860s French Gilt Wood Mirror with Painted Flowers Motif
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1860S Hand carved French gilt mirror with painted flowers.
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Burgundy region of France, circa 1860, the rectangular mirror has traditional lines with floral and leaf
Giltwood
Large 19th Century, French Louis Philippe Carved Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis Philippe gilt mirror was crafted in France, circa 1860. This mirror has
Gold Leaf
Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Repoussé Copper Overlay Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "miroir a parcloses" was crafted in France, circa 1860. The rectangular mirror
Copper
Sold|$4,400
19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Louis Philippe gilt mirror with rope criss crossed detail around perimeter. Original
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Sold|$3,200
19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Louis Philippe gilt mirror with pearl detail on the inside perimeter. Criss cross
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Sold|$3,000
19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Louis Philippe gilt mirror with pearl detail inside perimeter. Rounded corners on top
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror with Engraved Stripe Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or a powder room with this elegant antique gilt mirror. Crafted in France, circa
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Overlay Cushion Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Provence, Southern France circa 1860, the “Parclose” mirror features nicely carved floral and shell decor
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Octagonal Overlay Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in Versailles, France circa 1860, the mirror features a heavily carved cartouche at the top, which
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Blackened and Engraved Silvered Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entry way with this elegant antique two-tone mirror. Crafted in France
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Louis Philippe Blackened and Gilt Engraved Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1860, the rectangular mirror features a gold leaf band decorated with a discrete engraved
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Vanity Mirror with Joan of Arc Medallion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a counter with this elegant free-standing ceramic table mirror. Crafted in France circa
Ceramic, Faience, Mercury Glass
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Beveled Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of tall antique wall hanging mirrors was created in France, circa 1860. Both
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
the Burgundy region of France, circa 1860, the rectangular mirror has traditional lines decorated with
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Mirror with X Pattern
Located in Salzburg, AT
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror with curved top corners, silvered gilt finish. Original
Mercury Glass, Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Silver Mirror with Floral Pattern
Located in Salzburg, AT
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror with curved top corners, silvered gilt finish. Original
Mercury Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Mirror with Stripe Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
region of France circa 1860, this rectangular mirror has elegant lines, a luxurious gilt finish and a
Gold Leaf
Large Green Painted Trumeau Mirror with Oil Painting of Maiden Circa 1860s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb painted green trumeau. The mirror meaures 73 tall x 47 wide x 2 inches deep. It
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Silver Leaf Wall Mirror with Two-Tone Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique Louis Phlippe wall hanging mirror from Paris, France, circa 1860. The rectangular
Silver Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Oval Wall Mirror with Torch Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or entryway with this elegant antique wall mirror. Crafted in France, circa
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Sold|$1,665
Louis XV Style Wood and Gilded Stucco Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XV style wood and gilded stucco mirror with mercury glass, 19th century. Measures: H: 86
Wood
Antique Louis Philippe silver leaf mirror with grey patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Louis Philippe silver leaf mirror with grey patina, original mercury glass.
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Two-Tone Red and Gesso over Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or a powder room with this elegant, antique mirror. Crafted in France, circa 1860
Gold Leaf
Antique Louis Philippe Mirror in Beige and Black Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Louis Philippe mirror in beige and black patina. Original glass.
Wood
19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Red-Brown Mirror with Floral Pattern, 1860s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Antique French Louis Philippe mirror with curved upper corners, gilded and patinated frame in
Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century, French Napoleon III Carved Gold Leaf Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1860, the rectangular mirror has traditional, timeless lines with an elegant arched top
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Pale French Louis Philippe Mirror with an Ornate Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique mirror that originates in France, circa 1860. The mirror has the rounded upper
Gesso, Mirror, Pine
Small Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Copper Silvered Repousse Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique mirrors was crafted in France, circa 1860. Each mirror features
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique French Mantel Mirror with Incredible Original Glass and Crumbly Paint
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French painted Trumeau mirror, which originated as a center pillar covered with a mirror
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Cushion Style Gilt Mirror in a Naturalistic Style-Period Napoleon III
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III giltwood cushion mirror. Carved in the naturalistic style that was so popular at the
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Period Neoclassical Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Napoleon III period neoclassical gilded mirror features incredibly detailed bas relief
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Monumental Parcel Gilt and Paint Decorated Trumeau Mirrors
Located in Stamford, CT
mirrors. Each of these palatial mirrors are French Louis XVI Style and are finely gilt with the original
Antique Large Oval Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassels
Located in Casteren, NL
A rare large oval gold gilded mirror that was made in France circa 1860. The mirror has a central
Gold Leaf
19th Century Napoleon III Gilded Wall Mirror with Rope and Tassels
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant antique mirror with a crest of cords and tassels. Made in France, circa 1860 at he end
Gesso, Pine, Mirror
Louis Philippe Baroque Giltwood Mirror and Console Table
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large 19th century gilt pier mirror and console. The mirror features at top gilt gesso with
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Giltwood Mirror with Floral Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1860, this rectangular mirror features engraved floral decor around the carved frame, and
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Important Empire Cheval Mirror from the 19th Century in Mahogany and Gold Gilt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Empire Cheval mirror from the 19th century in mahogany and gold gilt bronze with original
Bronze
19th Century Grand Hand-Carved Renaissance Stripped Oak Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century grand hand-carved Renaissance stripped oak mirror was crafted on an oversized scale
Oak
19th Century Napoleon III Marquetry Vanity Side Table, France, circa 1860
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
" stretcher. Opens to reveal divided compartments and mirror, France, circa 1860. Measures: 23" wide x 15 1/2
Mirror, Hardwood
Sold|$4,980
19th Century French Renaissance Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance Armoire was sculpted from dense, old-growth oak by master sculptors
Mirror, Oak
19th Century Arched Architectural Iron Window Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century arched architectural window mirror features multiple panes and an iron frame that
Iron
Louis XV Style Bronze Five-Light Girandole Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV style bronze girandole mirror.. This is a most unusual version in gilt bronze, despite its
Bronze
Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Armoire with Mirrored Doors and Ormolu, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very fine Napoleon III French armoire in the style of Louis XVI in walnut with bronze dore/ gilt
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Server Bar Table/Cupboard Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
. Made in France, Napoleon III period, 1850-1860.
Marble
French Silver Gilt Louis Phillippe Mirror, circa 1860-1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
French silver gilt Louis Phillippe mirror, circa 1860-1890.
Silver Leaf
19th Century Brass Reeded Bistro Mirror, France, circa 1860
Located in East Hampton, NY
Original Mercury glass from a bistro in South of France.
Brass
Empire Style Mahogany Bronze Dore Mounted Mirror, France c. 1860
Located in Houston, TX
An Empire style mahogany mirror of grand scale from France c. 1860 having a pediment top. Please
Mahogany, Mirror
19th Century Silver Giltwood Mirror, France, circa 1860
Located in East Hampton, NY
Silver giltwood frame with original silver nitrate mirror.
Giltwood, Mirror
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.