Dolphin Grotto Mirror
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved grotto mirror with stylised dolphins centred by a scallop shell. Please note we
Mahogany
Sea Shell Grotto Round Mirror
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stunning richly encrusted round wall mirror .decorated with burnt orange sea whip branches on top.
Shell, Glass
Pair of Italian Giltwood Grotto Shell Antiqued Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of late 19th-century Italian giltwood mirrors, radiating timeless elegance and
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Coastal Grotto Faux Shells Mirror or Centrepiece
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Grotyo Coastal Relirf Faux Shell Mirror. Great coastal decor piece.
Composition
Vintage Grotto Serge Roche Style Shell Plaster Mirror
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous shell plaster round wall mirror in the style of Serge Roche.
Plaster
Italian Hand-Carved Grotto Shell & Coral Reef Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
striking Italian wall mirror is a sculptural interpretation of marine grotto decoration, hand-carved in
Mirror, Wood
$2,895 / item
H 72.5 in W 48 in D 2 in
Large Hollywood Regency Style Painted Carved Wood Dolphin Grotto Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
dolphin mirror. It is in very good condition, and a pair is currently available. They are unmarked.
Mirror, Wood
Grotto Style Round Wall Mirror with Oyster Shell, USA, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Grotto style oyster shells encrusted round mirror.
Shell
$18,000 / set
H 66 in W 40.5 in D 4 in
Italian Hollywood Regency Shell Form Grotto Console Hall Table & Mirror - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Pair of Antique Italian Hollywood Regency Shell & Marble Grotto Console Hall Table & Mirror
Marble
Large Fiberglass Faux Shell Encrusted Wall Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Highly decorative Grotto Style large Wall Mirror. The mirror features a display of various faux
Fiberglass
Massive and Elaborate Grand Entry Pier Mirror And Console
Located in Bridgeport, CT
interesting sinuous form in a very interesting Grotto Style. The Mirror is large and impressive having shell
Oak
Pair Chinoiserie Mirror Back Sconces by E F Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of eglomise, or reverse painting on mirror sconces feature grotto motif
Bronze
Grotto mirror and console
Located in Stamford, CT
Atlantic ocean shell adorned Baroque mirror and console. Set in cement.
Large Pair of Rare English Carved Mahogany Grotto Mirrors
Located in Kent, Dover
the grotto manner, depicting dolphins and shells. They have wooden panelled backs and old mirror
Grotto Style Oyster Shell Mirror
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large oyster shell Grotto mirror with replaced antiqued glass.
Grotto Style Shell Encrusted Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A grotto style mirror, encrusted with many varieties of white shells and coral. The beveled mirror
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Grotto Style Mirrors with Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved and gilded pair of mirrored wall shelves in the Italian Grotto style. Reduced
Giltwood, Mirror
20th c. Venetian Grotto Style Seashell Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Twentieth century Venetian Grotto style wall mirror featuring a rectangular panel of mirrored glass
Wood, Mirror, Shell
Vintage Grotto Style Oval Seashell Encrusted Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Wonderful intricate crafted mirror with hundreds of perfectly place. These organic shaped shells in
Shell, Mirror
Pauly et Cie Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Polychromed Wall Mirror
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th Century) silver gilt and polychromed vertical wall mirror on small
Silver
Antique Grotto Style Natural Seashell Framed Wall Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique grotto style natural seashell encrusted framed wall mirror profusely decorated with a wide
Shell, Mirror, Organic Material, Wood
20th Century Grotto Style Shell and Crystal Wall Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
A fabulous 20th century Grotto style wall mirror, the frame profusely decorated with shells, corals
Crystal
Northern Italian Rococo Period Grotto Style Mirror, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an open shell-form top in the "grotto" style with conforming shell form wings, the antique
Giltwood
Sold
H 68.51 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Late 19th Century Brown Italian Venetian Carved Grotto Cheval Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful late 19th century Venetian carved Grotto cheval mirror has its original mirror glass
Mirror, Pine
Grotto Style Shell Decorated Mirror 40" x 30" Great Composition, Detail & Depth
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Grotto style shell decorated mirror. Measures: Height 40 x width 30 inches. Great composition and
Shell
Large Italian Carved Silvered Giltwood Venetian Scalloped Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Venetian Grotto style carved scalloped mirror, silver and gold gilt with undulating inner and outer
Grotto Shell Framed Console Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Grotto Shell Framed Console Mirror, Inlaid with Abalone, Quartz, Malachite, Coral and assorted
Venetian Wood Grotto Sconces with Mirror Back
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th Century Italian carved wood Grotto sconces with verdigris details. Mirror back
Mirror, Wood
Italian gilt wood Mirror in the Venetian Grotto Style
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic carved and gilt wood Mirror in the Grotto style.
Wood, Glass
Large Vintage Grotto Style Seashell Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and expertly hand crafted large seashell mirror. Made in the early to mid 20th
Shell, Mirror
Grotto Style Mirror with Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Magnificent grotto style mirror comprised of hundreds of shells including periwinkle, barnacle
Shell, Mirror
Grotto Style French Driftwood Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Grotto style wall mirror artfully created with found driftwood presenting in a very sculptural and
Driftwood
Fantastic Italian Made Gold and Silver Leaf Grotto Style Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Grotto style mirror of the Rococo manner. The mirror is hand-carved scalloped
Walnut
Sold
H 33.75 in W 60.5 in D 24.25 in
Regency Style Italian Mirrored and Gilt Cast Shell Grotto Form Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Hollywood Regency Era mirrored console table. The top is intentionally distressed mirror
Mirror, Plaster, Poplar
Sold
H 21 in W 17 in D 12 in
Maitland-Smith Large Grotto Style Mirrored and Brass Shell Form Sconces, a Pair
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are Maitland -Smith large scale mirrored and brass shell form sconces with Regency Era
Brass
Grotto Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very charming and decorative continential carved and painted wooden Grotto mirror.
Wood, Paint
Venetian Grotto Mirror
Located in Tacoma, WA
A large oval 18th century Venetian giltwood grotto mirror surrounded with figures of Pan. The base
Giltwood, Paint
Pair of grotto mirrors
Located in London, GB
A matching pair of French carved and painted grotto mirrors, 20th century.
Wood, Mirror
George III style grotto mirror
Located in London, GB
A grotto mirror decorated with shells, in the George III style, possibly by Anthony Redmile, circa
Mirror
SALE: Grotto Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
SALE $1,450 (50%) / ORIGINAL $2,900 + A modern rococo fantasy mirror + Three dimensional relief
Resin, Mirror
Palm Beach-Glam Bespoke Arch-Topped Grotto Mirror with Sea Shells
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful bespoke sea-shell grotto mirror has that Palm Beach, Venetian fantasy look to it
Shell
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Burr or Root-Work Grotto Mirror
Located in London, GB
The shaped plate contained within a deep, naturally formed wooden burr. The surface has acquired a wonderful depth of color and patination both to the front and the back.
Wood
Sea Shell Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sea Shell encrusted grotto mirror comprising various tones of shells in pink and white with white
Coral
Shell Decorated Grotto Style Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Uniquely adorned with shelves over an iron framed mirror - - spectacular scale and design. Truly
Iron
Vintage Grotto Shell Mirror Argentina, 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
This mirror comes to us from the collection of a prominent and extraordinarily low profiled
Cast Stone, Metal
Italian Grotto Style Shell Encrusted Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
The cartouche shaped mirror plate with a frame encrusted with both fresh and saltwater shells.
Shell, Glass, Wood
Large 1950's "Sea Flora" Wall Mirror
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Beautiful, carved wood and gesso wall mirror with a "grotto-like" motiff. Visually and stylisically
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$6,351 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$13,781 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$5,201Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Pink Mirror by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Oval mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass and brass inlays. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$62,392
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
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.