$6,950
H 34.5 in W 39.75 in D 3 in
Fabulous Vintage Large Plaster Mirror in the Manner of Dorothy Draper
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated 1951 on the mirror on the reverse. A period exuberant large plaster form. Style of Serge
Plaster
Large Plaster Shell Form Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large plaster shell form mirror. The mirror has a decorative textured shell formed frame and is in
Mirror, Plaster
Large Round White Plaster Mirror With Bead Edge
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A large round white plaster mirror with bead detail at the mirror's edge and the frame edge. The
Plaster
$11,912 / item
H 49.22 in W 34.26 in D 1.78 in
Large Modernist Sculptural Wall Mirror “Fractal”, Handcrafted in Bronze Plaster
By Benediko
Located in Freiburg im Breisgau, DE
Fractal Mirror is artfully hand-sculpted in plaster, where sensuality is expressed through its patina — a
Metal
$17,545
H 82.29 in W 50.4 in D 3.15 in
18th Century, Large Italian Baroque Wood and Plaster Lacquered Mirror
Located in IT
18th Century, Large Italian Baroque Wood and Plaster Lacquered Mirror This large and refined
Plaster, Wood
$1,451Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 27.56 in D 2.17 in
Large Plaster Baroque Mirror in the Style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine baroque mirror, plaster on a wood base. France around 1940.
Plaster, Wood
$2,295
H 41.5 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
Art Deco Hollywood Regency Neo Classic Foliate Large Scale Round Plaster Mirror
By Serge Roche
Located in Topeka, KS
plaster mirror in the style of Serge Roche. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and
Mirror, Plaster, Paint
$11,900
H 38 in W 44 in D 2.5 in
Rare, Large, French Hand Made, Surrealist Plaster Mirror, Attr. Serge Roche 1930
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Rare, large, dramatic, hand-made French Plaster Mirror attributed to Serge Roche. The mirror / wall
Mirror, Plaster
White Plaster Frame Large Thick, 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
This thick, large wooden frame is hand carved and painted in a white plaster like paint to match
Plaster, Wood
Oval Fluted Mirror - Large
Located in Oak View, CA
This minimalist hand-cast reinforced gypsum mirror is a top-quality Ian C.R. Martin Studio piece
Mirror, Plaster
$11,047 / item
H 86.62 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in
Sabbia Nero Large Wood And Mineral Lime Plaster Floor Mirror by Dennis Kaiser
Located in Geneve, CH
Sabbia Nero Large Wood And Mineral Lime Plaster Floor Mirror by Dennis Kaiser Dimensions: D 5 x W
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
$11,047 / item
H 86.62 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in
Sabbia Large Wood And Colored Mineral Lime Plaster Floor Mirror by Dennis Kaiser
Located in Geneve, CH
Sabbia Large Wood And Colored Mineral Lime Plaster Floor Mirror by Dennis Kaiser Dimensions: D 5 x
Plaster, Wood, Mirror
Large Round ‘Man in the Moon’ Wall Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large round embossed ‘Man In The Moon’ wall mirror. The plaster frame is scallop shaped with a
Mirror, Plaster
Midcentury French Large Gilded Convex Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury French convex wall mirror circa 1970s. Large sized, with a gilded cast plaster surround
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Rococo Style Wall Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Large Rococo style wall mirror circa 1850 in original condition with signs of usage.
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 25)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with round mirrored glass center in a
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Giltwood
Large French Rectangular Gilt Wall Mirror (52 1/4 x 26 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large French gilt rectangular wall mirror, with original glass, featuring a decorative
Gold Leaf
$4,950
H 47.25 in W 39 in D 2.25 in
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror from France (H 47 1/4 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe gilt wall or hall or mantle mirror featuring a lovely moulded frame of
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror (H 62 3/4 x W 37 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine tall Louis Philippe wall or dressing console mirror from France, featuring a moulded
Silver Leaf
$9,000
H 24 in W 24 in D 5 in
Colonial Baroque Large Square Sunburst Mirror in Hardwood & Gold Leaf, Peru 1925
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this baroque colonial large square sunburst mirror made in hardwood and gold leaf
Gold Leaf
$3,650Sale Price|20% Off
H 69 in W 35 in D 3 in
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
Giltwood, Plaster, Wood
Pair of Medium Large Oval Gold Gild Leaf Pattern Frame Mirrors
By Fortunoff
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice circa 1990s oval gold white wash finish mirrors.
Plaster
Large Painted Trumeau
Located in Washington, DC
A large painted trumeau with a plaster chariot decoration on the top.
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Paint
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 59 x W 38 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 52 7/8 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe arch top wall or overmantle mirror from France, featuring a moulded
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Gesso
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 53 1/4 x W 38)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large French arch top wall or overmantle mirror from the Louis Philippe period. Featuring a
Gesso, Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Blue and White Bamboo Shell Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white bamboo shell mirror. Vintage American large bamboo frame mirror in plaster white
Shell, Wood, Mirror
$9,437
H 61.82 in W 31.11 in D 3.15 in
Large Art Nouveau Mirror with Lotus Flower Decor, France, Early 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and beautiful large, gilt plaster mirror, with a decor of lotus flowers, irises and scrolling
Beech
Large French Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Composition over wood with molding on the inside edge and flowers, ribbons and a shield in the 4 corners. Old varnish and traces of green on the shields
Wood, Plaster, Gesso
Large Gilded Overmantel Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large overmantel with egg and dart decoration to the frame in gilded plaster.
Wood, Plaster
Unavailable
H 63.5 in W 29.75 in D 12 in
Large Gilt and Eagle Decorated Convex Mirror of Very Pleasing Proportions
Located in New York, NY
This mirror retains much of its original gilding and is an early example, probably from the late
Plaster, Giltwood
19th c. French Wood Trumeau Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large wooden trumeau mirror with plaster medallions, capitals and a pastoral scene at the center
Wood, Plaster, Paint, Mirror
Grand Fluyt, Large Objet Trouve Mirror
By Codor Design
Located in Seattle, WA
plaster and gesso, this mirror is the largest of the original objet trouve mirror collection from Codor
Gesso, Plaster
Hand Carved Napoleon III Style Louis Philippe Mirror, Large
Located in Houston, TX
in Biarritz, France and has a lovely beveled edge mirror installed. Beautiful when placed on the wall
Gold Leaf
1970'S Large Plaster Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
Large plaster mirror from 1970's . Mirror frame is just refished.
Large Scale Gilt Plaster Frame Mirror
Located in Aspen, CO
Stunning large scale gilt plaster frame mirror. Original mirror.
Plaster, Mirror
Large Scale Gilt Plaster Frame Mirror
Located in Aspen, CO
Stunning large scale gilt plaster frame mirror. Original mirror
Plaster, Mirror
Large Scale Gilt Plaster Frame Mirror
Located in Aspen, CO
Stunning large scale gilt plaster frame mirror. Original mirror.
Plaster, Mirror
Sculptural Artisan Made Plaster Mirror
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Large hand formed artisan made plaster mirror with a ribbed moulding frame, interesting
Large Gold Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Gold Mirror
Gold
Dorothy Draper style Baroque Plaster Mirror
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Stamford, CT
Large old plaster mirror in the spirit of Dorothy Draper. Mirror has been replaced.
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a moulded surround with a lovely foliate
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Water gilt wall mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A substantial wall mirror in water gilt - the mirror is composite, I believe plaster with lovely
Wood, Plaster
Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a moulded surround with a striated silver
Silver Leaf
Large French Mirror with a Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
This large French neoclassical style mirror with gilded and beaded frame has a clear mirror in the
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French, giltwood, rectangular mirror has absolutely stunning ornamentation. At
Mirror, Plaster, Giltwood
Large Scale 19th Century Gilt Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scale Gilt Mirror, probably Italian, circa 19th Century. This mirror measures an impressive
Plaster
Large 48" Round Hollywood Regency Polychrome Sunburst Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Hollywood Regency style beveled mirror in a sunburst gilt and polychrome frame. The gilded
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
A very large shell mirror
Located in NYC, NY
constructed of a cornucopia of shells in a pattern that accents their varying shapes with large
Shell, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Large Rectangular Painted Carved Style Mirror
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Large rectangular painted carved style mirror. The frame is wood with a gesso, or plaster
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
Large French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 29)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 29 inches diameter with round mirrored
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Large French Silver and Gilt Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 36)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 36 inches diameter, with round mirrored glass
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Large 17th Century Giltwood Baroque Mirror from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent and large, oval, giltwood Italian mirror is in the Baroque style. It is highly
Gold Leaf
Large Gilt Mirror with Great Patina - circa 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Large Scale Mirror with Hand Carved Gilt Frame, believed to be circa 1920's. Great patina
Giltwood, Plaster, Mirror
Large French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 24 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 24 1/4 inches diameter with round
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Large French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 24 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 24 1/4 inches diameter with round
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Large Mirror Carved Wood France 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Large mirror with gold plaster and wooden decoration, France second half XIX century. It is
Mirror, Wood
Large 19th Century English Acanthus Gilt Frame with Beveled Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English wall mirror from the Victorian period having a wonderful acanthus decorated
Gold Leaf
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 56 x W 40)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large French gilt mirror in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lovely etched design
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 38 1/2 x W 28)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large French gilt mirror in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lovely etched design
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 52 x W 39)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround with line
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century, Louis XV / Napoleon III Style Large Gilt Mirror
Located in Beaune, FR
Large gilt wood and gilt plaster mirror richly worked in Louis XV rococo style from the Napoleon
Mercury Glass, Plaster, Giltwood
Large French Gilt Rectangular Wall Mirror (52 1/2" x 26 1/2")
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large French gilt rectangular wall featuring a raised, ribbed edge with cream highlights
Giltwood, Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 49 1/2 x W 35 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large French gilt mirror in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lovely etched foliate
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Gilt Eagle Crested Mirror with Great Patina - circa 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Large Scale Mirror with Hand Carved Gilt Frame, circa 1940's. Great original patina to the
Giltwood, Plaster
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 55 1/4 x W 40)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large French Ornate Rococo Style Gilt Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very large and ornate giltwood and plaster mirror in the Rococo baroque style with original mercury
Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 39 3/4 x W 25 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched
Gold Leaf
Large Wreathed Leaf Garland Mirror in the Style of Serge Roche
Located in Peabody, MA
Magnificent wreathed leaf garland wall mirror in the style of Serge Roche.
Plaster, Wood, Fiberglass, Glass
Louis Philippe Large Silver Gilt Mirror (H 37 1/4" x W 27 1/4")
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a moulded surround and an etched foliate
Silver Leaf
Sold
H 56.13 in W 34.5 in D 2 in
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror From France (H 56 X 34 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Plaster
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (39 3/4 x W 25 1/8)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Sold
H 2.37 in Dm 39.38 in
Set of Two Large Round MCM Vintage Plastered Giltwood Convex Butler Mirrors
Located in Haarlem, NL
) round convex mirrors in relief pearled plastered giltwood frames. Great addition to any wall or an
Glass, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror (H 42 3/4 x W 30 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Louis Philippe wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful
Silver Leaf
Sold
H 52 in W 43.5 in D 2.25 in
Large Arch Top Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror from France (H 52 x W 43 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround of patinated gold
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/4 x W 30 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Plaster
Large French antique gilt wooden chimney mirror, ca 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1890 / chimney mirror / wood and plaster / antique A beautiful large decorated chimney
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 40 1/2 x W 30 3/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated
Gold Leaf
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 3/4 x W 30 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Sold
H 74.81 in W 49.22 in D 7.49 in
Large French 19th Century Mirror Carved Gilt wood with Original Mercury Glass
Located in Milano, MI
Large and tall antique carved and gilded wooden mirror with superb original mercury glass measuring
Mercury Glass, Plaster, Giltwood
Sold
H 60.88 in W 31.25 in D 2 in
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Dressing or Console Mirror (H 60 7/8 x W 31 1/4)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine tall Louis Philippe wall or dressing console mirror from France, featuring a moulded
Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
Large Antique Mirror Frames, 1880
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two large Antique picture frames. I replaced the paintings. for new mirrors These frames are
Plaster
$30,251
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
Wood, Walnut
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the frieze. All supported on bold square legs and s...
Leather, Wood
$12,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Majestic vanity dressing table console with mirror, 1950s by Cesare Lacca per La Permanente Mobili Cantù , in burl walnut folder. Large shaped mirror. Console with two si...
Mirror, Walnut, Burl
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 37.8 in D 0.79 in
Apples and Lemons by Edith LUTZ - Oil on Canvas - 64x96 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Edith Lutz-Romani (1894-1983) was an Austrian painter active during the 20th century. Although detailed information about her life is limited, she was born in 1894 and developed her ...
Canvas, Oil
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
Large LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this larger version LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design...
Copper
Pair of Grey Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of wall sconces made of three Murano glass elongated parts with brass settings.
Brass
1920s Fine Antique Chinese Carved Floor Lamp with Pagoda Shade
Located in Antwerp, BE
An early 20th century sculptural table lamp, hand-carved in wood, retaining its rare original tiered pagoda lampshade with printed textile and original fringe. A highly characterful ...
Metal
$2,710Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Give yourself a comfortable and very stylish place to sit. This vintage Bench is functional and comfortable in an entryway, in an office or bar waiting room, or dotting the end of y...
Velvet, Beech
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
Bronze
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...
Hardwood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Cicely These White Oak Counter Stools - The Cicely are beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA. This stool was style...
Wood, 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.