How can I tell if a mirror is antique?

To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What does an antique mirror mean?

An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a mirror is antique?

You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.

How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?

Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.

Leaner Mirror Antique

Category

19th Century French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Leaner Mirror or Wall Mirror

$2,147 Sale Price

25% Off

H 68.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 in

Large and Elaborate Antique French Leaner Mirror H225cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5587 Larger XIXth century giltwood leaner mirror, having a new glass with some imperceptions in

Category

19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large and Elaborate Antique French Leaner Mirror H225cm

$10,463 Sale Price

20% Off

H 88.58 in W 49.21 in D 7.09 in

19th Century Large Giltwood Dressing or Leaner Mirror

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th Century giltwood dressing or leaner mirror of grand proportions and exceptional

Category

19th Century English Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

19th Century Large Giltwood Dressing or Leaner Mirror

$8,286

H 72.5 in W 42 in D 6.5 in

Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Overmantle or Leaner Mirrors

Located in Dublin, IE

A very rare and fine pair of 19th century overmantle or leaner mirrors of large proportions. The

Category

19th Century English Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Overmantle or Leaner Mirrors

$22,057 / set

H 85.75 in W 46.5 in D 7 in

XIXth Century Giltwood Leaner Mirror Wall Mirror H196cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5476 A superb 19th century French gilded wall mirror, having original glass with some foxing in

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19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

XIXth Century Giltwood Leaner Mirror Wall Mirror H196cm

$5,501 Sale Price

20% Off

H 77.165 in W 49.213 in D 6.299 in

Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror H202cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5009 Superb XIXth century gilded wall or leaner mirror, having a replacement glass in moulded and

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19th Century French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror H202cm

$6,168 Sale Price

20% Off

H 79.53 in W 49.61 in D 11 in

French Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H180cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5611 Attractive 19th century French gilded wall mirror or leaner mirror, having original bevelled

Category

Late 19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H180cm

$4,020 Sale Price

20% Off

H 70.87 in W 43.7 in D 5.51 in

Victorian Giltwood Leaner or Wall Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5029, a large Victorian 19th century full length mirror, having original glass with age marks and

Category

19th Century British Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso

Victorian Giltwood Leaner or Wall Mirror

$5,727 Sale Price

20% Off

H 80.71 in W 51.19 in D 8.27 in

Superb 19th Century Leaner or Wall Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0220 Superb XIXth century French giltwood mirror of versatile form, can be position horizontally

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Superb 19th Century Leaner or Wall Mirror

$4,400 Sale Price

34% Off

H 81.5 in W 41 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Full Length / Leaner Giltwood Mirror H221cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5397 Superb XIXth century French gilded leaner or wall mirror, having original glass with minor

Category

19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso

19th Century Full Length / Leaner Giltwood Mirror H221cm

$5,176 Sale Price

20% Off

H 87.008 in W 50 in D 5.118 in

Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Leaner or Hall or Overmantle Mirror

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine 19th Century giltwood leaner, hall or overmantle mirror of tall and narrow proportions

Category

19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Leaner or Hall or Overmantle Mirror

$7,094

H 71.25 in W 41.5 in D 3 in

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

robe and holds a mirror. A lyre leans against the right side of the case. The clock is set on a

Category

Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

$24,782

H 27.56 in W 17.72 in D 5.52 in

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glass in cushion shaped

Category

1860s French Louis Philippe Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

$4,095

H 79.93 in W 39.38 in L 79.93 in

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glass in cushion shaped

Category

1860s French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

$4,109

H 79.93 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glass in cushion shaped

Category

1860s French Louis Philippe Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

$4,095

H 79.93 in W 39.38 in L 79.93 in

Large 19th Century Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5142 An outstanding French full length mirror, having original glass with minor imperfections

Category

19th Century Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 19th Century Leaner Mirror

$6,746

H 79.921 in W 47.244 in D 5.118 in

Early 19th Century Gilded Leaner Mirror H201cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5540 Early 19th century French full length giltwood mirror, having original glass with some

Category

19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Gilded Leaner Mirror H201cm

$6,195

H 79.13 in W 44.09 in D 1.97 in

Tall 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror or a Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5022 Superb French gilded mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with some imperfections in

Category

19th Century French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Tall 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror or a Leaner Mirror

$6,815

H 89.77 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in

Large 19th Century Gilded and Ebonised Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5019, large XIXth century wall or a leaner mirror, having original glass with some imperfections

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Large 19th Century Gilded and Ebonised Mirror

$4,061

H 69.3 in W 51.58 in D 3.15 in

French Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H180cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5611 Attractive 19th century French gilded wall mirror or leaner mirror, having original bevelled

Category

Late 19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H180cm

$5,025

H 70.866 in W 43.701 in D 5.512 in

Tall and Slim Early Victorian Pier Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

frame with decorative bow to the top. This antique mirror would make a good bedroom / leaner mirror or a

Category

1850s English Early Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tall and Slim Early Victorian Pier Mirror

$3,855

H 77.96 in W 23.23 in D 3.94 in

Tall 19th Century Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Superb 19th century leaner mirror or wall mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with minor

Category

19th Century French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood

Tall 19th Century Leaner Mirror

$5,713

H 81 in W 46 in D 7 in

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glass in cushion shaped

Category

1860s French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso

Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror

$4,109

H 79.93 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in

Large 19th Century Wall or Leaner Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5134 Superb French gilded full length mirror, having original foxed glass in carved and gilded

Category

19th Century Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 19th Century Wall or Leaner Mirror

$5,369

H 28.35 in W 184.65 in D 3.15 in

Large 19th Century Gilded Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5102 Superb gilded leaner mirror / wall mirror, having original glass with some imperfections in

Category

19th Century French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 19th Century Gilded Mirror

$8,811

H 83.47 in W 51.19 in D 5.91 in

A Large Antique Mirror H193cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5440 Superb large 19th century Italian leaner mirror or wall mirror, having original glass with

Category

19th Century Italian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Pine

A Large Antique Mirror H193cm

$5,644

H 75.984 in W 54.724 in D 5.118 in

Large 19th Century French Mirror Leaner / Wall Mirror

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

floral carved green and cream frame. This mirror can be placed on the wall or can be leaned on the wall

Category

1870s French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Paint

Large 19th Century French Mirror Leaner / Wall Mirror

$3,028

H 70.08 in W 44.49 in D 1.97 in

19th Century French Gilded Wall Mirror or a Leaner

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5021 exceptional 19th century French simulated walnut and gilt mirror, having original bevelled

Category

19th Century French Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Gilded Wall Mirror or a Leaner

$6,402

H 87.41 in W 41.74 in D 7.09 in

Art Nouveau Mirror

Located in New York, NY

mirror leans more to Art Nouveau rather then Arts & Crafts with the elongated stalks climbing the sides

Category

1890s American Art Nouveau Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Walnut

Art Nouveau Mirror

$2,800

H 41 in W 36 in D 2 in

Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

perfect to use as a grand overmantle, leaner or large wall mirror. The wide sturdy frame has a raised

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

$5,500

H 50.5 in W 42.5 in D 2 in

Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror H238cm

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn5101 Superb 19th century gilded leaner or wall mirror with original foxed glass in moulded frame

Category

19th Century British Victorian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror H238cm

$8,673

H 93.71 in W 44.89 in D 10.24 in

Antique French Gilt Mirror with Swag Detail and Ornate Cartouche

Located in Houston, TX

which has a mostly satin to matte finish. This mirror can be leaned on top of a piece of furniture or

Category

19th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Giltwood

Antique French Gilt Mirror with Swag Detail and Ornate Cartouche

$2,195

H 61 in W 40 in D 6 in

Antique French Painted Trumeau Mirror with Plaster Panel Detail in Antique White

Located in Houston, TX

and details along the frame. This mirror can lean on the floor or be hung as a wall mirror. The finish

Category

1920s French Art Deco Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Antique French Painted Trumeau Mirror with Plaster Panel Detail in Antique White

$2,895

H 66 in W 50.5 in D 11 in

1920s Belgian Malinois Carved Wood Mirror with Brass Ring Detail & Beveled Glass

Located in Houston, TX

easily be used as a wall mirror, floor mirror, or leaned on top of a large furniture piece as shown. This

Category

1920s Belgian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Brass

1920s Belgian Malinois Carved Wood Mirror with Brass Ring Detail & Beveled Glass

$995

H 61 in W 34.5 in D 3.75 in

Antique French Full-Length Mirror in Hand Painted Black Frame

Located in Houston, TX

spotted, distressed glass of the mirror. This mirror can be leaned on a wall or mounted. The back is

Category

Early 1900s French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Full-Length Mirror in Hand Painted Black Frame

$2,895

H 74 in W 55 in L 74 in

Large Vintage French Wood Frame Bevelled Floor Mirror Found in Paris

Located in Houston, TX

Here is a large, wood-frame vintage bevelled mirror we sourced in Paris, France. The frame is

Category

Early 20th Century French Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large Vintage French Wood Frame Bevelled Floor Mirror Found in Paris

$1,445

H 69 in W 42.5 in D 2 in

Pair of Large Italian Mirrors

Located in Los Angeles, CA

panels. At just over 7 feet tall the mirrors can be leaned against a wall or mounted over a pair of

Category

19th Century Italian Leaner Mirror Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Italian Mirrors

$9,000

H 85 in W 60 in D 3 in

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Leaner Mirror Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic leaner mirror antique available at 1stDibs. A leaner mirror antique — often made from gesso, gold leaf and gold — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the leaner mirror antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each leaner mirror antique bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Leaner Mirror Antique?

A leaner mirror antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,612, while the lowest priced sells for $2,947 and the highest can go for as much as $6,967.

Questions About Leaner Mirror Antique

How can I tell if a mirror is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What does an antique mirror mean?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a mirror is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
How do you repair an antique Venetian mirror?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.