There is a range of magnifying mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct magnifying mirrors — often made from
glass,
mirror and
metal — can elevate any home. Magnifying mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco magnifying mirrors are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small magnifying mirrors measuring 5.5 inches across. Magnifying mirrors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Charles Hollis Jones,
EXPERIMENTAL and
J. Duboscq, Paris are consistently popular.
Magnifying mirrors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $491 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Vintage mirrors have long been a measure of craftsmanship, from gilded Rococo frames to the sunburst shapes that became a signature of mid-century design.
Styles to Know
An arched or sunburst mirror reads more decorative, while a plain rectangular frame lets the room around it stand out. Hang one above a vintage vanity or a mid-century modern dresser, or lean a larger floor mirror against the wall as a standalone piece.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Mirror
Foxing and an aged frame usually read as character rather than damage, worth weighing against a listing's condition notes. For placement ideas, our 12 dramatic mirrors feature is a good place to start. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era and designer on record, and the 1stDibs Promise covers each purchase.