Dutch 18th Century Painted Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Dutch trumeau is a fantastic find, crafted during the 1790’s, it retains its original mercury mirror plate within a perfectly worn, amber-tone painted frame.
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Paint
Handsome Tall Ornate Golden Mirror-France 1860
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Magnificent and imposing antique golden mirror in Napoleon III style. From around 1860 France, and still with its original mercury mirror glass, with authentic beautiful patina.
Gold Leaf
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a black-painted wooden frame, a fine gilt edge, and a gently curv...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a green-painted wooden frame, gilt accents, a fine be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a green-painted wooden frame, gilt accents, a fine be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a green-painted wooden frame, gilt accents, a fine be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$18,190Sale Price|40% Off
Early 19th Venetian Rectangular Carved and Gild Mirror
Located in IT
This beautiful rectangular mercury mirror in carved and gilded wood frame was made in the early 19th century in Venetian area of Italy.
Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe oval mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a black-painted wooden frame, fine gilt trim, and an elegant oval...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a black-painted wooden frame, a fine gilt edge, and a gently curved to...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Rare Large Giltwood Oval Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
The mercury mirror glass plate of oval form is set within a stunningly hand carved moulded, fluted and pierced giltwood frame with gorgeous stylised lozenge and dart border detail.
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Pressed-Metal tole mirror with green patina and rococo gilt accents
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Material: Wood, brass, mercury mirror glass Colour: Green, gold Dimensions (in inches): Height: 22 in.
Brass
$24,487Sale Price|30% Off
Early 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror Depicting Four Seasons
Located in PARIS, FR
The depth of the carving allows all four puttis to stands out as independent carved figures, especially the summer putti crowning the pediment. Mercury mirror. Excellent original c...
Giltwood
A W N Pugin. Made by John Webb attr. A Gothic Revival Oak Dressing Table Mirror.
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
Made from pale walnut with the original mercury mirror glass plate. The carved roses and particularly the spiral stretcher of this dressing table mirror are identical to the middle s...
Walnut
$5,800Sale Price|73% Off
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Trumeau Mirror Ca 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Gilded trim of acanthus and various foliate ornamentation adorn and accentuate the classic characteristics. Mercury mirror has good reflectivity, circa 1820.
Mirror, Giltwood
Fine George III Giltwood Girandole Mirror with Candle Arms, England 18th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Retaining a wonderfully aged mercury mirror plate with desirable foxing and patina consistent with age, the piece embodies the quiet sophistication associated with the finest English...
Giltwood
Exceptionally Rare Pair of Stunning 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptionally rare pair of stunning 19th Century giltwood mirrors. The original shaped, double bevelled, mercury mirror glass plate is set within a very fine, intricately hand car...
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood Frame, 1845
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This mirror features the original mercury mirror within the classic Louis Philippe molded frame with curved upper corners.
Gold Leaf
18th Century, Italian Rectangular Mirror with Carved and Giltwood Frame
Located in IT
The central section has applications of original mercury mirrors interrupted by 8 bas-reliefs in giltwood in the shape of a flower.
Mirror, Giltwood
A Fabulous 19th Century Giltwood Pier or Dressing Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
The gorgeous sparkly mercury mirror glass plate of shaped rectangular form is set within a finely hand carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frame with stunning bell husk, lambs tongue...
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Parisian Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The antique mercury mirror plate offers a gentle, slightly muted reflection, typical of 19th century craftsmanship, adding depth and charm to any interior.
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Italy Early 18th Century Barocco Giltwood and Carved Fireplace Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
The surface was only cleaned not restored and it is original. The central Mercury mirror is coeval Early 18th Century, some parts of the edge are a later production, probably Early 1...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury mirror glass, a gold-painted wooden frame, soft gilt trim, and a gently cu...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$4,372 / item
Mercury Round Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror mercury round with fused glass frame with back-silvered, 8 mm thickness.
Glass, Mirror
$5,247 / item
Mercury Rectangular Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror Mercury Rectangular with fused glass frame with back-silvered, 8 mm thickness.
Glass, Mirror
$3,789 / item
Mercury Square Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror Mercury Square with fused glass frame with back-silvered, 8 mm thickness.
Glass, Mirror
Antique French Louis Philippe Silvered Giltwood Mirror – Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Ready to hang. Material: Wood, mercury mirror glass Colour: Black with gilt trim and mercury glass Dimensions (in inches): Height: 28 in.
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$1,399Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XIV Regence Glazing Bead Mirror, Looking Glass, Engraved Glass, Italy
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wooden structure. Mercury mirror. Very decorative, stylish and elegant.
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror
19th Century Patinated Brass Vanity Mirror
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Important vanity mirror in bronze patine from the 19th century with original bezeled mercury mirror.
Brass
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Full-Length Giltwood Mirror, Late 19th Centu
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This full length mirror has mercury mirror glass, a black-painted wooden frame, a carved giltwood be...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small antique French Louis Philippe wall mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has original mercury mirror glass, a black-painted wooden frame, a soft gilt edge, and...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Monumental French 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The mirror is over 10’ tall and more than 6’ wide. Both the frame and mirror do show their historic age: the original mercury mirror glass has oxidized, creating an unmistakable deta...
Giltwood, Mirror
$4,845Sale Price|28% Off
Art Nouveau Wood & Metal Mantle Wall Mirror Glass Embossed Repousse Antique CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The center mirror features the original mercury glass with losses.
Metal
French Asymmetric 18th c. Rococo Frame, carved and gilded wood, circa 1735-40
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional and extremely rare luxury Rococo bordure is possibly the work of a big-name. 18th century mercury mirror recently installed. Sight size: 81 x 69 cm Over all: 118 x...
Wood
English George II Period Rococo Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1750
Located in London, GB
Hand-carved original oak frame with gesso and exquisite water gilding; retaining original bevelled mercury mirror plate. The frame is richly carved with openwork foliage flowing C-s...
Clay, Gesso, Mercury Glass, Wood, Oak, Giltwood
French Restoration Giltwood Mirror with Mercury Glass, Circa 1830
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The mirror appears to retain its original mercury glass, recognizable by its characteristic depth, softly shimmering reflection, and subtle age-related oxidation.
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Napoleon I Empire French Gold Leaf Wood Mirror
Located in Prato, Tuscany
This technique was developed by the Venetian Glass Masters (Maestro Dal Gallo 1507); the Venetian Republic placed the processing under secret, but over time it leaked from the city a...
Mercury Glass, Wood
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
In the rare event that an item is confirmed lost or damaged in transit, we will arrange a full refund or another agreed solution. DETAILS Object: Mirror Style: Antique, Louis Philip...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Giltwood Rococo Mirror with Grisaille Medallion
Located in Antwerp, BE
The original mercury mirror plate, the refined lattice carving and the warm patina of the gilding give this piece a rare presence.
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Large Oval Giltwood Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Subtle areas of wear, visible craquelure, and traces of red bole beneath the gilding testify to its age and authenticity, enhancing its character rather than detracting from it. The...
Giltwood, Mercury Glass, Mirror
Trio of Small Foxed Mercury Glass Mirrors
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Trio of Small Foxed Mercury Plate Mirrors, found in original painted blue frames.
Mirror
Marvelous 19th Century Carved Venetian Baroque Gilded Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Characterful Venetian Baroque style carved gilded wood mirror having original mercury glass. Wonderful patina.
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Rococo Gilded Wood Mirror – Mercury Glass, 19th Century Italy
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
19th Century Italian Gilded Wood Mirror – Mercury Glass, Italy Very elegant small Baroque / Rococo Italian mirror in gilded wood.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Italian Rococo Gilded Wood Mirror – Mercury Glass, Italy 19th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
19th Century Italian Gilded Wood Mirror – Mercury Glass, Italy Very elegant small Baroque / Rococo Italian mirror in gilded wood.
Gold, Gold Leaf
Exceptional George III Giltwood Mirror with Original Mercury Plate
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An exceptional George III period giltwood mirror, circa 1760–1780. The shaped rectangular original mercury plate set within a finely carved openwork frame of outstanding quality.
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Louis XV Mirrors 18th Century Mercury Glass Shaped Mirrors
Located in Milano, MI
Italian pair of 18th century Louis XV style carved mecca mirrors, a pair of silver-leaf with mecca finish carved frames, lovely scrolling, floral and vegetal Louis XV carving, with m...
Mercury Glass, Pine
Mid-Century Giltwood Sunburst Mirror with Antiqued Mercury Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The beautifully sculpted frame surrounds an original circular mirror plate with naturally foxed mercury-style glass, lending the piece exceptional depth, character, and old-world cha...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Wooden Table Mirror with Mercury Glass, 1700s
Located in MIlano, IT
Wooden table mirror with mercury glass, 1700s table mirror with mercury glass and wooden frame with support is resealable.
Mercury Glass, Wood
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Mercury Ground Glass Mirror with Engravings, 1940s
Located in Florence, IT
Art Deco mercury ground glass mirror with engravings and grey mercury glass mirror application.
Mirror
19th Century French Napoleon III Gesso Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French Napoleon III Gesso mirror with original mercury glass. Beautiful decorative carved details in an antique gold color.
Mercury Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century French Restauration Gilt Wood and Mercury Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early nineteenth century French Restauration period gilt wood mirror features its original mercury glass. The frame is detailed with palmettes in each corner, as well as additio...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Provensal Louis XVI Mercury Glass Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 18th C Louis XVI Hand Carved Painted & Gilt Wood Mirror from Provence with Mercury Glass. Intricate wood carvings of foliage & swags adorn the Pediment, Perimeter & base of the...
Glass, Wood
$32,650 / item
Mercury Dark Matter Wall Mirror by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Geneve, CH
Mercury Dark Matter Wall Mirror by Zieta Dimensions: D 4 x Ø 150 cm.
Stainless Steel
18th Century Rococo Mirror with Lenses, Faceted Mercury Glass & Gilded Frame
Located in Ljungby, SE
The back of the mirror features the early round Stockholm hallmark stamp.
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Hand Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
The Louis XV–inspired form features a graceful serpentine handle and richly carved frame adorned with scrolling foliage, floral motifs, and fine textural details throughout, showcasi...
Mercury Glass, Walnut
Venice Italy Mid-18th Century Red Wooden Lacquered Mercury Glass Mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a very fine handmade baroque wooden mirror, with the original mercury glass. The wooden frame is hand painted with elegant flowers drawings and a golden border.
Mercury Glass, Wood
Italian 18th Century Rococo Archtop Painted and Gilded Mirror
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
These frame the central shelf corner of the carved urns which signify the possible use of an over mantel for a large room with high ceilings. The mirror has the original mercury mirr...
Gold Leaf
Early Georgian Wall Mirror with original Mercury Plate
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
Early Georgian wall Mirror, with original Mercury Plate. The almost imperceptible bevel of this ultra thin, early Vauxhall plate, is a thing of total beauty.
Giltwood
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.