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Mithe Espelt Purple Ceramic and Bird Decor Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall mirror made by Mithé Espelt, this piece is made of a rectangular mirror overlooked by a bird
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Mirror
Trumeau Mirror With Washed Wood Frame with Birds and Swag
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from the Design firm Cocobolo in Arming, New York. Lovely tall mirror with a
Category
20th Century French Provincial Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mithe Espelt Blue Ceramic and Birds Decor Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall piece made by Mithé Espelt, it is made of a round mirror incased in ceramic with peacock
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Mithe Espelt Red Ceramic and Birds Decor Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall piece made by Mithé Espelt, it is made of a round mirror incased in ceramic with peacock
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Thai Wooden Mirror with Carved Bird, Foliage and Flower Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Thai wooden mirror from the mid 20th century with richly carved foliage, birds and flower décor
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Art Deco Birds Eye Maple and Walnut Cheval Mirror
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning original Art Deco birds eye maple and walnut cheval mirror. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
French Early 18th Century Régence Vase and Birds Cresting Giltwood Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
French Early 18th Century Régence Vase and Birds Cresting Giltwood Mirror
An early 18th century
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 48.43 in W 23.63 in D 3.15 in
19th Century French Carved and Giltwood Mirror with Bird
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare 19th century French carved and giltwood mirror with a bird at the top. Very beautiful and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Large Birds Eye Maple and Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century richly patinated birds eye maple and giltwood overmantel mirror of grand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Giltwood
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Style Desktop Mirror with Cherub and Bird
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French gilt bronze Rococo style desktop mirror with cherub and bird from the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Rococo Table Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 19.69 in W 12.21 in D 10.24 in
French Regence Period Giltwood Mirror with Birds, Scallop Shell and Flowers
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Regence period giltwood parclose mirror (18th century), with beautifully-detailed carved
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 32.5 in W 18 in D 1.88 in
Stylish Large Gilded Asian Style Mirror with Birds
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glitzy Asian style wall mirror having fabulous bird decoration in the top corners.
By Friedman
Category
2010s American Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Giltwood Mirror with Carved Bird and Flags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror from circa 1790 with carved crest featuring bird and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Impressively Large Giltwood Mirror Carved with Cherubs and Ho-Ho birds c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
A very large and handsome giltwood mirror carved with winged cherubs, ho-ho birds and expansive
Category
Antique 19th Century Baroque Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
H 28 in W 38 in D 4 in
Octagonal Mirror with Exquisite Painted Birds
Located in Atlanta, GA
An octagonal early 20th century American mirror with lovely bird scenes painted in the corners
Category
20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Chippendale Giltwood Mirrors With Phoenix Bird A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of George III style early 20th Century Gilt Wood Mirrors. The mirror plate is within a carved
Category
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Chippendale Figural Carved, Gilt and Painted Mirror with Ho Ho Bird
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chippendale finely carved figural gilt and painted mirror. George III style figural carved with fox
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Overmantel Mirror with HO HO Birds
Located in Charleston, SC
Enchanting Chinoiserie English Chippendale giltwood overmantel mirror. The Chippendale mirror is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
19th Century Louis XV Mirror with Birds
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis XV Mirror with Birds features a carved and giltwood mirror with birds
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Venetian 18th-19th Century Rococo Dragon and Bird Mirrors and Consoles
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
leaves. On the left side of each mirror is a 'fantastical' dragon-bird, his huge wings spread out and his
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 43 in D 20 in
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany and Giltwood Phoenix Bird Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany and Giltwood Phoenix Bird Large Wall Mirror. Item features gold
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 71 in W 33 in D 2 in
Tall Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Gilt Mirror with Bird Print in Blue and Gold
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful tall chinoiserie mirror. The frame is faux bamboo with giltwood. The top of the mirror
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wire
H 42 in W 17.5 in D 1.25 in
Rare Adams Mirror with Carved Birds Quiver and Bow and Arrows Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly carved Adams gilded mirror with gorgeous carved birds and a quiver for hunting
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Adam Style Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Swedish Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Oak Mirror with Monkey and Birds
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Arts & Crafts hand carved oak mirror. The entire wooden frame have a marvelous smiling
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
LaBarge Chinoiserie Silver Leaf Painted Bird Floral Butterfly Wall Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage silver leaf, reverse hand painted chinoiserie , birds, butterflies, floral motif
Category
Vintage 1970s European Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 42 in W 38.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of George III girandole mirrors with eglomise birds - sconces
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare pair of George III girandole applique mirrors or sconces with eglomise birds, c. 1790. These
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown George III Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Ho-Ho Bird Fret-Cut Georgian Mirror
Located in Folkestone, GB
A fine mid-18th century fret-cut mahogany wall mirror with gilded Ho-ho bird crest and gilded sight
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Very Rare Cinnabar Carved Wood Rectangular Chinese Mirror with Birds
Located in Hopewell, NJ
decorated with birds and crysthanemums.
mirror itself is 23.5 x 38
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Magnificent 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Ho-Ho Bird Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
mirror, the birds, with their curving necks, elongated beaks and flowing tails, visually lift the
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Consol...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 58.5 in W 28.5 in D 3 in
Hudson River Inlay "Gingko Leaves" Cherry, Bird's-Eye Maple and Marquetry Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Hudson River Inlay "Gingko Leaves" Cherry, Bird's-Eye Maple and Marquetry Mirror. Excellent
Category
Early 2000s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Beech, Fruitwood, Poplar
H 32.5 in W 42.25 in D 1 in
Fantastic French Gilded Figural Maiden Mirror with Full Body Birds and Flowers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
carved birds with floral bouquets and full-figured maidens on each side. The mirror is in gorgeous water
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Fruitwood
H 80 in W 47.5 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Chinese Bird Carved Hardwood Mahogany Rectangular Oriental Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Bird Carved Hardwood Mahogany Rectangular Oriental Wall Mirror. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Spanish Colonial Bird & Floral Decorated Gilt Scalloped Verre Églomisé Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Bird & Floral Decorated Gilt Scalloped Verre Églomisé Mirror
Peru, Circa 1980s
An
Category
20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Peter Wiederer & Brothers Tri-Fold Shaving Mirror w. Birds, 1887
By Peter Wiederer & Brothers
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
A rare antique tri-fold / tripart beveled mirror by Peter Wiederer & Brothers in New York dates
Category
Antique 1880s American Victorian Table Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 1.97 in
Bevel cut bird's-eye maple mirror with gilt bezel, c. 1835
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic bevel cut bird’s-eye maple mirror frame with gilt bezel.
American, circa 1835.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Antique Art Deco Cast Iron Eagle Phoenix Bird Vanity Table Top Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco Cast Iron Eagle Phoenix Bird Vanity Tabletop Mirror. Circa Early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Table Mirrors
Materials
Iron
UNIQUE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALiAN VENETIAN CARVED REVERSE PAINTED BIRD MIRRORS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Both mirrors depict flowers in French looking vases and one colorful looking bird each, they are
Category
20th Century Italian Edwardian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
H 32.68 in W 20.67 in D 1.97 in
Late-20th Century Chinoiserie Regency Sculptural Pagoda Ho Ho Bird Wall Mirror
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A highly decorative vintage Chinoiserie mirror featuring an ornate faux bamboo frame with intricate
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 48 in W 26.5 in D 3.5 in
Ceramic Framed Mirror In The Abstract Image of a Bird or Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming ceramic framed mirror in the abstract image of a bird or fish or bird.
Shown with its
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bird Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style carved giltwood wall mirror with two carved kissing birds and wreath pediment
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
English Chinese Chippendale Style Giltwood Bird Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale-style (19/20th Century) vertical giltwood wall mirror with bird design.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Late 19th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror With Birds
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this mirror because it is so unusual with its carved giltwood garland that concludes with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Burton-Ching 18th C Style George II Regency Giltwood Ho Ho Bird Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style George II Regency Giltwood Ho Ho Bird Mirror By Burton-Ching
Category
2010s American George II Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern Round Mirror Wood Frame Marquetry, Ebony Wood & Bird Eye
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Cora Mirror is a modern round wall mirror that seamlessly blends functionality with style. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Natural Fiber, Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Lacquer, Ebony
Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Mirror Wood Frame Marquetry, Root Walnut & Bird Eye
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
The Hex Mirror is a modern geometric wall mirror for contemporary or mid-century modern interiors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Natural Fiber, Mirror, Lacquer, Birdseye Maple, Walnut
H 51.19 in W 35.44 in D 3.94 in
Ceramic Bird mirror by Les Argonautes, France, Vallauris, 1970's
By Les Argonautes
Located in Paris, FR
Bird ceramic mirror by les Argonautes, signed on the back, France, 1970's
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood Painted Birds & Flowers Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Wood Painted Birds & Flowers Wall Mirror. Item features carved
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 42.5 in W 23 in D 1 in
Vintage French Victorian Neoclassical Style Bird Wall Mirror with Arrows
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Victorian Neoclassical style dove bird 55" wall mirror with arrows. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Large German Black Forest Carved Mirror with Bird Motif from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large late 19th century French mirror is set within a rectangular carved Black Forest style
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 63.5 in W 41.25 in D 5 in
A Monumental 19th Century Antique French Giltwood Floral Love Birds Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century Antique French Giltwood Floral Love Birds Mirror. Of large rectangular
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique birds eye maple overmantle wall mirror 19th Century fine quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique birds-eye maple overmantle wall mirror from the 19th Century, showcasing fine quality
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
H 16.93 in W 26.38 in D 2.37 in
Extremely Decorative Full Length Birds of Paradise Mirror with Floral Details
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very decorative full length mirror with birds of paradise in trees
Category
20th Century English Country Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
H 70.87 in W 39.97 in D 1.78 in
Handcrafted Solidwood set of 4 wall art decor & mirrors with Birds & brass
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
Transport yourself to the grandeur of India's royal palaces with Jaipur Reflections mirrors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and...
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in
Silver Leaf Italian Wall Mirror Featuring a Pair of Mythical Phoenix Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous mirror made in Italy designed in the Chinese Chippendale or Chinoiserie style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
H 44.75 in W 31 in D 2.5 in
Artistic wood wall art decor & mirrors with handcrafted Birds & brass- set of 6
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
Transport yourself to the grandeur of India's royal palaces with Jaipur Reflections mirrors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Pier Mirrors and...
Materials
Brass
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.99 in
Pair of 19th Century Irish Giltwood Convex Mirrors with Ho Ho Bird Detail
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare pair of 19th Century Irish giltwood convex mirrors of exceptional quality. The convex
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Circa 1820 American Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel Woodland Scene with Bird
Located in Savannah, GA
furniture from New York City.” Contemporary newspaper advertisements indicate that these mirrors were
Category
Antique 1820s American American Classical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 4 in
An English George II Style Cartouche-shaped Giltwood Mirror with Ho Ho Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
the cartouche mirror plate within a conforming giltwood frame with floral crest above an openwork
Category
Antique Early 1900s British George II Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Very Rare early 18th Century Period French Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror with Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special and rare find. This Louis XIV period 1700-1720s era mirror is done in a gorgeous
Category
Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
H 49 in W 28.25 in D 2.5 in
Reverse Glass Painting with Bird
Located in Milano, IT
, an elegant black bird, with defined contours and delicate feathers, perches gracefully on a flowering
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
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- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Where are metal birds made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Metal bird sculptures have been made by many different artisans and companies over the years. They remain popular, timeless pieces sought after by enthusiasts across the world. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a wide collection of antique and contemporary metal bird sculptures and figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What birds are illegal to taxidermy depends on where you live. In the U.S., federal law bans the practice for certain species, and most states have additional restrictions. Consult your local regulations for specific information. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of taxidermy.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a bird sculpture is made of Murano glass, professionals recommend having an antiques dealer or Murano glass expert examine it. Otherwise, look for the signature of the artist or factory on the piece. Authentic Murano glass will often, but not always, include labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. Use trusted online resources to determine if the maker's location is or was in Murano, in northeastern Italy. Seeing the word "Murano" on a glass decorative object doesn't mean that it is authentic. In fact, most genuine pieces won't show the word "Murano." Murano glass is identifiable by its richly layered colors and characteristic gold or silver flecks inside the glass. Authentic Murano glass often has small imperfections and an irregular shape due to the freeform creation process. Find a collection of Murano glass decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.
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- When were mirrors invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Mirrors were invented in ancient times. The earliest known human-made reflective surfaces date back to 4000 B.C., when artisans polished obsidian to a mirror-like finish. By the 5th century A.D., the Greeks had mastered the art of producing handheld mirrors for the purpose of grooming. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of mirrors.
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