A Large Carved Wood & Gesso Fireplace by Gillows of London & Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
With central plaque with Adams urn and foliate detail , the frieze above the mirror is adorned with griffins, urns and foliate detail.
Plaster, Softwood
19th Century Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Gueridon
Located in London, GB
This is mounted, at its centre, with a malachite flaming urn, which is mirrored above by a gilt bronze pinecone drop-finial.
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Italian Neoclassic Wall Mirror, 18th Century White Giltwood Design
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic white painted and gilt trimmed trumeau / wall mirror with carved urn and scroll upper section above a double paneled glass mirror.
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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.
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