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Pair of Neo Gothic Stripped Pine Mirrors
Pair of Neo Gothic Stripped Pine Mirrors

Pair of Neo Gothic Stripped Pine Mirrors

$8,400 / set

H 113.5 in W 32 in D 1.5 in

Pair of Neo Gothic Stripped Pine Mirrors

Located in Chireno, TX

Pair of neo-gothic stripped pine mirrors dating to the late 19th century, (circa 1850-1870).

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE
LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE

LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE

$1,510

H 16.93 in W 8.27 in D 1.58 in

LATE 19th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN NEO GOTHIC STYLE

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant small mirror in wrought iron and hand-forged, in neo-Gothic style.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Table Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Neo-Gothic Carved-Wood Rectangular Mirror, 19th Century
English Neo-Gothic Carved-Wood Rectangular Mirror, 19th Century

English Neo-Gothic Carved-Wood Rectangular Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Neo-Gothic caved-wood mirror from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Spanish Neo-Gothic Style Lacquered Gold Wood Mirrors, 1950s
Pair of 20th Century Spanish Neo-Gothic Style Lacquered Gold Wood Mirrors, 1950s

Pair of 20th Century Spanish Neo-Gothic Style Lacquered Gold Wood Mirrors, 1950s

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 14.18 in D 2.37 in

Pair of 20th Century Spanish Neo-Gothic Style Lacquered Gold Wood Mirrors, 1950s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pair of Spanish mirrors from the mid-20th century. Finely carved, lacquered and gilded Neo-Gothic style furniture.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Regency Convex Mirror by Thomas Fentham, Giltwood, Circa 1810
Regency Convex Mirror by Thomas Fentham, Giltwood, Circa 1810

Regency Convex Mirror by Thomas Fentham, Giltwood, Circa 1810

By Thomas Fentham

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

It was known for producing Neo-classical and Gothic Revival mirrors, gilded frames, girandoles, and Venetian window blinds, often with elaborate carved ornamentation.

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Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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NEO-GOTHIC GILT-WOOD TALL MIRROR
NEO-GOTHIC GILT-WOOD TALL MIRROR

NEO-GOTHIC GILT-WOOD TALL MIRROR

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H 71 in W 32 in D 3 in

NEO-GOTHIC GILT-WOOD TALL MIRROR

Located in San Francisco, CA

The elongated rectangular form surmounted by an arched pediment over a boldly molded cornice with high relief foliate carving framing a curved arch over mirrored glass with superimpo...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wall Mirrors

Swedish Neo-Gothic mirror
Swedish Neo-Gothic mirror

Swedish Neo-Gothic mirror

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H 79 in W 38 in D 5.5 in

Swedish Neo-Gothic mirror

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Neo-Gothic crotch mahogany veneered vertical mirror with arched recessed panel and cluster columns, surmounted by carved capitals framing mirror.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

19th Century Tall Italian Neo-Gothic Mirror
19th Century Tall Italian Neo-Gothic Mirror

19th Century Tall Italian Neo-Gothic Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Important 19th century Italian neo-Gothic carved wood mirror, original patina.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Neo-Gothic Napoleon III Mirror
French Neo-Gothic Napoleon III Mirror

French Neo-Gothic Napoleon III Mirror

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H 32 in W 22.75 in D 1.75 in

French Neo-Gothic Napoleon III Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Beautiful architectural mirror, hand carved molded frame, ebonized and French polished. Antiqued mirror, gold leafed trim.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

French Neo-Gothic Giltwood and Gilt Gesso Mirror
French Neo-Gothic Giltwood and Gilt Gesso Mirror

French Neo-Gothic Giltwood and Gilt Gesso Mirror

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of rectangular form and having beautifully shaped neo Gothic arch and medallion details, retaining antique mirror plate.

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Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

19th Century French Neo-Gothic Metal Etange Wall Mirror
19th Century French Neo-Gothic Metal Etange Wall Mirror

19th Century French Neo-Gothic Metal Etange Wall Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Neo-Gothic orangerie wall mirror made of hand crafted cast iron with newly added mirrors, in good condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron

Boldly-Scaled French Neo-Gothic White Painted Window Frame Mounted as a Mirror
Boldly-Scaled French Neo-Gothic White Painted Window Frame Mounted as a Mirror

Boldly-Scaled French Neo-Gothic White Painted Window Frame Mounted as a Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

A boldly-scaled French neo-Gothic 19th century white painted window frame now mounted as a mirror; centring a quatrefoil opening fitted with an antique mirror plate; within a robust ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Pair of Midcentury Neo Gothic Style Brass Mirrors with Pointed Arch Silhouettes
Pair of Midcentury Neo Gothic Style Brass Mirrors with Pointed Arch Silhouettes

Pair of Midcentury Neo Gothic Style Brass Mirrors with Pointed Arch Silhouettes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of European vintage Neo Gothic style brass wall mirrors from the mid 20th century, with pointed arch silhouettes.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

19th Century Neo-Gothic Antique Ormolu Planter Jardinière
19th Century Neo-Gothic Antique Ormolu Planter Jardinière

19th Century Neo-Gothic Antique Ormolu Planter Jardinière

Located in Paris, FR

Original intricately chiseled gilt bronze antique planter. All of the edges of this hanging jardinière are perforated with a Gothic Revival frieze. The pyramid-shaped receptacle is c...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Carved Wood Neo-Gothic Mirror, 1890
Carved Wood Neo-Gothic Mirror, 1890

Carved Wood Neo-Gothic Mirror, 1890

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H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in

Carved Wood Neo-Gothic Mirror, 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Neo-Gothic mirror, open-worked carved and painted wood.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Oak Neo-Gothic Mirror
French 19th Century Oak Neo-Gothic Mirror

French 19th Century Oak Neo-Gothic Mirror

Located in Santa Monica, CA

French 19th century oak Neo-Gothic mirror with original glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Vintage Italian Neogothic Mirror, 1970s
Vintage Italian Neogothic Mirror, 1970s

Vintage Italian Neogothic Mirror, 1970s

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H 58.27 in W 21.86 in D 3.15 in

Vintage Italian Neogothic Mirror, 1970s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Vintage Italian Neo Gothic mirror, 70's Wonderful eclectic neo-gothic interpretation, carved and gilded wood on bolus, lacquered.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Small Giltwood Mirror
Small Giltwood Mirror

Small Giltwood Mirror

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H 10.25 in W 7.5 in D 1 in

Small Giltwood Mirror

Located in Chireno, TX

Small giltwood mirror in neo-gothic style from France. This diminutive 19th century mirror consists of a gilded hand carved wooden frame with its original mercury mirror.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

1920s Arts & Crafts Parlour Mirror by Oscar Bach
1920s Arts & Crafts Parlour Mirror by Oscar Bach

1920s Arts & Crafts Parlour Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This beautiful 1920s Arts & Crafts mirror is designed by Oscar Bach. It is made of cast iron in an openwork design with ornate, neo gothic elements.

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

An Exceptionally Fine 19th-Century Neo-Gothic Cheval mirror
An Exceptionally Fine 19th-Century Neo-Gothic Cheval mirror

An Exceptionally Fine 19th-Century Neo-Gothic Cheval mirror

Located in New York, NY

An exquisitely carved mahogany, Neo-Gothic cheval mirror, which may be Iberian.

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Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Neo-Gothic Mirrored Window Panel
Neo-Gothic Mirrored Window Panel

Neo-Gothic Mirrored Window Panel

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H 38 in W 26 in D 3 in

Neo-Gothic Mirrored Window Panel

Located in Stamford, CT

Early 20th century neo-Gothic wooden mirrored window with rounded arch panelling’s.  

Category

Early 20th Century Gothic Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach
Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

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H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trapezoid shaped hammered iron frame mirror, with bronze scrollwork and figural elements surrounding the mirrored glass, by Oscar Bach, American, circa 1920. Signed. Height 33 in, wi...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach
Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

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H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trapezoid shaped hammered iron frame mirror, with bronze scrollwork and figural elements surrounding the mirrored glass, by Oscar Bach, American, circa 1920. Signed. Height 33 in, wi...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach
Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

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H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trapezoid shaped hammered iron frame mirror, with bronze scrollwork and figural elements surrounding the mirrored glass, by Oscar Bach, American, circa 1920. Signed. Height 33 in, wi...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach
Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

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H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trapezoid shaped hammered iron frame mirror, with bronze scrollwork and figural elements surrounding the mirrored glass, by Oscar Bach, American, circa 1920. Signed. Height 33 in, wi...

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Early 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach
Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

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H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trapezoid shaped hammered iron frame mirror, with bronze scrollwork and figural elements surrounding the mirrored glass, by Oscar Bach, American, circa 1930. Signed. Height 33 in, wi...

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Vintage 1930s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach
Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

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H 33 in W 24 in D 1 in

Neo-Gothic Mirror by Oscar Bach

By Oscar Bosch

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Trapezoid shaped hammered iron frame mirror, with bronze scrollwork and figural elements surrounding the mirrored glass, by Oscar Bach, American, circa 1930. Signed. Height 33 in, wi...

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Vintage 1930s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair Neo-Gothic Brass Framed Mirrors, England, 19th Century
Pair Neo-Gothic Brass Framed Mirrors, England, 19th Century

Pair Neo-Gothic Brass Framed Mirrors, England, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Neo-Gothic Brass Framed Mirrors in a Formalized Quatrefoil Design with Foliate Motif Detailing.

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Antique 19th Century English More Mirrors

Materials

Brass

American 19th Century Gothic Style Window Frame Mirror Molded Arched Muntins
American 19th Century Gothic Style Window Frame Mirror Molded Arched Muntins

American 19th Century Gothic Style Window Frame Mirror Molded Arched Muntins

Located in Wells, ME

American 19th century pine large neo gothic arched window mirror with molded arched interlocking muntins.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Pine

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Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass

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Large Carved Wood Beveled Wall Mirror, Circa 1970, 40x60"

Large Carved Wood Beveled Wall Mirror, Circa 1970, 40x60"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Impressive large-scale carved fish scale wood mirror.

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20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

$3,352Sale Price|20% Off

H 59.85 in W 33.86 in D 1.97 in

Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful and tall antique French mirror is completely gold leaf gilt and is made in Louis Philippe style with it's typical rounded upper corners. The mirror frame has a classic...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey

Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in London, GB

A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...

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20th Century English Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver

French Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror
French Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror

French Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror

$3,000

H 51 in W 35 in D 1.5 in

French Louis Philippe Style Gilded Mirror

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 20th century French Louis Philippe style gilded mirror with curved top corners, incised decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish with red under rub exposed. Origin...

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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design
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Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 60 in W 61 in D 81 in

Gothic Bobbin Antique Bed, 19th Century Hardwood, Spindle Design

Located in New York, NY

A striking Gothic-style antique bed, featuring intricately bobbin-turned posts and stretchers, dating to the 19th century. This beautifully crafted piece captures the romanticism and...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

French Early 20th Century Pine Refectory Table
French Early 20th Century Pine Refectory Table

French Early 20th Century Pine Refectory Table

$5,900

H 29.25 in W 79.5 in D 34.75 in

French Early 20th Century Pine Refectory Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A thick, solid pine refectory or farmhouse table, from early 20th century France. Knots, beautiful grain, and an incredible range of textures give the 2 ¼” thick tabletop its abundan...

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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

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Pine

Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden

Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Neo-Gothic Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
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$3,635Sale Price|30% Off

H 49.61 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Neo-Gothic Walnut Armchair, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century Large neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century, cathedral seat. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. H: 126 cm, W: ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of English Coalbrookdale Style Gothic Garden Armchairs
Pair of English Coalbrookdale Style Gothic Garden Armchairs

Pair of English Coalbrookdale Style Gothic Garden Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of opulent English Gothic revival style garden armchairs made in the manner of Coalbrookdale Foundry. The frames are heavy and solid featuring gothic tracery and quatrefoil...

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20th Century English Gothic Revival Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror

Sold|$5,600

H 49.88 in W 42.5 in D 3.25 in

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This distinct mirror from the mid to late 1800s France shows great artistic expression in every detail. The wide, rounded frame is meticulously carved with exotic blooms of fantastic...

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Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet
Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet

Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet

$14,160

H 69.69 in W 65.75 in D 23.63 in

Gothic Revival Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Wooden apothecary cabinet with carved decoration in neo-Gothic style. The capitals are carved with Baphomets holding two figures by the hair for one and fantastic birds for the other...

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Oak

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By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

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Stunning & Extra Large Oak Gothic Revival Wall Mirror with Phoenix Sculptures
Stunning & Extra Large Oak Gothic Revival Wall Mirror with Phoenix Sculptures

Stunning & Extra Large Oak Gothic Revival Wall Mirror with Phoenix Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful Gothic Style wall mirror with handcarved frame. This wonderful and all handcrafted wall mirror from the late 1800s will look great, no matter where you decide to hang her....

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Neo Gothic Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the neo gothic mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and mirror, every neo gothic mirror was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer neo gothic mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right neo gothic mirror, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. Oscar Bruno Bach and Oscar Bosch each produced at least one beautiful neo gothic mirror that is worth considering.

How Much is a Neo Gothic Mirror?

Prices for a neo gothic mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $25,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,000.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

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.