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Chinese Chippendale Style Mirrors with Ornately Carved Wooden Gold- Tone Frames
Chinese Chippendale Style Mirrors with Ornately Carved Wooden Gold- Tone Frames

Chinese Chippendale Style Mirrors with Ornately Carved Wooden Gold- Tone Frames

Located in Astoria, NY

Each has an ornately carved wooden frame in gold tone. The pair are mirror images of each other and when hung together achieve symmetry.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Antique 1800s Trumeau Mirror with Ornate Gold Frame and Countryside Lithograph
Antique 1800s Trumeau Mirror with Ornate Gold Frame and Countryside Lithograph

Antique 1800s Trumeau Mirror with Ornate Gold Frame and Countryside Lithograph

Located in Portsmouth, VA

This tradition of refined craftsmanship continued into the 19th century, and this stunning mirror is a perfect example of that legacy. The gold ornate frame is intricately carved, w...

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Antique Early 1800s Trumeau Mirrors

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Wood

French Ornate Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror Louis XIV
French Ornate Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror Louis XIV

French Ornate Rococo Style Carved Giltwood Frame Wall Mirror Louis XIV

Located in Sofia, BG

The mid-19th century designated rococo as a stylistic term recalling the style of ornament and design aesthetics to the reigns of Louis XV and early Louis XVI. The period between 17...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Ornate Oval Gilt Wall Mirror  The Mirror is Oval, it has a 1” Gilt Frame
Ornate Oval Gilt Wall Mirror  The Mirror is Oval, it has a 1” Gilt Frame

Ornate Oval Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror is Oval, it has a 1” Gilt Frame

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Ornate Oval Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror is Oval, it has a 1” Gilt Frame with a ribbon decoration at the top and a bevelled glass mirror The mirror glass is original and in good ...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Late 19th Century European Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror with Ornate Foliate Frame
Late 19th Century European Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror with Ornate Foliate Frame

Late 19th Century European Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror with Ornate Foliate Frame

Located in High Point, NC

This striking European mirror features an elaborately hand-carved wooden frame showcasing richly detailed foliate and scrolling motifs throughout. The deep relief carving, architectu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Giltwood Framed Large Wall Hanging over Mantle Mirror Ornate Detailing
Vintage Giltwood Framed Large Wall Hanging over Mantle Mirror Ornate Detailing

Vintage Giltwood Framed Large Wall Hanging over Mantle Mirror Ornate Detailing

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage giltwood framed wall mirror A very good looking and decorative wall mirror, it came to me with two Ralph Lauren mirrors howe...

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20th Century English Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

c.1900 Ornate Louis XIV Style Pediment Mirror
c.1900 Ornate Louis XIV Style Pediment Mirror

c.1900 Ornate Louis XIV Style Pediment Mirror

Located in Highwood, IL

Louis XIV style ornate mirror with a pressed tin frame, beveled center mirror and the canted side mirrors are wavy and we think they are made from mercury glass-look at the reflectio...

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Early 20th Century French More Mirrors

Late 18th Century Ornate Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror
Late 18th Century Ornate Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror

Late 18th Century Ornate Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror

Located in Seattle, WA

Large oval carved wood and gilt frame mirror. Ornate hand carving with lovely distressed mirror.

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Antique Late 18th Century European Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Louis XV Gold Gilt Rococo Over Mantel Wall Mirror Ornate
Antique French Louis XV Gold Gilt Rococo Over Mantel Wall Mirror Ornate

Antique French Louis XV Gold Gilt Rococo Over Mantel Wall Mirror Ornate

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique French Louis XV Rococo mirror. Features ornate gold gilt frame with florals and scalloping.

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Extraordinary Large, Heavy Italian Mid Century Wall Mirror with an Ornate Brass
Extraordinary Large, Heavy Italian Mid Century Wall Mirror with an Ornate Brass

Extraordinary Large, Heavy Italian Mid Century Wall Mirror with an Ornate Brass

Located in München, DE

Extraordinary large heavy Mid Century Italian wall mirror with an ornate brass frame. Great, elaborate design with a decorated brass frame in a diabolo shape.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French Rococo Mirror Oval Maidens Head Gilt Frame
French Rococo Mirror Oval Maidens Head Gilt Frame

French Rococo Mirror Oval Maidens Head Gilt Frame

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Quirky French rococo pier mirror - Incredibly ornate frame with floral motifs, acanthus scrolls, shells and the female head - Antique piece we date to circa 1890 - Bought from a...

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Antique 1890s More Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Rectangular Neoclassical Gold Gilt Picture Artwork Mirror Frame
Vintage Rectangular Neoclassical Gold Gilt Picture Artwork Mirror Frame

Vintage Rectangular Neoclassical Gold Gilt Picture Artwork Mirror Frame

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage ornate Neoclassical wood picture / artwork / mirror frame featuring rectangular form with gold and red undertones.

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Carved Oval Giltwood Frame Mirror
Carved Oval Giltwood Frame Mirror

Carved Oval Giltwood Frame Mirror

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Ornately carved giltwood framed mirror

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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Wall Mirror, French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, circa 1850
Antique Wall Mirror, French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, circa 1850

Antique Wall Mirror, French, Gilt Gesso, Oval, Ornate, Victorian, circa 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique wall mirror. A French, gilt gesso oval mirror with ornate frame, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso

Large 19th Century Antique Giltwood Overmantel or Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold
Large 19th Century Antique Giltwood Overmantel or Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold

Large 19th Century Antique Giltwood Overmantel or Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold

Located in Wisbech, England

Large 19th Century Antique Giltwood Overmantel or Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold Statement Frame Add timeless elegance to your interior with this Large 19th Century Antique Giltwood Over...

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Victorian Ornate Gold Painted Fireplace Mirror
Victorian Ornate Gold Painted Fireplace Mirror

Victorian Ornate Gold Painted Fireplace Mirror

Located in New York, NY

This is a large 19th century gilt overmantel mirror with an ornate frame. The mirror has a wide bevel and is in good condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Large 19th Century Antique Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold Vintage
Large 19th Century Antique Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold Vintage

Large 19th Century Antique Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold Vintage

Located in Wisbech, England

Large 19th Century Antique Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold Vintage Statement Frame Add timeless elegance to your home with this large 19th-century antique giltwood overman...

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Antique American Mirror With Gilt Frame And Eagle
Antique American Mirror With Gilt Frame And Eagle

Antique American Mirror With Gilt Frame And Eagle

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique American mirror features a beautifully crafted round mirror framed in ornate detailing.

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Antique 19th Century North American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Art Nouveau Dressing Mirror Gilt Frame
Art Nouveau Dressing Mirror Gilt Frame

Art Nouveau Dressing Mirror Gilt Frame

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous art nouveau style dressing mirror with ornate frame Good size at four feet tall - 121 CM Circa 1890 Glass is clear and blemish free ready to add light and space to any room ...

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Other

Stunning Wire Framed Mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan Finished in Black and Gold
Stunning Wire Framed Mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan Finished in Black and Gold

Stunning Wire Framed Mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan Finished in Black and Gold

By Anacleto Spazzapan

Located in London, GB

A stunning ornate wire framed mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan with stylised Rococo design around a central mirror finished in black and gold.   

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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Stunning Wire Framed Mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan Finished in Sky Blue Color
Stunning Wire Framed Mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan Finished in Sky Blue Color

Stunning Wire Framed Mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan Finished in Sky Blue Color

By Anacleto Spazzapan

Located in London, GB

A stunning ornate wire framed mirror by Anacleto Spazzapan with stylized Rococo design around a central mirror finished in sky blue color.

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Early 2000s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Iron

Brass Italian Mirror
Brass Italian Mirror

Brass Italian Mirror

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Decorative brass Italian mirror with floating mirror with thick ornate brass ribbon-like frame.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror
Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror

Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Radiant Italian hand-carved giltwood mirror with ornate foliate frame. Having figural, urn, and acanthus leaf motif cartouche, and exhibiting an alluring gilt finish.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

19th Century Italian Mirror
19th Century Italian Mirror

19th Century Italian Mirror

Located in Pomona, CA

19th century Italian mirror ornately carved wood frame with shells in each corner.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Large French Mirror
Antique Large French Mirror

Antique Large French Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

A spectacular large French antique mirror featuring an ornate frame with hand carved godrons and florals.

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Antique 1890s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

19th Century French Gilt Mirror

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a formal French mirror with a pierced ornate cornice above a mirror plate framed by a mirrored border edged with bead molding and ornate corner embellishments, circa 19th cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Italian Sunburst Inlaid Mirror, circa 1940
Italian Sunburst Inlaid Mirror, circa 1940

Italian Sunburst Inlaid Mirror, circa 1940

Located in Dallas, TX

Magnificent Italian Hollywood Regency style cabochon-shaped oval mirror. The ornate giltwood frame with a finely carved foliate border, the central mirror surrounded by tiers of smal...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

English Giltwood Mirror With Shell Crest
English Giltwood Mirror With Shell Crest

English Giltwood Mirror With Shell Crest

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Tall English giltwood mirror with an ornate frame carved in high relief, featuring scrolling foliage, floral elements, and a prominent shell crest.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Scalloped Mirror
Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Scalloped Mirror

Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Scalloped Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold statement in your home with this vintage Regency monumental gilt scalloped mirror. Featuring an ornate, scalloped frame with luxurious gilt detailing, this mirror exudes ...

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Late 20th Century American Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large 19th Century Italian Gilt Baroque Mirror
Large 19th Century Italian Gilt Baroque Mirror

Large 19th Century Italian Gilt Baroque Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large 19th Century Italian mirror. An ornate Florentine Baroque frame with original gilding and foxed mercury mirror plate.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Spanish Colonial style giltwood mirror C 1950.
Spanish Colonial style giltwood mirror C 1950.

Spanish Colonial style giltwood mirror C 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Spanish Colonial style giltwood mirror C 1950. Central mirror within ornate carved giltwood frame comprised of three rows of smaller inset geometric mirrored pieces.

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Vintage 1950s American Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Highly Carved 17th Century Giltwood Mirror from France
Highly Carved 17th Century Giltwood Mirror from France

Highly Carved 17th Century Giltwood Mirror from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This richly carved mirror features an ornate giltwood frame that was produced in France in the 1600’s.

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Antique 17th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Lacquered Mirror by Chapman
Lacquered Mirror by Chapman

Lacquered Mirror by Chapman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Vibrant orange lacquered mirror by Chapman circa early 1960's. This large scale example has ornate fronds framing in the mirror and has been recently lacquered.

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Vintage 1960s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Gilded Wood Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XV Gilded Wood Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XV Gilded Wood Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

The mirror frame features the signature elements of Louis XV style, characterized by its asymmetrical Rococo motifs.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Italian Rococo Style Gold Gilt Carved Wall Hanging Mirror
Antique Italian Rococo Style Gold Gilt Carved Wall Hanging Mirror

Antique Italian Rococo Style Gold Gilt Carved Wall Hanging Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The mirror's ornate frame is meticulously hand-carved from high-quality wood, demonstrating the skilled artistry of Italian craftsmanship.

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20th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Wood, Mirror

Vintage Rococo Vanity Wall Mirror
Vintage Rococo Vanity Wall Mirror

Vintage Rococo Vanity Wall Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Rococo vanity wall mirror featuring a ornate square frame with a center 9" oval mirror.

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Vintage 1950s American Rococo Wall Mirrors

Large Mid-Century Nickel Mirror
Large Mid-Century Nickel Mirror

Large Mid-Century Nickel Mirror

Located in Miami, FL

A very large Mid-Century mirror with stylized ornate metal frame. Great form and highly decorative.

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Vintage 1950s North American Wall Mirrors

Filigree Mirror with Shelf, circa 1910
Filigree Mirror with Shelf, circa 1910

Filigree Mirror with Shelf, circa 1910

Located in Culver City, CA

Beveled mirror with ornate detailing around frame.

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Vintage 1910s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

18th Century South American Giltwood Mirror
18th Century South American Giltwood Mirror

18th Century South American Giltwood Mirror

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century South American giltwood mirror, the frame ornately carved with scrolling arabesques and foliate motifs, the cresting carved with a shaped cartouche, with mercury ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Argentine Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Italian Metal Repousse Mirror
19th Century Italian Metal Repousse Mirror

19th Century Italian Metal Repousse Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th Century Italian Baroque style ornate mirror with a richly decorated frame. The frame is made of metal, with intricate scrollwork and floral designs.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

20th century French Metal Mirror, 1900s
20th century French Metal Mirror, 1900s

20th century French Metal Mirror, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Add a touch of elegance and character to your home with this charming small beveled mirror. Its ornate frame, crafted in repoussé metal and adorned with delicate floral motifs and a ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Beautiful Oval Venetian Mirror, Early 20th Century
Beautiful Oval Venetian Mirror, Early 20th Century

Beautiful Oval Venetian Mirror, Early 20th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Beautifully decorated vintage Venetian oval mirror, with stunning etching on the mirrored frame.

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Early 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Wonderful Serge Roche Style Oval Shaped Convex Mirror
Wonderful Serge Roche Style Oval Shaped Convex Mirror

Wonderful Serge Roche Style Oval Shaped Convex Mirror

By Serge Roche

Located in North Miami, FL

Very rare antique oval shaped convex mirror with an ornate frame in Plaster depicting daisies and bow.

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Vintage 1930s French Convex Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Plaster

1890s French Pair Of White Patinated  Wooden Mirrors
1890s French Pair Of White Patinated  Wooden Mirrors

1890s French Pair Of White Patinated Wooden Mirrors

Located in High Point, NC

This pair of 1890s French mirrors features ornate wooden frames finished in a heavily worn white patina, revealing traces of the natural wood beneath.

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Antique 1890s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

French Large Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror with Parecloses
French Large Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror with Parecloses

French Large Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror with Parecloses

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This superb Rococo-style gilt parclose wall mirror features a very ornate frame, inset with mirror plates and topped with an elaborate crest of stylised feathers.

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20th Century French Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Federal-Style Gilt Mirror with Eagle Finial, Early 20th Century
Federal-Style Gilt Mirror with Eagle Finial, Early 20th Century

Federal-Style Gilt Mirror with Eagle Finial, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a Federal-style mirror with a stunning eagle finial. The mirror frame is ornately carved and painted gold.

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Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th Century Large Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Decorative Gold
Antique 19th Century Large Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Decorative Gold

Antique 19th Century Large Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Decorative Gold

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Large Gilt Overmantel Wall Mirror – Ornate Gold Statement Frame Bring timeless elegance into your interior with this large 19th-century antique gilt overmantel ...

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Fabric Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass
Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Fabric Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass

Vintage Italian Carved Giltwood and Fabric Wall Mirror with Beveled Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a powder room or bedroom with this elegant and colorful vintage mirror. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, the mirror features an ornate carved frame embellished with a Paisley fa...

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Late 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Giltwood

18th Century Tall and Narrow Italian Carved Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror
18th Century Tall and Narrow Italian Carved Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

18th Century Tall and Narrow Italian Carved Rococo Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Five feet tall, the antique mirror features an ornate, gilded frame with intricate Rococo-style carvings.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Antique 19th Century Large Oval Gilt Wall / Overmantel Mirror – Decorative Gold
Antique 19th Century Large Oval Gilt Wall / Overmantel Mirror – Decorative Gold

Antique 19th Century Large Oval Gilt Wall / Overmantel Mirror – Decorative Gold

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique 19th Century Large Oval Gilt Wall / Overmantel Mirror – Ornate Gold Statement Frame Introduce timeless elegance to your home with this Large 19th Century Antique Oval Gilt M...

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

c.1890 French Gilt Mirror
c.1890 French Gilt Mirror

c.1890 French Gilt Mirror

Located in Highwood, IL

Gorgeous antique French mirror in ornate gilt frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Ornate American Carousel Shield Mirror Frame
Ornate American Carousel Shield Mirror Frame

Ornate American Carousel Shield Mirror Frame

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Gorgeous carousel mirror frame with detailed, three-dimensional carvings and its original gold paint surface.

Carousel shield mirrors around the center enclosure of a...

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Early 20th Century American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Large Early French Toleware Brass Cushion Mirror
Large Early French Toleware Brass Cushion Mirror

Large Early French Toleware Brass Cushion Mirror

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large early French Toleware brass cushion mirror This is a rare and a fine quality cushion Mirror in toleware, it has a simulated Gilt brass finish The mirror very ornate frame i...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Tin

Monumental 19th C Rococo Oval Mirror
Monumental 19th C Rococo Oval Mirror

Monumental 19th C Rococo Oval Mirror

Located in Milford, NH

Great example of a monumental 19th century Rococo oval mirror with ornately carved wooden frame featuring flowers, musical instruments, and C & S scrolls, with bevelled glass.

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

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Ornate Mirror Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ornate mirror frame you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An ornate mirror frame — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Find 34 options for an antique or vintage ornate mirror frame now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an ornate mirror frame — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each ornate mirror frame bearing Rococo, Baroque or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Ornate Mirror Frame?

Prices for an ornate mirror frame start at $453 and top out at $14,000 with the average selling for $2,045.

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.

Questions About Ornate Mirror Frame
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most common materials antique ornate mirrors are made from are glass and metals like chrome, gold and silver. Some antique mirrors used lead or tin, particularly Venetian mirrors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique ornate mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can add a frame to a mirror. However, doing so requires skill and care to avoid damaging the glass. As a result, it is best to take the mirror to a furniture maker or carpenter to have a frame installed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wall mirrors.