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Ornately Carved Parcel-Gilt Mirror with Original Glass — Central Italy, Circa 18
Ornately Carved Parcel-Gilt Mirror with Original Glass — Central Italy, Circa 18

Ornately Carved Parcel-Gilt Mirror with Original Glass — Central Italy, Circa 18

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant mid-19th-century, hand-carved mirror from Central Italy, richly hand-carved with exuberant ornamentation and finished in parcel gilding that beautifully balances warmth an...

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Antique 1850s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ornate Gilt and Gesso Wall Mirror, Hollywood Regency Style, 1955, Wood
Ornate Gilt and Gesso Wall Mirror, Hollywood Regency Style, 1955, Wood

Ornate Gilt and Gesso Wall Mirror, Hollywood Regency Style, 1955, Wood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Gilt, Gesso on Wood Beautifully Done with a Sense of over the Top! Overall in very nice Original Shape. I think these mirrors look great over a modern console or antique! Check ou...

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Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest

Located in Casteren, NL

, this particular mirror also features influences from the more ornate Louis XVI and Baroque styles

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Round Art Deco Atsonea Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror  The Mirror is Round
Round Art Deco Atsonea Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror  The Mirror is Round

Round Art Deco Atsonea Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror is Round

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Round Art Deco Atsonea Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror is Round, it has a decorative Art Deco

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Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso

Vintage Wall Mirror, French, Giltwood, Hall, Lounge, Ornate, Mid Century, C.1950
Vintage Wall Mirror, French, Giltwood, Hall, Lounge, Ornate, Mid Century, C.1950

Vintage Wall Mirror, French, Giltwood, Hall, Lounge, Ornate, Mid Century, C.1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Delightfully ornate frame with an attractive bevelled plate

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

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

STUNNING ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860-1880 HAND CARVED ROUND MIRROR WITH ORNATE GILDING
STUNNING ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860-1880 HAND CARVED ROUND MIRROR WITH ORNATE GILDING

STUNNING ANTiQUE CIRCA 1860-1880 HAND CARVED ROUND MIRROR WITH ORNATE GILDING

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian hand carved gold gilt round wall mirror with ornate frame that is really quite wonderful Please

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Antique 1860s European High Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid 18th Century Ornate Gilt Oval Girandole Mirror attributed to John Booker
Mid 18th Century Ornate Gilt Oval Girandole Mirror attributed to John Booker

Mid 18th Century Ornate Gilt Oval Girandole Mirror attributed to John Booker

Located in Dublin 8, IE

highly ornate carved giltwood border surrounded by vine stock with leaves and bunches of grapes, all

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Girandoles

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

An Italian Pair of Ornate Gold Wall Mirrors w/Baroque Influenced Design
An Italian Pair of Ornate Gold Wall Mirrors w/Baroque Influenced Design

An Italian Pair of Ornate Gold Wall Mirrors w/Baroque Influenced Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian pair of gold mirrors, with Baroque influences, from the mid 20th century. This pair of vintage mirrors from Italy, circa 1960's, have been designed with Baroque style feat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19th C. French Neoclassical Ornately-Carved & Gilt Mirror w/Urn Floral Crest
19th C. French Neoclassical Ornately-Carved & Gilt Mirror w/Urn Floral Crest

19th C. French Neoclassical Ornately-Carved & Gilt Mirror w/Urn Floral Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A cute-sized French Neoclassical carved and gilt wood mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France features a richly carved gilt wood surround, in typical Neoclassic...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Full Length Ornate Arch Top Wood and Gesso Mirror, 1920's
French Full Length Ornate Arch Top Wood and Gesso Mirror, 1920's

French Full Length Ornate Arch Top Wood and Gesso Mirror, 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1128 French full length wood and gesso mirror with ornate detailing.

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Vintage 1920s Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Hardwood, Mirror

Framed Mirror, a Silver Ornate Handcrafted Fused Glass Mirror by Brett Manley
Framed Mirror, a Silver Ornate Handcrafted Fused Glass Mirror by Brett Manley

Framed Mirror, a Silver Ornate Handcrafted Fused Glass Mirror by Brett Manley

By Brett Manley

Located in London, GB

'Framed Mirror' is a unique mirror by the British artist, Brett Manley. Each of Brett Manley's artworks are created as a result of trying to comprehend her chosen medium with greate...

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2010s British Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood

Amber Mirror, a Unique Ornate Handcrafted Fused Glass Mirror by Brett Manley
Amber Mirror, a Unique Ornate Handcrafted Fused Glass Mirror by Brett Manley

Amber Mirror, a Unique Ornate Handcrafted Fused Glass Mirror by Brett Manley

By Brett Manley

Located in London, GB

'Amber Mirror' is a unique mirror by the British artist, Brett Manley. Each of Brett Manley's artworks are created as a result of trying to comprehend her chosen medium with great...

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2010s British Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood

Vintage late 19th C Ornate Gold Baroque Picture or mirror Frame  Rococo Oval
Vintage late 19th C Ornate Gold Baroque Picture or mirror Frame  Rococo Oval

Vintage late 19th C Ornate Gold Baroque Picture or mirror Frame Rococo Oval

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Capture the timeless beauty of the Victorian era with this late 19th-century ornate gold baroque

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror
Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror

Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror

By Century Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Century Furniture Mid 20th-Century Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror Measures 46.25

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wire

1.4 METER CHINESE CHINOISERIE MiRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY
1.4 METER CHINESE CHINOISERIE MiRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY

1.4 METER CHINESE CHINOISERIE MiRROR ORNATE HAND PAINTINGS STAMPED MADE IN ITALY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, circa 1960's large Chinese Chinoiserie wall mirror with original foxed glass plate ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood

Large Late 19th Century Ornately Carved Giltwood and Painted Italian Mirror, 50"
Large Late 19th Century Ornately Carved Giltwood and Painted Italian Mirror, 50"

Large Late 19th Century Ornately Carved Giltwood and Painted Italian Mirror, 50"

Located in New York, NY

A large late 19th century Italian, probably Florentine, highly decorative superbly carved giltwood cushion mirror. This mirror consists of a cresting to the top, superbly carved with...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

1920s Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Ornate Three Panel Over-Mantle Mirror
1920s Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Ornate Three Panel Over-Mantle Mirror

1920s Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Ornate Three Panel Over-Mantle Mirror

Located in Germantown, MD

1920s Louis XVI Style carved gilt wood ornate three panel over-mantle mirror. Two available. meas

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Hardwood, Giltwood

Rare Original 18th Century Ornately Carved Frame Wall Mirror with Cherub Boy
Rare Original 18th Century Ornately Carved Frame Wall Mirror with Cherub Boy

Rare Original 18th Century Ornately Carved Frame Wall Mirror with Cherub Boy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 18th century light oak finely carved wall mirror Decorative and highly collectable, the cherub really is the centre piece o...

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Beautiful Mid Century Wall Mirror from Italy with an Ornate, Gold-Plated Frame
Beautiful Mid Century Wall Mirror from Italy with an Ornate, Gold-Plated Frame

Beautiful Mid Century Wall Mirror from Italy with an Ornate, Gold-Plated Frame

Located in München, DE

Beautiful rare Mid Century wall mirror made of ornate solid wood. The frame is completely gold

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Plate

French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, 19th century
French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, 19th century

French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, 19th century

Located in Worcester Park, GB

intact. The frame features an ornate decorative design at the top, making it a charming accent piece for

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Table Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror, Vintage Design
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror, Vintage Design

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror, Vintage Design

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Antique-Style French Gilt Oval Mirror with Ornate Shell Crest This is a decorative antique-style

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Vintage 1950s English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame
Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame

Fine Palatial Italian 19th Century Florentine Giltwood Carved Mirror Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The ornately carved frame with scrolls and acanthus, all gilt is original, circa Florence, 1870-1880

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

1920s Elite Furniture Co. Neoclassical Mahogany Wall Mirror
1920s Elite Furniture Co. Neoclassical Mahogany Wall Mirror

1920s Elite Furniture Co. Neoclassical Mahogany Wall Mirror

By Elite

Located in Germantown, MD

an Ornate carved pediment, featuring acanthus leaf scrolls and central medallion detailing

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Mahogany

Arts & Crafts Bronze & Gold Beveled Mirror
Arts & Crafts Bronze & Gold Beveled Mirror

Arts & Crafts Bronze & Gold Beveled Mirror

Located in Malibu, CA

decorative flat frame with acorns & leaf pattern. The inner frame with a string of chain. Ornate pattern on

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Hardwood

Riflesso di Versailles Rococò Gold Wall Mirror
Riflesso di Versailles Rococò Gold Wall Mirror

Riflesso di Versailles Rococò Gold Wall Mirror

By CG capelletti

Located in Milan, IT

A Rococò-style wall mirror inspired by the Louis XV period, featuring an ornate frame with sinuous

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2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th-C. French Neoclassical Beveled Trumeau Mirror, Cherub Bas-Relief Panel
19th-C. French Neoclassical Beveled Trumeau Mirror, Cherub Bas-Relief Panel

19th-C. French Neoclassical Beveled Trumeau Mirror, Cherub Bas-Relief Panel

Located in Miami, FL

. The mirror below is beveled and in good condition. The frame is ornate with cartouches surrounding the

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Plaster, Wood

18th Century George II Rococo gilt overmantle mirror
18th Century George II Rococo gilt overmantle mirror

18th Century George II Rococo gilt overmantle mirror

Located in Dublin 8, IE

leaf and highly ornate climbing vine motif to frame. With central mirror panel flanked by marginal

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Antique 18th Century British Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Ancient Italian Small Gesso Mirror Pair
Ancient Italian Small Gesso Mirror Pair

Ancient Italian Small Gesso Mirror Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this striking pair of ornately carved wall mirrors, inspired by classic

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Antique 18th Century Italian Early Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Pair (2) antique Biedermeier mirrors, mahogany, circa 1860
Pair (2) antique Biedermeier mirrors, mahogany, circa 1860

Pair (2) antique Biedermeier mirrors, mahogany, circa 1860

Located in Berlin, DE

can be refinished upon request for a small additional fee. Curved lines, ornate decorations at the

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Antique 1860s German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Shaped Giltwood Mirror
Antique French Louis XV Shaped Giltwood Mirror

Antique French Louis XV Shaped Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

décor. This mirror, with its ornate design inspired by the French Louis XV style, adds a touch of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Monumental, imposing Baroque wall mirror, gilded, circa 1880
Monumental, imposing Baroque wall mirror, gilded, circa 1880

Monumental, imposing Baroque wall mirror, gilded, circa 1880

Located in Berlin, DE

decorated with stucco and an ornate frieze. This is an antique Baroque-style wall mirror with an

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Stucco, Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror with Cherub
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror with Cherub

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Wall Mirror with Cherub

Located in Los Angeles, CA

arched silhouette and an ornate crest centered by hand-carved cherubs and scrolling foliate motifs. The

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Paint, Wood, Mirror

Pair Italian Venetian Painted Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, 1960s
Pair Italian Venetian Painted Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, 1960s

Pair Italian Venetian Painted Gilt Wood Wall Mirror, 1960s

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair small scale decorative vintage Italian Venetian-style wall mirrors, featuring ornate gold gilt

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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Mid century vintage French- Rococo mirror paired with a matching console tabl
Mid century vintage French- Rococo mirror paired with a matching console tabl

Mid century vintage French- Rococo mirror paired with a matching console tabl

Located in Birmingham, AL

Turner on wall accessories.. The set is characterized by heavily carved, ornate gold-toned frames

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Mid-20th Century American Rococo Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Resin

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, Circa 1880s
Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, Circa 1880s

Herter Brothers Style Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, Circa 1880s

By Herter Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

, Circa 1880s Ornate carved walnut and cherry wood. Measures: 26"W x 6"D x 46.5"H. Good original

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Style Giltwood Oval Mirror in the Rococo Manner
19th Century Chippendale Style Giltwood Oval Mirror in the Rococo Manner

19th Century Chippendale Style Giltwood Oval Mirror in the Rococo Manner

Located in London, GB

within an ornate rococo carved and pierced giltwood frame, composed of 'C' scrolls, flowering branchwork

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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen

Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

an ornately shaped crown, topped with a grand bouquet of porcelain flowers. The mirror’s white

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Pair of Jansen Manner Eglomise Trumeau Mirrors
Pair of Jansen Manner Eglomise Trumeau Mirrors

Pair of Jansen Manner Eglomise Trumeau Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a pair of Jansen Manner Eglomise Trumeau Mirrors, which are elegant and ornate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th-century French Louis XV Giltwood and Beveled Mirror
19th-century French Louis XV Giltwood and Beveled Mirror

19th-century French Louis XV Giltwood and Beveled Mirror

Located in Wichita, KS

Elegant French Louis XV style giltwood mirror featuring an ornate Rococo-inspired frame with richly

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Large French Gilt Mirror Oval Cherub Frame Louis XVI
Large French Gilt Mirror Oval Cherub Frame Louis XVI

Large French Gilt Mirror Oval Cherub Frame Louis XVI

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Large French oval mirror with ornate gilt frame Great size to mirror at 7 feet tall - 213 CM

Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage White Floral & Bird Relief Oval Wall Mirror
Vintage White Floral & Bird Relief Oval Wall Mirror

Vintage White Floral & Bird Relief Oval Wall Mirror

Located in Bruton, GB

A charming and unusual vintage ceramic wall mirror featuring an ornate sculpted frame adorned with

Category

Vintage 1980s Country Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Chippendale Style Whitewashed Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Whitewashed Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood

Chinese Chippendale Style Whitewashed Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood

Located in Bradenton, FL

elaborate openwork scrolls, foliate motifs, and an ornate crest suggestive of pagoda or latticework design

Category

Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Gold Leaf Metal and Crystal Wall Mirror
Antique Gold Leaf Metal and Crystal Wall Mirror

Antique Gold Leaf Metal and Crystal Wall Mirror

Located in Milan, IT

ornate border is enriched with decorative floral elements crafted from blue crystal petals and clear

Category

2010s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish
Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish

Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish

Located in Bradenton, FL

powder room vanity. The ornate shape pairs well with Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, Palm Beach

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Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French 19th Century Petite Brass Cushion Mirror
French 19th Century Petite Brass Cushion Mirror

French 19th Century Petite Brass Cushion Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

mirror features ornate pressed brass decoration for lovely contrast against the flat mirror plates

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

English 19th Century Oval Giltwood Mirror With Original Mercury Glass
English 19th Century Oval Giltwood Mirror With Original Mercury Glass

English 19th Century Oval Giltwood Mirror With Original Mercury Glass

Located in London, GB

This is a lovely, decorative oval wall mirror with an ornate, classical-style frame. It was made in

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Vintage Gilt Wood Mirror
Vintage Gilt Wood Mirror

Vintage Gilt Wood Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

leaf scrolls and ornate scrolling motifs that provide a profound sense of depth and architectural

Category

Late 20th Century American Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Large Belle Époque Period Carved Wood Wall Mirror
Large Belle Époque Period Carved Wood Wall Mirror

Large Belle Époque Period Carved Wood Wall Mirror

Located in London, GB

decadent manner. The oval mirror features an ornate frame: the frame itself is encompassed by twin branches

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

An Exceptionally Carved Qing Dynasty Hardwood Chinese Export Mirror
An Exceptionally Carved Qing Dynasty Hardwood Chinese Export Mirror

An Exceptionally Carved Qing Dynasty Hardwood Chinese Export Mirror

Located in Hastings, GB

An extraordinary and highly ornate late 19th / early 20th century Chinese Export pierced hardwood

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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Ornate Mirrors For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of ornate mirrors available for sale. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, all ornate mirrors available were constructed with great care. Find 2389 antique and vintage ornate mirrors at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of ornate mirrors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Ornate mirrors made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with louis xv — are very popular at 1stDibs. LaBarge, Lladro and La Barge each produced beautiful ornate mirrors that are worth considering.

How Much are Ornate Mirrors?

Prices for ornate mirrors can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, ornate mirrors begin at $95 and can go as high as $616,944, while the average can fetch as much as $2,512.

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 Mirrors
  • 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.