$6,860
H 83.5 in W 56.75 in D 7 in
French 7 Ft Tall Over-Mantle Mirror w/Nicely Appointed Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Note that there are some older vintage, as well as other elements that seem older than the mirror itself. This mid 20th century French over-mantle mirror would be a wonderful way to ...
Mirror, Wood
Louis XV Style French Provincial "Over Mantle" Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
Louis XV Style French Provincial "Over Mantle" Mirror. Nice proportions with a gentile arched top, all retaining the original gilded finish.
Glass, Mirror, Wood
A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, 18th Century Description: The large rectangular mirror surmounted by a central scrolling acanthus corona, descending to scrolling yoke flanked ...
Giltwood
$498Sale Price|75% Off
H 65.5 in W 31.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine example of French Louie XV style in this antique 19th century hand carved beech over mantle mirror, having a hand cut wide double beveled and original plate, a hand carved arc...
Beech
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 49 in W 100 in D 4.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Triptych Foliate Form Over Mantle Mirror 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Triptych Foliate Form Over Mantle Mirror 19thC Measures- 49"H x 100"W x 4.5"D A striking 19th-century French Louis XIV style giltwood triptych mirro...
Mirror, Wood
$2,526
H 72.84 in W 42.92 in D 4.73 in
A large French 1880s painted over mantle mirror with original shaped bevel plate
Located in London, GB
A large French full length 1880s painted over mantle mirror with original shaped bevel plate.
Pine
Large early 19th century empire style over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative early 19th century empire style overmantle miror French circa 1840’ s with original backboards and mirror plate Height 157 cms or 62 inches Width 115.5 cms or ...
Giltwood
A 19th C, Cast Iron Overmantel Mirror This is a heavy Over Mantle Mirro
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A 19th C, Cast Iron Overmantel Mirror This is a heavy Over Mantle Mirror, it would have stood over a cast iron fireplace and screwed to the wall, it is in the French Empire style, wi...
Iron
$3,240
H 60 in W 36.5 in D 1.75 in
Louis XVI Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Console or over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt trumeau mirror. This wonderfully carved mirror can be used as a wall, console or over the mantel mirror. The central scene of a Horn in...
$4,760
H 51.5 in W 30.5 in D 3 in
French 19th Century Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror, Black w/Bronze Gold Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
The primary finish is black with gold/bronze accents highlighting the various trimmings. This 19th century French Neoclassical trumeau or over-mantle mirror stands approximately 4.3 ...
Wood, Mirror
$1,750
H 48 in W 33 in D 3.25 in
French Antique 4ft Tall Wooden Mirror w/Neoclassic Bow-Tie & Garland Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French over-mantle carved-wood mirror from the early 20th century.
Wood
$8,950
H 65.63 in W 39.5 in D 2.25 in
Louis Philippe Arch-Top Gilt Wall or Standing Mirror (H 65 5/8 x W 39 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine tall French arch top wall or over-mantle mirror or floor standing mirror. from the Louis Philippe period, circa 1860.
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood, Plaster, Mirror, Glass
Large over Mantle Mirror
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
This is a stunning, and large over mantle mirror. It's in lovely aged/distressed condition, the photos do not do this great mirror justice! Please view pics carefully, this is fa...
Unavailable
H 85.83 in W 47.25 in D 3.15 in
19th Century, French Blanc Putti / Ange Theatre over Mantle Mirror
Located in Perth , AU
This exquisite 19th century theatre mirror features beautifully moulded putti figures surrounded by fleur and scroll detailing, with the iconic Fleur De Lis motif featured at the low...
Plaster
French Hand Carved Gris-Peinte Mirror
Located in Kensington, MD
Hand Carved over mantle French gris-peinte Mirror with original wallpaper backing, original "heavy plate" mirror, dealers tag with written inscription Jansen.
Hardwood, Gesso, Glass
French over Mantle Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A late 18th century French over-mantle mirror, in its original distressed paints, with the original split mercury glass mirror plate.
French Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th century French gilt over mantel (fireplace) mirror. 1860 Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116 cms) wide 2 inches (5 cms) deep 60 inches (152 cms) high.
Pine
19th c French over mantle mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th c French Louis XV water gilded over mantle mirror
Sold
H 68.51 in W 49.02 in D 1.78 in
Stunning 19th Century Gold Giltwood French Over Mantle Mirror Original Plate
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning 19th century French giltwood over mantle mirror A very good looking well made and decorative 19th century mirror with original pla...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Tall Painted Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A grandiose French over-mantle mirror dating to the 1870s. The moulded frame is painted an antique cream and sage green color with subtle hints of gold gilt.
Mercury Glass, Hardwood
French Overmantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful French over-mantle mirror with royal-blue painted and gilt frame.
Wood, Glass
French 5.5' Tall Architecturally Inspired Over-mantle Mirror, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French over-mantle mirror with architectural accents from the 19th century.
Wood
Over the mantle mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
18th C mirror, original mercury glass in two sections. Giltwood frame, original wood back.
Glass, Wood
Large Antique French Giltwood over Mantle Mirror
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful and very large antique French giltwood over mantle mirror. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Mirror, Giltwood
Tall French Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large mirror with gilt plasterwork frame and original mercury glass mirror. A garland of roses is wound around the frame, with a more elaborate top of larger roses and foliage. Bead...
Carved oak wall mirror / over mantle mirror
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Decorative 19th century French carved oak arched topped wall mirror French circa 1880's with original mirror and backboards This piece has been washed and scrubbed to give it a c...
Oak
Large Over-the-Mantle Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Over the Mantle Wall Mirror, The rectangular glass with etched detail at the corners, surmounted in a gesso frame, decorated with shells and scrolls.
Antique French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style over mantel mirror offers scroll and foliate form giltwood frame having stylized floral crest and flanking finials, c1920 Measures - 38"h x 47.25"w...
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 49.5 in W 47.25 in D 2 in
Large Floral Urn Painted Antique French Trumeau Over Mantle Mirror C1850
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The mirror is perfect for use over a mantle or over a buffet.
Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Ornately Carved Giltwood Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fabulous and ornate 19th century Louis Philippe giltwood over-mantel (fireplace) mirror, circa 1850, is from France and features a crest having a small oval mirror framed by hig...
Giltwood
French 19th Century Giltwood Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A marvelous mantel mirror, finished in beautiful gold gilt, from 19th century, France. This ornately decorated mirror boasts many design features. All four corners, sides and top are...
Gold
Jansen Style French Over The Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming rectangular over-the-mantle mirror, beautiful ebonized frame with parcel-gilt scroll and patera decoration.
Wood, Glass
Very Large French Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt overmantel or over mantle mirror The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel piece and as so many fireplaces are opposite the window ...
Mirror
19th Century, French, over the Mantle Mirror, Monumental, Standing
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century French over the mantle mirror. This monumental wall or mantle mirror is simply stunning.
Mirror, Giltwood
Very Large French Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt over mantel (fireplace) mirror The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel piece and as so many fireplaces are opposite the window mi...
Giltwood
French 19th Century Regency Giltwood Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French Regency gold gilt mirror from the 19th century. The mirror's unusually wide stature makes this mirror a real stand out. The linear design is neat and timeless with ...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Sold
H 63 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
Fine French Carved Four Section Carved Rococo Over the Mantle Or Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A French carved four section over the mantel / wall mirror. This highly carved Rococo mirror has all-over decorative foliage, rosettes and leaf and shell design.
Mirror, Wood
Large French Carved and Water Gilded Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A large French carved and water gilded over mantle mirror with scrolled detailing at the bottom and arched frame.
Neat sized 19th century antique gilded over mantle mirror
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Charming mid 19th century French gilded over mantle mirror Circa 1860’s with original mirror plate and backboards Few blemishes Some foxing to the mirror plate Height Width
Giltwood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 43.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique French Empire Figural Giltwood over Mantle Mirror with Mask
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Empire over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame with figural pierced crest having female mask (Queen Anne) seated in butterfly wings and flanked with floral, foliate, ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 43.5 in D 3.25 in
Antique French Empire Figural Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror with Mask
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Empire over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame with figural pierced crest havin...
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 1.78 in
Ornately Hand Carved Antique Giltwood over Mantle Mirror Restored Lovely Find
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique French hand carved mirror that has been fully restored Please note the delivery fee...
Mirror
Louis Philippe Style Gold Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Louis Philippe style gold over-mantle mirror This is a charming piece of shabby chic furnishing, the 3” wide frame is in Gold and the mirror has a carved decoration to the top Th...
Giltwood
Sold
H 79 in W 58 in D 16 in
Antique French Rococo Oversized Gold Leaf Over Mantle Pier Mirror, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique French Rococo over mantle pier mirror offers carved wood construction having gold leaf with pierced foliate crest over frame with scroll and foliate elements, 19th ce...
Gold Leaf
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Over Mantle Mirror Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame in scroll form and having shell and foliate crest, c1920 Measures - 32.25"h x 60"w x 3"d Catalogue Note: A...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French over the Mantle / Console Ornate Gilt Gold Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique French over the mantle / console ornate gilt gold mirror with flowing carved scrolls, vines and shells terminating with carved busts of woman facing forward.
Beautiful Parcel and Gilt Over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful parcel and gilt decorated over the mantle mirror.
Sold
H 60.75 in W 45 in D 1.75 in
Pair of Oversized French Empire Style Giltwood Over Mantle Mirrors 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A matching pair of large French Empire style over mantel mirrors over giltwood construction with foliate, shell, garland, floral and scroll elements, 20th century Measures - 60.75''...
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 58 in W 50.75 in D 5 in
Large Carved Louis XVI Style French Gilt Gold over the Mantle or Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A large carved Louis XVI style French gilt gold over the mantle or wall mirror. This finely carved and impressive gilt gold wall, console or over the mantle mirror is simply stunning...
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 58 in W 50.75 in D 5 in
Large Carved Louis XVI Style French Gilt Gold over the Mantle or Wall Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A large carved Louis XVI style French gilt gold over the mantle or wall mirror. This finely carved and impressive gilt gold wall, console or over the mantle mirror is simply stunning...
Mirror, Wood
Lovely 19th century arched topped gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great example of a mid 19th century gilded over mantle mirror French circa 1860’s with original mirror and backboards 38 inches X 51 inches 97 cms X 130 cms
Gesso
Sold
H 47.5 in W 51.25 in D 9 in
Antique Large Classical Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror, Musical Instruments, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large French Classical over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame in oval form with foliate crest having musical instruments over scroll and foliate decorated surround, ...
Mirror, Wood
Large early 20th century gilded over mantle , Art Deco
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative early 20th century gilded over mantle French circa 1920’s with original gilding , bevelled mirror and back boards A little foxing to the mirror 120 cms or 47 in...
Giltwood
Decorative 19th century gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Very decorative mid 19th century gilded over mantle mirror French circa 1870 with original bevelled mirror and backboards Some foxing to the mirror , few minor bits of damage to ...
Gesso
Sold
H 77 in W 46 in D 5 in
Giltwood Console, over the Mantle or Floor Mirror, Beveled, 19th/20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Giltwood Console, Over the Mantle or Floor Mirror, Beveled, 19th/20th Century A Stunning carved gilt wood mirror from the late 19th to the early 20th century having a beveled mirro...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 70 in W 54.5 in D 2.75 in
18th Century-Early 19th Century Giltwood Mirror, over the Mantle Wall or Console
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th century giltwood mirror. This monumental over the mantel (fireplace), wall or console mirror was removed from a Greenwich CT Mansion having been purchased in Sotheby's NYC...
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 94 in W 56 in D 2 in
19th Century Carved Gilt Gold Pier, Console, Floor or over the Mantle Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
An enormous monumental 19th century carved gilt gold pier, console, floor, full length or over the mantle mirror. This simply stunning heavily carved floor, pier, console or over the...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large early 19th century gilded over mantle
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Large early 19th gilded over mantle , great decorative mirror French circa 1830’s with original mirror and back boards Some minor damage to the plaster work and some foxing to th...
Gesso
Sold
H 30 in W 44.5 in D 3.75 in
Antique French Style Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror; Fruit, Nut & Foliate; C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French style over mantle mirror offers giltwood frame with fruit, nut and foliate elements, c1890 Measures - 30"h x 44.5"w x 3.75"d
Mirror, Giltwood
Large 19th century gilded over mantle shell motif
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Fabulous 19th century gilded over mantle mirror , lovely shell motif to the cresting French circa 1870’s With original mirror and backboards 41 inches X 65 inches 104 x 165 cms
Gesso
Sold
H 42 in W 36.5 in D 3 in
Louis XVI Style Carved Over-The-Mantle Mirror with a Trumeau Painted Scene
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI style carved over-the-mantel mirror with a trumeau painted scene. Having a giltwood and gesso carved frame this finely painted trumeau mirror has a wonderfully warm and inv...
Large Antique French Victorian Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique French Victorian over mantle mirror offers carved giltwood frame with exaggerated scroll and foliate crest having central cartouche, c1880 Measures- 71''H x 54'...
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV over-mantle mirror offers giltwood frame in foliate and scroll form with floral cartouche, circa 1880 Measures - 86"h x 56.5"w x 15"d.
Mirror, Giltwood
Large French Eglomise Mirror by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A phenomenal large French over-the-mantle mirror, circa 1940s, giltwood framed mirror bordered by beautiful verre eglomise glass panels.
Wood, Glass
Antique French Neoclassical Carved Walnut Vanity Overmantle Mirror 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Neoclassical vanity or over-mantle mirror featuring a celebration of flowers and scrolled acanthus leaves descending from a circular crown.
Mirror, Walnut
Oversized Antique French Giltwood Scroll and Foliate Overmantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized antique French Classical over mantle mirror features arched form with pierced scroll and foliate crest having central Jenny Lind mask, base flanked with pierced scroll work...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Gilt Wood Mirror by Leon Bertaux
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French slim over mantle mirror by renowned sculptor Leon Bertaux (b. 1827).
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror from France
Located in Dallas, TX
The flat bottom is typical of antique French mirrors placed over mantles, or at the end of halls over a piece of furniture or anywhere a giltwood mirror is required.
Gold Leaf
Louis XV Style Giltwood Over-Mantle Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Three tier mirror with scrolling decoration
Giltwood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.75 in W 45 in D 3 in
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
20th Century American Federal Giltwood Overmantel Mirror. This American Federal antique mirror dates to the 20th Century. The symmetrical giltwood frame is rectangular in form and ...
Mirror, Giltwood
$445,000
H 52.88 in W 68.88 in
Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in a Landscape by Carstian Luyckx
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Still Life of Game with Spaniels and Falcons in Landscape Setting Carstian Luyckx (Flemish, 1623 – c.1675) Oil on canvas Circa 1670 Unsigned 43 ½ x 59 1/8 in.; Frame 52 7/8 x 68 7/...
Oil, Canvas
$2,285 / item
H 28.35 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in
"Ca'Favretto" Murano Glass Mirror in Venetian Style, by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
Murano glass mirror in Venetian Style, mirror made to a design by Fratelli Tosi, entirely handmade according to the techniques of our ancestors. Mirror composed of a crystal frame o...
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Vintage Regency Gilt Antiqued Wall Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous vintage vintage gilt wall mirror. Chic wrapped laurel detail on an arched frame. Incredible antiqued mirror really adds a dramatic touch. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Mirror
$5,995
H 59 in W 63 in D 84 in
Antique French Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Full Size Bed, Circa 1880s
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Renaissance Revival full size bed frame In the manner of R.J. Horner & Co. France, Circa 1880s Measures: 63"W x 84"D x 59"H. Very good original vin...
Walnut
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Wall Vanity Mirror 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique American Empire style rectangular wall mirror featuring a beveled frame of flame mahogany. Holes in sides indicate the mirror was once used as part of a shaving stand or dres...
Mirror, Mahogany
$4,495Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...
Gold Leaf
$288Sale Price|50% Off
H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Metal
$583
H 49.22 in W 23.23 in D 1.58 in
Antique Mirror in Mahogany from the Late Empire perid from about 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mirror in mahogany wood from the late Empire period from around the 1840s. Light in colour, due to sunlight over the years. Dimensions in cm: H:125 W:59
Mahogany
$341,413
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
A true American Classic, Franciscan Desert Rose dinnerware has graced dining tables since 1941, including Air Force One as chosen by Jackie Kennedy and the Presidential yacht during ...
Earthenware, Pottery
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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.
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
These are the fairest of them all.