Unavailable|$2,800 / item
Bark Frameworks Blue Point Copper Clad Full Length Mirror with Dark Patina
By Bark Frameworks
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The mirror shown here is maple clad in copper with a dark patina and wax finish. The design was named
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Unavailable|$1,450
Small Crusty Italian Mirror
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice small mirror with wonderful patina
Unavailable|$2,895
French Brass Bistro Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
mirror is brass plate over wood and has a fluting with nailed corners with a nice old patina. The
Unavailable|$24,550 / item
Modern Classic Imaginarium Mirror, Carved Wood and Gold Leaf Patina, Metal Work
Located in Oporto, PT
, comfortable, fulfilling and challenging. This mirror visually summons the nostalgia of such distant world to
Stainless Steel, Gold Leaf, Metal, Gold, Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Unavailable|$30,000
Unique and Oversized circa 1955 Rectangular Églomisé Mirror by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, FR
beautiful two tones gold and black églomisé glass mirror. The metal frame has a beautiful gilt patina
Metal
Unavailable|$2,000
18th Century Venetian Rococo Mirror
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lovely 18th century Venetian gilded Rococo mirror. Great aged patina. Original mercury glass.
Unavailable|$1,950
Large Reed and Ribbon Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Large-scale Classic reed and ribbon carved giltwood mirror with wonderful patina.
Wood
Unavailable|$3,750
19th C Louis XV Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th C Louis XV Mirror. Beautiful patina of frame & new beveled glass
Unavailable|$3,400 / set
Art Deco Rattan Planter/Shelf and Mirror, After Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
mirror. Mellow original patina. Unusual display shelf/planter in rattan and heavily textured Philippine
Copper
Decorative round wall mirror in smoked glass, Space Age Italian collectible
Located in Milan, IT
conditions, with no chipping or visible scratches. The only thing to point out is the patina on the mirror
Mirror, Smoked Glass
Unavailable|$8,450
SCROLLING BEVELED GLASS FRAMED WALL MIRROR
Located in San Francisco, CA
a marbled mirrored surface and attached by glass rosette pins; subtle mottled patina to mirror of
Unavailable|$1,400
Antique French Paint and Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1900s antique French Louis XVI style parcel gilt mirror with classical detailing of laurel
Wood
Unavailable|$356
Fine Irish 19th Century Gilt Convex Mirror
Located in Dromod, Co. Leitrim
Fine Irish 19th century gilt convex mirror with original patina.
Giltwood
Unavailable|$3,495
19th Century French Silver Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
Stunning original 19th century French silver gilt Louis Philippe mirror. Wonderful patina and
Wood
Unavailable|$45,131 / set
Pair of 19th Century Garden Planters Mirrors Trumeaux
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
good condition with patina. All mirrors are original, some with defects. 3.30 meters high, 1.20
Wood
Unavailable|$25,928
George II Figured Walnut and Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in Knutsford, GB
colour and patina. The rectangular, bevelled, mirror plate bordered by carved gilt wood outline, with a
Giltwood, Walnut
Antique Vanity Mirror, English Marble & Mahogany with Barley Twist Supports
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
with barley twist supports Beautiful patina to mirror and wood has a warm finish.
Marble
Unavailable|$2,800
Mid-Century Arturo Pani Style Unusual Gilt Scroll Design Mirror
By Arturo Pani
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Italian 1950s graceful scroll design iron hand-forged mirror with gilt patina.
Giant Vintage Mirrors from a Bank & Jet Engine Testing Facility
Located in San Francisco, CA
wonderful patina to the finish and mirror due to exposure. Backside of large mirror has cool criss-cross
Aluminum
Unavailable|$2,197
Antique Italian Mirror in Painted Golden Wood with baroque base, 1790s.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Italian carved guilded table mirror, great patina, very decorative.
Giltwood
Unavailable|$3,485 / item
Modern XI Mirror in Alabaster, Steel Walnut and Leather by Ordinal Indicator
By Mike White
Located in Saugerties, NY
The XI mirror is Ordinal Indicators take on a classic captains mirror. Rolled blk patina’d steel
Alabaster, Steel
Unusual Custom Modern Hand Relief Frame Walnut Mirror, 1950s offered by La Porte
Located in Southampton, NY
in walnut wood raised frame. It has a lovely patina spatters on mirror glass throughout due to
Resin, Wood
Sergio Mazza Narciso Nickel Plated and Satinized Wall Mirror for Artemide, 1960s
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Firenze, IT
. Original patina. The mirror is hanged by a chain set on metal frame's top side. Italian designer Sergio
Brass
Unavailable|$1,200
Louis Philippe Mirror with Acanthus Leaf Detailed Frame
Located in Amsterdam, NL
beaded trim accent. Original mirror with some patina spotting.
Mirror, Wood
Unavailable|$3,200
19th Century Swedish Pier Mirror
Located in Waltham, MA
period patina. This mirror would be a striking addition to either a contemporary, eclectic or traditional
Mirror, Pine
Distressed Antique White Mid-19th Century English Country Farmhouse Mirror
Located in Middletown, MD
nearly 4 feet in length. Mirror glass and paint are both naturally distressed offering a rustic patina
Mirror, Wood
Unavailable|$5,850
Napoleon III Gesso and Wood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusually large Napoleon III wood and gesso mirror. Beautiful patina with original gilding
Wood, Gesso, Glass
Unavailable|$750
Late 19th Century American Dark Oak Mirror
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Nice dark oak grain and patina makes this 19th century mirror a great addition to mostly any decor
Wood, Glass
Unavailable|$14,500
Imposing Italian Mid 18th Century Rococo Mirror
Located in Wells, ME
twigs. All in the original sliver leaf with a wonderful worn patina. Ref: World Mirrors (Number
Unavailable|$5,900
19th Century, French Blanc Putti / Ange Theatre over Mantle Mirror
Located in Perth , AU
, mantel (fireplace) carvings. A number of age spots are visible of the upper patina of the mirror and it
Plaster
Unavailable|$5,200
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Lyre
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Antique 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror with beautiful detailing and patina
Giltwood
Unavailable|$2,675
American Style Mahogany and Bronze Cheval Mirror
Located in Manchester, GB
Possibly of American origins and mid-20th century this mahogany cheval mirror is of exceptional
Mahogany
Antique Large 19th Century Victorian Maple and Amboyna Inlaid Cheval Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
amboyna inlays. This mirror looks really great, with super proportions, color and patina. Really
Maple, Amboyna
Unavailable|$20,190
Andre Hayat Huge Octagonal Chandelier in Patina Bronze and Oxidized Mirror
By Andre Hayat
Located in Paris, ile de france
Andre Hayat huge spectacular octagonal chandelier in patina bronze and oxidized mirror.
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,900 / set
Pair of Venetian mirrors
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
Very elegant pair of giltwood "barocco" Venetian mirrors. Original mirrors and wonderful patina
Giltwood, Mirror
Unavailable|$2,200
Braided Rope Nautical Mirror
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Nautical-look braided rope decorative mirror. Looking glass is older silvered mirror with mild
Mirror, Rope
Unavailable|$7,500
Mirrored Cocktail Table by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
legs, refreshed, French polish finish. Original mirror with minimal patina. Similar example in
Mahogany, Mirror
Unavailable|$8,500
Jacques Adnet Mirrored Two-Drawer Console
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great cabinet with great foxing and patina to mirrors.
Unavailable|$2,400
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Dressing Chest and Mirror
Located in Poling, West Sussex
very good original condition with a warm , rich color and patina. The central dressing mirror hangs
Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,250
Art Deco Etched Glass Mirror Coffee Side Table
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
are three etched glass supports and mirrored base in three pieces, to wooden bottom on three small
Unavailable|$480 / item
Grey Marble Terrazzo Silver Mirror Bulb Wall Sconce by Lights of London
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
Grey Marble Terrazzo Sconce Silver Mirror Bulb Bronze Patina, Live Finish. 2200K 90CRI 400 Lumens
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
Unavailable|$480 / item
White Carrara Marble Terrazzo Silver Mirror Bulb Wall Sconce by Lights of London
By Lights of London
Located in London, GB
White Carrara Marble Terrazzo Sconce Silver Mirror Bulb Bronze Patina, Live Finish. 2200K 90CRI
Brass
Unavailable|$2,400
Bagues Faux Bamboo Bronze Two-Tier Side Table or Bar Cart
By Maison Baguès
Located in Dallas, TX
antiqued patina to mirrored backs. Measures: 21 inches L X 13 inches W X 23 inches H.
Bronze
Side Table "Sous Bois D'été" in Bronze by Joy de Rohan Chabot
By Joy de Rohan Chabot
Located in Paris, FR
Side tables with grey patina decorated with gilded patina vegetal element. Bright polished mirror
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,800 / set
Pair of Murano Two Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
of wear consistent with age including patina and oxidation to the mirror back.
Murano Glass
Unavailable|$6,200
Period French Empire Cherry Console with Black Fossil Marble Top
Located in Toronto, ON
mirrored back. Wonderful patina and clean lines.
Cherry
Unavailable|$1,150
18th Century Large French Zinc Dormer
Located in Nashville, TN
piece in a garden or interior or made into a mirror. Wonderful Patina of age that cannot be duplicated.
Unavailable|$231
Vintage Atomic Coat Rack in the Style of Roger Feraud, 1950s
By Roger Feraud
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
, slight patina on the mirror and the yellow ball has some slight sign of usage. 1950s, France
Metal
Unavailable|$1,350 / set
Mid Century Modern Brass Nesting Tables Brass, Style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
All brass construction with glass insert top with mirrored border . Great patina S. W 14" D
Brass
Unavailable|$15,675,000
Exceptional Burr Walnut Imperial Monogrammed Bureau-Bookcase, Scriban
Located in Werkendam, NL
the imperial mirror-monogram of Tsarina Catherine the Great (1729-1796) of Russia in the middle. The
Brass
Unavailable|$2,612 / item
Echo Contemporary Sconce in Oxidized Brass Patina and Mirrors
By ANAKTAE
Located in Firenze, IT
sconce Materials: Brass patina, mirrors.
Brass
Sold|$2,400
Italian Gilt Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Italian gilt mirror with patina mirror inserts. Excellent vintage condition.
Wood, Mirror
Sold|$5,500
Vintage Carved Gilt Mirror
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage carved wood mirror with a beautiful gilt patina. Mirror is from France and dates back to
Wood, Plaster, Paint, Mirror
Sold|$15,800
Late 18th Century Portuguese Mirror
Located in Chireno, TX
exquisite patina. Mirror plate not original.
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$595
Round Italian Vintage Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
- all original. Gorgeous, rich patina. Mirror front opens to reveal concealed interior space.
Brass
Sold|$1,975
Large Sea Shell Iron Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
. Treated for rust. Great patina. Mirror size only: 26”.5 x 34”.25.
Iron
Strikingly Large Venetian Gold Starburst Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large decorative starburst mirror having a wonderful antiqued Venetian gold patina. Mirror is 12
Composition
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.