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Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

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

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

Located in Atlanta, GA

embellishment to this piece. The wood has a yummy old patina. The glass mirror is not original and has been

Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood
Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood

Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood

Located in Barcelona, ES

Empire Style mirror, France, 1930s. Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with

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Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Empire Style French Eagle Mirror, Gold Leaf & Wood, Antique, 1920s
Empire Style French Eagle Mirror, Gold Leaf & Wood, Antique, 1920s

Empire Style French Eagle Mirror, Gold Leaf & Wood, Antique, 1920s

Located in Austin, TX

finished with gold leaf and an original patina. Sitting atop the circular mirror is an eagle, iconic of the

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Organic Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Fontana Arte, Italy 1950's
Organic Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Fontana Arte, Italy 1950's

Organic Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Fontana Arte, Italy 1950's

By Fontana Arte

Located in London, Fitzrovia

and a lovely old patina. The mirror is held in place by small brass cylinders and to the wall with a

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s
Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s

Mid-Century French Wall Mirror In Gilt Wood Frame, 1930s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century French wall mirror in gilt wood frame, 1930s The mirror has a patina of age and the

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Vintage 1930s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Wall Mirror, Solid Oak, Crystal Glass, Sweden, 1960s
Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Wall Mirror, Solid Oak, Crystal Glass, Sweden, 1960s

Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Wall Mirror, Solid Oak, Crystal Glass, Sweden, 1960s

By Fröseke 2

Located in High Point, NC

, Sweden, 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Light patina and wear present on mirror glass and oak

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Black Forest Style Figural Wall Mirror
Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Black Forest Style Figural Wall Mirror

Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Black Forest Style Figural Wall Mirror

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional large antique carved oak mirror featuring highly detailed hand-carved decoration

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Antique 1890s Black Forest Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Oak

Rectangle Willy Guhl Mirror
Rectangle Willy Guhl Mirror

Rectangle Willy Guhl Mirror

By Willy Guhl

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Rectangle Willy Guhl mirror with fantastic patina'd thick signature cement frame and new mirror 2

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wall Mirrors

Materials

Cement

French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century
French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century

French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century

Located in Hopewell, NJ

rich patina. Elegant yet understated, this mirror exemplifies the Louis-Philippe aesthetic and offers

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Modernist Vintage Oval Golden Metal Wall Mirror 1950s Italy
Modernist Vintage Oval Golden Metal Wall Mirror 1950s Italy

Modernist Vintage Oval Golden Metal Wall Mirror 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

condition. While the golden frame shows beautiful patina, the mirror glass has a small stain at the mirror

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Italian Louis XV Period Hand-Carved Giltwood Mirror
Italian Louis XV Period Hand-Carved Giltwood Mirror

Italian Louis XV Period Hand-Carved Giltwood Mirror

Located in Firenze, IT

This French early 18th century Louis XV period giltwood mirror is a lovely antique piece that

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Eighteenth Century Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror
Italian Eighteenth Century Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror

Italian Eighteenth Century Rococo Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror

Located in New York, NY

patina. With their original mirror plate, which were most challenging to make at the time and highly

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Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Late 19th Century French Gothic Arched Giltwood Cathedral Style Mirror
Late 19th Century French Gothic Arched Giltwood Cathedral Style Mirror

Late 19th Century French Gothic Arched Giltwood Cathedral Style Mirror

Located in Birmingham, AL

patina and timeworn beauty, this mirror is a testament to the artistry of 19th century French design

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Pair of late 17th Century Regence Silver Gilt French mirrors
Pair of late 17th Century Regence Silver Gilt French mirrors

Pair of late 17th Century Regence Silver Gilt French mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

A delightful pair of Louis XIV or Regence French silver gilt mirrors. Unwired candle sconces in

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Antique Late 17th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Elongated-Oval Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Elongated-Oval Mirror, Italy, 1960s

Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi Elongated-Oval Mirror, Italy, 1960s

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi, Disegno Mobile

Located in Wolfurt, AT

curved at both ends of the wood, which makes the mirror look very supple. Except for patina due to age

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Set of two Venetian Rococo giltwood mirrors, ca. 1850 Italy
Set of two Venetian Rococo giltwood mirrors, ca. 1850 Italy

Set of two Venetian Rococo giltwood mirrors, ca. 1850 Italy

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Rococo carved and gilded wood mirrors with original mirrors and beautiful patina. Carved in symmetrical

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Beautiful small mid-century brass wall mirror with braided hanging strap
Beautiful small mid-century brass wall mirror with braided hanging strap

Beautiful small mid-century brass wall mirror with braided hanging strap

Located in München, DE

. Minor signs of wear and patina. The mirror glass is slightly dusty but without scratches. The brass

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Wall Mirror, Giltwood Frame, France, Circa 1960, 190cm
Rococo Style Wall Mirror, Giltwood Frame, France, Circa 1960, 190cm

Rococo Style Wall Mirror, Giltwood Frame, France, Circa 1960, 190cm

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

, while the rich gold leaf finish imparts a warm patina and luxurious glow. This mirror is more than just

Category

Mid-20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Restored Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Pine Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1870s
Restored Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Pine Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1870s

Restored Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Pine Wood, Revived Polish, Czech, 1870s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

and patina. The mirror features new glass, ensuring a perfect reflection. This piece is ideal for

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Antique 1870s Czech Biedermeier Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Lacquer, Pine

Early 20th Century French Antique Golden Cornucopia Mirror: Timeless Elegance
Early 20th Century French Antique Golden Cornucopia Mirror: Timeless Elegance

Early 20th Century French Antique Golden Cornucopia Mirror: Timeless Elegance

Located in Barcelona, ES

, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Mirror Wood.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Large Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal, 1950s
Large Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal, 1950s

Large Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

made by hand. Finished in gold leaf. Gorgeous gilding and terrific patina. This starburst mirror was

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Large Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950
Large Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950

Large Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950

Located in Barcelona, ES

leaf. Gorgeous gilding and terrific patina. This XL sunburst mirror was manufactured at the Mid-Century

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sunburst Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted bamboo wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Carved and Painted Mirror
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Carved and Painted Mirror

18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Carved and Painted Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 18th century Italian neo-classical carved and painted mirror. Lovely patina and carvings

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Circular Sunburst Wall Mirror 1960s Italy
Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Circular Sunburst Wall Mirror 1960s Italy

Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Circular Sunburst Wall Mirror 1960s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

mirror patina, the rattan frame has no damages. The backside shows plywood and one loop of string. This

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Sunburst Mirror Gold Convex 24cm
Vintage Sunburst Mirror Gold Convex 24cm

Vintage Sunburst Mirror Gold Convex 24cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

Small vintage sunburst mirror made of gold-colored polyresin, a type of hard plastic, typical of a

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Resin

1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Shield Wall Mirror
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Shield Wall Mirror

1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Shield Wall Mirror

By Gio Ponti

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Giò Ponti in good condition, brass in original patina. This shield wall mirror is a stunning piece of

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Trumeau Mirror with Greek Myth Painting
18th Century French Trumeau Mirror with Greek Myth Painting

18th Century French Trumeau Mirror with Greek Myth Painting

Located in Winter Park, FL

with minor losses and touch-ups. Original mirror with silvered patina and some fogging. Painting has

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Canvas, Mirror, Giltwood

American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror
American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror

American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror

Located in Brooklyn, NY

). Gilt / leaf shows good age / natural patina including crazing, as shown. Mirror is clean, free of wear

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Vintage 1960s American Federal Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Oval Midcentury Giltwood Mirror with Grooved Radiating Patterns
French Oval Midcentury Giltwood Mirror with Grooved Radiating Patterns

French Oval Midcentury Giltwood Mirror with Grooved Radiating Patterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

grooved radiating patterns. Boasting a golden patina, this oval French midcentury mirror will enliven any

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

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Bamboo Wall Mirror
19th Century French Bamboo Wall Mirror

19th Century French Bamboo Wall Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a French antique faux-bamboo wall mirror with a hand-carved wood frame. The frame is wood

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bamboo Wall Mirror
19th Century French Bamboo Wall Mirror

19th Century French Bamboo Wall Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a French antique faux-bamboo wall mirror with a hand-carved wood frame. The frame is wood

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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Beautiful mid-century brass kidney-shaped wall mirror from Münchner Zierspiegel
Beautiful mid-century brass kidney-shaped wall mirror from Münchner Zierspiegel

Beautiful mid-century brass kidney-shaped wall mirror from Münchner Zierspiegel

By Münchner Zierspiegel

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, large and extraordinary mid-century brass wall mirror by Münchener Zierspiegel. Made in

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Exclusive Floral Venetian Hand Mirror made of Murano Glass, Italy 1950s
Exclusive Floral Venetian Hand Mirror made of Murano Glass, Italy 1950s

Exclusive Floral Venetian Hand Mirror made of Murano Glass, Italy 1950s

Located in Hannover, DE

This is an exclusive Italian hand mirror with a stunning patina. This lovely mirror is from around

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass

Large Oval Double Framed French Riviera Wall Mirror Bamboo Rattan, Italy 1960s
Large Oval Double Framed French Riviera Wall Mirror Bamboo Rattan, Italy 1960s

Large Oval Double Framed French Riviera Wall Mirror Bamboo Rattan, Italy 1960s

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

collector's items. The Mirror is in 100% original condition and has an overall lovely patina. Design and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Bamboo, Rattan

19th Century French, Full Bamboo Mirror
19th Century French, Full Bamboo Mirror

19th Century French, Full Bamboo Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a French antique faux-bamboo wall mirror with a hand-carved wood frame. The frame is wood

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Antique Early 1900s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Patinated Mirror with Carved Wood Frame
19th Century French Provincial Patinated Mirror with Carved Wood Frame

19th Century French Provincial Patinated Mirror with Carved Wood Frame

Located in High Point, NC

A timeworn patina gives this antique wooden mirror an eye-catching personality. Made in France in

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Baroque Revival Style Vintage Oval Wall Mirror Brass 1960s Italy
Baroque Revival Style Vintage Oval Wall Mirror Brass 1960s Italy

Baroque Revival Style Vintage Oval Wall Mirror Brass 1960s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

age and use like blackened brass patina. The wall mirror has a delicate appearance and could perfectly

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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Double-Sided Hand Mirror by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s
Double-Sided Hand Mirror by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s

Double-Sided Hand Mirror by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s

By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Ystad-Metall

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

Year: 1940s Materials: Solid brass, mirror glass Features: Double-sided mirror, original patina

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Round Mirror in Bronzed Brass, Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Round Mirror in Bronzed Brass, Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Round Mirror in Bronzed Brass, Italy 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century round mirror made in solid brass with a gorgeous bronzed even patina. This

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

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian brass wall mirror
Midcentury Italian brass wall mirror

Midcentury Italian brass wall mirror

By Gio Ponti

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Midcentury Italian wall mirror, elegant brass frame with amazing shape and beautiful vintage patina

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Italian Brass Scroll Wall Mirror in Style of Gio Ponti 1950s
Midcentury Italian Brass Scroll Wall Mirror in Style of Gio Ponti 1950s

Midcentury Italian Brass Scroll Wall Mirror in Style of Gio Ponti 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

patina, while the original mirror plate shows minimal foxing, consistent with age and attesting to its

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Elegant Art Deco Fan Mirror 26.5"H x 24"W Circa 1930s
Elegant Art Deco Fan Mirror 26.5"H x 24"W Circa 1930s

Elegant Art Deco Fan Mirror 26.5"H x 24"W Circa 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

original patina to the mirrored glass and painted wood frame.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vivai del Sud Mirrored Screen with Bamboo Palm Trees, C1970
Vivai del Sud Mirrored Screen with Bamboo Palm Trees, C1970

Vivai del Sud Mirrored Screen with Bamboo Palm Trees, C1970

By Vivai del Sud

Located in London, GB

triptych mirror. Wonderful patina to bamboo. In excellent condition.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

patina. The mirror was refinished from fully gilt to a soft grey tone while retaining its gilded rim

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Empire Style Rectangular Wall Mirror with Beige and Gilt Frame
Empire Style Rectangular Wall Mirror with Beige and Gilt Frame

Empire Style Rectangular Wall Mirror with Beige and Gilt Frame

Located in Barcelona, ES

Empire Style Mirror, France, 1930s. Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Floral Pointed Oval Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1950s
Large Floral Pointed Oval Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1950s

Large Floral Pointed Oval Mirror in Carved Giltwood, Spain 1950s

By Francisco Hurtado

Located in Barcelona, ES

and gold leaf gilding finish. Glamourous patina. This mirror is in very good vintage condition showing

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large 1960s Italian Rectangular & Arched Wall Mirror with Double Bamboo Frame
Large 1960s Italian Rectangular & Arched Wall Mirror with Double Bamboo Frame

Large 1960s Italian Rectangular & Arched Wall Mirror with Double Bamboo Frame

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

and patina, which gives this mirror its unique and charming look. Please fell free to contact me

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

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Patina Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the patina mirror you’re looking for. A patina mirror — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. There are 103 variations of the antique or vintage patina mirror you’re looking for, while we also have 104 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer patina mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A patina mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made patina mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by R & Y Augousti, Kifu Augousti and Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Patina Mirror?

A patina mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,225, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.

In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space

We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.

By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.

Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.