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Renaissance Gold Leaf Mirror

Spanish Renaissance Revival Polychrome Sunburst Round Wall Mirror
Spanish Renaissance Revival Polychrome Sunburst Round Wall Mirror

Spanish Renaissance Revival Polychrome Sunburst Round Wall Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

A gold leaf gilded rim surround the glass and the frame at the exterior part.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique Early 20th Cty French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Fruit Décor
Antique Early 20th Cty French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Fruit Décor

Antique Early 20th Cty French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Fruit Décor

$5,171Sale Price|20% Off

H 64.38 in W 41.74 in D 3.15 in

Antique Early 20th Cty French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Fruit Décor

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful antique French rectangular overmantle mirror was made in Northern France in 1905. The mirror is elaborately decorated with fruits of the harvest. It shows plums, pea...

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror

$2,500

H 43.25 in W 20.75 in D 2 in

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A dazzling French mirror from circa 1840 with the potential to brighten up any room and across many decorating tastes owing to its subtle patterning. Within the slightly beveled mold...

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame
Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame

Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame

$4,607Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.38 in Dm 29.53 in

Spanish Zodiac Sunburst Mirror with Brown Giltwood Carved Frame

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Zodiac sunburst mirror in Carved Wood, Spain, 1940s-1950s. One of a kind handcrafted Horoscope mirror with giltwood wheel frame and 12 signs of zodiac. Terrific hand carved zod...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Florentine, Italian Renaissance Style Gold Leaf Wall Mirror
Florentine, Italian Renaissance Style Gold Leaf Wall Mirror

Florentine, Italian Renaissance Style Gold Leaf Wall Mirror

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H 35.75 in W 19.75 in D 1.88 in

Florentine, Italian Renaissance Style Gold Leaf Wall Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish Italian Renaissance revival style wall mirror with its gold leaf finish and black borders will make a subtle statement with its finish and form.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Mantel Mirror Gold Leaf White Gilt Wood Renaissance Rococo 19th Century France
Mantel Mirror Gold Leaf White Gilt Wood Renaissance Rococo 19th Century France

Mantel Mirror Gold Leaf White Gilt Wood Renaissance Rococo 19th Century France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This 19th century mantel mirror hails from France, featuring a wooden and stucco frame adorned with gilded gold leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

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Gold Leaf

16th Century Carved Venetian Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror
16th Century Carved Venetian Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror

16th Century Carved Venetian Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror

Located in London, GB

This is another one of the jewels from our collection, an exceptional hand carved late 16th century Venetian (Italian) Renaissance frame. It has carved scallop shells alternating wit...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Ornate Oval Mirrors Hand-Carved Wood Finished in Aged Gold Leaf
Pair of Ornate Oval Mirrors Hand-Carved Wood Finished in Aged Gold Leaf

Pair of Ornate Oval Mirrors Hand-Carved Wood Finished in Aged Gold Leaf

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-carved wood ornate mirror frame in an aged gold leaf finish with shell and plume motif.

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

16th-17th Century Italian Carved Late Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror
16th-17th Century Italian Carved Late Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror

16th-17th Century Italian Carved Late Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror

Located in London, GB

This is one of the jewels from our collection - an absolutely exceptional hand carved late 16th-early 17th century late Renaissance cassetta frame. It has a bolection / architrave pr...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

16th Century Hand Carved Venetian Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror
16th Century Hand Carved Venetian Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror

16th Century Hand Carved Venetian Renaissance Frame, with Choice of Mirror

Located in London, GB

A beautiful hand carved second half of the 16th century Venetian Renaissance frame. It has an ogee profile with carved stylized acanthus leaves; double-bead-&-astragal sight; stylize...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Tuscan Style Hand-Carved Mirror with Aged Glass in Bolo & Gold Leaf
17th Century Tuscan Style Hand-Carved Mirror with Aged Glass in Bolo & Gold Leaf

17th Century Tuscan Style Hand-Carved Mirror with Aged Glass in Bolo & Gold Leaf

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 17th century Tuscan style ornately hand-carved wood mirror in a gold leaf and bolo finish with aged glass. Created in Italy.

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1990s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold

17th Century Carved Italian 'Tuscan' Cassetta Frame, with Choice of Mirror
17th Century Carved Italian 'Tuscan' Cassetta Frame, with Choice of Mirror

17th Century Carved Italian 'Tuscan' Cassetta Frame, with Choice of Mirror

Located in London, GB

A beautiful 17th century hand carved Italian (Tuscan) reverse cassetta frame. It has bolection / architrave profile and a very well preserved parcel gilt finish: painted black with c...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

1295 Murano Hand Made Art Glass Amber Gold Mirror Volo Vase 24kt Gold Leaf
1295 Murano Hand Made Art Glass Amber Gold Mirror Volo Vase 24kt Gold Leaf

1295 Murano Hand Made Art Glass Amber Gold Mirror Volo Vase 24kt Gold Leaf

Located in Venice, VE

Our aim is the emotion, through glass, lighten by the spirit of art. 1295 Murano is a furnace, a design lab and an interior point of view regarding to the most exclusive producti...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Bottles

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Spanish Pair of Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror
Vintage Spanish Pair of Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

Vintage Spanish Pair of Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Spanish vintage pair of large gold leaf sunburst mirrors with three layers of rays surrounding original round mirrors. A spectacular size for a maximum decorative impact.

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Italian Gold D'ore Over Hand-Carved Wood Renaissance Oak-Leaf Mirro
19th Century Italian Gold D'ore Over Hand-Carved Wood Renaissance Oak-Leaf Mirro

19th Century Italian Gold D'ore Over Hand-Carved Wood Renaissance Oak-Leaf Mirro

Located in Dallas, TX

The naturalistic representations of the woodcarving indicate a reverence for nature with oak leaves, acorns and benches. Original gold leaf made up of 24-carat gold over gesso and ha...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Gold Leafed Wood Sunburst Mirror
Vintage Gold Leafed Wood Sunburst Mirror

Vintage Gold Leafed Wood Sunburst Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Spanish vintage sunburst mirror with carved, gold leafed wood frame surrounding the original round glass mirror.

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Renaissance Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Italian Antique Sunburst Mirror
Large Italian Antique Sunburst Mirror

Large Italian Antique Sunburst Mirror

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H 3.25 in Dm 63.125 in

Large Italian Antique Sunburst Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

An Italian Renaissance style sunburst mirror featuring multiple hand carved and gold leafed rays and a central round mirror from Florence, Italy.

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Vintage 1910s Italian Renaissance Sunburst Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror with Carved Putti
Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror with Carved Putti

Large 19th Century French Gilt Mirror with Carved Putti

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great example of a 19th century French over-mantel or pier mirror in Renaissance Revival style. The mirror is very large and impressive and is surmounted by a carved and gi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Mantel Mirrors and ...

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Gold Leaf

Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror
Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

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H 4 in Dm 27 in

Gold Leaf Sunburst Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Spanish Renaissance style gold leaf sunburst mirror. We love the depth and texture of this gold leafed piece with the original central mirror intact.

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spanish Renaissance Revival Polychrome Sunburst Round Wall Mirror
Spanish Renaissance Revival Polychrome Sunburst Round Wall Mirror

Spanish Renaissance Revival Polychrome Sunburst Round Wall Mirror

Located in Barcelona, ES

A gold leaf gilded rim surround the glass and the frame at the exterior part.

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf, Bronze

Spanish Renaissance Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wall Mirror, 19th Century
Spanish Renaissance Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wall Mirror, 19th Century

Spanish Renaissance Style Parcel-Gilt Carved Wall Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Queens, NY

19th century Spanish Renaissance style wall mirror of probable Mexican origin. The mirror features a gilt carved frame with corner masks and inset glass panels.

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Antique 19th Century Mexican Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Carved Giltwood Renaissance Style Mini Sized Mirror with Crest, 1930s
Carved Giltwood Renaissance Style Mini Sized Mirror with Crest, 1930s

Carved Giltwood Renaissance Style Mini Sized Mirror with Crest, 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Stylish Renaissance style small oval mirror with a beautiful floral crest and beveled glass, Spain, 1930s. This piece it is unusual due to its size. It wears its original antique be...

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique French Renaissance Style Black and Gold Mirror with Carved Ornaments
Antique French Renaissance Style Black and Gold Mirror with Carved Ornaments

Antique French Renaissance Style Black and Gold Mirror with Carved Ornaments

Located in Casteren, NL

The arched top is decorated with a central positioned serene women's head flanked by elegant Renaissance style ornaments. The whole mirror is ebonized with pale gold parts.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

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Silver Leaf

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Cherubs
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Cherubs

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Rectangular Mirror with Cherubs

Located in Casteren, NL

This is a beautiful antique French rectangular overmantle mirror that was made in Northern France, circa 1890. The piece has two bold gadrooned pillars with a frieze above decorated ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Zodiac Mirror with Red Giltwood Carved Frame
Zodiac Mirror with Red Giltwood Carved Frame

Zodiac Mirror with Red Giltwood Carved Frame

Located in Barcelona, ES

Zodiac sunburst convex mirror in Carved Wood, Spain, 1950s-1960s Handcrafted Horoscope mirror with red and giltwood wheel frame and 12 signs of zodiac. Stylized hand-carved zodiac ...

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spanish Zodiac Round Mirror in Gilt Polychrome Wood, 1950s
Spanish Zodiac Round Mirror in Gilt Polychrome Wood, 1950s

Spanish Zodiac Round Mirror in Gilt Polychrome Wood, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sunburst design surrounding the glass and Naif hand painted multi color zodiac signs with gilt accents. A gold leaf gilded rim with red details surrounding the glass and the frame a...

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20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Renaissance Revival Gold Leaf Mirror
Renaissance Revival Gold Leaf Mirror

Renaissance Revival Gold Leaf Mirror

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This impressive gold leafed American Antique Renaissance Revival mirror has just enough of its red primer coat showing to reveal its age. The rectangular mirror has a bowed upper bo...

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20th Century American Wall Mirrors

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Spanish Colonial Rectangular Mirror with Gilt Iron Rosettes Green Frame, 1950s
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Spanish Colonial Rectangular Mirror with Gilt Iron Rosettes Green Frame, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

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Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
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Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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$1,395 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

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By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

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Glass

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$2,800 / set

H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

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Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...

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H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

The 'Matisse' Etagere

Located in London, GB

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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Located in Casteren, NL

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Located in Miami, FL

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands

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Located in Barcelona, ES

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Located in Casteren, NL

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Renaissance Gold Leaf Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the renaissance gold leaf mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, gold leaf and gold, every renaissance gold leaf mirror was constructed with great care. Find 11 options for an antique or vintage renaissance gold leaf mirror now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the renaissance gold leaf mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A renaissance gold leaf mirror is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made renaissance gold leaf mirror over the years, but those crafted by Bianchini & Capponi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Renaissance Gold Leaf Mirror?

Prices for a renaissance gold leaf mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,689 and can go as high as $11,390, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.

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.