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English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Figural Carved Flame Mahogany Side By Side Secretary with Mirror C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Carved Flame Mahogany Side By Side Secretary with Mirror C1890
Measures - 73.5"H x 43"W x 14"D
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
H 73.5 in W 43 in D 14 in
Queen Anne Walnut Dome Top Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two piece Queen Anne walnut dome top secretary with two arched mirrored doors opening to an
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Salesman Sample Miniature Slant Front Secretary with Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French miniature slant front secretary from the 19th century, with arched mirrors and gilt
Category
Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 10.75 in
Italian 18th Century Rococo Secretary with Mirrored Doors and Lacca Povera Décor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An Italian Rococo period lacca povera tall secretary from the 18th century, with bonnet top
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Paper, Mirror, Wood
H 96 in W 40 in D 22 in
18th Century Irish Mahogany Georgian Secretary with Sunflowers and Irish Hound
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Irish mahogany Georgian secretary with mirrored doors, broken arch pediment and fitted
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 92 in W 39 in D 23 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
hidden vanity mirror, and four small drawers above. Raised on teak flared and tapered legs. The secretary
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase with Antique Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Dutch Burled walnut secretary bookcase with fitted interior and antique mirror.
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
H 96 in W 44 in D 24.25 in
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks
Materials
Brass
H 80 in W 35 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Teak Secretary with (3) Drawers and mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
This Mid-Century Teak Secretary is a beautiful and functional piece of furniture that combines
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet in Black Lacquer with Mirrored Interior, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This striking Art Deco secretary cabinet — crafted in France during the 1930s — is a quintessential
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror, Beech
H 57.29 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in
Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a truly unique and rare form of secretary abatant in Flemish or Dutch marquetry. The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
H 74.25 in W 38 in D 19 in
Edwardian Bureau Secretary 4 Drawers Chest with Original Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
C. 1920s American Oak 4 drawers bureau secretary Chest of drawers with original mirror. Mirror
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Maple, Oak
H 73 in W 41 in D 17.25 in
Hand Painted Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted and silver gilt secretary with inset original glass mirrored doors and fitted interior.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Fine English Queen Anne Walnut Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 18th century English Queen Anne-period furnishings such as this walnut secretary are
Category
Antique 18th Century French Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
A ladies
Category
Early 20th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
H 47.64 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Located in Prato, IT
in gold
Upper part with two doors with two beveled mirrors depicting a Lady and a Gentleman. Inside
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 103.55 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors
Located in Savannah, GA
iron hinges, a hand carved decorative crown and etched mirrored panels featuring a Watteau scene in
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Mirror
Italian Venetian Secretary, 18th Century
Located in CH
An early 18th century Italian Venetian walnut and burl walnut veneered secretary with serpentine
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Style Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Ebonized and burl walnut 18th century style secretary with panel doors that are mirrored inside and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
Italian Art Deco Secretary Vanity Dressing Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hanover, MA
Custom Italian vanity, dressing table or secretary with triptych mirror, in parchment and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Vanities
Materials
Brass
Italian Baroque Style Burl Walnut Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Italian baroque burl walnut secretary desk with a cartouche form mirrored panel beneath a
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
George II Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
George II walnut and walnut burl slant front bureau bookcase / secretary with original hand beveled
Category
Antique 18th Century British George II Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th C Italian Baroque Figured Walnut Secretary w/ Architectural Pediment
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figured Walnut Secretary with Architectural Pediment, Arched
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 90 in W 38 in D 24.5 in
German Baroque Secretary with Mirror and Silver Plated Fittings from 1730/35
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Two-piece baroque secretary with mirrored doors, exceptional original silvered fittings with
Category
Antique 1730s German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 88.98 in W 48.04 in D 23.43 in
18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary
Located in Richmond, VA
18th Century Red Lacquer Secretary with Mirrored Doors. Interior shelves and drawers are finished
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Georgian style secretary desk by Baker Furniture. Walnut with brass hardware, double bonnet
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish modern teak secretary desk with fold-down mirror and extendable desk top. The desk has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
18th Century Venetian Lacquered Secretary Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional 18th century lacquered secretary bookcase with mirrored doors. The lacquer features
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires
Danish Modern Secretary with Mirror
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A secretary desk is a multipurpose unit that can be used as a vanity and for clothing storage, or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
English Chinoiserie Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century five-drawer secretary is made of wood stained in a deep black color with
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century George II Walnut Secretary With Mirrored Doors
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A petite size secretary with lots of style. Mirrored doors are beautiful.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
19th c., English, Chinoiserie Secretary
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and embellished, English, Chinoiserie secretary with mirrored doors.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent vintage flame mahogany two-piece secretary with mirrored front at top and multiple
Category
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
18th Century Venetian-style Italian Burled Wood Secretary
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian burled wood (probably walnut) veneered baroque-style secretary with mirrored glass doors.
Category
20th Century Italian Secretaires
Walnut Slant Front Bureau Bookcase / Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Queen Anne style bureau bookcase / secretary with mirror doors was reproduced sometime in the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Mirrored Secretary with Pale Gold Detailing
Located in Astoria, NY
A mirrored secretary with windowed upper cabinet, fold down writing surface and four drawers. The
Category
20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Vintage Mirrored Secretary with Metallic Painted Accents
Located in Astoria, NY
A secretary in "antiqued" mirror with pale silvery-gold metallic painted wood accents. The piece
Category
20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Custom Hand-Painted Secretary Desk with Mirrored Doors
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This white-painted secretary bureau bookcase is custom and has been artfully hand painted with soft
Category
20th Century American Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
42 H x 33.5 W x 16.75 D
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in
Brazilian Rosewood Mid-century Danish Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
fronts and sides. The secretary boasts six small drawers, a hidden vanity mirror, and a pullout writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Coke Bottle Form Italian Rococo Olivewood Secretary Desk with Patinated Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a drop-dead gorgeous olivewood Italian Rococo Florentine style secretary desk. The desk has
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Olive
H 88 in W 46 in D 23 in
Danish Modern Secretary Desk with Mirror and Brass Detailing
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovely vanity desk has interior storage space and a mirror (which has been updated since these
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Italian Style Mirrored Walnut Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage, made in Italy, dome top secretary desk with beveled mirrored top that opens to bookcase
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian George III Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Lineage Embossed Gold Tooled Leather Wrapped Secretary Desk with Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Federal Desks
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 65 in W 36.25 in D 19.34 in
English Mahogany Two-Part Mirrored Secretary with Elaborate Upper Case c 1750-60
Located in Milford, NH
A spectacular English mahogany two part secretary, its upper case with shaped cornice surmounting
Category
Antique 1750s English Queen Anne Desks
Materials
Brass
H 85 in W 45 in D 25.5 in
Fine Baker Furniture Inlaid Secretary in Burled Walnut with Mirror Paneled Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Georgian style two piece inlaid secretary in burled walnut by Baker Furniture, its
Category
20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 101 in W 41 in D 24.13 in
Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the same vintage. This particular secretary desk doubles as a vanity with a mirror at top and several
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut and Burl Secretary with 7 Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in England circa 1720, and made of walnut and burl, this elegant antique secretary is built
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 99.5 in W 41.5 in D 24 in
18th Century English Green Chinoiserie Secretary with Red Interior
Located in Charleston, SC
Very impressive 18th century English chinoiserie secretary with red interior on ogee bracket feet
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
French Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk Cabinet with Drawers ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
unmarked
Item # 408LTW21P
A very good Louis Philippe period secretaire à abattant (secretary desk) of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Fruitwood Secretary
Located in East Hampton, NY
Italian fruitwood secretary with antique mirror panels in upper doors....antique bronze inlay and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Curved Glass Double Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian double bookcase wall unit with drop down secretary desk and mirror
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 75.5 in W 59.5 in D 13.75 in
English Walnut Blind Door Secretary with Fitted Upper Case, circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut mirrored door secretary with fitted upper case. Nice with figured walnut, circa 1780.
Category
Antique 1780s English Secretaires
English Bonnet Top Secretary Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small scale George II style secretary desk with mirrored doors. Walnut veneers on oak. Quality
Category
20th Century English Secretaires
Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Beautifully figured rosewood secretary with drop down mirror in pristine condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood
Continental Burlwood Secretary Bookcase, 18th century
Located in Westwood, NJ
Rare Continental burlwood inlaid and crossbanded secretary bookcase with mirrored doors on bun feet
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Bookcases
Scandinavian Vintage Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage old growth teak secretary desk with drop down mirror, pull out desk, small pull out drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Antique English Chippendale Mahogany Drop Front Bookcase Secretary, 18th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An English Chippendale secretary offers mahogany construction with mirrored upper bookcase cabinet
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 87 in W 39 in D 22.25 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk / Vanity
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / vanity with mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Wood
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the secretary with mirror you’re looking for. A secretary with mirror — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer secretary with mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right secretary with mirror, those designed in Georgian, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made secretary with mirror over the years, but those crafted by Arne Wahl Iversen, Randers Møbelfabrik and Vinde Møbelfabrik are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a secretary with mirror at 1stDibs is $4,800, while they’re typically $1,795 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
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Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Secretary With Mirror
- What is a Larkin secretary?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Larkin secretary is a type of wooden case good produced by the Larkin Company, which opened in 1875 in Buffalo, New York. The furniture featured a pull-down writing surface and upper and lower shelves. Some also had side storage cabinets and drawers. You'll find a variety of vintage and antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- How does a secretary desk work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A secretary desk works with the help of hinges that secure the writing surface to the rest of the piece. To use one, you simply pull down on the wooden door to open the hinge and lower the writing surface. Return the desk to its closed position by lifting the writing surface up. You'll find a selection of secretary desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date an antique secretary desk, start by determining the type of hinge used to secure the writing surface. Consult an authoritative resource to find out which furniture makers worked with that type of hinge. You can also look for the name of the manufacturer on the back or bottom of the piece. Find a range of expertly vetted antique secretaries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Secretary desks originated in the early 18th century. They were typically used by secretaries and clerks and featured plenty of compacted drawers for stationary storage. On 1stDibs, find a collection of secretary desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A secretary desk is called by its name because of its original function. When the desks first emerged in 19th-century France, the secretaries of estates used them to conduct business. Once they finished paying bills and reconciling accounts, they could raise the hinged writing surface and close the desk. Secretary desks are the workstations of choice in many busy households, especially those with spaces pulling double duty as offices by day and living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms at night. On 1stDibs, shop an array of secretary desks.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- Can mirrors be shipped?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mirrors can indeed be shipped. The trick to packing them is to have the mirror and frame suspended by packaging, not just wrapped in bubble wrap. You’ll find a large variety of mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. And yes, you can even get them delivered.
- How old is the mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The mirror is more than 6,000 years old. Early examples made of polished obsidian rather than glass date back to 4000 B.C. Handheld glass mirrors became popular in ancient Greece during the 5th century B.C. Find a diverse assortment of mirrors from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are pier mirrors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pier mirrors are mirrors that are placed on a supporting wall between two windows, sometimes in the same shape and style as the window itself. You’ll find a collection of pier mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- When were mirrors invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Mirrors were invented in ancient times. The earliest known human-made reflective surfaces date back to 4000 B.C., when artisans polished obsidian to a mirror-like finish. By the 5th century A.D., the Greeks had mastered the art of producing handheld mirrors for the purpose of grooming. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of mirrors.
- What is a Venetian mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.
- What is a trumeau mirror?1 Answer
- What is a compact mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A compact mirror is a small metal case, usually round in shape, which can be flipped open. The top part has a mirror and the base half is filled with compact powder, along with a puff. This handy cosmetic product is widely used today. On 1stDibs find a variety of compact mirrors.
- What is a pocket mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket mirror is a small personal grooming accessory used to check your appearance or apply makeup while traveling. It is usually round and has a hinged lid. Some also hold pressed powder or foundation. This type of pocket mirror is sometimes called a compact. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pocket mirrors.
- What is a mercury mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mercury mirror is a type of wall mirror that features mercury glass inside of a decorative frame. Mercury glass is the term for two panes of glass separated by silvering material. Early examples feature real mercury, while ones produced after the 1840s usually substitute silver nitrate. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mercury mirrors.
- What is a Murano mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Murano mirror is a mirror made with glass crafted on the Italian island of Murano. The island has a rich glass-making history that stretches back over 1,000 years. Shop an array of beautiful Murano mirrors from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is a half mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A half mirror is a reciprocal mirror, which is reflective on one side and transparent on the other side. A half mirror is also known as a half-silvered mirror, one-way mirror, semi-transparent and two-way mirror. Shop a collection of antique and vintage half mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bevelled mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bevelled mirror is a type of mirror with edges that are cut to look as if the mirror has a framed-edge around it. This process makes the edges around the mirror thinner than the ¼” thickness of the mirror's middle portion.
- What is a floating mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A floating mirror is a huge round mirror with two geometric elements that appear to be floating within its surface. When installed, floating mirrors are attractive and create depth and dimension. Shop a range of antique and vintage floating mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What is a federalist mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A federalist mirror is a type of wall mirror used for checking your reflection or purely for decorations. The mirrors date back to the dawn of the U.S. A number of manufacturers produced them from 1776 to 1806. Most feature elements of neoclassical style like fluted frames. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of wall mirrors.
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