Gigantic Italian Design Brass Shield-Shape Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely large & later 20th Century scalloped-shaped shield mirror with unlacquered brass frame.
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Gigantic Italian Design Brass Shield-Shape Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Lovely large & later 20th Century scalloped-shaped shield mirror with unlacquered brass frame.
Brass
Shield Shape Brass Frame Wall Mirror No. 05, Italy 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Italian shield shaped wall mirror featuring elegant curves along the top and a subtly tapered silhouette.
Brass
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Shield Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A shield shaped brass wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties in the style of Giò Ponti, mirror is in good condition, brass in original patina.
Brass
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Shield Wall Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A shield shaped brass wall mirror designed and manufactured in Italy in the Sixties in the style of Giò Ponti, mirror is in good condition, brass in original patina.
Brass
Italian 1950's Brass Shaped Wall Mirror with Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A highly unique Italian 1950's brass shield shaped wall mirror with a brass carved sculpture of a horse surmounted in the center.
Brass
Italian Rococo Carved Gilded Wall Mirror, Shield Shape, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carved and gilded shield shaped Rococo style Italian mirror.
Giltwood
$562Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Quality 19th Century Mahogany Shield Dressing Table Swing Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality 19th Century mahogany shield shaped dressing table swing mirror. This is a lovely mirror, that is full of age and charm, with great proportions.
Glass
Fine Italian Deco Console/Vanity Table With Brass Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
A pristine Deco Italian console table with modified brass shield-shaped mirror. The console or vanity table shown with a black glass top with rounded clover edges above three maho...
Mahogany
1960s Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Brass Shield Italian Wall Mirrror
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The mirror features a shield-shaped frame, which is a distinctive element of Gio Ponti's designs.
Brass
A wall mirror with brass frame, Italy, 1950s.
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Shield-shaped, hhe mirror glass is original of the period and in very good overall condition.
Brass
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Oval Mirror in Giltwood, Circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical shield shaped oval mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
Spanish Neoclassical Double Headed Eagle Mirror in Giltwood, ca 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Two Headed Eagle Giltwood Wall Mirror, 1940s. Eye-catching carved giltwood mirror with a crowned double headed eagle surrounding an etched shield shaped glass.
Gold Leaf
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Crystal Mirror Model 2085, 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte rare and exquisite shield or ovoid shaped glass mirror model 2046 consisting of a thick beveled blue green colored glass frame suspending the original mi...
Brass
Art-deco triangle golden wall mirror with console 1970 Belgium -set-
By Deknudt
Located in The Hague, NL
Featuring a distinctive shield-shaped silhouette, this mirror is framed in a rich gold finish with elegant layered ribbing.
Mirror, Wood
Georgian 18th Century Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Attractive And Very Good Quality 18th Century, George III Period, Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror, With Shield Shaped Swing Plate, Over Well Figured And Rare Double Conca...
Mahogany
Italian Venetian Wall Mirror with Glass Frame and Candleholder, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant Shield-Shaped Murano Wall Mirror with Candleholder and Etched Figure, Italy, 1930s This charming Venetian wall mirror, dating back to the 1930s, features a delicately shield...
Brass
Antique French Champleve Enameled Hand-Held Dresser Mirror with Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The shield shaped hand mirror is done in brass with nicely enameling or 'champleve' around the sides of the beveled mirror and the front of the handle.
Brass
Fine Quality Gillow & Co Satinwood Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity Circa 1890s
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The vanity features a serpentine front with multiple drawers, offering ample storage for personal items and accessories. A distinctive shield-shaped mirror rises at the back, framed ...
Satinwood
$4,042 / set
Outstanding Large Pair Large Gilt Girondoles
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A superb pair of continental bevelled mirror gilded girondole wall mirrors, in outstanding condition each having three cut glass shelves with brass brackets, six candle holders on e...
Giltwood
$2,903 / set
Set of four 1940s brass and mirror sconces
Located in København, København
Fabulous set of four vintage brass and mirror wall lamps. Each of the 1940s shield shaped sconces has a mirrored background in a brass frame with a small bouquet of three tulips with...
Metal, Brass
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 30" English Carved Mahogany & Gilt Wood Mirrored 2-Light Wall Sconces c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Each sconce presents a shield shaped, beveled mirror with finely etched designs of a royal crown and a prominent starburst motif.
Giltwood
$2,888Sale Price|20% Off
Mahogany dressing table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany dressing table of small proportions, the shield-shaped bevelled mirror. Flanked by short drawers to each side above the figured mahogany top.
Wood
Rare Satinwood Paint Decorated Adams Style Ladies Vanity circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautifully hand-painted and inlaid, the piece is adorned with floral garlands, classical motifs, and figural medallions depicting allegorical maidens — a hallmark of the Robert Adam...
Satinwood
$5,810Sale Price|20% Off
Mahogany Inlaid Dressing Table
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany dressing table, the Shield Shaped bevelled mirror flanked by a superstructure with short drawers below to the figured mahogany stepped top enclosed by a moulded edge.
Wood
Unavailable|$1,050 / set
Pair of c 1910French Carved Wood and Gilt Mirror Shield Sconces and Quiver Motif
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome pair of French three-arm giltwood carved sconces with shield shaped mirrored back and quiver motif. The beeswax candle sleeves are perched on scrolling arms with acorn accen...
Giltwood, Mirror
Unavailable|$3,600 / set
Pair of Venetian Style Mirrored Two-Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Venetian style mirrored two-arm wall sconces. Each reverse painted, one with a male figure, the other a female figure, on a shield shaped mirror.
Metal
Unavailable|$803
Georgian Mahogany 'Shield Shaped' Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pretty Georgian mahogany 'shield shaped' dressing table mirror with serpentine front and three drawers.
Mahogany
Unavailable|$1,687
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Shield Shaped Serpentine Dressing Mirror
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
19th century Georgian mahogany shield shaped serpentine dressing mirror with three drawers to base, circa 1820 Dimensions: Height 23 inches - 58 cms Width 18 inches - 46 cms ...
Mahogany
Unavailable|$2,497
British Art Deco Bird's-Eye Maple Dressing Table, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Art Deco dressing table beautiful Art Deco dressing table in a stunning bird's-eye maple, three long drawers and two top drawers, shield shaped mirror. ebony plinth. Measures: 74 ...
Birdseye Maple
Brass Wall Mirror in the Shape of a Shield in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Italia
This splendid shield-shaped wall mirror features a brass frame.
Brass
Regency Satinwood Toilet Mirror with Tulipwood Banding and Ebony Stringing
Located in South Croydon, GB
The shield shaped frame with original bevelled mirror is supported by arms below which are three frieze drawers and the whole stands on bracket feet.
Satinwood
Unavailable|$3,037
Elegant Edwardian Inlaid Satinwood Cheval Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4752 An elegant Edwardian satinwood and inlaid, shield shaped cheval mirror, having original bevelled edge mirror with some silvering in inlaid frame and finely inlaid supports wit...
Satinwood
Bagues Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
France: Bagues Brass Shield Shaped Mirror with Small Crystal Swag
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$1,214
Italian Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
A brass shield shaped mirror with decorative beaded inner.
Brass
Sold|$3,850
Italian Modern Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo, Gio Ponti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Shield Shaped Mirror. This versatile Italian mid century modern Gio Ponti inspired brass shield shaped mirror will work in a variety of interiors.
Brass
Sold|$1,957
1950s Italian Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A brass shield shaped mirror Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Sold|$1,957
1950s Italian Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A brass shield shaped mirror Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Sold|$4,657
Very Large Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very large brass framed shield shaped mirror. Italy, latter part of the 20th century.
Brass
Sold|$1,957
1950s Dark Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
A dark brass shield shaped mirror Italy, circa 1945-1950.
Italian Mid-Century Modern Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
Beautiful shield shaped mirror, Italian, circa 1950. The brass frame has a beaded design.
Brass
Large Italian 1950s Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large brass shield shaped mirror, with a twisted rope edge Italy, circa 1950.
Brass
Sold|$2,500
Italian Brass Framed Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian brass framed shield shaped mirror c 1940. The brass has a beautiful patinae.
Brass
A small Italian 1950s brass shield shaped mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A small brass shield shaped mirror Italy, Circa 1955
Brass
Sold|$3,779 / set
Pair of 1950s Brass Shield Shaped Mirrors, Italy
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass shield shaped mirrors with an interesting rice-like beading, Italy, circa 1950.
A 50's Italian Shield Shaped Mirror In Brass
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian shield shaped mirror in brass with a simple rope twist design.
Small Mid Century Italian Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
Charming and dramatic Neoclassical shield shaped mirror inspired by Gio Ponti from the 30’s and 40’s.
Brass
1950s Brass Shield Shaped Mirror, in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A brass shield shaped mirror, in the manner of Gio Ponti Italy, circa 1955.
Brass
Sold|$7,500
Gio Ponti 1940's Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Gio Ponti brass shield shaped mirror with curly decorative motif surmounted on the crest and on each side.
Brass
Pair of Antique Venetian Polychromed Shield Shaped Mirrors C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Venetian Polychromed Shield Shaped Mirrors C1920 Measures- 14"H x 12.75"W x 1.75"D A fine pair of antique Venetian mirrors from circa 1920, featuring a unique shield ...
Mirror
Large Shield Shaped Mirror by Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A large shield shaped mirror by Gio Ponti, the Italian architect renowned for his contributions to the field of interior design and his innovative approach to furniture.
Brass
Sold|$1,250
Venetian Shield-Shaped Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage Venetian mirror with beautiful etchings in the shape of a cartouche.
Italian 1940's Brass Shield Shaped Mirror with Beaded Trim, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1940's brass shield shaped mirror with beaded trim; the brass with a warm patina, mirror glass plate original.
Brass
Italian Midcentury Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
Italian mirror has a narrow, flat brass shield-form frame and wooden back, circa 1960s. Unknown maker. Actual mirror size: 31” H x 23” W.
Brass
Sold|$1,079
Italian Brass Framed Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
A polished brass framed shield shaped Italian 1950s mirror.
Brass
Italian Mid Century Brass Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed mirror, Italian c. 1950’s Elegant shield form, with lovely original screws and mirror plate.
Brass
Modernist Italian Brass Framed Shield Shaped MIrror
Located in Chicago, IL
Shield shaped, with wood back. In the manner of Gio Ponti
Italian Painted Rococo Style Shield Shaped Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Italian painted mirror featuring a shield shaped form with clipped corners.
Gesso, Lacquer, Wood
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.
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Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
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