$1,179
H 23.23 in W 18.9 in D 0.99 in
Small Decorative Giltwood French 19th Century Mirror With Original MIrror Plate
Located in London, GB
A very decorative little French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait. With nicely worn
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,076
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in
Empire style Small Gold Decorative convex Mirror with Eagle, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / mirror / metal / Empire / Regency Small gilt regency style convex wall mirror with
Metal
$1,750
H 17.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.5 in
Small French Walnut Framed Mirror with Deep Moulding, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A quietly refined presence, this French mirror dates to the 19th century and features a warm walnut
Mirror, Walnut
$6,750
H 40.5 in W 40.5 in D 3 in
Large Vintage French Midcentury Sunburst with Small Convex Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large vintage French sunburst mirror from the mid-20th century, with convex mirror and radiating
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,105Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 1.58 in
Small French Gilded Mirror with Framed Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient small mirror, of French origin, gilded with sculptures in the frame and cymatium, beautiful
Poplar
$1,435
H 16.93 in W 13.19 in D 0.99 in
Small French Antique Mirror In Oak Wood With Gilded Decoration, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique mirror in carved light oak with gilded stucco foliage scrolls, circa 1930
Giltwood, Wood, Oak, Stucco, Mirror
$1,100
H 17 in W 14.5 in D 0.75 in
Small French Louis-Philippe Mirror with Gilt and Black Frame, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming mid-19th century French Louis-Philippe mirror, distinguished by its compact proportions
Mirror, Wood
$495
H 17.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
Small French Faux Bamboo Carved Wood Wall Mirror with Turned Frame, Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming French faux bamboo mirror dates to circa 1900 and reflects the enduring appeal of
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood
$1,435
H 16.74 in W 14.57 in D 0.99 in
Small 20th-century French Mirror with Gold Leaf in the Berain Style, circa 1980
Located in Paris, FR
A charming little 20th-century French mirror with Bérain decoration *. It stands out for its superb
Mirror, Wood
Small Brutalist Mirror with Hammered Copper and Brass Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This slim rectangular mirror features a copper embossed frame adorned with round brass metal brads
Brass, Copper
Small Antique Silverwood Mirror with Sepia Patina, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Antique small silverwood wall mirror, sepia patina, circa 1960. Original silvered gilding and
Silver Leaf
$1,500
H 21.35 in W 16.75 in D 1.25 in
Small Louis Philippe Mirror with Black and Silvered Frame, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite Louis Philippe mirror from 19th-century France, distinguished by its rounded upper corners
Mirror, Wood
$2,660
H 25.5 in W 19 in D 3 in
French Mirror in Small Size with Antiqued Glass and Gold Swag Motif on Beige
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-19th century small antiqued mirror, circa 1850. This mirror is adorned with a swag
Wood
French 19th century gilded wood mirror with small pediment
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Gilded wooden mirror with small pediment, floral decorations, beautiful pearls, gilding, original
Gold Leaf
$240Sale Price|30% Off
H 4.53 in W 4.53 in D 1.19 in
Small Vintage Ceramic Wall Mirror with Flower Motif by La Roue (circa 1960s)
By La Roue
Located in London, GB
Small ceramic flower-motif wall mirror attributed to La Roue, Vallauris, France (circa 1960s). A
Ceramic, Mirror
$9,333
H 80.32 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Very large mirror with floral motifs and small pediment H. 204 cm - W. 130 cm
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large gilded wood mirror carved with a wide border of floral motifs, small pediment. Beautiful
Wood, Giltwood, Mirror
$1,435
H 24.81 in W 14.18 in D 7.49 in
Small Art Deco shaving cabinet in oak with mirror, France 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1930 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / art deco French small mirror door wall cabinet
Mirror, Wood, Oak
$670Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 3.75 in D 5.12 in
Set Of Two Small wall Lamps With Mirror, 1960s, France.
Located in Hannover, DE
It is a set of two wall lamps, each with an angel on the top. Both lamps have mirrors. The lamps
Metal, Gold Plate
$3,340
H 32.29 in W 34.26 in D 19.69 in
Jacques Adnet French Modernist small mirrored cabinet, credenza c.1930's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful small French modernist two door mirrored cabinet with one internal shelf and fantastic
Mirror, Wood
$1,866
H 16.15 in W 20.48 in D 12.21 in
Small Half Moon Table with Aged Mirror Top in Bronze, Maison Baguès
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Small console of the house Baguès in semicircle with a gilt bronze base. The tray is made of a
Bronze
$773
H 13.78 in W 25.2 in D 7.49 in
French Mid Century Modern metal wall-mounted coat rack with shelf and mirror
Located in München, BY
small triangular mirror. Great French design with a wonderfully beautiful patina. Paint is worn in some
Metal
$1,487
H 1.97 in W 8.86 in D 5.91 in
French Art Deco Mirror Tray in Brass and Wood with Glass Rod Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Art Deco vanity in Brass, Wood and Glass, France, 1930s. Cool small mirror tray with
Brass
Antique French Small Giltwood Mirror with Cherubs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French small giltwood mirror with cherubs.
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 19.29 in W 15.94 in D 2.36 in
Small French Louis Philippe Trumeau Mirror with Original Paint Traces
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Reflect on This: Little French mirror dating from the 1830s. With original paint traces and gilding
Wood
Unusual Fine Small Carved Wood Mirror With Sun Flower
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
. Mounted on later board with beveled glass Mirror. This is composed of antique elements - The carving is
Wood, Mirror
Beautiful Small Giltwood Mirror With Swags and a Crown
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great little highly carved period frame with later glass
Wood, Mirror
Diminutive French Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Small scale antique French trumeau mirror with a three dimensional bird on the top, a painted of a
Glass, Wood
Elegant Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s small mirrored dressing table with an etched front and a drawer standing on 4 conical
Wood, Mirror
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in D 4 in
French Vintage Giltwood Three-Layered Sunburst Mirror with Small Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French giltwood sunburst mirror from the mid-20th century, with layered rays and small
Mirror, Giltwood
Small French Louis XVI Marriage Mirror with a Mirror Crest
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very charming, French, Louis XVI style parcel gilt marriage trumeau mirror, with a cute small
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Small Pair of Black French Ebonized Mirrors with Old Mirror Glass, circa 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of black mirrors, circa 1880. The frame is made out of wood and ebonized. They still
Mirror, Hardwood
Small Trumeau Mirror with 19th Century Landscape Painting, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Small Trumeau Mirror with 19th century Landscape Painting, France.
Wood
Sold
H 27.75 in W 22 in D 1 in
Small Rustic Faux-Bamboo 1920s French Walnut Mirror with Intersecting Corners
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French faux-bamboo 1920s mirror made of walnut with intersecting corners, reeded accents
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Walnut
Unusually Small 19Th C. French Brass Bistro Mirror
Located in London, GB
An incredible small French brass bistro mirror with original heavily foxed mirror plate. Quite
Brass
Sold
H 22 in W 15 in D 1.25 in
French Mid-20th Century Small Gold Painted Frame with Beveled Mirror Glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French mid-20th century small gold painted frame with beveled mirror glass.
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in
French XIX Small Silver Painted Wood Framed Portrait Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small silver painted wood framed portrait mirror with original glass.
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 20.08 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 in
Octogonal Brass Garlands and Flowers Mirror Faceted with Small Mirrors
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
marquetry of small faceted mirrors. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Brass
Sold
H 67.33 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
Very large French carved Regency style mirror with small pediment
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large French giltwood mirror from the 19th century, carved with beautiful gilding, small
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 22 in W 16.75 in D 1 in
Walnut 1920s French Faux-Bamboo Small Mirror with Brown Color and Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 1920s walnut faux-bamboo mirror with rich brown color, reeded accents in the intersecting
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Small 18th Century French Painted and Gilt Trumeau Mirror with Pastoral Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
This fine, wall hanging trumeau was crafted in France, circa 1760. The antique piece has its
Canvas, Mercury Glass
Small Round White Mirror with Laurel & Reef
Located in Malibu, CA
Pretty little round mirror with laurel & reef crown. New mirrored glass & felt backing.
Gesso, Resin
Louis XVI Mirror with Wreath/Bow, 18th Century, Small
Located in New Orleans, LA
This precious mirror would be great in a powder room or in a wall arrangement.
Mirror, Wood
Small Louis XVI Mirror with Wreath/Bow, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This precious mirror would be great in a powder room or in a wall arrangement.
Mirror, Wood
Gilt Napoleon III Mirror Trimmed with Small Flame Stitch Pattern
Located in Washington, DC
Gilt Napoleon III mirror trimmed with small flame stitch pattern.
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 46.07 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Antique French 19th C Gilt Wood Louis Philippe Mirror with Small Heart Crest
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Antique French 19th Century Louis Philippe style gold gilt mirror with elegant small crest. This
Glass, Wood
Small Silver Frame Mirror with Gold Bead Trim
Located in Washington, DC
A small silver frame mirror with gold bead trim.
Small Painted Black Porthole Mirror Rimmed with Brass
Located in New York, NY
Classically modern small portal mirror with nice patina. Measures: Depth 2".
Brass
Small 19th Century Empire Mirror with Water Gilding
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful mid-19th century gilded mirror with intricate details. Would add class to any room.
Wood
Small Baroque Style Crested Mirror With Console Resin France
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful small gilded crested mirror with console, entirely in the classic baroque style, circa
Glass, Resin
Sold
H 32 in W 25 in D 2 in
French 19th Century Small Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th Century Small Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Original Glass
Mirror, Wood
20th Century French Gilt Oval Mirror With Ribbon Crest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Small 20th century French oval mirror with a carved giltwood frame, featuring a laurel wreath
Mirror, Giltwood
Small-Scale 19th Century Giltwood Oval Mirror with Greek Key
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This exquisite small-scale Napoleon III period gilt oval mirror features multiple bands of Louis
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 49 in W 26.5 in D 4 in
French Directoire Trumeau Mirror with a Painted Green, Purple and Gold Finish.
Located in Dallas, TX
A small scale French Directoire trumeau mirror with a gilded and painted green, purple and gold
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
A French 1940s Mirror with Glass Borders and Blue Serrated Corners
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century French mirror of small scale, with glass borders with diamond etching
Cut Glass
French 1940s Octagonal Reverse Eglomise Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
Small French octagonal mirror with a reverse painted border and giltwood frame, circa 1940s. Very
Glass
Small Wooden Moroir Sculpted with Decoration of a Woman Near a Bath
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small wooden Moroir sculpted with decoration of a woman near a bath, a child carrying a basket
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold and Silver Leaves Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid small antique mirror from France, circa 1860, with original gilt and silver leaf finish.
19th Century French Gold Gilded Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
Small antique French mirror. Louis Philippe with an ornate crest. The central molding is incised
Antique French Silver and Gold Leaf Gilded Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful small French Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest. The mirror originates in France
Silver Leaf
Sold
H 32 in W 32 in D 14 in
French Country Style Walnut Craved Small Console & Mirror with Antiqued Glass
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite set, consisting of a French country walnut hand-carved console table and its
Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 35.83 in W 49.61 in D 21.26 in
Small French Black Lacquered Art Deco Sideboard with Mirrored Display Cabinet
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Deco sideboard with highgloss black finish and nickelded metal details in attractive
Nickel
Sold
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 9.65 in
Small Art Deco Coat Rack with Mirror, Chromed Steeltube, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Art Deco Coat Rack with mirror, chrome, France circa 1930. Tubular steel, chrome-plated and
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in L 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Black Dressing Table or Desk with 2 Drawers and Mirror
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Mid-Century Modern small dressing table or desk with 2 drawers and mirror. Chrome frame partly
Chrome
Sold
H 54 in W 30 in D 18.5 in
Small Antique French Louis Philippe Bookcase/Vitrine in Walnut with Glass Panels
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A small French Louis Philippe vitrine or bookcase in beautiful figured walnut with a single door
Blown Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Sold
H 38.59 in W 51.38 in D 17.92 in
Small Art Deco Sideboard with Vitrine, Black Lacquer, Chrome, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Small Art Deco Sideboard with glass cabinet compartment from France around 1930. Black piano
Chrome
Round Brass Coffee Table with Four Smaller Nesting Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buchanan, NY
table. Glass tops with reversed mirror surrounds. In the style of Maison Jansen, French, circa 1960
Brass
French Walnut Marble-Top Server Circa 1900
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful quality on this small, French marble-top server with mirror.
French Vintage Giltwood Two-Layer Sunburst Mirror with Small Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French giltwood sunburst mirror from the mid-20th century, with layered rays and small
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 31 in W 31 in D 3 in
French Midcentury Giltwood Two-Layer Sunburst Mirror with Small Mirror Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French giltwood sunburst mirror from the mid-20th century, with layered rays and small
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Small Sunburst Mirror with Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the small mirror has a round convex glass, from which sun ray-like beams
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Small Sunburst Mirror with Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a golden shine to your living room or bedroom with this beautiful sun mirror. Crafted in France
Giltwood
Small Decorative Mirror with Stones Ornaments, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small decorative mirror is made of lucite ornaments. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Stone
Sold
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Small Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with X-Pattern, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
contains a border of beading, on the innermost molding that abuts the mirrored section. Our small X-pattern
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Sold
H 27 in W 24 in D 3.5 in
Small Mid-19th Century French Hand Carved Giltwood Mirror with Beveled Glass
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small mid-nineteenth century French giltwood mirror features intricately detailed carvings of
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 3.94 in
Small Antique 19th Century French Louis Seize Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This small-sized gold gilt mirror was made in France and dates circa 1860. The mirror has an arched
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 14 in W 9.5 in D 9 in
Vintage French Brass Small Beveled Glass Vanity Shaving Mirror with Bacchus Face
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French brass small beveled glass vanity shaving mirror with bacchus face. Item features an
Glass, Mirror
Sold
H 17.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
French Small Painted Wood and Gesso Portrait Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century small painted wood and gesso framed portrait mirror with original glass.
Gesso, Wood
Sold
H 23.63 in W 16.93 in D 2.96 in
Antique 19th Century French Small Oval Gold Gilt Louis Philipe Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful small oval mirror, crafted in France in the latter half of the 19th
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 21.75 in W 17.25 in D 1.25 in
Small French Tramp Art Turn of the Century Mirror with Wavy Patterns, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French Tramp Art Turn of the Century mirror from circa 1900 with wavy patterns and dark
Mirror, Wood
$1,550
H 14.75 in W 13.25 in D 1.5 in
Petite French Tramp Art Mirror with Carved Geometric Frame, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in scale but bold in personality, this early 20th-century French Tramp Art mirror delivers hand-carved intricacy in a size that’s easy to place. Crafted circa 1900, the geomet...
Mirror, Wood
$6,102 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Mirror in Carved Wood 1930s. Elegant art deco wall mirror in carved wood. Great period art deco piece with a very elegant and timeless yet distinct shape. Suitable for vari...
Wood
$4,774
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
$707 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
KYLE pt - solid brass wall lamp
Located in Saonara, IT
*This model is highly customisable based on the client's needs* Handcrafted wall lamp model "KYLE pt", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits in...
Brass
Swedish Grace Brass And Glass Chandelier, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in Vienna, AT
Extravagant Swedish Grace brass and glass chandelier from the 1930s. Five-arm structure with floral cast brass and smoked crystal glass decorations. Five pastel-yellow colored glass ...
Brass
$1,250
H 13.25 in W 11 in D 1.25 in
French 1900s Hand Carved Tramp Art Mirror with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rectangular Tramp Art hand carved wooden mirror from the early 20th century, with raised diamond motifs and X patterns. Created in France during the Turn of the Century whic...
Mirror, Wood
$113,675
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
Contemporary Step Stool "Steps" in White Oak by Casey Lurie USA
By Casey Lurie
Located in Chicago, IL
Given their usefulness, it is surprising that the common step stool is such an overlooked piece of furniture. Steps is a simple rethinking of this established type and is proportione...
Ash, Cherry, Walnut, Oak
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Brass Loops Wire Wall mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely square elegant and beautifully proportioned Italian midcentury vintage brass loop wall mirror from the 1950s. Its frame is made of black metal and brass with a charming deco...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Large 19th Century Danish Inlaid Biedermeyer Wall or Floor Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Danish inlaid Biedermeyer wall or floor mirror The inlaid wood is done with three different colors. The mirror has the original mirror-glass and rear wooden pane...
Mirror, Wood, Fruitwood
$9,757
H 29 in Dm 21.6 in
Pure Art Deco Layered Alabaster Pendant Light, w Stunning 21.6" Diameter Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and extra large size, alabaster chandelier of great quality and condition. This unique Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era is another one of our re...
Alabaster, Metal, Brass, Bronze
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
In "Object Permanence 4," on view at the 1stdibs Gallery, Emma Holland Denvir and Leah Ring have brought together pieces that range from polished to playful.
A new generation of creative minds is reinventing the use of clay through sculptural forms and bold ideas.
Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
These are the fairest of them all.