Glas Italia Ollie Glass Bookshelf - Yabu Pushelberg
By Yabu Pushelberg, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
Ollie by Glas Italia, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, is a totem-style bookshelf featuring a vertical
2010s Italian Bookcases
Glass
Glas Italia Ollie Glass Bookshelf - Yabu Pushelberg
By Yabu Pushelberg, Glas Italia
Located in Alcamo, IT
Ollie by Glas Italia, designed by Yabu Pushelberg, is a totem-style bookshelf featuring a vertical
Glass
Fireplace of the Chateau de Paris. 18th century, made of stone
Located in MADRID, ES
as flat pilasters that mirror the vertical grooves of the frieze above. This repetition of fluted
Stone
$895
H 17.75 in W 24 in D 0.5 in
Martin J. Murray (Rhode Island, 1908–1997) Waterfront #2, Oil on Canvas, 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
abstracted orchestration of verticals, softened edges, and mirrored reflections. The upper half is built from
Canvas, Paint
Antique Georgian Style Wrought Iron Garden Gate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
. The body of the gate is mirrored vertically and horizontally, creating a reflective, repeating pattern
Wrought Iron
$2,800
W 45 in L 71 in
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Gray and Beige Geometric Spire Design - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
. The pattern is a masterful study in Geometry, featuring a series of mirrored, tapering vertical
Wool
Hand Knotted Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige and Brown Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
leading into the beige and brown patchwork patterns, as well as the mirrored vertical guar borders against
Wool
Hand Knotted Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige and Brown Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
leading into the beige and brown patchwork patterns, as well as the mirrored vertical guar borders against
Wool
$3,680
H 4.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
French Baccarat Cut Crystal Ormolu-Mounted Casket with Starburst Lid and Key
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
surface. The base mirrors the same vertical arrangement, giving the entire piece a cohesive structural
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Turkish Flat-Weave Runner Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
entirely from natural fleece, resulting in a harmonious gradient of vertical striations that mirror the
Wool
Contemporary Glass and Stainless Steel Coffee Table — “Celestial Axis”
Located in Roma, RM
durable functional tabletop. The base is fabricated in stainless steel and hand polished to a mirror
Stainless Steel
$1,850 / set
H 18 in W 7 in D 7 in
Pair of Modern Jute Rope Wall Sconces, Antique Brass Finish with Glass Globes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These sconces offer: Mixed-material sophistication (metal + natural fiber + glass) Strong vertical
Metal
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Tapestry Rug
Located in New York, NY
medallion-like motifs arranged in a vertical axis, flanked by mirrored secondary elements. Stylized eight
Wool
$6,310
W 90 in L 170 in
Contemporary Flat-Weave and Wool Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
design is a rare combination of Persian eight-pointed-star symbols and Art Deco style arches, mirrored in
Wool
$6,887
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 18.9 in
Italian Mid Century Sideboard or Chest of Drawers Giò Ponti style, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
the front, which is also present on the vertical sides of the mirror. The condition is truly very good
Marble, Brass
$10,200
H 85 in W 64.5 in D 24 in
Rare 18th Century French Period Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armoire from Limoges
Located in Birmingham, AL
vertical reeded detailing, mirrors the frieze above, bringing elegant cohesion to the overall design. Short
Walnut
The Four Seasons Sculpture by Florian Roeper
By Studio Roeper
Located in Napa, CA
Leaf in “the back”. Rising to meet the viewer’s gaze, the sculpture’s verticality acts as a silent
Wood
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Turkish Silk Prayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
coral. The composition is expertly balanced, with every botanical element mirrored across the vertical
Silk
$1,422
H 22.05 in W 26.97 in D 2.76 in
Antique Gilt Wooden Frame, Fruitwood, French, Early 20th Century, 1920
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful gilt wooden frame, suitable for a picture or a mirror, vertically or horizontally. It's
Fruitwood
Antique Louis XVI Rouge Griotte and Vert Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in New York, NY
inlays framed in the rouge body, offering a refined architectural balance. The side jambs mirror this
Marble
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug with Pale Cream Field and Soft Rose Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
elements in soft rose, ivory, faded coral, and subtle grayish blue. The design appears mirrored vertically
Wool
$26,300
H 94.49 in W 25.6 in D 4.73 in
Alata Celesti Stainless Steel Abstract Minimalist Sculpture 5 of 15
By Katz Studio
Located in San Jose del Cabo, BCS
The Form Alata Celesti is a vertical spatial intervention in mirror-polished stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Midcentury Vintage Khotan Transitional Beige and Black Wool Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
drawing, mirrored with sole vertical symmetry since this portrait is shifted slightly so that the complete
Wool
$37,700
W 108.67 in L 143.31 in
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
symmetrically balanced along the central vertical axis but are not mirrored horizontally, giving the composition
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$18,200
W 61.03 in L 103.15 in
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
50: Spurge - Indigo This rich and varied palette mirrors the vibrant yet refined color schemes of
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
$1,043Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.24 in W 39.18 in D 2.76 in
Antique Giltwood Frame, Neoclassical Revival, Fruitwood, France, 1900
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/8129 - Antique large giltwood frame, perfect for a painting or for a mirror, vertical or
Fruitwood
$6,310
W 90 in L 170 in
Contemporary Flat-Weave and Wool Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
design is a rare combination of Persian eight-pointed-star symbols and Art Deco style arches, mirrored in
Wool
Rya Rug Abstract Design Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
, mustard yellow, and sage tones arranged in a mirrored vertical composition. The shaggy pile enhances the
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Modern Turkish Beige and Blue Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
with mirrored vertical borders, additionally unique to this piece among its family is the almost
Wool
$18,600
W 61.42 in L 109.85 in
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
Green 50: Spurge - Indigo This rich and varied palette mirrors the vibrant yet refined color schemes of
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Rug & Kilim's New Agra Red and Gold Wool Runner Floral Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
accents the spacious length of this piece, as do the mirrored vertical fringes in a delicate, shortly
Wool
Art Deco Stone's Skyscraper "The Tallest Glass of Beer" Mini Stein
Located in Red Lion, PA
bottom. The sculpted relief of the buildings mirrors the soaring verticality and geometric symmetry that
Glass
$3,475 / set
H 22 in W 5 in D 9.25 in
Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
vertically placed detailing that mirrors the movement of the eyes upwards and downwards along with the shades
Brass
$25,200
W 82.68 in L 117.33 in
Ararat Rugs Kerman Vase Carpet from Alice de Rothschild Collection Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
central vertical axis but are not mirrored horizontally, giving the composition a dynamic and organic feel
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Berber Moroccan Azilal Rug, Nomadic Charm Meets Tribal Style
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Dallas, TX
beige field features red, green, and brown vertical chevron lines mirroring one another creating an
Wool
Antique Khotan Pink and Blue Wool Runner Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
to transitional Khotan designs typically favouring vertical and mirrored patterns, the salmon pink
Wool
$6,310
W 90 in L 170 in
Contemporary Flat-Weave and Wool Rug in Beige Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
design is a rare combination of Persian eight-pointed-star symbols and Art Deco style arches, mirrored in
Wool
$10,784
W 101 in L 123 in
Hand Knotted Scandinavian Style Geometric Beige & Brown Wool Rug by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
leading into the beige and brown patchwork patterns, as well as the mirrored vertical guar borders against
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Contemporary Oushak Inspired Design Copper and Beige Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
its expansive floral pattern, perfectly mirrored along a vertical and horizontal axis like a select
Wool
Antique Turkish Transitional Red and Blue Wool Kilim by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
symbolizing a prosperous marriage, while the equally intricate, mirrored vertical borders depict symbols of
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
pattern of stylized lotus flowers, peonies, and ornate foliage arranged in mirrored vertical columns. The
Wool
20th Century Israeli Defense Forces Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
to right on a horizontal shell cartridge, itself supported on additional vertical shell cartridges
Brass
Pair of Carlo de Carli "D90" Beds for Sormani
By Sormani, Carlo di Carli
Located in Hanover, MA
finish. On each bed the vertical brass square posts are mirror polished chrome. The curved and horizontal
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
$62,827
H 61.42 in W 37.01 in D 18.9 in
Russian Empire Dressing Table with Mahogany Carvings and Gilt Bronzes
By Andrey Voronikhin
Located in Vienna, AT
taking the mirror plate vertically out and up to 180 degrees, which can, in turn, be fixed in almost any
Bronze
$16,000
H 70 in W 33.25 in D 3 in
Italian Neoclassic Carved Giltwood Vertical Mirror 'Late 18th Century'
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic carved giltwood vertical mirror (late 18th century) with a filigree carved
Mirror, Giltwood
French Mid-Century Guitar Shaped Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) vertical guitar-shaped wall mirror with etched floral design on the
Mirror
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.