Sleek Larger Very Tall Brass Mirror-Midcentury, Italy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant Italian brass mirror from the 1950s-60s, with a beautiful rectangular yet curved form, and
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Brass
Sleek Larger Very Tall Brass Mirror-Midcentury, Italy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Elegant Italian brass mirror from the 1950s-60s, with a beautiful rectangular yet curved form, and
Brass
Very Large, Gilt Metal Eyelash Sunburst Mirror with Bevelled Circular Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fabulous very large, gilt metal eyelash sunburst mirror with bevelled circular mirror in the
Metal
Beautiful Large Gilt Wall Mirror This is a very attractive Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Beautiful Large Gilt Wall Mirror This is a very attractive Mirror it has a gilt frame which is
Mirror
Sold|$2,207
Very Large Danish Mirror
Located in London, GB
Large and substantial floor or wall mirror. Danish modernist design circa 1960. Unusual tapered
Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Very Large Continental Gilded Wood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large continental gilded wood sunburst mirror. The mirror is at least 19th century and
Giltwood
Sold|$2,069
Very Large Bretton Carved Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large Bretton carved oak wall mirror This is a very large piece, the mirror frame is 9
Oak
Very large 19th century French giltwood mirror
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large giltwood mirror engraved with floral motifs. Very fine original gilding, mercury mirror
Gold Leaf
Sold|$5,512
A Very Large Giltwood Rococo Antique Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very large giltwood Italian Rococo over mantle or large wall mirror. Retaining its original glass
Giltwood
Sold|$1,724
Very Large Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Rococo Style Gilt Wall Mirror The Mirror has an elaborate pierced gilt Frame in the
Gesso
Sold|$2,850
Very Large Federal Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual pair of very large and impressive gilt wood frames with their original two part mirrors
Very large 19th century Italian wooden mirror
Located in Malton, GB
This is a hugely decorative 19th century Italian wall mirror. The frame is the very attractive
Wood
Very Large 19th Century Venetian Glass Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Venetian glass mirror with a perimeter panel of bubbles and etched glass. Perimeter is
Stunning Very Large Louis XVI Style Giltwood & Beveled Mirror
By Friedman Brothers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large elegant giltwood mirror with multiple sections of beveled mirror and fancy carved urn at
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$3,400
Very Large Round Gold Gilt Mirror, Italy
Located in Toronto, ON
WOW! This 60" diameter gilt metal vintage mirror is impressive with its soft rounded curves and
Zinc, Gold Leaf
Very Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning large scale 19th century French Louis Philippe wall mirror. Mirror features incised floral
Mirror, Giltwood
Very Large Round Modern Circle Motiffe Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very striking, round and distressed in Venetian style, flat circles that look convex are in a decorative border around the circumference.
Very Large Danish Midcentury Teak Wall Hanging Mirror, 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very large Danish wall handing mirror made from solid teak with glass mirror plate. Good quality
Mirror, Teak
Very Large Late 19th Century Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very large gilt framed late 19th century Beaux Arts pier mirror. The depth is of the
Very Large Ship's Chrome Window Converted to Mirror
Located in Nantucket, MA
Exceptional and very large chrome ship's window converted to a mirror. Can be hung vertically or
Chrome
Very Large French Rococo Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very large French Rococo oval gilt wall mirror The mirror has an exquisite gilt frame in the
Sold|$16,764
Very Large French 1920s 'Venetian' Mirror
Located in London, GB
Rare grand scale French 'Venetian' mirror - made in the 1920s. Simple, elegant design and just
Glass, Mirror
Very Large Italian Handcrafted Gilted Wood Convex Mirror
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and monumental convex mirror also called "Witch mirror" made in Italy handcrafted. In
Wood
Very Large Danish Midcentury Teak Wall Hanging Mirror 1960s No2
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Very large Danish midcentury teak wall hanging mirror 1960s No2 A very large Danish wall handing
Mirror, Teak
Incredible Very Large Sculptural Quadrofoil Cerused Grey Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely stunning monumental Cerused grey wood mirror having super dramatic 7" deep frame and
Mirror, Wood
19th C Very Large Ebonised Sorceress Witches Convex Star Distortion Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very large and late 19th century sorceress mirror housed in a deeply carved frame with its
Mirror, Hardwood
Very large carved vintage giltwood Spanish sunburst wall mirror, circa 1950s
Located in Hastings, GB
Very large carved giltwood Spanish sunburst mirror, c1950s, but could be earlier. Has multiple
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$7,850 / set
Pair of Very Large Cast Iron Porthole Industrial Style Wall Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large Industrial style iron wall mirrors. Mirrors have rivets with screws around edge, two
Iron
A Very Large Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror This is a Large French Mirror the Frame is 5
Oak
Very Large Early 19th Century Oval Shape Venetian Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
A Very Large Early 19th Century Oval Shaped Venetian Mirror.
Very large French Regency style 19th century mantel mirror
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large French gilded wood mantelpiece mirror with small Regency-style pediment. Beautiful
Gold Leaf
Very Large Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Mirrors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Mirrors with Carved Wood Frames of Very Large Proportions. Of
Giltwood
Very Large, Heavy Mid Century Brass Wall Mirror by Münchener Zierspiegel
By Münchner Zierspiegel
Located in München, DE
Very large heavy mid century brass wall mirror. Manufacturer is Münchner Zierspiegel from Munich
Brass
Fine Very Large Antique 19th Century Water Giltwood Arch Shaped Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful and rare rounded arch shaped mirror having lemon giltwood frame retaining its original
Mirror, Giltwood
Very large 19th century ebonised and walnut Italian mirror
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning 19th century Italian wall mirror. The frame is striking ebonised and walnut
Walnut
Very large 19th century Italian faux marble painted mirror
Located in Malton, GB
This is a striking early 19th century Gesso and gilt decorated wall mirror. The frame is totally
Pine
Sold|$5,864
Very Large Antique French Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A substantial gold gilt doomed top mirror with deep egg and dart frame, large strung beaded inner
Mirror
Very Large Renaissance Style Round Mirror in Sculpted Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt, painted and sculpted wood in Neo-Renaissance style, circa 1900. Decor representing birds, flowers, acanthus leaves.
Very Nice Large Heavy Midcentury Perforated Sheet Wall Mirror by the Vereinigte
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large heavy midcentury perforated metal wall mirror from the Vereinigten Werkstätten
Metal, Brass
Very Nice 1960s Large Italian Wicker Wall Mirror with a Wide Frame
Located in München, DE
Beautiful rare large wall mirror with a wide frame made of wicker from the 1960s. Frame on the
Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Sold|$1,600
Custom Very Large Mahogany Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very large mahogany framed wall mirror. Great for an entry, closet, bedroom or hallway. This mirror
Mahogany, Mirror
Very Large Antique Wall Mirror, English, Gilt, Overmantel, Dressing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a very large antique wall mirror. An English, giltwood and ebonised grand overmantel or
Giltwood
Antique Very Large Quality 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror Overmantel
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large quality 19th century gilt overmantel wall mirror. A large statement piece, with
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Very Large Quality Floor Wall Overmantle Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th century very large quality ebonized silver and gilt floor wall overmantle mirror
Glass
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
Pair of Very Large Italian Brass Framed Midcentury Mirrors, Italy, 1950's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian mid century mirrors, Italy, c. 1950's 70 by 43 in. Sold as a pair or
Brass
Sold|$5,864
Very Large Split Plate Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very large 19th century split-plate mercury mirror with water gilded decoration of oak leaves and
Sold|$5,374 / set
Very large pair of 19th century Ebonised Italian wall mirrors
Located in Malton, GB
These are a stunning pair of 19th century Italian mirrors. The ebonised finish is totally original
Pine
Very Large 19th Century French Gilt Cushion Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century French gilt cushion mirror This is an exquisite piece and larger than
Mirror
Very Large 19th Century French Gilt Cushion Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large 19th century French gilt cushion mirror This is an exquisite piece and larger than
Mirror
Very large Napoleon III Regence style mirror - H. 74 po W. 56 po
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large Regency-style Napoleon III mirror, in carved wood, wide border, very fine gilding
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$2,200
Very large Italian Painted Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Enormous and striking, faux painted wooden mirror with gold leaf carved embellishments
Giltwood
Very large Louis XVI style horizontal mirror W. 165 cm - H. 130 cm
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very large Louis XVI style horizontal mirror. Large mirror with pediment in gilded wood and gesso
Gesso, Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
Antique very large late 19th Century quality floor overmantle wall mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very large late 19th Century quality gilt floor overmantle wall mirror. Lovely charm and
Glass
Antique Very Large 19th Century Gilt Floor Overmantle Wall Mirror Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Very Large 19th Century Gilt Floor Overmantle Wall Mirror - High-Quality Piece. Lovely
Glass
Very Large 19th C. Flemish Ebonized Mirror, Guilloche Carving, Low Countries
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Flemish ebonized mirror, Guilloche hand carving, low countries Measures: H: 60, W: 53 in
Walnut
A very large, early 19th Century Carved and Painted Venetian Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A huge carved and painted Venetian mirror with gilt accents. With a wonderful soft white/grey
Sold|$5,500
Large Sunburst Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
A very large sunburst mirror with a carved and cerused wood frame and convex glass center, late
Wood, 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.
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.
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.