Round Faceted Witch Mirror with Infinity Effect, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round faceted witch mirror with infinity effect, 20th century. Round faceted witch mirror with
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Round Faceted Witch Mirror with Infinity Effect, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Round faceted witch mirror with infinity effect, 20th century. Round faceted witch mirror with
Mirror
$2,784
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Square Faceted Witch Mirror with Infinity Effect, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square faceted witch mirror with infinity effect, 20th century. Square faceted witch mirror with
Mirror
Midcentury gilt bronze convex mirror “Witch mirror” France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding circular “witch mirror” convex mirror features a gilt bronze frame. Made in France
Bronze
1960 Pair of large witch mirrors Maison Honoré
By Maison Honoré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large pair of witch mirrors. Composed of a central round mirror highlighted by a wrought iron
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Decorative Silver Witch Mirror Metal Grey Color
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Decorative and original mid-20th century silver witch mirror. Metal grey color. Original good
Metal
French Convex “Witch” Mirror, 1940s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking French convex mirror from the 1940s, commonly referred to as a miroir sorcière. The
Mirror
50's Line Vautrin 'Folie' talosel convex mirror
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line VAUTRIN (1913-1997) 'Folie / Le Soleil a rendez-vous avec la Lune' Circa 1958 Witch mirror
Mirror, Talosel
Mirror Line Vautrin "Chardon", circa 1960's
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Witch mirror in brown talosel with inlaid pieces of golden mirror. Signed "Line Vautrin" on the
Glass, Talosel
Gilt Wood Watch Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Beaune, FR
Large and beautiful witch mirror in gilded wood in good condition. This mirror dates from the 1940s
Giltwood
Flammes by Line Vautrin – Red Talosel mirror inlaid with grey mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
. The perimeter of the dark grey witch mirror decorated with dots and sparks inlaid with grey mirrors
Mirror, Talosel
$1,150
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 0.79 in
Gold sunburst mirror in resin with convex mirror, France ca. 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
mirror. A classic design object from the 1960s, France. Also called a witch mirror or butler mirror
Mirror, Resin
Sixties Sunburst Butler Mirror Sun Mirror Ball Glass Resin 43cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage dark gold sunburst mirror, sun mirror with convex glass, also called butler mirror
Mirror, Resin
Golden Sun Mirror Plaster Sunburst Mirror Convex 48cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
increasingly rare, authentic and timeless collector's item, also called a witches mirror or butler mirror
Glass, Plaster
Vintage Sun Mirror Sunburst Mirror Convex Gold Resin 42cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
, also called a witch's mirror or butler mirror because of the convex mirror glass, these mirrors fit
Mirror, Resin
François Chaty in Vallauris, Design Sunburst Mirror, France circa 1960's
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in leucate, FR
( diameter 7.48 in - 19 cm ), often called witch mirror. Sun diameter 27.95 in - 71 cm. Very condition
Metal, Brass
Vintage Wooden Sunburst Sun Mirror Convex France 51cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
authentic and timeless collector's item, also known as a witch's mirror or butler's mirror because of the
Mirror, Wood
$2,018
H 1.19 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid Century 'Arnolfini' Convex Witches Enamel Sunburst Mirror, Spain, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A fantastic small size mid century ‘Arnolfini’ style witch’s mirror in the Renaissance Revival
Enamel
English 19th Century Square Framed Bullseye Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
sorcerer's or witch's mirror, this example has seven small convex mirrors arranged in a circle, bubbling up
Mercury Glass, Pine
Impressive Giltwood Sunburst Convex Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This impressive sunburst mirror, also known in French as a miroir de sorcière or “witch’s mirror
Giltwood, Mirror, Beech
Vintage hand-made and hand-painted Sunburst Mirror, gilt wood
Located in Beograd, RS
features a central convex (or "witch") mirror surface, surrounded by a round, gold-colored frame decorated
Wood
Large Rare Wooden Sun Mirror Sunburst Gold Leaf XL 86cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
, also known as a witch's mirror or butler's mirror because of the convex glass. This beautiful object
Gold Leaf
$2,715
H 1.97 in Dm 17.41 in
Renaissance Revival ‘Arnolfini’ Sunburst Convex Banker’s Mirror, Spain, c. 1950
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and very elegant black and gold mid century ‘Arnolfini’ style sunburst witch’s mirror
Mirror, Wood, Pine, Giltwood
Large convex « witch’s eye » mirror DLG Chaty Vallauris
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this large convex « witch’s eye » mirror, 100 cm in diameter, in the style of
Brass
$1,694
H 20.87 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Small Vintage French Convex Witch Wall Mirror in Rattan & Braider Wicker, 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
painted finish. It features a convex glass mirror from the period, known as a “witch's eye mirror
Mirror, Wicker, Rattan
Gilt and Lacquer Regency Style Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gilt and Lacquer Regency Style Convex Wall Mirror This is a very attractive Mirror it has a 3
Mirror
Convex Gilt Metal Sunburst Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
to as a “witch’s eye” or “banker’s mirror.” Featuring a beautifully detailed gilt metal frame adorned
Metal
Brass Framed Convex Wall Mirror This is an attractive Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
simulated rivets giving it a nautical look and has a convex looking glass or “Witches Eye” The mirror is in
Brass
Roi Soleil by Line Vautrin – Talosel mirror
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
surrounding the witch central mirror. The edges of the spokes and the back entirely scarified. Rare mirror
Mirror, Talosel
$3,132
H 1.19 in Dm 22.05 in
Mid Century Hand Carved Zodiac Sunburst Convex Arnolfini Mirror, Spain, c. 1950
Located in London, GB
A superb mid century hard carved zodiac sunburst mirror with convex witch’s eye or banker’s mirror
Mirror
Early 20th Century Pair of Mirror Witches Balls on Bronze Stands
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A matching pair of early 20th century mirrored witches balls, with pressed steel galleries and
Bronze
Gilded wooden witch or sunburst mirror, France 1950
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
A carved and gilded wooden witch's mirror with a central glazing and sixteen beads radiating around
Wood
"Oeil de Sorcière", curved mirror France
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
string that delimits its contact with the curved mirror called "witch's eye".
Round "Witch" Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Round witch mirror in hammered brass with rock crystal and amethyst. Unique piece.
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Brass
19th Century Witches Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century witches mirror with a black ebonised frame and a gilt edge. Original convex mirror.
Mirror
Witch Mirror / Sun Mirror
Located in Beaune, FR
Witch mirror from the 50s/60s in gilded wood, also called sun mirror with its golden radiant rim
Giltwood
1968 Pair of Maison Roche Witch Mirrors
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
the frame is a witch's mirror placed in the center, framed by 4 small mirrors underlining the witch
Mirror
Gold Convex Glass Witch Mirror Supporting a Small Witch Silver Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Convex witch mirror in gold color glass supporting a small convex witch mirror silver color, very
Art Glass, Glass
Black Lacquer and gildwood Witch Mirror French Convex Mirror
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing convex mirror or popularly known as a witch's mirror in lacquered wood, with a circular
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
19th Century Witches Mirror in Giltwood Frame, England
Located in Toronto, ON
A great collectable or perfect for a wall full of mirrors is this small giltwood framed witches
Wood
Large Vintage French Mirror Floral Convex Witch Mirror
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice vintage convex mirror, large witch mirror or butler mirror with copper-plated frame decorated
Metal
Large Convex Mirror, Also Called “witch mirror”, Italy 1870
Located in Milan, IT
A large round metal mirror. This convex mirrors were called “witch mirrors” because they were
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 19.69 in
French Chaty Vallauris Convex Witch Mirror Also Called Witch Eye, circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
were called "Miroir de sorcière" (witch mirror) or "Oeil de sorcière" (witch eye). A belief also gave
Metal
Golden Sunburst Mirror Sun Mirror Wood Convex Witch Mirror Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
of wood, authentic and timeless collector's item, also called a witch mirror or butler mirror because
Glass, Wood
Soleil à pointes N ° 4 – Central witch Mirror - Line Vautrin 'France'
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Soleil à pointes N ° 4 – Mirror in black Talosel inlaid with carmine red mirrors – Central witch
Mirror, Talosel
19th Century Large Mahogany Sorcerers Witches Mirror Curiosity Optics
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very large example of a sorcerers type mirror late 19th century age The mirror has 39 reverse
Mirror, Mahogany
Vintage Fish Eye Convex Mirror Sunburst Witch Mirror Deknudt 46cm
By Deknudt
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage fish eye sunburst mirror, made of copper plated metal and wood, with a convex or convex
Metal, Brass
3 Decorative Mirrors
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
3 decorative mirrors, 2 witch mirrors 1 flat. measurement of the witch mirrors: 42x4cm
Wood, Mirror
Line Vautrin, Mirror Mazarin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Talosel resin witch mirror surrounded by a circular structure composed by 16 elements, each
Glass, Talosel, Resin
Line Vautrin, Mirror 'Soleil a Pointes N1'
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Talosel witch mirror incrusted with orange opalescent mirrors. Provenance: Private collection
Mirror, Talosel
Line Vautrin, Sun Mirror in Green (Soleil à pointes, Vert)
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Talosel witch mirror. Signed "LINE VAUTRIN" on the reverse.
Resin
Line Vautrin Mirror "Tudor"
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Witch mirror in brown talosel with inlaid pieces of silver mirrors. Signed "Line Vautrin" on the
Glass, Talosel
Line Vautrin, '1913-1997', Mirror "Soleil à pointes"
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Witch mirror in black talosel with inlaid pieces of orange and black mirrors. Signed "Line Vautrin
Glass, Talosel
XL Gold-colored Sun Mirror Sunburst Witch's Eye Resin 60cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
, authentic and timeless collector's items, also called a witch mirror or butler mirror because of the convex
Glass, Resin
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
Margareth Leveneur, Set of Mirrors, Contemporary Work
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Margareth Leveneur, signed. Set of eight witch mirrors, or cylindrical mirrors, in sculpted and
Ceramic
Venetian Mirror With Convex and Etched Glass Decoration, Circa 1950
Located in Stamford, CT
small convex spheres, as in a witches mirror. Venice, 1950's 25 inches high 22,5 wide 1 deep
Glass
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 11.03 in
Line Vautrin, French, Mirror "Soleil A Pointes" Dark Bronze Incrusted Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Dark tortoise "Talosel" structure, convex central witch mirror, dark bronze incrusted mirrors
Talosel
Line Vautrin, Sun Mirror No.3 (Soleil à pointes N°3)
By Line Vautrin
Located in Paris, FR
Line Vautrin (1913 - 1997) "Soleil à pointes n° 3" Circular witch mirror made of beige talosel
Talosel
Sold
H 0.79 in Dm 4.93 in L 0.79 in
Line Vautrin, French, Mirror "Soleil A Pointes" Green Incrusted Mirrors
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
A witch mirror. Talosel resine frame with incrusted "lettuce green" mirrors. Central convex mirror
Talosel
Italian Sunburst Mirror Venezia Sun Mirror Gold 42cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
patina, also called a witches mirror or butler mirror because of the convex mirror glass, these mirrors
Mirror, Resin
Vintage Sunburst Sun Mirror Gold-colored Resin Sixties 60cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
, authentic and timeless collector's items, also called a witch mirror or butler mirror because of the convex
Glass, Resin
Convex Sunburst Mirror golden wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
showing. These convex mirrors were known as "witches' mirrors" because they were believed to have magical
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Sun Mirror Sunburst Mirror Convex Gold Resin 48cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
collector's item, also called a witch's mirror or butler mirror because of the convex mirror glass, these
Glass, Resin
Early 20th Century Large Foxed Mirror Witches Hanging Ball Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A larger than the normal witches mirror ball, with a beautiful time worn oxidisation to the
Blown Glass
Large Gold Leaf Gilded Wooden Sun Mirror Sunburst Mirror 75cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
witch mirror or butler mirror because of the convex mirror glass, these mirrors fit seamlessly into a
Gold Leaf
Vintage Sun Mirror Sunburst Mirror Convex Gold Resin 48cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
collector's item, also called a witch's mirror or butler mirror because of the convex mirror glass, these
Glass, Resin
Mid Century Gold Sun Mirror Sunburst Mirror Convex 53cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
becoming increasingly rare, authentic and timeless collector's item, also called a witch's mirror or butler
Glass, Resin
Deknudt Gold Leaf Gilded Wooden Sun Mirror Sunburst Convex 65cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
, especially the wooden mirrors, authentic and timeless collector's item, also called a witch mirror or butler
Gold Leaf
Very Large Gold Sunburst Mirror XL Resin 69cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
becoming increasingly rare, authentic and timeless collector's item, also called a witch's mirror or butler
Mirror, Resin
Rare Wooden Sun Mirror Sunburst XL Gold Convex 71cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
item, also called a witch's mirror or butler's mirror because of the convex mirror glass. This
Glass, Wood
Large Round Wooden Butler Mirror Convex Mirror Witches Eye Gold
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large round butler mirror in classic style, also called witch's eye, convex or convex
Mirror, Wood
Carved Folk Art Witch Scrying Mirror
Located in Newark, England
fine and unusual carved 19th century Folk Art 'witches scrying' mirror. The mirror carved as a
Wood
Large Early 20th Century Witches Ball Mirror
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large early 20th century ball, heavily distressed with a over painted black pressed gallery approx. measurements 26cm in diameter, 30cm in drop tip of gallery to bottom, 81cm in ci...
Mirror, Optical Glass
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
Witches Ball, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Large glass hand blown witches ball, circa 1910. This lot is a large early 20th century hand
Blown Glass
Bracelet with tassels by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
inlaid with a small witch mirror. We can imagine that the artist was inspired by Calder’s work for this
Steel
19th Century German Glass Mercury Folk art Witches Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century glass witches ball We are proud to offer an original mercury glass 19th century
Glass
19th Century German Glass Mercury Folk art Witches Ball
Located in London, GB
19th century glass witches ball We are proud to offer an original mercury glass 19th century
Glass
Collection of Early 20th Century Mercury Glass Witches Balls
Located in London, GB
Collection of early 20th century mercury glass witches balls We are proud to offer a collection of
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Shop Display Oversized Witches Ball
Located in London, GB
An unusually oversized shop display early 20th century witches’ ball (this example is huge
Blown Glass
Vintage Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage rectangle mirror witch hand carved gilded frame.
Wood, Mirror
Midcentury Convex Mirror
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gilded resin convex mirror sometimes referred to as 'butler' mirror or 'witch eye' mirror. The
Mirror, Resin
Midcentury Convex Eagle Mirror, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gilded resin convex mirror with an eagle - sometimes referred to as 'butler' mirror or 'witch eye
Mirror, Resin
Memento mori mirror, Belgium 1898.
Located in Milan, IT
witches by multiplying both the light and those who are reflected in it. The top of the mirror is wrapped
Bronze, Copper
French Sunburst Convex Mirror Sun Mirror Erdecor Sixties 31cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful convex sun mirror, sunburst mirror, also called butler's mirror or witch's eye, this is
Metal, Gold Leaf
Midcentury Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gilded resin convex mirror with an eagle - sometimes referred to as 'butler' mirror or 'witch eye
Resin
1960s Large Sun-Shaped Convex Mirror
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this unique and large sun-shaped witch convex mirror. With a diameter of 90 cm
Metal
1 of 6 Large Amber Bubble Glass Sconce by Helena Tynell, Limburg, Germany
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Large Amber bubble glass sconce in style by Helena Tynell, Germany. High quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. Each Sconce requires 2 x E14 sm...
Smoked Glass
$1,995
H 28 in W 20 in D 20 in
French Louis XV Style Royal Painted & Velvet Lined Pet / Dog / Cat House Or Bed
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is for your pampered pet! This is a French hand painted pet house. The house is completely lined with velvet. It has a removable down cushion. It most likely is a mid-century fi...
Velvet, Wood
$4,721
H 10.63 in Dm 16.15 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp Friedel Wauer Goldkant 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten, Friedel Wauer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare mid-century Cocoon pendant light by Goldkant Leuchten, based on a design by Friedel Wauer from the 1960s. The lamp body features a simple disc shape that tapers towards the top...
Metal
Vintage Red Plastic Wall Clock from Prim, 1970s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage bakelite wall clock was made by Prim in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a red plastic body with black clockface and a convex clear glass cover. Th...
Glass, Plastic, Bakelite
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in Moonligh...
Sheepskin, Oak
$7,869
H 9.45 in Dm 21.66 in
Mid-Century Modern German Cocoon Pendant Lamp by Friedel Wauer for Goldkant
By Friedel Wauer, Goldkant Leuchten
Located in Hamburg, DE
Rare Mid-Century Cocoon pendant lamp by Goldkant Leuchten. The flat Cocoon shade provides diffuse, atmospheric light. At the same time, the symmetrical lamp body presents itself as ...
Metal
$1,585
H 22.5 in W 18 in D 9 in
Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese Haniwa horse with brutalist saddle and bridle accents Formed in ceramic with a mottled ...
Ceramic
$2,900 / item
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Rose
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
Linen, Hardwood
Paavo Tynell 9602 Floor Lamp, Wicker Willow
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 9602 floor lamp, also known as “Chinese Hat” was designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 for the Hotel Aulanko. Characterised by its elegant and airy lampshade and rattan-covered stem, ...
Brass
American Designer, Sideboard, Oak, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable dark-stained oak sideboard or cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 88.125"W x 19.0"D All items ship from High Point, ...
Oak
Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Severe yet elegant, this Spanish buffet from the 1950s asserts a bold, architectural presence—its façade carved in a rhythmic grid of relief panels, each block subtly irregular, like...
Oak
Tri-Fold Opaque Lacquer Folding Screen / Room Divider
By Atlas Industries
Located in Newburgh, NY
Sculptural, handcrafted, self-supporting screen for use as a stand-alone or combined to create a larger privacy wall. The tri-fold design can be oriented with the form tapering eithe...
Hardwood
$381 / item
H 15.36 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Ovo Wood & Magazine Leather Basket with Handle Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Fashioned of resistant recycled leather, Pinetti Ovo basket boasts an unstructured silhouette with flared sides supported by a sturdy rectangular base that can hold a large number of...
Leather
Charles Douduyt Solid Oak End Table, France 1960's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved and incised end table by Charles Douduyt, made of solid oak the incised top rest on a grooved column base supported by three detached spheres. An iconic form by this de...
Oak
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps Large Copper Glass Lights, 1960
By Nanny Still, RAAK
Located in Vienna, AT
Raak Nanny Still Pendant Lamps made from Copper and inserted glass, 1960 This is a large version with 12.2" (31cm) in diameter. Rare pair of large 12.2" copper bubble pendant lights...
Brass
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
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.
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.