Antique Starburst Mirror
Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Dramatic feathered carvings of giltwood animate this starburst mirror, stretching upward and
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking starburst mirror radiates with light and intrigue owing to the notched and jagged
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Composed of three layers of different carved motifs, this Italian giltwood starburst mirror is
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This convex starburst mirror has undeniable energy that lights up a room. Exposed red bole enhances
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Italian 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Resembling an aster flower or a twinkling star, this unimposing starburst mirror is a fine addition
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19th Century Italian Other Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Giltwood Italian Starburst Mirror
Located in Richmond, VA
This delightful carved and gilt starburst mirror was found in Italy and likely dates from the late
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Small French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 13 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely small French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror with round mirrored glass center in a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror with Foliage Carvings, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Starburst sunburst mirorr, carved wood, gold leaf, Spain, 1930s
Elegant leafed starburst sunburst
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Early 20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Intricate Carved Gilt Wood Soleil Sunburst Starburst Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very beautiful, intricate and decorative large golden soleil sunburst starburst giltwood convex
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Gold Gilt Starburst Framed Mirror, Spain, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Spanish gold gilt wooden frame in starburst design.
Double spoke design.
Beautiful natural
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1920s Spanish Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood
Gold Gilt Starburst Framed Mirror, Spain, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
1920's Spanish gold gilt wooden frame in starburst design.
Alternating spoke design.
Beautiful
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1920s Spanish Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood
Stunning Exceptional Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Convex Mirror, Germany 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous starburst sunburst mirror. Made of gilded wood. Stunning exceptional Leaf design. It
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Spanish Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror With Convex Glass (Dia 25)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely large Spanish gilt sunburst or starburst convex mirror, 25 inches diameter, with round
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Spanish Layered Intricate Carved Giltwood Soleil Sunburst Starburst Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very beautiful, layered, intricate and decorative large golden soleil sunburst or starburst
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Sunburst Mirror in Carved Giltwood, France, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Baroque style sunburst / starburst wall mirror. France, 1930s.
The mirror is made in
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Scottish Witches Mirror With Etched Thistles And Elm Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Scottish elm wood mirror, the beveled glass etched with thistles and roses, the center with
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19th Century Scottish High Victorian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Elm
Rare Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Display Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style
By E. Kahn
Located in London, GB
depicting a vase of flowers on a starburst bois satiné ground crossbanded with tulipwood, ebony, and boxwood
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Ormolu
H 85 in W 32 in D 17.5 in
18th Century Italian Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
fruitwoods, which create a captivating starburst motif on the lid. The intricate geometric pattern is
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Walnut
Antique Persian Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
starburst effect, is adorned with stylized florals and tribal emblems, symbolizing strength and protection
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wool
French art glass 6 panel + center nickeled bronze chandelier signed Leleu
By Georges Leleu
Located in New York City, NY
glass panels propelling outward of a central coupe.
The panels feature a starburst or floral blossom
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Nickel, Bronze
13 Star Antique American Parade Flag with Star in Snowflake Pattern, ca 1861-65
Located in York County, PA
ring makes the pattern looks a bit like an exploding firework or starburst. This provides for a more
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Cotton
H 10.25 in W 12.75 in D 2 in
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THE DOIRTE LOUIS XVI STYLE GILTWOOD STARBURST MIRROR
By Derapage Design
Located in San Francisco, CA
The crisply carved geometric rays emanate from a center mirror with raised molding. Each ray is
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19th Century Antique Starburst Mirror
Gothic Starburst Hat Rack
Located in Woodstock, NY
Mahogany wall mounting hat rack with finely turned pegs in a starburst pattern around oval looking
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19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Starburst Mirror
A Monumental Silver Gilt Starburst
Located in New York, NY
gilt rondels centering a mirror.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Jugendstil Mirror by Karl Rudolf Ditmar
By Rudolf Ditmar
Located in Chicago, IL
ceramic mirror by Rudolf Ditmar contains the original beveled mirror. The frame is stamped in ink on the
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Starburst Mirror
Art Deco Mirror Tray with Stylized Palted Bronze Starburst Handles
Located in Blackpool, Lancashire
An outstanding period tray with the most stylish of handles. Although the mirror is a later
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Starburst Mirror
Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
A gilt starburst mirror.
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19th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 21" diameter, with mirrored glass center in
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Early 1900s French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 29" diameter, with mirrored glass center in
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Early 1900s French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 23" diameter, with mirrored glass center in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 33" diameter, with mirrored glass center in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 29 inches diameter, with mirrored glass center
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Glass
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst or starburst mirror, Measures: 21 1/2" diameter with mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Carved Italian Starburst Mirror C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian Starburst Mirror C. 1900's.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood, Mirror
French 20th Century Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Stunning gilt rays radiate from the center of this exquisite French starburst mirror. The
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Italian 20th Century Painted Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Starburst mirror, hand carved painted wood from Italy, new mirror.
Check our extensive website for
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 16 1/2 inches diameter, with mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Giltwood Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine hand-carved 19th century giltwood starburst mirror from France. The circular mirror has its
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19th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror (31" Dia)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 31" diameter, with mirrored glass center in
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Early 1900s French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1930s Highly Decorative Double-Tiered Giltwood Starburst Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
1930s highly decorative double-tiered giltwood Italian starburst mirror.
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19th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Italian Silver Metal Starburst Mirror C. 1920's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian metal starburst mirror with silver highlights C. 1920's.
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Pair of carved painted Italian Starburst Mirrors
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Exceptional Italian Starburst Mirrors, 18th Century with early mirror plate, re-constructed
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18th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood
English 19th Century Gold Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful English starburst mirror we just can't take our eyes off of! The whole mirror frame is
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Late 19th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
French Gilt Sunburst (or Starburst) Mirror (19" Diameter)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 19" diameter, with convex mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
French Gilt Sunburst (or Starburst) Mirror (24" Diameter)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 24" diameter, with convex mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Portuguese 19th Century Metal Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Portuguese convex starburst mirror from the end of the 19th century. This special mirror retains
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Metal
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror (Diameter 16 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 16 1/2 inches diameter, with mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
Large and Vibrant Italian Giltwood Starburst Mirror with Radiating Spokes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and vibrant Italian giltwood starburst mirror with radiating spokes; the circular mirror
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Mirror with Original Glass (Diameter 33)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 33 inches diameter, with original round
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Glass
Starburst Mirror from France
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely giltwood starburst or sunburst mirror from France. Beautifully hand-carved with no splits
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Italian Gold Leaf Starburst Mirror C. 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning starburst mirror in fine gold leaf finish. The starburst has a unique effect with it's
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood, Mirror
French 19th Century Starburst Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
Oval sunburst mirror with a mirrored glass center. Molded wood and gesso frame with carved sunburst
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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood, Mirror
19th Century Alter Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian gold gilt alter mirror
original mirror glass
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19th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Large-Scaled and Boldly Carved French Giltwood Starburst Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and boldly-carved French giltwood starburst mirror; the central mirror plate with
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19th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Stunning Italian Vintage Giltwood Starburst Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful sun or starburst Italian carved giltwood mirror. The back shows it's a real one with age.
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1920s Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Spanish Starburst Mirror with Silver & Gold
Located in South Salem, NY
A classic sunburst mirror. This early 20th-century Spanish mirror has an unusual wood frame with
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Giltwood Starburst Mirror
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome gilt wood mirror of starburst form, unusual size and form.
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19th Century Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
1900 Italian Giltwood Starburst Mirror with Mirrored Rays
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Giltwood with 13 mirrored rays. Centre mirror measures approx. 4.5 inches. One small break in one
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Gilt-Wood Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French small star burst mirror of carved gilt-wood, holding new mirror. Circa 1890's or earlier
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19th Century French Revival Antique Starburst Mirror
Large Dramatic Starburst Mirror, England, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
Grand proportions and exceptional patina .A hand carved one of a kind decorative statement piece with a real sense of scale.
Beautifully aged original hand gilding with wonderful te...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Gold Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful Italian wood gold starburst. Shows its 100 year old age, however mirror still in good
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1920s Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Wonderful Pair E.F. Caldwell Silver Art Deco Starburst Mirrored Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
wonderful vintage starburst mirror is sure to make a wonderful addition to your décor. The stars are 12" in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Bronze
H 15.5 in W 13 in D 5 in
1920s French Big 28" Double Gold Gilt Sunburst Starburst Mirror
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Beautiful big French wood gold starburst. Amazing patina. Double wood with mirror in perfect shape
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1920s French Baroque Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 24 inches diameter, with convex mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 25 inches diameter, with convex mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
French Gilt Sunburst or Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 25 1/2" diameter, with mirrored convex glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
Stunning 19th C Italian Eglomise Starburst Mirror in Carved Wood and Gilt Gesso
Located in Hastings, GB
An extremely rare and beautiful late 19th century Italian carved wood mirror with gesso and gilt
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Gesso, Stained Glass, Wood
H 1.97 in Dm 39.38 in
French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Convex Mirror (Diameter 16)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gild sunburst (or starburst) mirror, 16 inches diameter with round mirrored convex
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster
Pair Antique Starburst Mirror Back Two Arm Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of round double arm brass wall sconces with antiqued mirror backs that have a starburst
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Early 20th Century Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Mirror
French Gold and Silver Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 27 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely French gilt sunburst or starburst mirror, 27 1/2 inches diameter, with round mirrored
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Silver Leaf
Large French Gilt Starburst or Sunburst Mirror (Diameter 26 1/2)
Located in Austin, TX
A large French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirror featuring a lovely double layer of golden rays
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Gilded Iron Mirror with Leaves
Located in New Orleans, LA
Round starburst mirror with gilding.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Iron
Carved Spanish Sunburst Mirror C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Spanish Gilt Wood Starburst Mirror.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Gold
Carved Spanish Sunburst Mirror C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Spanish Starburst Mirror with tiny mirror cutouts.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Gold
Pair of French Gilt Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of French gilt sunburst (or starburst) mirrors, 14 1/2" diameter, with mirrored glass
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Early 20th Century French Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood, Glass, Mirror
Starburst Convex Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Italian Gilt Metal Starburst Convex Mirror, c. 1910
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Vintage Oval Giltwood Starburst Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage oval giltwood wall mirror with sunburst motif. Finely carved and gilded and in good
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Sunburst-Starburst Toleware Gilt Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Sunburst-Starburst Toleware gilt mirror
A Superb piece, the starburst or
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Tin
Napoleon III French Carved Wood Sunburst-Starburst Convex Gilt Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Napoleon III French carved wood sunburst-starburst convex gilt mirror
A superb piece, very old
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Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Art Deco Sunburst-Starburst Toleware Convex Gilt Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Art Deco sunburst-starburst toleware convex gilt mirror
A superb piece, the large
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1920s Art Deco Antique Starburst Mirror
Materials
Tin
20th Century French Carved and Gilded Wooden Mirror Sunburst Starburst
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Superb early 20th century French carved and gilded wooden mirror in the form of a stylized sunburst
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Starburst Mirror
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Giltwood, Glass, Wood
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 5.91 in
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Antique Starburst Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique starburst mirror available at 1stDibs. An antique starburst mirror — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique starburst mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique starburst mirror bearing Hollywood Regency, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Edward F. Caldwell & Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique starburst mirror that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Starburst Mirror?
Prices for an antique starburst mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $185 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,495.
Finding the Right mirrors for You
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.
Questions About Antique Starburst Mirror
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
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