Large 19th Century French Zinc Laurel Wreath Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large 19th Century French zinc window frame converted to a wreath mirror. With a faux mercury glass
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Zinc
Large 19th Century French Zinc Laurel Wreath Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large 19th Century French zinc window frame converted to a wreath mirror. With a faux mercury glass
Zinc
$5,008
H 34 in W 32 in D 5 in
A Superb 19th Century Italian Gilt Wreath Mirror This is a charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb 19th Century Italian Gilt Wreath Mirror This is a charming piece, the Mirror has a Gilt
Gesso
$3,200
H 33 in W 18.75 in D 2 in
Eye Catching Antique French Acanthus Wreath Mirror with Original Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French acanthus adorned mirror with original gold gilt and new mirror glass. Top
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,400
H 20.5 in W 31 in D 2 in
Oval 19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Ribbon-Tied Oak Leaf Wreath Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved giltwood Italian mirror is set within an unusual oval oak leaf wreath frame, tied with a ribbon in
Mirror, Wood
20th Century French Wooden Carved Wreath Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Mirror. Crafted with meticulous artistry, the intricate wreath design features delicate flowers, and
Wood
$2,450 / set
H 46 in W 20.5 in D 1.38 in
20th Century Pair of Biedermeier-Style Mirrors, Burlwood Veneer & Laurel Wreath
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful pair of Mid-20th Century Biedermeier-Style mirrors with burlwood veneer and laurel wreath
Mirror, Wood
$4,495
H 46.88 in W 25 in D 4 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Wreath Pediment, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Wreath Pediment, Early 20th Century A finely carved Louis XVI
Mirror, Giltwood
Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
With putti and laurel leaf wreath over a convex mirror plate with ebonized border. Two candle arms.
Mirror, Giltwood
Round Mid-Century Rattan Mirror, Italy 1970s
Located in München, BY
Vintage round mirror with wreath-like rattan or wicker frame, Italy 1970s. Dimensions: Total
Rattan, Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style gilt wall mirror with beautiful hand carved details and wreath pediment top
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Carved Wood Mirror Louis XVI Style
Located in Miami, FL
floral details above the mirror including a wreath and below the mirror the frame has carved pinecones
Mirror, Wood
$2,950
H 46.5 in W 21 in D 2.5 in
Rare Gem French Antique Louis XVI Mirror with Intricate Fronton Carving
Located in Hopewell, NJ
features a lovely harp or lyre, floral motifs, and laurel wreath. # 6160 Measures : Mirror is 16.25 w 19
Mirror, Giltwood
$577Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Ivory Round Wall Mirror with Crown, Louis XV Style, Gesso Frame, 1940s
Located in Malibu, CA
1940s Round Mirror with a wreath crown. A lightweight frame hand painted in a creamy antique white
Gesso, Paper, Hardwood, Mirror
Italian Carved Round Florentine Lemon & Laurel Wood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a beautiful Italian Carved Wood Florentine beveled Mirror with Lemon & Laurel Wreath. This
Wood
Bosco Contemporary Signed Ceramic Mirror by Renzo Maar
Located in Geneve, CH
contact us. Full of baroque movements, looking like a laurel wreath, this mirror is made in enameled
Ceramic
French contemporary ceramic mirror, Bosco by Renzo Maar
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
French contemporary ceramic mirror by Renzo Maar. Dimensions : 31 centimeters (diameter). Material
Ceramic
20th Century French Oval Wall Mirror with Carved Faux Antler Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage mirror framed by a bold and sculptural carved antler motif, arranged in
Antler
French Louis XVI Bronze Hand Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) bronze hand mirror with wreath top and round velvet backing
Bronze
Pair Gilt Wood Framed Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
wreath branch details motif . The mirror is in good condition. Minor wear / loss to gilt wood frame. The
Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mantel Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
. Featuring an impressive large size, the mirror is adorned with intricately carved giltwood wreath crest
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$14,910Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 56.5 in W 68.5 in D 4 in
Whimsical French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Gilt-Wood Triptych Putti Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
holding a floral wreath, the left mirror crowned with a single allegorical Putto, the right mirror crowned
Gesso, Giltwood, Mirror
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
topped with a crown of laurel wreath. This elegant mirror would make a charming addition to a living room
Giltwood
$18,950
H 115 in W 50.63 in D 13.5 in
Tall French 19th-20th Century Giltwood and Gesso Carved Grand-Hall Cherub Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
figural mirror. The imposing slender frame crowned with an allegorical group centered with a maiden bust
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
$2,800Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.35 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Silver toiletry box with wreaths and idyllic enamel scene, mirror inside
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry box with engraved wreaths and a frieze surrounding an idyllic scene on
Silver
French Louis XVI Silver Plate Mirrored Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) silver plate wall sconce with two scroll arms, oval mirror
Mirror
$42,349 / set
H 106.3 in W 77.56 in D 17.72 in
Important Marble Chimneypiece and Overmantel, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
capitals at the jambs; the overmantel is enriched with a laurel wreath around the mirror and an exterior
Marble, Carrara Marble
$1,200
H 5.75 in W 7.13 in D 13.25 in
Two Perfume Bottles in Fitted Casket on Decorated Tray by E. & J. Bass, Ca 1900
By E. & J.B.
Located in Incline Village, NV
floral wreath decor all around. The mirrored surface is further decorated in a gold leaf looking vein
Crystal, Metal
Wreath Mirror by Phyllis Morris
By Phyllis Morris
Located in New York, NY
Elegant plaster composition mirror in the form of an asymmetrical wreath of leaves by Los Angeles
Composition
Unavailable
H 47.75 in W 58.5 in D 2 in
Swedish Painted and Decorated Mirror with Laurel Wreath Motifs
Located in Stamford, CT
a large central laurel wreath medallion above the mirror plate tied with a bow. The sides of the
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Mirror with Wreath Cartouche
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Tuscan, polychrome and water gilded mirror in two parts, the bottom with feet and a pierced
Wood
Brutalist Patinated Metal Wall Mirror in the Style of Seandel or Jeré
Located in Dorchester, MA
Reminiscent of the Brutalist work of Silas Seandel and C. Jeré, this circular wall mirror comprises
Brass, Copper, Steel
Unavailable
H 42 in W 26.75 in D 2 in
Beautiful 18th Century Carved French Gilt Mirror with Flaming Torch and Laurel
Located in Cardiff, CA
Spectacular giltwood mirror with flaming torch and laurel wreath design. Mirror is a original and
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Gilded Trumeau with Original Mirror Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French gilded trumeau with incredibly detailed wreath crest and original mirror glass
Giltwood
19th Century Folk Art Embroidered Children in a Landscape
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
very strong graphic fence design. A very curious piece of Folk Art framed within a mirrored wreath
Silk, Thread
Gilt Wreath Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Round Beveled Mirror Rests in Gilt Wreath.
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Flat board cut out in the shape of a laurel wreath, gilt and outlined in black. Mirror is
Repousse "Hanging Wreath" Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage round mirror, in a frame of copper repousse laurel leaves with a verdigris finish
Sold
H 63 in W 5 in D 32 in
Carvers Guild Chinese Chippendale Scalloped Dove Wreath Mirror Baroque Rococo
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1980s Baroque / Rococo / Chinese Chippendale inspired wall mirror by Carvers Guild
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 48 in W 37.5 in D 3 in
Oval French Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Ribbon-Tied Wreath Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A neoclassical style French oval carved oak mirror with ribbon-tied wreath motif from the late 19th
Mirror, Giltwood, Oak
Sold
H 36 in W 26.5 in D 2 in
English Gilded Oak Leaf Wreath Mirror with Oval Glass from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this simple layout and the exquisite gilded wreath décor flanking the mirror. We are all familiar with
Oak
Pair of Laurel Wreath Framed Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite pair of 20th-century tole laurel wreath mirrors seamlessly blends classical Greek
Tin
Gilt Carved Mirror by Harrison and Gil
By Christopher Guy Harrison
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive gilt carved wreath mirror by Christopher Guy Harrison for Harrison and Gil. Made in the
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Ribbon and Wreath Oval Mirror
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful giltwood patina mirror with ribbon and wreath design on the corners. Oval 1" beveled
Mirror, Wood
Italian Giltwood Wreath Shaped Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian carved giltwood wreath shaped mirror with clear mirror inset.
Mirror, Giltwood
Mirror Wreath with Lighting
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mirror wreath with lighting Brass, mirror & swarovski crystals Lighting: 6x g9 Halogen Bulbs
Crystal, Brass
French Oval Mirror / Aged Gold Wreath
Located in Malibu, CA
Fleur de Lex Antiques early 20th C French Louis XV painted oval mirror. The oval is crowned with a
Mirror, Hardwood
Neoclassic Patinated Tole Wreath Motif Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional round mirror in the Regency style with beautiful hand patinated oxidize copper color
Metal
Neoclassic Style Tole Wreath Motif Wall Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional round mirror in the Regency style with beautiful hand painted turquoise colour. Great
Metal
Antique French Bronze Baroque Wreath Oval Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful antique French Baroque bronze oval mirror. Decorative wreath around the edge. In
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Double Wreath Cartouche
Located in Pembroke, MA
A finely-carved French neoclassical giltwood mirror with a double wreath and laurel leaf cartouche
Giltwood, Gesso, Mirror
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
Pair of Carved Silver Giltwood Wreath Wall Mirrors
By LaBarge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mirrors, having a silvergilt finishes; each round mirror framed in a band of gold gilding
Wood
Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Mirror with Floral Wreath Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Carved, giltwood, Louis XVI style mirror with detailed frame and floral wreath flourishes.
Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 52 in W 30.5 in D 2 in
Italian Gilt Carved Wood Foliage and Laurel Wreath Urn Mirror , Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood wall mirror with centered laurel wreath urn flanked by foliage graduated
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Sold
H 49 in W 27 in D 1 in
Antique French Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Gesso Arrow & Wreath Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Gesso Frame "Arrow & Wreath" Wall Mirror. Circa Early
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 28 in D 4 in
French Giltwood Mirror, 19th Century, with a Floral Wreath Form Crest and Spray
Located in Houston, TX
This is an exceptional mirror because the gilding is in great condition And it has a wide bevel
Mirror, Giltwood
Gold Hand-Carved Wood and Mesh Bevel Mirror with Floral Wreaths
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden frame with intricate detail around the bevel glass mirror. The wood is gold
Sold
H 47 in W 30 in D 2 in
Gilt White Gesso Napoleon III Mirror with Urn and Laurel Wreath Decoration
Located in Washington, DC
A gilt white gesso Napoleon III mirror with urn and laurel wreath decorated top.
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Sold
H 60.5 in W 34 in D 3 in
French 1880s Gilt and Painted Mirror with Carved Floral Wreath, Torch and Quiver
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French gilt and painted carved wooden mirror from the late 19th century, with floral wreath
Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
20th Century Signed Louis XVI Style Laurel Wreath and Couple of Doves Mirror
By André Mailfert
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French Louis XVI style Laurel Wreath and couple of Doves mirror. Painted gilded
Sold
H 56.5 in W 37 in L 56.5 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Mirror with Wreath
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century hand carved giltwood mirror is a quintessential example of the Louis XVI style
Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Vanity Jewelry Box & Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
Miniature Louis XVI style gilt bronze vanity table fitted with revolving beveled mirror and
Ormolu
Sold
H 46 in W 26.5 in D 8 in
Louis XVI Style Oval Framed Giltwood Beveled Mirror Wreath Ribbon Shell Design
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI style oval framed giltwood beveled mirror having a wreath and ribbon shell design carved
Gesso, Wood
Sold
H 80 in W 47 in D 3.5 in
Tall Antique Gold Gilt Mirror with Torch, Arrows and Flower Wreath from France
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning gold gilt mirror stands over 6.5' tall and is crowned with traditional French quiver
Glass
Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood Mirror with wreath Design and Crown
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Convex Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
laurel wreath trim. Unlike most convex mirrors that are domed, this mirror has a flatter dome that curved
Mirror, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
carved crest with a pair of lovebirds, scrolling leaves and laurel wreath. This is a Bridal mirror. All
Mirror, Giltwood
Spectacular 18th Century Carved Giltwood French Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular carved giltwood French 18th century mirror with flaming torches and laurel wreath
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Carved Giltwood Rondelle Wall Mirror Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand carved giltwood wreath form mirror, made in Italy, circa 1960s.
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold
H 60.63 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall Mirror with 'Capriccio' Painting
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in Berlin, DE
whole surmounted by an arched cresting decorated with a gilt bronze laurel wreath. Original mirror glass.
Mirror, Canvas, Wood
19th Century French Gilded Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Framed by a festive wreath this rectangular wall mirror, delicately ornamented with a leaf
Giltwood
Mid 20th Century Giltwood Regency Style Mantel Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
craftsmanship. Featuring an impressive large size, the mirror is adorned with intricately carved giltwood wreath
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Fine Circular Mahogany Laurel Mirrors
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English finely carved mahogany laurel wreath circular mirrors with distressed mirror
Sold
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 2 in
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Carved Hearts on Fire
Located in Atlanta, GA
symbols, laurel wreath and bouquet. This exquisite French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror, dating back to
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Giltwood Wood Framed Bevelled Hanging Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century giltwood framed round wreath bevelled hanging mirror. The mirror is in excellent
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI style gilt framed mirror. Laurel leaf wreath crest has nice three
Sold
H 56.7 in W 28.35 in D 2.17 in
Empire Mahogany Wall Mirror with Verre Églomisé, Russia, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
and laurel wreath. The mirror is veneered in mahogany and inlaid with brass strips. (Inner dimensions
Brass
Italian Palatial Gilt Wall or Console Mirror Finely Carved Beveled Glass
Located in Manhasset, NY
, wreath and shell design. Central Mirror 27.5" wide y 37".
Sold
H 44 in W 22.75 in D 1.5 in
Pair of circa Mid-20th Century Baroque-Style Mirrors with Acanthus Scroll Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of circa 1950s European (likely Italian) gold leaf/gilt painted wooden wall mirrors with bow
Wood
Impressive Palatial Size Italian Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent, palatial size, carved & gilt Italian framed mirror with basket, floral, wreath and
Glass, Wood
Louis XVI Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Nineteenth century hand carved gilt wood mirror with laurel wreath, arrows, and garden attributes
Pair of Neo-Classical style giltwood girandoles
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of Neo-Classical style giltwood girandoles, each with vase surmount over twin oval mirrors
Giltwood
French 19th Century Empire Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
a wreath. The gilt mirror frame has beautiful details at the four corners and on each of the sides
Giltwood
$3,450
H 15.5 in W 61 in D 1.25 in
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Architectural
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning late 18th-early 19th century Italian painted and parcel carved giltwood architectural over door, architectural element or fragment. A great decorative piece with beautiful p...
Wood
$243 / set
H 5.15 in W 5.15 in D 0.36 in
FOUR Individual Ceramic Delft Wall Tiles Hand Painted, 19th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are four attractive individual Delft ceramic wall tiles, dating to the second half of the 19th century. All tiles are nominally 5 inches square and 5/16 to 3/8 inches thick....
Ceramic
$850
H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Large Oval Wall Mirror in Solid Pine by Glasmäster Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Glasmäster
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful large oval wall mirror in solid pine. Made by Glasmäster in Markaryd, Sweden in the 1960s. A decorative object that pairs well with many types of interior styles. A Moder...
Pine
$12,099 / item
H 53.15 in W 59.06 in D 13.78 in
"Il Pezzo 3 Long Chandelier" - length 150cm/59” - gold finish brass - crystal
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
Inspired by Arabic calligraphic art and the icon of the classical candelabrum is Il Pezzo 3, a collection of lamps with a hand-forged brass structure and elegant “candles” crafted fr...
Crystal, Gold, Brass
$484,500Sale Price|35% Off
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
Ormolu
$18,450
H 45.25 in W 39.13 in D 4.25 in
Fine Florentine 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Figural Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style Florentine giltwood carved figural mirror frame, with carvings of allegorical masks on each corner, Florence, circa 1880. (Note: This mi...
Mirror, Giltwood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Beata Heuman Marbleized Velvet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding natura...
Velvet
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Acorn Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Charming French antique mirror in gold gilt with intricately carved acorns and oak leaves. Minimal foxing in the original mirror plate; a lovely size to hang where this unique piece ...
Mirror, Giltwood
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal 20 Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal 20 light chandelier. Featuring gorgeous crystals and a beautiful decorative base. An exceptional fixture!!
Crystal, Bronze
$16,583
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (robe)....
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
$11,615
H 31.11 in W 72.84 in D 2.37 in
19th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Gilt Wood Element or Headboard
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional large massive hand carved and hand painted decorative element which was placed over a grand fireplace more than 150 years ago. There were no restorations so far and it is...
Wood
Baroque gilded painting frame in wood, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / gilded frame / wood / Antique / Baroque / Rococo A stunning gilded wooden painting frame, crafted in France around 1900. This piece has some some small signs of use ...
Wood
$1,261Sale Price|30% Off
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 4.34 in
Antique Large Gilt 19th Century Pier Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique large quality gilt 19th Century pier wall mirror, C1825. Lovely charm and elegance. An impressive and rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose jo...
Giltwood
French Giltwood Picture Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French giltwood picture frame with incised vine decoration and inner bead border. Warm gilt finish is in good condition with some losses to outer edges, slight corner ...
Giltwood
$5,980
H 90.5 in W 47.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire with Bronze Mounts from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armoire with Bronze Mounts from Paris is a stunning example of Belle Epoque grandeur, hand-crafted by masters of a bygone era! Utilizing exoti...
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.