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Neoclassical Mirrors

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
French Neoclassical White Painted and Parcel Gilt Pier Mirrors - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Neoclassical White Painted and Parcel Gilt Pier Mirrors. A rare pair of early 19th century French grand-scale Neoclassical gilt and painted wood mirrors. Carved frames are pai...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Large Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved giltwood sunburst starburst mirror, France, 1930s-1940s. Large gilded sunburst mirror with design reminiscences in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. French Modern N...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Connecticut Valley stenciled split baluster mirror, c. 1820-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Small-scaled American Neoclassic split baluster two part mirror. The frame features ebonized half columns contrasted with mahogany corners blocks and framing substrate. Gilt and bron...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Mahogany

Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Girandole Mirror by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Girandole Mirror by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Very good quality. Solid bronze, with beveled mirror and candleholders Measure: 56" high x 39" wide x ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Pier Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of completely original, hand-carved and gilded, Italian, c. 1800 pier mirrors. Each featuring a spectacular crown consisting of a pierced, flower c...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Wood

Christoffer Guy Harrison Neoclassical Large Mirror Giltwood Meander Pattern
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This Christopher Guy Harrison vintage mirror by Harrison & Gil is a refined example of expert craftsmanship. The giltwood frame, designed in a Neoclassical style, features a striking...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Cut Glass, Giltwood, Mirror

Carvers' Guild Garden Niche Gold Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An elegant Neo-classic design mirror of the late 18th Century. This charming looking glass creates the atmosphere of a long ago secret garden. All antique gold leaf, the columns entw...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, Giltwood

Assembled Pair of Gilt Framed Wall Mirrors With Sienna Trim and Floral Border
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Early 20th century Assembled Giltwood Wall Mirrors with Floral Borders. Frames are adorned with beautifully detailed floral motif (note: these frames are very similar, same d...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian, Lucca, Early Neoclassic Period Carved Tall Giltwood Mirror, Late 18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an interior rectangular frame with a furrowed molded edge and an original two-piece mirrorplate, the inner frame surmounted by a Prince of Wales finial and leaf-form swags, fl...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Giltwood

Spanish Bilboa Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
With urn and flower crest over an oval portrait. Mirror set in a marble frame with giltwood details.
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1820s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Marble

French Neoclassical Giltwood and Gilt-Gesso Pier Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French empire giltwood pier mirror. Circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gesso, Giltwood

Pair of Antique Italian Neo Classic Wall Mirrors with Trompe L'oeil
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of Italian wall mirrors crafted in wood with an ebonized parcel gilt finish and featuring trompe l'oeil style hand painted panels with urns and medallions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Gold Giltwood Arched Large Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Gold Giltwood Arched Large Wall Mirror. Item features an arched top, nice larger size, solid wood frame, gold gilt distressed finish, nicely carve...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Large 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
A neoclassical 19th century pine pier mirror. Made in Italy and is crafted from painted pine. Its design features the clean lines and balanced proportions typical of the neoclassica...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

19th Century Continental Neoclassical Silver on Copper Ribbon Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Neoclassical Silver on Copper Ribbon Mirror  European, 19th century  This magnificent 19th-century Continental Neoclassical oval mirror...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Copper

White Oak 'Piazza' Mirror by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The "Piazza" mirror is handmade out of white oak with a whitewash finish. It has a presence in any room. Handmade with traditional joinery techniques it is available in custom sizes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Mirrors

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Hardwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Each with panel and inset round mirror superstructure flanked by laurel swags over open scroll and rosette decoration all flanked by a pair of urns, all over a mirror plate set in guilloche carved frames with laurel swags. Beautiful original gilding in excellent condition. Removed from a Sherry Netherland...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Giltwood

Beautiful French Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Neoclassical wall mirror with beautifully detailed gilded frame. Mirror 19” W x 31” H
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Neoclassic Gilt Wall Mirror with Reverse Glass Panels
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) carved giltwood wall mirror with black and gold decorated reverse glass panels with urns, griffins, and lyre designs. One glass panel is crac...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Metal Mirror, Palladio Attributed
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style gilt metal mirror, Palladio attributed. Stunning Italian 1960s Neoclassical style gold gilt metal oval mirror with trophy crest and floral and foliate swags. This great vintage Italian gilt mirror...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Metal

Continental Carved Neoclassical Grey Painted Shield Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental carved neoclassical grey painted shield mirror, with inset 28" x 42" mirror.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Trumeau Mirror Ca 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Finely ornamented, large Italian Neoclassic Style Italian Trumeau mirror. Patinated beige lacquer antiqued by age, combines with gold giltwood details to create a grande & impressive...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Arched Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning mirror. Made in France in the 19th century, it retains the original paint on the frame, the glass and paneled back. The narrow frame is elegantly detailed - ple...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

END OF THE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL GOLDEN MIRROR
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful neoclassical mirror with frame in carved pine wood and gilded with pure gold leaf. The frame is carved with vegetal spirals that run along the entire surface, of great refi...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Dolphin Design Cheval Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) inlaid walnut cheval mirror on a stand with carved dolphin-shaped sides and four drawers and a base shelf.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Walnut, Mirror

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful mirror, made in Italy in the 18th century. Please take a look at all our photographs to see the intricate carving and exceptional plate. You'll notice the main p...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Mirror by Borghese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical Giltwood mirror by Borghese. A rectangular shaped mirror adorned with a pediment at top.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

French Neoclassical Style Oval Brass Wall Mirror, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
brass wall mirror from the 1950s with an elongated oval shape, the frame features a scroll detailing and a decorative finial at the top, retaining original beveled mirrorplate
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Brass

AMF_01 Floor Mirror in Teak Wood and Bronze by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
AAM 02 floor Mirror ?by Alejandro Moyano Measures: L 1.5”W 24”H 71” Floor mirror made of steel rod frame and solid seike wood with a natural oil finish, lathed bronze base and ...
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2010s Neoclassical Mirrors

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Bronze

21st Century Neoclassical Style Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Mirror
Located in Cagliari, IT
Exceptional Neoclassical style hand-carved mirror. The lacquering in antique ivory and antique gold was done by hand, the whole mirror has been decorated in order to make an antique ...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Painted Blue Silver & Gold Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Neoclassical style wall mirror painted in slightly aged blue, silver and gold, so extremely versatile. Mifrror is 17.75 x 25 3/8 Pediment depth 2"
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Molded Burl Walnut Veneer Mirror, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
straight out of the Veneto region of Italy this rectangular mirror is covered in walnut and burl walnut veneers with a defined fluted molding and a molded rabbet, retaining its orig...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Walnut

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Architectural Element Made into a Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style architectural element from the 19th century, made into a trumeau mirror. Born in France during the 19th century, this neoclassical style architectural ele...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French gilt wood mirror, dating from around the 1880-1900 period. The quality is outstanding, this is made from a mix of solid wood and g...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Black Lacquered Vertical Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic-style (20th Century) black lacquered vertical wall mirrors with carved gilt swag and scroll design with an inner gilt beade...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Wood

A Niermann Weeks Designed in Swedish Neoclassical Style Mirror, 5 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage mirror, by American creator/manufacturer Niermann Weeks, has been designed in a Swedish Neoclassical style. The mirror features a profile bust of Caesar within the top c...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

John Widdicomb Neoclassical Painted and Gold Gilt Large Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style wall mirror By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Carved cherry wood frame, with original cream painted and gold gilt finish. Meas...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Cherry, Paint

Large 19th Century French Renaissance Style Oval Giltwood Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large late 19th Century French Renaissance style oval mirror. With elaborate carved giltwood fretwork pediment. With original gilding and original bevel edge mirror plate. Circa 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Regency Rectangular Handcrafted Gold Foil Wood Mirror Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted carved Regency Style wood mirror covered in gold foil.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Highly Decorative 19th Century Venetian Glass Mirror
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A highly decorative late 19th century Venetian glass mirror with reverse etched patterning and detailed hand painted enamelled blue glass p...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Neo Classical Italian Rusted Patina Mirror Acanthus Leaf and Twisted Rope Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
Neo classical iron Italian rusted patina mirror. Acanthus leaf details on the border with rope motif and large X on all four sides. Remnants of gilding r...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Iron

Continental '19th Century' Porcelain Keystone Shaped Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Continental, possibly German, '19th centurty' white porcelain keystone shaped wall mirror with yellow trim and floral decoration having a floral pediment (similar to VCG005).     
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Porcelain

Continental early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality Continental early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood mirror. This wonderfully detailed rectangular mirror is raised on two Giltwood sph...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

French Neoclassical Style Limed Oak Trumeau Mirrors, 19th Century - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style limed oak trumeau mirrors, 19th century. Antique plates; molded cornice above linear frames supported by two carved brackets. 28 ¾ inches wide by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Oak, Mirror

Italian Flame Mahogany & Ebonized Gilt Wall Mirror with Original Glass, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian flame / crotch mahogany wall mirror with flanking ebonized columns, gilt capitals, arched cartouche and resting on a carved molded rectangular block edge. Mirror retains the ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood

Swedish 19th Century Giltwood Mirror With Refreshed Green Paint
Located in London, GB
This large giltwood mirror was made in the 19th century in Sweden. Lovely detail, beautifully carved without being too fussy. The refreshed green paint compliments the giltwood and...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Pair French Neoclassic Painted Trumeau Mirrors, mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally built into the wall, Antique Trumeau mirrors have been the choice of aristocracy for centuries and for top designers in the 21st century as well. This particular couple were probably once a part of a much larger collection since the dimensions are slightly off as they were not machine made. The greek mythological paintings...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Canvas, Glass, Pine

Vintage Neoclassical style Wood Mirror with Broken Pediment
Located in Wichita, KS
Lovely Neoclassical style mirror in wood with broken pediment. The wood grain is beautiful and the mirror is in very good shape. It can be used as is, or could be painted if desire...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Monumental Gilt & Ebonized Convex Mirror with Eagle
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Monumental highly decorative round convex mirror with a carved eagle crest, ebonized and reeded trim, the surround with relief design and terminating with a large shell motif. The eagle standing on a sphere atop a pedestal and flanked by large and impressive scrolling acanthus leaves at the shoulders. The mirror hand-molded hand-finished wood composite with a hand-applied antique gold leaf finish and masonite backing. The mirror, after an early 19th century girandole mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Vintage Marge Carson Platinum Leafed Neoclassical Wall Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
Marge Carson "Corinthian Mirror" Item No. C017. 64 inches high by 50 inches wide this is an extremely well constructed mirror (and quite heavy) prod...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Platinum

Neoclassical Signed 1950s Brass Sunburst Mirrors, Convex Mirror Made in Belgium
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical 1950s signed convex brass mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 11.5 inches diameter. Looks stunning as a Group Wa...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Custom Clear Mirror with Mirror Baguettes and Gold Leaf Frame
Located in New York, NY
Custom clear mirror with mirror baguettes and gold leaf frame. Glass rosette details are added to the corner mirror baguettes. Customization is available in different sizes.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt Neoclassical mantel mirror with original mirror glass. The restrained molding incorporates foliate motifs, beading, and “cassetta” flat bo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold

Vintage Neoclassical Giltwood Shell-Crested Wall Mirror With Black Trim
Located in Elkton, MD
Gorgeous vintage neoclassical wall mirror features a dramatic carved giltwood frame with bold black accents and an ornate shell-and-plume crest. The detailed molding, including laure...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Eglomise Mirror with Gilded Leaves Frame
Located in South Salem, NY
Rectangular wall mirror within a gilt carved frame, originating in France circa late 19th century. Hand-carved frame is richly decorated with curling acanthus leaves and olive leaves...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gold Painted Floral Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (20th Century) white painted and gilt trimmed rectangular wall mirror with fluted sides and an upper section with carved floral designs and a small oval inse...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Neoclassical Gold Giltwood Large 58x40 Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Gold Giltwood Large 58x40 Trumeau Wall Mirror. Item features a solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details, original stamp, quality Italia...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Large Dutch Neoclassical Style Silver and Gold Gilt Repoussé Oval Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
surmounted by a bold ribbon above an oval frame adorned with laurel leaves and pinwheel bosses all in a finely detailed repoussé metalwork
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Metal

French Silvered Gilt wood Hand-Painted Framed Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of French sophistication with this exquisite trumeau wall mirror. Crafted with meticulous artistry, it features stunning silvered and gilt ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror, Paint

19th c. Italian Neoclassical Gold Gilt Wood Original Overmantle Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare and exceptional early 19th century Italian Neoclassical period, original giltwood mirror elaborately carved with inspiration from Ancient Rome,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Neoclassical mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, Deknudt, Friedman Brothers, and LaBarge. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $190 and tops out at $198,000 while the average work can sell for $3,489.

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