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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
Large Scale Blue Painted Italian Carved Giltwood Neo-Classical Style Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian blue painted and carved giltwood trumeau style mirror. The coloration is vivid and wonderful. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Poplar

19th Century, French Limed Wood Neoclassical Style Beveled Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century, French limed wood Neoclassical style beveled mirror. Stunning 19th century French limed wood or cerused wood full length Neoclassical style beveled mirror. This versati...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Floral Wall Mirrors. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt carved wood wall mirrors with ribbons , flanking urns , medallions , & floral swags . Late 18th Century. Mirrors retain the original glass & wood back .
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

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

18th Century Polychrome Pedimented Mirror
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a wonderful 18th century mirror with its original glass, most probably from France or Italy. Painted in black and green with beautiful gilding on the frame and the upper and...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Faux Tortoise & Greek Key Round Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neo-classical style round mirror with faux tortoise Greek Key decoration. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror

Early 18c. Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique mirror, having a rectangular frame of giltwood, its cockbeaded border, surmounted by a fluted urn, flanked by swags of laureling, raised on paw feet.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Museum Quality Pair of Historic French 19th Century Church Mirrors
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century church placard or plaque mirrors found in a French church in the west of Normandy. Once framed plaques hanging on the wall of a church, these mirrors are wonderful authe...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

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

19th Century Neoclassical Grand Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror, dating from the Napoleon III period, retaining the original mirror plate, the wide frame decorated with a string of pearls and a foliage of olive tree, surmounted by a Central leaf and a farandole of delicate roses. This mirror will bring the French chic touch you...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Giltwood

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

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

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

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Composition

Italian Gilt & Polychromed Neoclassical Tole Trellis & Vine Motif Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Gilt & Polychromed Neoclassical Tole Trellis & Vine Motif Mirror Of fine proportions, the verdigris arrow columns/ trellis with continuous intertwined gilt tole vines and l...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Metal

George III Style Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
In the style of Robert Adam. Urn form finial with leaf tip swags and scrolls over an oval beveled mirror and a pair of candle arms flanked by leaves and seed pods terminating on urns...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Other

Large Antique Floor Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Standing tall at an impressive 84 inches, this mirror features a misty églomisé surface, accented with a fading grid pattern that plays a captivating game of hide and seek across it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Oval Multi-facets mirror with brass garlands
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice oval mirror is made of multi-facets with brass garlands. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror

Circa 1820 American Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel Woodland Scene with Bird
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1820 giltwood architectural style looking glass with a reverse painted woodland scene eglomise tablet flanked with reeded columns, beading and appliques. Historian Rodric Black...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass, Giltwood

Group of 4 Spanish Neoclassic Ebonized & Painted Mirrors, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each frame of rectangular form and ebonized with molded inner and outer edges, the frames having hand stenciled decorations at the corners and centers of each sides
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Italian Florentine Baroque Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Florentine baroque rococo style wall mirror Italy, Circa 1960s Gold gilt wood, with mirror. Measures: 7.25"W x 1.25"D x 12"H. Very good original vintage condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, 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

Neoclassical Style Brass Psyche Mirror In The Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swinging psyche mirror. is all made of brass with a beveled mirror. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Brass

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL PAIR OF MIRRORS WITH ENGRAVED GLASS
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of neoclassical mirrors with frames made of larch wood, finely carved and gilded. The frames feature intricate decorations ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Pair Of Late 18th Century George III Period English Gilt Pier / Wall Mirrors
Located in Dublin, IE
A refined pair of early 19th-century neoclassical pier mirrors, each surmounted by a crisply carved eagle crest flanked by scrolling foliage and rosettes. The rectangular giltwood fr...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

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

Gilt Silvered Hand Forged Iron Mirror with Foliage Details
Located in Barcelona, ES
Silver Leaf gilt wrought iron round mirror with scroll and leaves details, France, 1940s. Beautiful round hanging walll mirror. Elegant foliage design, hanging from two chains with d...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Antique Wall Mirror in Red Wood and Decorative Plaques
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique mirror dating from the 1900s, of fine French manufacture. The mirror is a very beautiful and simple wall mirror with a very beautif...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Metal

Louis XVI Period Trumeau with Oval Pastoral Scene, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Louis XVI period Trumeau Mirror, featuring a well-painted pastoral scene aligned above the rectangular mirror plate. The frame with a cream-painted ground accented by raised ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Antique American Classical Empire Balustrade Form Giltwood Wall Mirror C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique American Classical Empire Balustrade Form Giltwood Wall Mirror with Rosette Corners C18...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Painted Oval Shaped Mirror w/ Ribbon & Leaves C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornate French vintage mirror with a distinctive and decorative frame. The mirror is oval-shaped, which adds a classic and elegant touch. The frame is made of wood, with a distresse...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, Paint

Antique Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wide mirror with elaborate crest with center urn decorated with a medallion and goat head and ring handles that support bell flower vines. The urn is raised on a tiered pedestal wi...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Figured Walnut Wall Mirror with Original Beveled Mirrorplate, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
of rectangular form and constructed entirely of beautifully grained walnut with shaped moldings throughout, retaining original beveled mirrorplate
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Walnut

French Late Neoclassic Brass Bistro Mirror, Mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
of vertical rectangular form and covered in pressed brass in the neoclassic style, the brass tacked to a wooden frame, retaining antique mirrorplate
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neoclassical style mirror is in original condition and extra ordinary look and quality made.
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Brass Wall Mirror
Brass Wall Mirror
$1,950 Sale Price
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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

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 giltwood convex mirror. Handmade of carved stunningly gilt gold plated wood. One of our favorites. Whether hung in the entryway, living room, bedroom, or dining room, this Spanish sunburst mirror is a showstopper! Bought in France from a Spanish dealer...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Wood and Painted Large Scale Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical giltwood and painted mirror of impressive scale at over 8 feet tall. The carved crown decorated with acanthus, laurel and oak leaves with acorns, as well as a be...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Double Headed Eagle Mirror with Wings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French carved giltwood mirror frame in the form of a crowned bicephalic double-headed eagle. Highly decorative frame with double-headed eagles, symmetric wings encasing the...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

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

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Mirror, Wood

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

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

Materials

Copper

Massive 19th Century Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive mirror with a carved cornice with leafy bands and rosettes underneath. The wide top frieze with a band of palmettes framed by scrolled brackets. The surround o...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Late 18th Century Italian Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Italian trumeau mirror is a stunning exemplar of neoclassical elegance. Its elongated form, painted in a serene antique white hue, exudes a sense of grace and ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Paint, Giltwood

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

Glamorous Venetian Style Neoclassical Vertical Rectangular Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous neoclassical style mirror having Corinthian columns on left and right, handsome paint decorated pediment on top, and striking black, gold and red color palette.
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Early 2000s North American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

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

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

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Mirror, Cherry, Paint

French Louis XVI 18th Century Trumeau Mirror from Provence with Musical Trophy
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Louis XVI period 18th century painted and gilt wooden trumeau mirror from Provence. Made in the South of France during the late 18th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Large 19th century earthenware mirror unique piece French ceramic
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 19th century earthenware mirror. Exceptional workmanship for this unique piece. Beautiful decoration all around the mirror. Very fine vintage condition, with traces of age and ...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Ceramic

Large Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Gilt Beveled Pier Mirror by LaBarge
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and striking Neoclassical style mirror crafted with gilt palmettes on the cornice and frieze with basket of flowers and leaves. The segmented half column supports turned with...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Metal

18th Century Italian Triptych Mirror or Three-Part Folding Mirror
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome Italian Triptych mirror is complete with its original mercury glass. Features wood carvings attached on top and four metal, remov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood

19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mirror with Mandolin
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentic 19th century French carved giltwood small wall mirror having neoclassical design with mandolin at the top.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Large Multi-Facets Mirror with Brass Garlands. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large mirror is made of multi-facets mirrors with brass garlands. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Brass

Antique Carved Silver Gilt Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The mirror with an elegant neoclassical surround with large band of acanthus leaves in relief. Worn to a nice antique patina. Dimensions: H. 43", W. 34", Depth 1 1/2" Condition: Pl...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Style 19th Century Mirror with Doves Perched on an Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted and carved wooden mirror from the 19th century, with doves on an urn motif. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this neoclassical style pa...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Roman Neoclassical Styie Venetian Monumental Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) rectangular wall mirror with applied etched Roman neoclassic (4) oval panels and scroll trim over dark blue glass sections with paint...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass

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

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Mirrors or Sconces
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful pair of 18th Century Italian giltwood Neoclassical mirrors or sconces. Circa 1780.
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Late 18th 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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