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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 Style Trumeau Mirror, 7+ Ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic-style painted wood trumeau mirror. This vintage mirror from France features the carved-wood plaque top, reminiscent of trumeau design, with carved urn presented p...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Neoclassic Style Carved Drape Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (20th Century) beige painted wall mirror with a carved drape design top and gilt-trimmed fringe.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Mirror Swedish Beige Gray Empire Neoclassical Signed, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Mirror Swedish Empire Neoclassical signed, 19th century, Sweden. A mirror made during the Empire period, first half of 19th century. Signed with maker's name paper stamp on back, cir...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

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

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

19th Century Italian Carved and Parcel Gilt Neo-Classical Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Italian mirror showcases Neo-Classical style with intricate carvings and parcel gilt detailing. The mirror elegantly adds a touch of sophistication to its design. I...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical Regency Rectangle Gilded Wall Mirror, 1930s
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical Regency rectangle Gilded wall mirror with fine detailing in the frame, made in Italy, 1930. The Backing is solid wood, and it has some weight to it. Can be hung securely...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Giltwood, Mirror

Venetian Figural Pagoda Gilt Carved Wood and Red Lacquer Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Venetian Figural pagoda crest gilt carved wood and gesso red lacquered scrolled foliage wall mirror. Mirror retains the original glass and wood backing. Late 18th century.
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

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

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Giltwood

Large Late Louis XV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Rare Late Louis XV Giltwood Mirror 'A La Grecque' The divided rectangular plate surmounted by a trophy cresting shaped as an urn flanked by flowering vases on each side and hung with...
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1760s Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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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

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Gold Vanity Mirror French Ornamentation
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Vintage Table Vanity Mirror French Ornamentation Double sided mirror; flat and convex mirror. No label present. In the style of Fred K....
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors

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Metal, Gold

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

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

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Porcelain

Italian Gilt Shell Cartouche Acanthus Mirror. Circa 1730
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood wall mirror with shell cartouche, flanking decorative scrolled acanthus carvings and resting on cross hatching rectangular base. Mirror retains the original ...
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1730s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Fruitwood and Ebonized Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Pier Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fruitwood & Ebonized Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Pier Mirror Circa 1800 Height 67 in. Width 33 in. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman Boston M...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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

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

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Gold Leaf

French Neoclassical Large-Sized Overmantel Mirror w/Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French large-sized neoclassic mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France is beautifully embellished with traditional Ne...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

French Carved Gold Gilt LeBarge Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
French Carved Gold Gilt LeBarge Mirror with two birds in vines, an urn in central bottom and pineapple drop finials on each side
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Gilded Overmantel
Located in London, England
Gilded French overmantel with original bevelled mirror plate. Circa 1890. H 154cm x W 104cm x D 14cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Classical Maitland-Smith Gilt Hand Carved Mahogany Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Hand Carved Mahogany and Gilt Maitland-Smith Wood Mirror. Beautiful classical designed frame with beveled glass. Adorned with swags, rosettes, florals and a central urn. Hand c...
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

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

Green Painted Continental Eglomise Mirror with Neoclassical Decoration
Located in Essex, MA
A green-painted continental eglomise wall mirror with black column supports and gilded hoof feet. It is decorated at the top with crossed gilt arrows and qu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Neoclassic Carved & Gilt Overmantel Mirror 'with Dark Tint' 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical carved and gilt wood frame mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Italy is rectangular in shape and features a putto carved...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror and Demilune Console
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An important 18th century Italian giltwood mirror over a conforming demilune giltwood console table having a white marble top. The table has a carved open work apron with decorative circles framing rosettes joined with leaf work, large carved rosettes top the circular fluted and tapering legs. The tall rectangular mirror...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Beech

Pair of English 19th Century Neoclassical Girandoles in the style of Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Neoclassical Girandoles In the manner of Robert Adam Both mirrors fitted with a pair of candle arms and carved from wood with gesso, the rectangular silvered and bevelled ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gesso, Giltwood

Superb Large 19th Century Venetian Cushion Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb Large 19th Century Venetian Cushion Mirror This is the most outstanding piece, it is absolutely original, it has a rectangular shape and a floral theme to the decoration with...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror

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

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

Italian Console Mirror Having Silver Leaf Eglomise Design by LaBarge
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine Hollywood Regency Italian console mirror having silver leaf and parcel gilt eglomise design by LaBarge.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror

Robert Pansart Pair of Neoclassic Églomisé Mirrors Panels, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private interior with the exquisite artistry of Robert Pansart, whose visionary design shines through this rare pair of églomisé mirrored glass wall-mounted panels, expert...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror

LATE 18th CENTURY PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL MIRRORS WITH CRYSTALS
Located in Firenze, FI
An elegant pair of drop-shaped mirrors from the neoclassical period. These mirrors feature a frame adorned with crystals set in almond shapes, beads, and floral motifs. The ornate cr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Crystal

Pair of Gilt Italian Neoclassical Mirrors
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful pair of intricately carved gilt wood Italian neoclassical mirrors featuring carved flowers, leaves and urns.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood

Vintage Baker Furniture Traditional Mid Century Sculpted Wood Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Baker Furniture wall hanging mirror. This lovely traditional mid century mirror features a bevel framed mirror with a sculpted wood upper design. The backside features a wi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Ebony Dressing Table Mirror
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mirror will look wonderful placed on a woman’s dressing table. It features an ebony frame which is intricately carved with a variety of motifs, inspired by classical design. The item is composed of an oval mirror, which is set within a shaped rectangular wooden frame. The frame is crowned by a medallion containing a portrait of a woman’s head in profile. This is decorated with a ribbon bow and flower swags which are held by two female figures, positioned either side of the medallion. The women have classical style nude...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Ebony

Italian Neoclassical Style Black & Gold Mirror, 5 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical style carved and painted wood mirror from the early 20th century. This antique mirror from Italy features a unique triangular raised crest with petite bead tr...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Antique Adam Style Neoclassical Giltwood Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Adam style wall mirror with carved floral swags and bows USA, Early 20th Century Giltwood frame, with mirror glass Measures: 28"W x 1"D x 24"H Good or...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

French 7 Ft. Tall Gold Mirror w/Beautifully Carved Trim, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French gold-toned wall mirror with great trim from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France has a robust, rectangular-shape and designed with clean lines about the ou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Psyche Mirrors in The Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical style swinging psyche mirrors is made of brass. 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

Arched Pediment Mirror in Natural Limed Wood by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Stamford, CT
The name Donghia has long been synonymous with monumental design, both in presence and in aesthetic. Designer John Hutton, a celebrated creative force behind the brand, developed a l...
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1990s American Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Vintage Tin Octagon Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Vintage tin octagon mirror stepped in profile antique mirror thruout Made in 1950s, overall size H. 38" x W. 30".
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17th Century American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Tin

Vintage Tin Octagon Mirror
Vintage Tin Octagon Mirror
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A shimmering French gold gilt mantel mirror, hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. This classic mantle mirror is in excellent condition with its original mercury glass and stur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular mirror plate surmounted by carved scrolling foliate and urn cresting, the lower rail with leaf-carved lion's paws.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, Glass

Fine Eglomise Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror, France, 1935
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant "Eglomise" trumeau mirror with many details on a blackened wood base. Mercury central mirror. French, around 1935.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mirror Golden Wrought Iron, Neoclassical 1960s, Mid Century Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden wrought iron mirror, neoclassical 1960s, midcentury Art Measures: H 63cm, W 41cm, W 22cm.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors

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Iron

18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved and Giltwood Mirrors
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved and giltwood mirrors Size H 70 x W maximum 50 x W 43.5 frame x D 3. The pair of delightful mirrors was made in south of Italy (Sicily) in the neoclassical period, towards the end of the 18th century. They are composed of a box frame, in carved wood...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Very Large Mirror in Antique Decorative Architectural Frame
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Large mirror in antique decorative frame. The frame is decorated with architectural elements such as a tympanum and Ionic pilasters. Under the tympanum the text "AVE MARIA GRATIA PLE...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large gilded pier mirror with an architectural design. Beautiful patina and aged glass. All original condition. Italy, late 18th to early 19th century.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Octagonal Murano Glass Mirror, Italy, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Octagonal Murano glass mirror, Italy, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror

Neoclassical Bronze and Wrought Iron Mirror Attributed to René Prou, France 1937
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant wrought iron mirror with fine bronze details. Attributed to René Prou. Around 1938. Litt: similar bronze details in "les décorateurs des années 40" by Bruno Foucart- Norma...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Spanish Double Headed Eagle Mini Sized Mirror in Carved Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical small carved mirror in the form of a crowned bicephal eagle. Spain, 1930s Highly decorative frame with a double-headed eagle surmounted by a crown, symmetric wings and t...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Swedish Neo-Classical Carved and Parcel Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century carved and parcel gilt Neo-Classical style mirror from Sweden. Lovely patina and intricate carved details make this piece...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Giltwood

American Classical Gilt Wood Cornucopia & Grape Cluster Oval Wall Mirror, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Classical gilt carved wood Cornucopia and grape cluster oval wall mirror with flanking scrolling terminals bound by a lower intertwined ribbon pendent, Early 19th Century. M...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Italian Giltwood and Patinated Cobalt Blue Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An architectural and most elegant Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood and patinated cobalt blue mirror. The original mirror plate is set...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

1890s American Classical Parcel Ebonized Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s American classical parcel ebonized mahogany wall mirror. Measures 35" in height and 24"W.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Mirror, Mahogany

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

Pair of Neoclassical Mirrors , circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of 24-karat giltwood mirrors. The oval beveled plates within molded and cabochon borders and surmounted by a cartouche and floral foliate cresting.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Neoclassical Mirrors , circa 1780
Pair of Neoclassical Mirrors , circa 1780
$13,300 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Early 19th Century American Hand Carved and Gilded Mirror, circa 1820s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 19th century American hand carved and gilded mirror, circa 1820s Wonderful early American antique mirror. Beautifully carved and gilded. ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors

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Wood, 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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