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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassical 19th Century English Gilt & Gesso Carved Shield-Shaped Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Carved from wood and elaborated with gesso detailing, the shield-shape mirror plate with beveled edge and housed in a gilded frame, with intricate, sc...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, 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...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror, Gesso
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).
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Porcelain
Giltwood Rectangular Mirror With Wheat and Foliate Crest
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A giltwood rectangular mirror with a wheat and foliate motif crest. The beveled mirror sits in a beautifully carved giltwood frame with bead detail, corner square rosettes. trailing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
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.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Large Giltwood Round Beveled Mirrors by Friedman Brothers 40" Diameter
Located in Toledo, OH
A fine pair of round beveled mirrors handcrafted by Friedman Brothers. They feature a double circle that is wrapped in delicate gold leaves and vines. Their impressive size and stunn...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Italian Wood and Gilded Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
This Italian neoclassical mirror is eye catching with its gilding contrasted against black and the detail in the crown and leaves, The Gilding against the black finish is stunning a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th Century French Giltwood and Églomisé Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stunning and intricately carved and gilded mirror with a crown of églomisé (reverse painted glass ) panels featuring the Greek goddess Demeter, flanked by a pair of cornucopias...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Neoclassic White and Celadon Painted Floral Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic (18th Century) white painted and celadon trimmed wall mirror with carved silver gilt floral decorations and border with an octagonal inset mirror.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Italian Gilt Wood and Painted Floral Oval Dressing - Shaving Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt and painted oval dressing - shaving mirror with decorative scrolled floral cartouche, flanking bell flowers, interior decorative lambs tongue frame resting on acanthus carved step back...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Paint, Wood, Glass, Gesso
Italian Gilt Wood & Gesso Shell Cornice Acanthus Foliage Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and gesso central shell cornice scrolled acanthus foliage wall mirror, Late 18th Century. Mirror retains the original glass and wood backing.
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Neo-Classic Style Gilt and Painted Pier Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic-style gilt and reddish/orange painted pier wall mirror with distressed molding decorative top panel with a foliate design above a beveled mirror.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical 2 Section Gold Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Wonderful two section neoclassical gold leaf gilt mirror, it retains the original mirror and gold gilt. Measuring 19 1/8 inches wide x 35 3/8 inches high x 2 3/4 inches deep, Minor w...
Category
1830s Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Pair of Egyptian Neoclassic Style Maple Inlaid Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Egyptian Neoclassic-style (20th Century) horizontal wall mirrors with a decorative maple inlay. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Maple
Pair of Solid Bronze Neoclassical Mirrors
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of solid bronze neoclassical mirrors.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Overmantel Mirror - circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Horizontal giltwood three section wall mirror, the rectangular plates within molded divides, flanked by stiles ending on a plinth base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Georgian English Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A deeply carved, late 18th / early 19th century English oak Georgian era fire mantel, circa 1800. Highly decorative, this antique fireplace is carved to the frieze tablet with the ma...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Oak
18th Century Italian (Tuscan) Neoclassical Giltwood Pier Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
a fine 18th century Italian Neoclassical giltwood mirror / pier glass having a large center urn with floral bouquets, flanked by winged beasts, carved foliate motifs throughout, mold...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
French Carved Overmantel Mirror
Located in Vista, CA
This mirror is a stately, French, carved oak, rectangular overmantel, with a heavy influence of symmetry in the Henry II renaissance style.
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Oak
2 Customizable Modern Blue Lacquer Greek Key Design Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Neoclassic-style (21st Century) blue painted lacquer wall mirrors with a parcel gilt Greek key design frame. (CAN BE MADE IN CUSTOM SIZE AND COLOR) (PRICED EACH)
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style Round White Painted and Gilt Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) monumental round wall mirrors with a white painted and gilt trimmed finish and an octagonal inset frame. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pier Mirror in the Neoclassical Taste
Located in New York, NY
New York, circa 1815-1820.
Wood, gessoed and gilded, with mirror plate.
75 1/2 in. high, 44 1/8 in. wide (at the cornice), 8 1/2 in. deep (at the cornice).
Condition: Some restorati...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Russian Neoclassical Style Parcel Paint and Gilt Decorated Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical style parcel paint and gilt decorated mirror with carved heads. The central mirror flanked by column-form sides depicting bodies with Egyptian heads on a red pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1970/80′ Mirror Murano Véronèse Cristal and Gold Inclusion
By Veronese
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror crystal with inclusions of gold, leaves and flowers, good condition, circa 1970/80
Measures: Width : 96 cm
Height : 135 cm
Depth : 7 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Neoclassical Regency Rectangular Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish, Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Custom Black Glass and Brass Full Length Mirror
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom black glass and brass full length mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Large 18th Century Italian Faux Painted Mantel Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A spectacular large scale 18th century (possibly older) Italian mirror with original hand painted faux marbling and gilding. This mirror has its original back and though the mirror i...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Maison Baguès Attribution, Neoclassical Mirrored Sconces, Bronze, Crystal, 1910s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Maison Baguès mirrored wall lights, sconces. This stunning pair of large and very impressive wall sconces in a dore bronze finish having a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Florence White Ash Solid Wood Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
Open up your space with the Florence Wall Mirror. A round frame with detailed carvings surrounding the central mirror, adding a stylish texture to your entrance or living room. This Florence Mirror...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ash
Regency Rectangular Handcrafted Gold Foil Wood Mirror Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted carved Regency Style wood mirror covered in gold foil.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Beech
19th Century Pair Girandole Mirrors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair girandole mirrors with bevelled glass and brass frames with arched tops and bases. Each with a pair of scroll stemmed candle holders.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Carved Gold Gilt Giltwood Figural Mirror with Cherubs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning giltwood beveled mirror with carved cherubs on the corners and shell and acanthus leaf detail on the sides. Ready to hang.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Giltwood Mirror With Urn and Garland Crest
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A neoclassical giltwood mirror with an urn and garlands at the crest, this mirror features a meticulously carved frame that exudes sophistication. The gilded finish adds a touch of r...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Ornamental Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cornucopia, carved and gilded wood, 19th century.
Rectangular mirror with the frame highlighted by a cupete that extends along the sides. This one has been formed with scrolls and r...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Other
Mirror, North American, circa 1975
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Mirror - North American, circa 1975.
Rosewood
Measures: L 59 x H 122 x W 3.5 cm.
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Rosewood
18th Century Neoclassical Mirror with Signed Grisaille by Jacob de Wit, 1749
By Jacob De Wit
Located in Essex, MA
Rare signed and dated Grisaille panel of The Allegory of Art by "Jacob de Wit," 1749.
Incorporated into a mirror in the late 18th century.
Putti en grisaille.
Original gilt.
Al...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Beech
Regency Rectangular Handcrafted Gold Foil Wood Mirror Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted carved Regency Style wood mirror covered in gold foil.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Mirrors - Circa 1780
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular mirror plate within a scrolling foliate border surmounted by a flowering urn crest within flowerhead and foliate scroll surround.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Circular Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical circular giltwood and grey bole mirrors
Contemporary
Measures: Diameter 35 1/2 in.
1915B.
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical St. Wood, Brass, and Pressed Metal Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. cherry wood, brass, and pressed gilt metal mirrors. Each mirror retains its original mirror plates framed with...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Florence Carved White Ash Solid Wood Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
Open up your space with the Florence Wall Mirror. A round frame with detailed carvings surrounding the central mirror, adding a stylish texture to your entrance or living room. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ash
Contemporary Hand Carved Delano Ash Solid Wood Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
This classic flower oval mirror will greatly enhance your traditional room décor. The Delano mirror is a perfect complement to your home space. Mirrors can ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ash
Brown Finish Cherry Accent Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
THE CHERRY TRADITIONAL BEVELED ACCENT MIRROR
New – not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear.
Dimensions
H 68.90 in. x W 44.49 in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Cherry
Hand Carved Solid Wood Delano Wall Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
This classic flower oval mirror will greatly enhance your traditional room décor. The Delano mirror is a perfect complement to your home space. Mirrors can ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ash
Neoclassical Giltwood and Grey Bole Rectangular Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical giltwood and grey bole rectangular mirror
Contemporary, also available as custom order
48 1/2 x 32 inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Neoclassic White Painted and Carved Giltwood Trumeau / Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic white painted and gilt trimmed trumeau / wall mirror with carved urn and scroll upper section above a double paneled glas...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Classicism Wall Mirror, circa 1780, German
Located in Berlin, DE
Colored and partially gilded body decorated with garlands.
Original mirror glass. Museum worthy of 1780.
(M-38).
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Giltwood Trumeau Pier Mirrors With Period Compartmental Plates
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century of giltwood trumeau pier mirrors with period compartmental plates set within ornate giltwood frames. The frames are intricately car...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved giltwood frame. Glass mirror to be installed. Some of the gilt has been rubbed off intentionally. Beautiful patina.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Mirror with Wooden Frame Neoclassic, 6293
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Flower mirror. Created to stand out and be the most luxurious collection ever with its iconic shape almost like a flower.
The central hand-carved part with diagonal carvings complete to create an unique piece.
The finishing is cod. 45 Coffee night (10% Gloss) on the central part + Real Gold leaf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Mirror with Wooden Frame Neoclassic, 6384
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Hug mirror. Created to stand out and be the most luxurious collection ever with its iconic shape that resembles almost an hug between two clovers.
The finishing is cod. 08 real gold leaf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Neoclassical mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
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