Empire Wall Mirrors
EMPIRE STYLE
From 1804–15, Napoléon I reigned as the emperor of France, bringing the country into a new era of opulence after the fall of the monarchy and the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. He declared, “We must have very solid things, made to last 100 years.” Empire-style furniture followed suit, with imposing pieces constructed from mahogany and adorned with gilded ornaments. Expanding on the neoclassicism popularized in the previous century — such as in Louis XVI style — Empire style borrowed from the great civilizations of antiquity, from Egypt to Greece and Rome, to connect this nascent empire to the power of the past.
Napoléon I believed the production of fine furniture would reflect the stature of the republic, with his official architects Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine leading the way with their work on his residences.
Luxurious materials, symmetrical shapes and bold colors characterize antique Empire-style bedroom furniture, armchairs, cabinets and other structures, with frequent motifs including mythological creatures, geometric designs, acanthus leaves, eagles, bees (the imperial emblem) and swans, a favorite of Empress Joséphine.
Flat surfaces, like marble tabletops, were accented with decadent details, such as the bronze furniture mounts made by sculptor Pierre-Philippe Thomire for the French palaces. Martin-Guillaume Biennais, who worked as the imperial goldsmith, crafted intricate luxury objects that mixed wood, fine metal, mother-of-pearl and ivory. 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.
The style became popular abroad, influencing the American Empire style. Stately pieces carved with sprigs of olives by cabinetmaker Pierre-Antoine Bellange were acquired by American President James Monroe for the White House in 1817.
Find a collection of antique Empire tables, lighting, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Empire
FRENCH GILDED MIRROR 19th CENTURY
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH GILDED MIRROR 19th CENTURY
VERY DECORATIVE FRENCH GILDED WOOD MIRROR FROM THE XIX CENTURY. IT IS IN GOOD GENERAL CONDITION WITH ITS OLD PATINA. THE MIRROR IS ALL ORIGINAL. ME...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Restored Empire Wall Mirror, Pearwood, Lacquered, Austria, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacquer by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.
Our professional refurbishing team in Cze...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pearwood, Lacquer
Antique Empire style mirror, 19th Century
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Antique Empire style mirror from the end of the 19th century.
The Mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that was made in Denmark during the lat...
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19th Century Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Vintage golden sunburst mirror
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gilded resin sunburst mirror with convex mirror glass.
The golden mirror is in a good condition.
1960s - made in Belgium.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 35cm
Ref.: 87456414
Ref.: 1
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1960s Belgian Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Resin
Empire Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Empire mirror, stuccoed and painted wood, scratched on the mirror
Category
19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique early 20th century small oval gold leaf and paint gilt French mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a beautiful small oval mirror that was crafted in France in the early 20th century, around 1910. The mirror features a frame made of lime wood and is adorned with plaster mol...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Empire Frame, Italy, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Wood stuccoed and gilded.
Rectangular frame with cymatium frieze and pearl strip, alternating shell and dolphin decorations in relief.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Mirror in Mahogany from the Late Empire perid from about 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mirror in mahogany wood from the late Empire period from around the 1840s. Light in colour, due to sunlight over the years.
Dimensions in cm: H:1...
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1840s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Luxurious Vintage Mirror in Wooden Carved Frame, Belgium Large Wall Mirror
Located in Bastogne, BE
Empire Style vintage wall mirror in a beautiful wooden frame. Belgium.
A mirror is an important accessory for any room. This model has a luxurious design that will add individuali...
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20th Century Belgian Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Golden Oval Frame
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6480 - Large golden oval frame, perfect for a mirror: it's better to mount the mirror Yourself, due to transport problems from Italy. On request i can do, however.
It's very import...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood
Mirror, Hand Polished Mahogany, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a beautifully crafted piece of art from the late Empire period. It is made in Denmark, dating back to the 1890s. The mahogany wood is carefull...
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1890s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Frame, wonderful swan decor, Empire, 1815, Vienna Austria
Located in Wien, AT
Wonderful wall mirror from the Empire period, around 1820, made in Vienna, Austria, Europe.
The mirror is in impressive good condition, only the mirror plate has been renewed to en...
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1810s Austrian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Spruce
Empire Style Parcel Gilt Overmantel Mirror by ‘Alix A Paris’, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Empire style mahogany and Parcel gilt overmantel Mirror by ‘Alix A Paris’.
French, circa 1880.
Stamped 'ALIX A PARIS'.
The mirror has an arched bevelled plate within a moulded and ribbon-tied, berried laurel surround, it is surmounted by a military trophy cresting.
'Georges-François Alix...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mahogany and Gilt Metal Large Wall Mirror in Empire Taste
Located in Pewsey, GB
This is a large and imposing mahogany and gilt metal mounted wall mirror in the Empire taste, some aging to silvering of mirror plate as seen. Very heavy.
Length 167 cm and Width ...
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1920s British Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Mirror, Mahogany, Denmark, 1840
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mirror with hand polished mahogany originally from Denmark around the 1880s.
Dimensions in cm: H: 153 W: 59.
Category
1840s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Marquetry, 1910
Located in Lejre, DK
Small mirror in mahogany wood with intarsia from around the 1910s.
Dimensions in cm: H: 77 W: 97
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by our edu...
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1910s Danish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Empire Fireplace Mirror in Pompeian Red with Golden Decorations
Located in Prato, IT
Rectangular mirror born to be placed on the fireplace. The mirror is divided into three original parts separated by frames with a golden border. Original the color that recalls the f...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Period Giltwood Large Italian Empire Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Italian Empire original giltwood frame.
Early 19th century.
Internal measurements cm 37.5 x 45.5.
Every item of our Gallery, upon request, is accompanied by a certific...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
This beautiful hand-polished mahogany mirror is from the late Empire period and was crafted in Denmark around the 1840s. It features intricate carvings along the frame, adding a touc...
Category
1880s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Large Empire Style Painted Gilt Wood Wall Mirror or Trumeau
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th century large empire style painted gilt wood wall mirror or trumeau
Large rectangular mirror with architectural structure: the central field, consisting of a lower mirro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Empire Style Rectangular Mirror in Beige and Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Empire Style mirror, France, 1930s.
Beautiful Empire style rectangular mirror in beige patina with neoclassical relief foliage and floral ornament...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mahogany Mirror, Marquetry, 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
Mahogany mirror with marquetry from the 1890s. We have two in stock.
Dimensions in cm: H:77 W:93.
Category
1890s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, 1890
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique mirror made of dark stained mahogany wood from around the 1890s.
Dimensions in cm: H:153 W:59
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional workshop by ou...
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1890s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Hand Polished Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
The mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a stunning piece from the late Empire period, hailing from Denmark around the 1890s. The rich, deep mahogany wood has been carefully hand-poli...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Gilded Empire Style Mirror, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
This George III mahogany gilded Empire style mirror is 150cm tall with beautiful detailing all around. There is some fantastic gilding around the edges, with a particularly magnifice...
Category
18th Century British Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture from the late Empire period. This mirror was crafted in Denmark around the 1840s and features intric...
Category
1880s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mirror of hand-polished mahogany is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that was made in Denmark during the late Empire period, around the 1840s. The mirror is made from hig...
Category
1880s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Empire Period, circa 1810
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French giltwood wall mirror, Empire period, circa 1810. Antique gold leaf frame, period Empire, adorned with palmettes and vegetal mot...
Category
1810s French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Large French Empire Wall Mirror
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An attractive 19th century French Empire rectangular frame wall mirror. The deep square frame with ebonized black wood frame and gold gi...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ebony
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror of hand-polished mahogany, with carvings, made in Denmark from around the 1880s.
Dimensions in cm: H:118 W:53
This product will be inspected thoroughly at our professional...
Category
1880s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Five Italian Midcentury Made Bronze and Brass Barber Wall Mirrors
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare group of practical size vintage Empire mirrors.
If you are looking for a quality made and practical size mirror then one of these Empire Revival specimens could be yours to own and enjoy soon. If you are looking for a set of identical mirrors for a project you are working on then you are even more lucky, because this beautiful and truly decorative set really is a rare find. All hand-crafted in the mid 1900s these beautifully designed and quality made mirror frames really are a joy to behold. Their gilt surface makes the stylish and symmetrical bronze mask ornaments on top stand out even more, making them like the icing on the cake of these easy to mount and highly stylish wall mirrors. We don't have to go into all the places and spaces where this set can and will look amazing, our designer clients are much better at that than we are. No matter where you decide to have these on display/where you decide to use them, they will never fail to impress.
Again great value for money. Especially when taken into account that perfect packing and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days are complimentary. No matter if you purchase one or all.
Maximum height x width x depth: 30.4 x 19.9 x 1.3 inches.
Height of these mirrors without the bronze mask sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mirror, Mahogany, Carvings, Denmark, 1880
Located in Lejre, DK
Mirror of hand-polished mahogany, with carvings, made in Denmark from around the 1880s
Dimensions in cm: H:130 W:63.
Category
1880s Danish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
Neoclassical Empire Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foiled finished.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Empire Style French Mirror with Porcelain Gold Frame, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Luxury mirror
Massive figured frame made of porcelain, covered with enamel and painted with gold.
Beautiful floral decor.
There is a possibility...
Category
1950s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Porcelain, Mirror
Genovese Mirror With Walnut Inlays & Small Parts in Brass
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Genoese walnut mirror with brass inlays and hardware. Excellent construction, on the back it still bears eighteenth century butterfly nailing confirming the Direttorio style...
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1890s Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Round hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Empire Giltwood Mirror with Eagle Decoration
Located in Brussels , BE
Empire gilded wood mirror with eagle decoration
19th century mirror in gilded wood. Empire. Eagle with outstretched wings. Condition as seen in pho...
Category
19th Century European Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Round hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish, Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Florentine Empire Style Gilt Mirror by Chelini
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy, by Chelini Firenze, a lovely late 20th century gold leaf gilded mirror with Empire style hand carved elements like quiver and torch.
Manufactured circa 1990s by Chelini Florence...
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Late 20th Century Italian Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Oval Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire handcrafted mirror. Oval shaped hand carved wooden structure with silver foil finish.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Neoclassical Style Brass and Lacquered Metal Mirror with Cup and Swan Necks.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Empire style mirror is made of brass and lacquered metal with decoration. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Brass
Neoclassical Empire Oval Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Oval hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Walnut Antique Wall Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful elegant antique Empire wall mirror, 1800s walnut wood hand carved with finely decorations. Elegant carved and gilded decorations. On the sides two columns with gilded corin...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut
Neoclassical Empire Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foiled finished.
Category
1870s Spanish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Large Empire Style Mirrors, by Maison Krieger
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and impressive pair of Empire style gilt-bronze and burr, Amboyna Mirrors, By Maison Krieger.
Each mirror is over 328 cm high (129 inches) an...
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19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Empire Gilded Mirror, Circa 1815
Located in CH
Italian Empire gilded mirror, Circa 1815
With a beveled mirror inset in to the frame, this Italian Empire gilded mirror represents a typical example of the quality work that was done during that period by craftsman. The gilded surface of the mirror with the typical Empire period decorations shows us how good quality work can last for long periods of time.
The French Empire period or second Neoclassicism was a period that followed the Directoire period. It lasted about 20 years, from 1800 to 1820. The ostentatious look of the works of art, furniture and paintings was exported all over Europe and the United States. The general representation followed the styles of ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt. Sphinxes, swans, lions, cornucopias, rosettes, Greek dancers, antique chariots...
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1810s Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror, Empire Style Inspiration, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French mirror, Empire style inspiration, circa 1950. Large antique frame in carved natural wood, grooves and crosses decorati...
Category
1940s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Mirror
Neoclassical Empire Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire style handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foiled finished.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
24-Karat Gold Leaf Giltwood Empire Beveled Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elegant Spanish 19th century gold leaf giltwood rectangular mirror with beveled glass.
Empire style.
Made of carved wood, gesso and 24-karat gold leaf finish. It has a nice aged pa...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Gilt Empire Mirror, France
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Giltwood. Empire mirror.
france 20th century
Patinated art glass.
brass ornaments.
compact messurements!
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1950s French Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Napoleon I Empire French Gold Leaf Wood Mirror
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Elega...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century Empire Carved Gilded and Lacquered Wood Large Wall Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful elegant antique Empire large wall mirror, 1800s wood hand carved with finely decorations. Lacquered wood with golden decorations. Refinement decorated in gold leaf. Defects...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Empire Oval Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire handcrafted mirror. Oval shaped hand carved wooden structure with gold foil finish.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Hand Carved Wooden Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Regency Empire style handcrafted mirror. Round hand carved wooden structure with silver foiled finish. Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Empire Mirror in Cherry Wood and Pure Gold Gilded Wood, circa 1810 Lucca Tuscany
Located in Prato, IT
Lucca Tuscany, early 19th century
Cherry veneer
Antique mirror
Capitals, bases, feet and central carving gilded with pure gold.
Dimensions: W 77 x H 150 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Mirror
Wall Mirror, Sweden, 19th Century - Wood Inlay Black and Mahogany Empire Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A mirror from Karl Johan-period from the 19th century. It has a lovely wooden inlay in the border. The top and the bottom is removable if you just want the middle part. It is 93 x45 ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Wall Mirrors, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of pillar mirrors in gold-patinated and stuccoed frame with profiled molding. The mirror panes are divided in the upper third. Patination is rubbe...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Empire Commode in Walnut with Black Columns Mirror White Carrara Marble
Located in Prato, IT
Italia, 1810
Walnut veneer
Top in white Carrara marble
Columns in ebonized wood
Bases, capitals and paw carvings gilded in pure gold
Good conditions
Chest of drawers W126 x D56...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Empire Wall Mirrors
Materials
Carrara Marble
Empire wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Empire wall 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 wall mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Empire wall mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, C. Werné, Chelini Firenze, and Design Institute America. 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 wall mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $321 and tops out at $161,044 while the average work can sell for $3,200.
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