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Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

GRAND TOUR STYLE

For 18th-century young British noblemen, no education was complete without a year on the Grand Tour. Although it had no official route, the Grand Tour focused on places foundational to European art, literature and architecture, including sites in France, Germany, Switzerland and, most importantly, Italy. It was an opportunity not just to witness the roots of the classics they had studied but also to take some of it home. Grand Tour furniture was among the souvenirs.

Grand Tour furniture ranged from marble architectural models replicating ancient wonders to actual antiquities often taken illicitly, leaving a legacy of looting still being unraveled today. Other items reflected the artistic richness of the Renaissance cities and other destinations. In Italy, this included scagliola tables and pedestals mimicking marble as well as tabletops and wall panels embedded with pietra dura hard stone mosaics.

Furniture was also developed to display Grand Tour purchases in the owner’s home, presenting them as a cultivated and well-traveled person. Mahogany collector’s cabinets held objects like intaglio moldings of coins and seals while others had specialized drawers that framed pietra dura panels.

Many objects were specifically produced for Grand Tour collectors. Often accompanied by retinues on journeys lasting months or years, the elite travelers, the wealthiest of whom extended their trips to Egypt and the Holy Land, required artful personal mementos befitting the experience. For example, Grand Tour micromosaicssmall artworks, most not more than two inches wide — arose from the entrepreneurial impulses of artisans who had trained in the Vatican’s workshops.

Grand Tour journeys would help inform a range of decorative styles such as neoclassical, Rococo and Adam style. (Architect and designer Robert Adam toured Italy and France for five years.) The Grand Tour flourished at a time of economic prosperity and political stability, but the French Revolution in 1789 brought it to an end. Yet as the tradition faded in popularity in England, the rising wealth of the United States led to an increase in tourism across the Atlantic and a similar passion for collecting to show one’s worldliness.

Find a collection of Grand Tour decorative objects, wall decorations, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Grand Tour
Swiss Black Forest Grand Tour Mirror Hand-Carved Nutwood Temple Ruin Frame 19thC
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazingly hand-carved picture frame with mirror. If ever there were an antique with character, presence, and historical gravitas, this breathtaking Black Forest mirror would surely ...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

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Brass

19th Century Italian Gilded Wood Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful gilded wooden mecha frame from the first half of the 19th century Central Italy Period c. 1830 Interior dimensions cm 43.5 x 25 This artwork, never before on the market...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Grand Tour Style Silver Leaf Intaglio Trumeau Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour style silver leaf Intaglio Trumeau mirror, tall and sleek with silver leaf frame. The top section (15"w x 9" h ) has three neoclassical plaster medallions...
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20th Century Italian Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

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Wood, Mirror, Plaster

Vintage Grand Tour Relief Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Journey through history with our Vintage Grand Tour Relief Mirror. American-crafted with intricate relief detailing, this mirror captures the essence of the grand tour era, blending ...
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Mid-20th Century American Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

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Antique Set of Three Box Framed Grand Tour Intaglios 19th Century
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Grand Tour wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Grand Tour wall mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Grand Tour wall mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $1,850 and tops out at $5,801 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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