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What is a pier glass used for?
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Pier glass, also known as a console mirror, is a long mirror designed to be hung over a pier table. It can also be placed in between two windows to cover up the wallspace. Shop a collection of pier glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Constance Pier Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pier mirror with a simplistic carved moulded frame taking its inspiration from the Venetian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mi...
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
$3,198 / item
Italian Neoclassical Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large gilded pier mirror with an architectural design. Beautiful patina and aged glass. All
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Continental Flame Mahogany Pier Mirror
Located in Buchanan, MI
Continental flame mahogany pier mirror.
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
Regency giltwood pier mirror
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Regency giltwood pier mirror
Overhanging break front cornice adorned with gilt spheres over a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Pier Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of completely original, hand-carved and gilded, Italian, c. 1800 pier mirrors. Each
Category
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood
$39,000 / set
Swedish Carved Pier Mirror
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Swedish carved and painted pine pier mirror with original mirror plate. 1890.
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Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Pine