Antique Mirror Frames
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Mirror Frames
Beech
19th Century Antique Mirror Frames
Gold
1890s Antique Mirror Frames
Hardwood
1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Mirror Frames
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Rustic Antique Mirror Frames
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century German Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Mirror Frames
Plaster, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Mirror Frames
Silver
Mid-19th Century American Antique Mirror Frames
Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
1920s Unknown Folk Art Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Paper
1890s American American Empire Antique Mirror Frames
Giltwood, Mirror
Late 19th Century French Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Wood
1920s Mexican Baroque Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Mirror Frames
Bronze
1920s French Belle Époque Antique Mirror Frames
Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Mirror Frames
Giltwood
1880s European Belle Époque Antique Mirror Frames
Stucco, Wood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Mirror Frames
Giltwood
1880s European Belle Époque Antique Mirror Frames
Stucco, Wood
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Mirror Frames
Gold Leaf
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mirror Frames
Stucco, Spruce
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Oak
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Gesso, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Mirror Frames
Sterling Silver
1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
Early 1900s Rococo Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Mirror Frames
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century European Rococo Antique Mirror Frames
Metal
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Giltwood
1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Mirror Frames
Stucco, Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Mirror Frames
Walnut
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Mirror Frames
Bronze
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Mirror Frames
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Mirror Frames
Oak
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mirror Frames
Gesso, Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Chinese Export Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
1880s Italian Antique Mirror Frames
Steel
1920s Gothic Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mirror Frames
Bronze
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Mirror Frames
Spruce
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Silver Leaf
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Mirror Frames
Walnut
Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Oak
1920s French Art Deco Antique Mirror Frames
Iron, Copper
1890s German Folk Art Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Wood
1890s Austrian Folk Art Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
1830s Austrian Folk Art Antique Mirror Frames
Softwood, Spruce
Early 1900s European Antique Mirror Frames
Glass, Wood
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Mirror Frames
Mirror, Mahogany, Spruce
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Mirror Frames
Wood
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Finding the Right Mirrors for You
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.
- Can I add a frame to a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can add a frame to a mirror. However, doing so requires skill and care to avoid damaging the glass. As a result, it is best to take the mirror to a furniture maker or carpenter to have a frame installed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wall mirrors.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
- Are antique picture frames valuable?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
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