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Black Lacquer Art Deco Secretaire Desk With Etched Mirror On Very Elegant Legs
Located in Ulm, DE
Writing furniture / bar furniture
Piano lacquer in black high gloss
Original Art Deco, France 1930s
Dimensions:
Width: 103 cm
height: 117 cm
Depth: 37 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Mirror
H 46.07 in W 40.56 in D 14.57 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Burled Walnut Secretary Bookcase with Antique Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Dutch Burled walnut secretary bookcase with fitted interior and antique mirror.
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Mirror
H 96 in W 44 in D 24.25 in
20th Century Walnut Wood with Antiqued Mirrors Italian Trumeau Desk Cabinet 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
and service (see photo). Upper body with two doors with antiqued mirrors, interior with three fixed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 84.26 in W 45.28 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Secretary Cabinet in Black Lacquer with Mirrored Interior, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
revealed: a fully mirrored interior, complete with glass shelving — perfectly suited for use as a glamorous
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Secretaires
Materials
Lacquer, Mirror, Beech
H 57.29 in W 41.34 in D 16.54 in
Rare Two Piece Antique Dutch Marquetry Secretary Desk Cabinet with Mirrored Door
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
marquetry is done in walnut and satinwood and features a mirrored door with a fantastic pull-out leather
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Dutch Colonial Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Walnut
H 74.25 in W 38 in D 19 in
Italian 18th Century Rococo Secretary with Mirrored Doors and Lacca Povera Décor
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, mirrored-doors and slant-front desk over drawers. This exquisite 18th century Italian Rococo piece features
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Secretaires
Materials
Paper, Mirror, Wood
H 96 in W 40 in D 22 in
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
hidden vanity mirror, and four small drawers above. Raised on teak flared and tapered legs. The secretary
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Glass, Teak
English Mahogany Secretary With Mirrored Bookcase. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany secretary with mirrored bookcase. Secretary has a upper case broken pediment top
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Queen Anne Walnut Dome Top Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two piece Queen Anne walnut dome top secretary with two arched mirrored doors opening to an
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Brass
George I Figured Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Mirror Doors
Located in Woodbury, CT
to a beveled mirror tablet inset below the center crown footing and beveled mirror doors with gently
Category
Antique 18th Century British George I Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Mirrored Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut Bureau Bookcase with Mirrored Doors
Category
Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 83 in W 38 in D 22.5 in
Fine English Queen Anne Walnut Bookcase with Secretary Desk
Located in Miami, FL
outstanding calibre, boasting desirable double bonnet, mirrored cabinet doors, bracket feet and its original
Category
Antique 18th Century French Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian Bombe secretaire with a distinct burl walnut grain. Highlights include the original wrought
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Burl, Mirror
20th-Century Mahogany & Pine Wood Vennered With Mahogany Ladies' Secretary Desk
Located in Opole, PL
. The top section consists of a central part with closing doors, a mirror, and two rows of drawers on
Category
Early 20th Century European Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Pine
H 47.64 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Located in Prato, IT
in gold
Upper part with two doors with two beveled mirrors depicting a Lady and a Gentleman. Inside
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
H 103.55 in W 55.12 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Irish Mahogany Georgian Secretary with Sunflowers and Irish Hound
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Irish mahogany Georgian secretary with mirrored doors, broken arch pediment and fitted
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
H 92 in W 39 in D 23 in
18th Century Harewood Dressing Table
By Mayhew & Ince
Located in London, GB
and dressing mirror with secretaire drawer below. The piece inlaid throughout with flowers, husks
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Satinwood, Boxwood, Ebony, Padouk, Harewood
Secretaire with Hand Carved Art Work and Gilding
By Lxrossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved scrolls and shaped crown, aged mirrored doors. Drop front with leather top and smaller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Late 17th Century-Early 18th Century Italian Walnut Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 17th century-early 18th century Italian walnut secretaire bookcase with mirrored doors and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Secretaires
BAKER Georgian Walnut Bonnet Top Secretary Desk with Mirrored Blind Bookcase
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
" mirror glass arched double doors which are lockable that reveal two adjustable wood shelves. Lower desk
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 90.5 in W 39 in D 20 in
1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish modern teak secretary desk with fold-down mirror and extendable desk top. The desk has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
German Baroque Secretary with Mirror and Silver Plated Fittings from 1730/35
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Two-piece baroque secretary with mirrored doors, exceptional original silvered fittings with
Category
Antique 1730s German Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Walnut
H 88.98 in W 48.04 in D 23.43 in
18th c. George II bookcase and secretaire
By Giles Grendey
Located in London, GB
A Mahogany bookcase and secretaire with original mirrored doors and bronze handles circa 1760
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Bookcases
Materials
Bronze
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secretaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent vintage flame mahogany two-piece secretary with mirrored front at top and multiple
Category
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Etched Venetian glass mirrored secretaire
Located in New York, NY
Venetian glass etched mirror secretaire with four doors and drop down shelf featuring floral and
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Secretaires
Materials
Glass
20th Century Dutch Secretaire in Metal
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
solid oak structure completely covered in chiseled metal sheet and recessed mirrors. Secretaire fitted
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Metal
English Chinoiserie Secretary with Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
sides have gold painted floral designs. The top hutch features two cabinet doors with arched mirrored
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Mirrored Secretary with Pale Gold Detailing
Located in Astoria, NY
A mirrored secretary with windowed upper cabinet, fold down writing surface and four drawers. The
Category
20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Vintage Mirrored Secretary with Metallic Painted Accents
Located in Astoria, NY
A secretary in "antiqued" mirror with pale silvery-gold metallic painted wood accents. The piece
Category
20th Century American Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Yew Wood Secretaire
Located in Dallas, TX
breathtaking Secretaire desk with drawers, mirrored galleries and checkerboard parquetry inlay. Stunning !!
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Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Secretaires
Materials
Walnut, Yew, Burl
Custom Hand-Painted Secretary Desk with Mirrored Doors
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
antiqued mirrored mullioned doors over candle slides and a base with a slanted top with drawers below. When
Category
20th Century American Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Danish Modern Secretary with Mirror
Located in Minneapolis, MN
a living area, kitchen or entryway.
This piece retains it's original mirror and key for locking the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
42 H x 33.5 W x 16.75 D
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Teak
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in
Early 19th Century George II Walnut Secretary With Mirrored Doors
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A petite size secretary with lots of style. Mirrored doors are beautiful.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Brazilian Rosewood Mid-century Danish Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
fronts and sides. The secretary boasts six small drawers, a hidden vanity mirror, and a pullout writing
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Coke Bottle Form Italian Rococo Olivewood Secretary Desk with Patinated Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
that very sought after coke-bottle form and beautiful patina to finish of the case and the mirror as
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Rococo Revival Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Olive
H 88 in W 46 in D 23 in
Fine Baker Furniture Inlaid Secretary in Burled Walnut with Mirror Paneled Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
upper case with a shaped crest with center mirror adorned with three urn finials surmounting two arched
Category
20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 101 in W 41 in D 24.13 in
Randers Danish Teak Secretary with Pull-Out Desk Top & Drop-Down Vanity Mirror
By Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the same vintage. This particular secretary desk doubles as a vanity with a mirror at top and several
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
18th Century English Queen Anne Walnut and Burl Secretary with 7 Mirrored Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
finials. The beveled mirrored doors Open to reveal two inside adjustable shelves, eight small drawers and
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Mercury Glass, Walnut, Burl
H 99.5 in W 41.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Lady’s Desk Veneered with Rosewood
Located in Opole, PL
an add-on unit with a mirror, cabinets, and shallow drawers.
The frame of the mirror is topped with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Secretaires
Materials
Rosewood, Mirror
18th Century English Green Chinoiserie Secretary with Red Interior
Located in Charleston, SC
Very impressive 18th century English chinoiserie secretary with red interior on ogee bracket feet. Incredible quality lacquered case in a rich green color with raised gold chinoiseri...
Category
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Lacquer
French Empire Mahogany Secretary Desk Cabinet with Drawers ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS PHILIPPE ORMOLU-MOUNTED FLAMED-MAHOGANY SECRETAIRE À ABATTANT
Paris, France circa 1830
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Secretaires
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Walnut French Commode or Secretaire - COM1
Located in Wrexham, GB
An impressive French commode or secretaire with marble top and bevelled mirror pediment. The top
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Teak Danish Cabinet with mirror, Dressing Table
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Secrétaire with a concealed dressing mirror manufactured by Øm (Ølholm Møbelfabrik) Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Teak Danish Cabinet with mirror, Dressing Table
By Ølholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Secrétaire with a concealed dressing mirror manufactured by Øm (Ølholm Møbelfabrik) Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Flame Mahogany Secretary Secrétaire Two-Piece with Mirrored Top
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent vintage flame mahogany two-piece secretary with mirrored front at top and multiple
Category
Early 20th Century English Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Brazilian Rosewood Danish Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
. The secretary features six small drawers and a hidden vanity mirror above a pullout writing surface
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
George II Figured Walnut Secretary Bookcase with Mirrored Doors
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English George II inlaid walnut secretary cabinet with mirrored doors, the upper stage with 2
Category
Antique 1720s English George II Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Secretaire with Mirror Teak Vintage Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. It has a retractable top and numerous drawers. An additional advantage is the mirror. Preserved in
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Vintage secretaire Teak with mirror 92 cm
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
addition, the cupboard has 4 drawers at the top and a mirror. So the cupboard can also be used as a vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Teak
Northern italian Secretaire
Located in Tacoma, WA
Northern Italian (Torino area)secretaire. Hand painted with original mirrors
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Secretaires
Materials
Wood, Paint
English George II Style Chinoiserie Decorated Secretaire
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A spectacular mid-19th century. scarlet and gold japanned two piece secretaire with overall
Category
Antique 1850s English George II Secretaires
Materials
Wood
Black Lacquer Secretary, Bar with Central Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Black Lacqure Secretary/Bar With Central Mirror panel -DeCoene- Belgian, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th Century George III Secretary Bookcase in Walnut with mirrors
Located in Antwerp, BE
Secretary bookcase in walnut veneer on oak with mirrors in the doors
2 Candles stands are
Category
Antique 1760s English George III Secretaires
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Walnut
A Bureau Bookcase, With Chinoiserie And Mirrored Doors. Ca. 1940.
Located in Bavaria, Munich, DE
A bureau bookcase, with chinoiserie and mirrored doors. Ca. 1940.
Italy or France.
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Baroque Secretaires
Biedermeier Secretary/Bureau with Drawers, Cherrywood, circa 1820, Mirror Inside
Located in Muenster, NRW
• Mirror inside
• Parts ebonized
• Three drawer slides in the bottom
• Hidden drawer slide in the top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaires
H 60.24 in W 42.52 in D 20.08 in
Paul McCobb for Bryce Metals Vanity with vitrolite shelf, and 3 way mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic McCobb design from the height of his reign as America's most successful designer in the 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Iron
HEKMAN Mahogany Yew Banded Secretary Desk on Tapered Legs with Spade Feet
By Hekman Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
doors & side panels, is lighted, mirrored back, two adjustable plate grooved glass shelves, and felt
Category
Late 20th Century American Georgian Secretaires
Materials
Brass
H 78.75 in W 32.25 in D 20.5 in
Diminutive English Mid-18th Century Mahogany Bureau Secretary
Located in Woodbury, CT
A diminutive mahogany bureau secretaire with pitched pediment and mirrored door flanked by stop
Category
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Secretaires
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Secretaire With Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic secretaire with mirror available at 1stDibs. Each secretaire with mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and hardwood. Find 611 options for an antique or vintage secretaire with mirror now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a secretaire with mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right secretaire with mirror, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one secretaire with mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gunnar Falsig, Dyrlund and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Secretaire With Mirror?
Prices for a secretaire with mirror start at $375 and top out at $15,675,000 with the average selling for $8,106.
Finding the Right Secretaires for You
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.
Questions About Secretaire With Mirror
- What is Eglomise mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An Eglomise mirror is a mirror created using the historical technique of painting glass with gold and silver leaf. This technique is typically used to create decorative glass and wall mirrors.
- What is a trumeau mirror?1 Answer
- What is a Venetian mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
While polished metal mirrors have existed since ancient times, glass Venetian mirrors are thought to have first been produced on the Venetian island of Murano, in Italy, beginning in the 1500s (some research points to 1300 for Venetian mirrors). Set in ornate frames frequently bedecked with gold highlights or floral leaf designs, Venetian glass mirrors were handmade by artisans using refined, expert techniques for royalty and for members of the upper class. By the 17th century, Venetian mirrors were in high demand. Because antique Venetian glass mirrors are still very popular today, there are many knockoffs on the market. Today’s authentic Venetian mirrors are still produced only on the island of Murano.
- Can mirrors be shipped?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, mirrors can indeed be shipped. The trick to packing them is to have the mirror and frame suspended by packaging, not just wrapped in bubble wrap. You’ll find a large variety of mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs. And yes, you can even get them delivered.
- How old is the mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The mirror is more than 6,000 years old. Early examples made of polished obsidian rather than glass date back to 4000 B.C. Handheld glass mirrors became popular in ancient Greece during the 5th century B.C. Find a diverse assortment of mirrors from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are pier mirrors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pier mirrors are mirrors that are placed on a supporting wall between two windows, sometimes in the same shape and style as the window itself. You’ll find a collection of pier mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- When were mirrors invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Mirrors were invented in ancient times. The earliest known human-made reflective surfaces date back to 4000 B.C., when artisans polished obsidian to a mirror-like finish. By the 5th century A.D., the Greeks had mastered the art of producing handheld mirrors for the purpose of grooming. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of mirrors.
- What is a bullseye mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A bullseye mirror is a decorative, circular, convex mirror. A mirror of this type can introduce more depth and personality to any room. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage bullseye mirrors.
- What is a bevelled mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bevelled mirror is a type of mirror with edges that are cut to look as if the mirror has a framed-edge around it. This process makes the edges around the mirror thinner than the ¼” thickness of the mirror's middle portion.
- What is a floating mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A floating mirror is a huge round mirror with two geometric elements that appear to be floating within its surface. When installed, floating mirrors are attractive and create depth and dimension. Shop a range of antique and vintage floating mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What is a federalist mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A federalist mirror is a type of wall mirror used for checking your reflection or purely for decorations. The mirrors date back to the dawn of the U.S. A number of manufacturers produced them from 1776 to 1806. Most feature elements of neoclassical style like fluted frames. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of wall mirrors.
- What is a facet mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A facet mirror is a mirror designed in an intentionally artful way, intended to be a talking piece in your décor. Designs range from circular rounds, to stacked rectangles and even art deco styles. Shop a range of facet mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a compact mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A compact mirror is a small metal case, usually round in shape, which can be flipped open. The top part has a mirror and the base half is filled with compact powder, along with a puff. This handy cosmetic product is widely used today. On 1stDibs find a variety of compact mirrors.
- What is a pocket mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pocket mirror is a small personal grooming accessory used to check your appearance or apply makeup while traveling. It is usually round and has a hinged lid. Some also hold pressed powder or foundation. This type of pocket mirror is sometimes called a compact. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pocket mirrors.
- What is a mercury mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mercury mirror is a type of wall mirror that features mercury glass inside of a decorative frame. Mercury glass is the term for two panes of glass separated by silvering material. Early examples feature real mercury, while ones produced after the 1840s usually substitute silver nitrate. On 1stDibs, shop a range of mercury mirrors.
- What is a Murano mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Murano mirror is a mirror made with glass crafted on the Italian island of Murano. The island has a rich glass-making history that stretches back over 1,000 years. Shop an array of beautiful Murano mirrors from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
- What is a half mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A half mirror is a reciprocal mirror, which is reflective on one side and transparent on the other side. A half mirror is also known as a half-silvered mirror, one-way mirror, semi-transparent and two-way mirror. Shop a collection of antique and vintage half mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is an infinity mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
An infinity mirror is composed of a pair of parallel mirrors placed so they create a series of increasingly smaller reflections that appear to recede to infinity. These pieces are typically used as room accents and in artwork, not for practical purposes.
- What are pivot mirrors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pivot mirror is a mirror with a rod attached to the back so that it is easily adjustable. This is ideal for a family of varying heights because everyone can adjust the mirror to see their whole reflection. On 1stDibs, find a collection of pivot mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Why are mirrors important?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Mirrors are important for a few reasons. For one thing, they make it possible for people to see how they look when grooming and dressing, permitting them to make the best possible impression on others. In fitting rooms, mirrors enable users to see how well a particular item fits from different angles. Mirrors can also enhance the appearance of a living space and can even create the illusion that a room is larger than it actually is. Shop a large selection of mirrors on 1stDibs.
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