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The 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.
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Exceptional Starburst Sunburst Gilded Wood Mirror, Germany circa 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-Century Gilded Wood Sunburst Starburst Mirror — Germany, mid 20th Century
A gorgeous starburst or sunburst mirror crafted from gilded wood, showcasing radiant mid-century design...
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Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Varenna 24 Ct Verre Eglomisé Red Gold Diameter Convex Mirror - 100 cm diameter.
Located in Farnham, GB
The Varenna glass convex wall mirror is fabricated from 6mm low iron glass for extra clarity. Verre églomisé is from the French term meaning glass gilded, is a process in which the b...
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2010s British Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Stunning Wall Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass, Clear and Blue Flower details
By Gabbiani
Located in Venezia, IT
Great Wall Venetian Mirror in Murano Glass, Clear and Blue Flower details
A magnificent vintage Venetian wall mirror entirely handcrafted ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Wood
$1,607 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th century authentic painted and gilt French Louis Philippe mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This is an antique French mirror in the Louis-Philippe style, made around 1880.
The mirror has a pinewood frame, smoothly prepared with gesso. The raised outer moulding is painted to...
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Pine, Paint
19th Century French Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th century French mirror with carved and gilt foliate scrollwork on a muted green painted frame. The mirror features intricate neoclassical detailing with laurel and acanthus motif...
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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Jodhpur Gold Mirror in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Jodhpur Gold Mirror in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
The mystery of life is that one ends up left by going right, up by going down, and outwards by looking inwards. Simple in construc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
$3,120 / item