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18th Century Sheraton Style American Giltwood Federal Pier Mirror
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Chudleigh, Devon
A superb surviving example of a very rare mirror, the hand-painted Verre églomisé panel
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Antique Late 18th Century Central American Federal Pier Mirrors and Cons...
Materials
Wood
Federal Classical Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel of Mt. Vernon, c 1820
Located in Providence, RI
This is an impressive mirror and is as developed as the form evolved over the short 1800-1820
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wall Mirrors
Federal Tabernacle-Form Mirror with Eglomise Panel, circa 1805, New England
Located in Alexandria, VA
leaf and gilt on gesso on soft wood (probably pine.) This tabernacle mirror has its original back.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...
Materials
Glass
Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1820-1835 early American Federal style giltwood girandole mirror with convex mirror plate and
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Burled Wall Mirror
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this gorgeous burled wood French wall mirror. The bottom starts just a nice piece of
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Antique Late 19th Century French Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Burl
“Rufus Pierce" Boston Mahogany Dressing Mirror
Located in Wells, ME
Fine & rare Boston mahogany dressing mirror, labeled in the central drawer with an oval double
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Table Mirrors
Fine Sheraton Classical Architectural Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very fine Sheraton carved and gilded architectural mirror, having a cove molded cornice with inset
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Pivoting White Painted Mirror
Located in New Rochelle, NY
You are viewing an original 19th century pivoting mirror. The original white chip paint has great
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Mid 19th c. American Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
American gilt wood and gesso mirror with standing Eagle.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Kent White Distressed Architectural Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A large Kent white, Swedish-style distressed architectural pier mirror.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Federal Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Philadelphia Gold Leaf Looking Glass, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mirror. Very good strong lines. Mirror is wonderfully crazed but still highly reflective, Philadelphia
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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
American Shield Back Glass and Tole Sconces, Cobalt and Mirror Back, circa 1840
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Shield back, glass and tole sconces, cobalt and mirror back. Single-arm. Sconces are candle powered
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
19th Century Boston Gilt Convex Mirror Labeled William Balch
Located in Charleston, SC
This 1830s Boston convex mirror has a wonderful scrolled frame with a foliate crest centered on the
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Antique 1830s American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Gesso
19th Century Giltwood American Federal Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Giltwood American Federal mirror featuring a center flower basket theme, turned and carved
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Antique 1810s American Federal Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Carved Giltwood Federal Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved giltwood frame mirror featuring a crown of an Eagle holding a leaf and acorn branch
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Vintage 1940s Italian More Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Very Large Federal Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual pair of very large and impressive gilt wood frames with their original two part mirrors
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Antique 19th Century American Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
19th Century American Painted Federal Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century American painted federal style mirror depicting a carved basket of flowers.
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
American Federal Mirror With Scrollwork and Carved Eagle
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal maple wood wall mirror with a pierced top and a gilt eagle motif. Borders with
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th century Giltwood and Églomisé American Federal Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Detailed early 19th century American federal églomisé, or reverse painted giltwood mirror featuring
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Federal Mirror Sconces
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of brass convex mirror sconces in the Federal style
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Historic Gilt Gold Federal Eagle Wall Mirror Architectural Digest
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning gilt Federal mirror. This Classic Federal mirror has the eagle at top and has just the
Category
Vintage 1950s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Period American Gilt Wood Federal Eagle Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period Oval American Federal Mirror with Eagle Pediment
--Original Eagle
--Well Carved
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Girandoles
19th Century Federal Beveled Mirror with Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Astoria, NY
A 19th century beveled Federal mirror with gold leaf finish. Good vintage condition with some wear
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Federal Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous example of a giltwood fully restored Federal mirror with circular cove carved frame with
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th c. Petite Federal Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Petite gilded Federal mirror. Perfect for powder room or vanity
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Antique 19th Century American Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Federal Style Mahogany Mirror With Carved Giltwood Grouse
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique mahogany frame federal mirror wall gold gilt carved bird. Item features gold gilt carved
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Mirror Attributable to Isaac Platt, New York, c. 1820
By Isaac Platt
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful gold leaf Federal mirror attributable to Isaac Platt, with turned and carved
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Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Federal Chippendale style wall Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
Enhance you or your client's home's elegance with this exquisite 18th Century Federal Mirror
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
American Classical Mirror Circa 1820
Located in Hudson, NY
An American federal mirror of exceptional quality depth and design. With a perfect warm patina and
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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Regency Giltwood Convex Bullseye Mirror with Eagle Crest
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Regency or Federal Carved Giltwood Convex Bullseye Mirror with Eagle Pediment. Mirror
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal-Style Gilt Mirror with Eagle Finial, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Federal-style mirror with a stunning eagle finial. The mirror frame is ornately
Category
Early 20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
American Federal Giltwood Eglomisé Antique Mirror, Massachusetts, circa 1810
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine American Federal Mirror that almost certainly was produced along the North Shore of
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Pine
Federal Style Convex Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Federal style convex mirror, giltwood and black lacquer, with a laurel wreath border.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Federal Style Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hand carved and with unfinished wood that has a light stain. Italian, made in the 1950's. Mirror is
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20th Century Italian Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
$1,150
Federal Style Mirror
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6-1 A 1930's hand carved gilded Federal style wood mirror.
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Federal Style Round Giltwood Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Federal style circular giltwood mirror. 37" in diameter x 3.25" D.
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20th Century Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Style Gilt Eglomise Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
A Federal style gilt eglomise mirror with neoclassical scene, 20th century.
plate: 23 ½ by 33
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Late 20th Century North American Federal Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Style Convex Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Silver gilt and black Federal style frame with convex or fisheye mirror. Frame recently refreshed
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Early 20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Federal Style Circular Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Federal Style Circular Giltwood Convex Mirror, circa 1900, with ribbon design. 21.25" Diameter
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Early 20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Federal Style Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique Federal style gilt wood convex eagle mirror.
During Thomas Jefferson’s presidency, there
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Antique 19th Century British Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Federal Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine American Federal carved giltwood mirror with flame urn finials, carved eagle surmount with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Federal Wall Mirrors
American Federal Style Convex Giltwood Girandole Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
American federal style convex giltwood girandole wall mirror with carved eagle.
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20th Century Unknown Federal Girandoles
Materials
Metal
American Federal Style Monumental Convex Wall Mirrors
Located in Astoria, NY
American Federal style pair of monumental convex wall mirrors with carved and giltwood frames
Category
20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Federal Style Round Convex Giltwood Eagle Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury round convex giltwood wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with acanthus foliate
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American Federal Giltwood Eagle Bullseye Convex Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Federal or Regency style convex bullseye wall mirror featuring a carved eagle with open
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Early 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Few objects embody the drama of the Federal period quite like the bullseye mirror. This early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Federal Bullseye mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
This exquisite 19th-century American Federal bullseye mirror is a striking example of classic
Category
Antique 1810s American Federal Girandoles
Materials
Poplar
Vintage Federal Gilt Wood Stars Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous Federal GP round gilt wood mirror. Bright gold and black frame with a ring of small
Category
Late 20th Century North American Federal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold
19th Century Federal Style Convex Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Federal style carved and gilt wood frame with convex mirror (old if not original mirror).
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Vintage Federal Trumeau Gilt Mirror 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Trumeau Gilt Mirror 20thC
Measures - 39.75"H x 23.25"W x 4"D
A vintage Federal-style trumeau mirror from
Category
20th Century Federal Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Federal Gilt Gold Carved Convex Eagle Mirror
Located in West Hartford, CT
A federal style giltwood convex mirror features a carved frame with a sensational carved winged
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Antique Early 1900s American Federal Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Federal Style Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A handsome federal style mirror with antiqued gilt and black painted surface.
Category
20th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$1,600
Tilting Federal Style Shaving Mirror Mahogany
Located in Manhasset, NY
Tilting federal style shaving mirror mahogany. On sprayed legs and sides this bamboo inspired
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Table Mirrors
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Federal Mirrors For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of federal mirrors available for sale. Each of these unique federal mirrors was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and mirror. Federal mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Federal mirrors bearing Neoclassical or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many federal mirrors are appealing in their simplicity, but Friedman Brothers, Isaac Platt and Turner Manufacturing Company produced popular federal mirrors that are worth a look.
How Much are Federal Mirrors?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,498, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $92,500 highest priced.
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.
Questions About Federal Mirrors
- What is a Federal style mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Federal-style mirrors refer to American mirrors made during the late 1700s through the early 1800s. Most of these mirrors were made of hardwood overlaid with bronze gilt or gold leaf. Federal-style mirrors are ornate and are frequently topped with eagles. On 1stDibs, shop for antique Federal-style mirrors from top sellers.
- When were federal mirrors made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Federal mirrors were made during the Federal period, which began after the Revolutionary War and lasted through the early 19th century. Eagles were common ornamental motifs on Federal-period furniture, as were cornucopia, lyres, garlands and scrolls, adding subtle flair to pieces characterized by clean lines, geometric symmetry, balanced shapes and a sense of grandeur. Find a range of Federal mirrors on 1stDibs.
- What is a Federal convex mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Federal convex mirrors were created during the era of 1790-1830. This was a time of strong patriotism in the United States, prompting the Federalist movement. Convex mirrors had been around for quite some time and featured a convex shape, which made the most of fire light and displaced it throughout the room. Adding a Federalist element often meant eagles or something acknowledging the 13 colonies. Shop a collection of Federalist furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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