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Giltwood Regency Period Triple Plate over Mantle Mirror
Located in Darwen, GB
A giltwood Regency Period triple plate over mantle mirror. The frame having lions mask carved
Category
Antique 1820s Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Art Deco Period Baroque-Style Large Mantel Mirror in Painted Gesso
By James Gibbs
Located in Quechee, VT
This impressive Baroque style large-size over-mantel mirror is from the Art Deco period as
Category
Vintage 1930s Canadian Baroque Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Paint, Gesso, Wood
19th Century, French Blanc Putti / Ange Theatre over Mantle Mirror
Located in Perth , AU
, mantel (fireplace) carvings. A number of age spots are visible of the upper patina of the mirror and it
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Plaster
An English Or Dutch Giltwood Over Mantle Mirror with Painting
Located in Woodbury, CT
An over-mantle mirror with gilt frame and divided panels. The upper panel with oil on canvas of
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Antique Gilt Mantle Mirror
Located in Summerland, CA
Magnificent 19th century large scale mantel mirror. Wood carved and gilded in 24-karat gold and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Heaverly Carved Ornate Over Mantel Mirror with some Gilding,19th century and Later
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
$12,600
Carved Giltwood 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large giltwood and gesso over mantel mirror, surmounted with a crown of doves and flowers.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Danish Empire Overmantel Mirror of Mahogany
Located in Garrison, NY
Grand and elegant mahogany over mantel Empire mirror from Denmark, circa 1820. Carved and giltwood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Large Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large over mantel mirror with a nice gilt,
France Louis Philippe period,
circa 1850
Category
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Huge French Gilt Over Mantel Mirror, Carved, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French carved and gilded Rococo style pier mirror with shell decoration on the lower section
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
Carved Giltwood Framed Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely proportioned warm carved giltwood framed mirror. Perfect over a fireplace mantel or in a
Category
20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
1940
s Gilt French Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, gilt French style over-mantel mirror with foliate design. Roses, leaves and shell motifs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
IT MAY BE USED AS AN OVER MANTEL MIRROR
Category
20th Century Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Mirror
$4,500
Mid-Century Modern Lane
Paul Evans
Style Brutalist Walnut Double Mirror
By Paul Evans
Located in Concord, MA
Mid-Century Modern Lane 'Paul Evans' style Brutalist walnut double mirror. Landscape over mantel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Etched Glass Ornate Rectangular Vanity Wall Mirror over Mantel
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely Venetian wall hanging mirror. A rectangular form with oval interior and etched glass. A
Category
Late 20th Century Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gold gilt, wood frame, over mantel mirror with swag and fan decorative details.
Category
20th Century Italian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$1,500
Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
An early 20th century, over mantel mirror with carved frame and silvered finish.
Category
Early 20th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
$4,850
Over mantel Neo-classical Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), gessoed and gilded, with iron wire and mirror plate
Category
Antique 19th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Regency Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency period giltwood over mantel mirror having stepped cornice molding over cornucopia
Category
Antique 1820s European Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Antique Gilt Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A 19th century neoclassical gilt overmantel mirror. On top of the oval glass plate which has a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...
19th Century French Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb 19th century French giltwood over mantel rectangular mirror. The finely carved serpentine
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French carved and painted over mantel mirror.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Adam Style Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Adam Style Over-Mantel Mirror, the top with raised floral and swag designs.
Category
20th Century American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Victorian Black Lacquer Over-mantel Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Black Lacquer Over-mantel Mirror
The Mirror has a 3” Frame which has rounded top corners
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
Regency Carved Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency carved giltwood overmantel mirror the block reeded crest above triptych mirror flanked by
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Egyptian Revival Mahogany Bronze Caryatid Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Egyptian Revival mahogany over mantel, wall or floor mirror. Features an arched center between two
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Large 19th Century over mantel wall mirror.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century carved gilt wood and gesso oval, over mantel wall mirror. Having
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique French Victorian Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Victorian over manel mirror offers giltwood frame with pierced floral and foliate
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique French Victorian Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique French Victorian over mantle mirror offers carved giltwood frame with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
American Empire Style Over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
American Empire Style Over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Pembroke, MA
Very large Louis XVI style giltwood and polychrome over-mantel mirror. The mirror features a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Italian Giltwood Parclose Wall over Mantel Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized Italian over mantel parclose wall mirror offers giltwood construction in arched form
Category
20th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Monumental Antique French Marie Antoinette Pierced Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
Monumental antique French Louis XIV over mantel mirror features pierced scroll and foliate giltwood
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Canvas
Adams Style Beveled Wall, Console, Over the Mantel Mirror, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Adams Style Beveled Wall, Console, Over the Mantel Mirror, Giltwood
Adams style wall or console
Category
Late 20th Century American Adam Style Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Vintage French Baroque Style Rectangular Gold Beveled Wall Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Baroque Style Rectangular Gold Beveled Glass Mirror. Featnures serpentine raised
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Large French Louis XIV 1st Finish Giltwood over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large French Louis XIV over mantel mirror features 1st finish giltwood frame with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Parclose Over Mantel Mirror by Karges
By Karges Furniture
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Italian Rococo style parclose over mantel wall mirror by Karges of Grand Rapids, MI
Category
20th Century American Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique French Louis XIV over mantel mirror features giltwood construction with pierced
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Antique American Empire Triptych Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique American Empire over mantel mirror offers triptych form with column-form giltwood
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Oversized Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood over Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique French Louis XIV over mantel mirror offers oval form having carved giltwood
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
American 1960s Stained Walnut Over Mantel Mirror With Original Beveled Glass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a fine example of an American mid century walnut over mantel. The wood is paneled and the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
Antique American Empire Parcel-Gilt Satinwood Over Mantel Mirror, circa 1830
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire over mantel mirror offers satinwood column-form frame with gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fir...
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Satinwood
Fine and Very Large Neoclassical Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
overmantel mirror is crafted in the angular neoclassical taste. The secondary woods are pine and it’s origin
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Venetian Style Red Giltwood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century Venetian style red giltwood over mantel mirror. Once a fireplace surround
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Materials
Wood
Unusual Modern Lucite Over Mantel Mirror W Foreign Coins Inset
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Unusual modern Lucite over mantel mirror W foreign coins inset.
Category
20th Century American Modern Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Lucite
American Federal Over Mantel Mirror, Greek Roman Style, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
American federal over mantel mirror, 19th century. Greek Roman style with columns on each side.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Federal Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
A Giltwood Over the Mantel, Console or Wall Mirror, Regency Style, Italian
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Giltwood Over the Mantel, Console or Wall Mirror
The beautiful and subtle design of this
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Monumental John-Richard Vermillion Faux Painted
Gilt Over Mantel Mirror 20th C
By John-Richard 1
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage monumental over mantel mirror by John-Richard offers Neoclassical styling with vermillion
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood Panier de Fleur Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style over mantel mirror offers giltwood frame with pierced crest having
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
English Queen Anne Burl Walnut Over Mantel Mirror. Circa 1750
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne three panel burl walnut mantel mirror. Mid 18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Mantel Mirrors and F...
Antique Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood over the Mantel or Console Mirror
Located in Manhasset, NY
An antique Louis XVI style carved giltwood over the mantel mirror. This finely gilt over the mantel
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Very Large Aesthetic Movement Over-Mantel Mirror in Silvered Giltwood
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very large and substantial strike point piece, this overmantel mirror is an angular creation of
Category
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Large over the Mantel Sideboard or Console Mirror in a Carved Giltwood Frame
By LaBarge
Located in Manhasset, NY
A large over the mantel sideboard or console mirror in a carved giltwood frame. This simply
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Very Rich and Elaborate French Gilt Wood Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The fine crown destinctly with flowers, shells and volutes, with it's original Mercury silver glass.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Early 19th Century Louis XV-Style Giltwood Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant gold gilt mantel mirror from France, circa 1820, was created in the Louis XV style and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Materials
Giltwood
Late French Empire Period, 19th C., Horizontal Over Mantel Giltwood Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an inner ebonized rabbet the main sections of the mirror are raised in half columns, the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Antique Bamboo Mantel Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century bamboo over mantel mirror. This mirror consists of three bamboo framed panels with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo
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Mirrors Over Mantel For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mirrors over mantel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and mirror, every mirrors over mantel was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mirrors over mantel — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A mirrors over mantel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Regency and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mirrors over mantel over the years, but those crafted by Labarge, Charles Nosotti and Karges Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful. You’ll find that an occasional mirrors over mantel may be too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller editions, measuring 0.1 across, are available at 1stDibs.
How Much is a Mirrors Over Mantel?
The average selling price for a mirrors over mantel at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $585 on the low end and $171,611 for the 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 Mirrors Over Mantel
- What is a mantel shelf?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mantle shelf is a frame around the opening of a fireplace mostly made of stone or wood. In the olden days, it was designed as a decorative hood over the fire grate to catch smoke. The term has evolved now, and it includes a variety of decorative frameworks around the fireplace, with elaborate designs extending to the ceiling. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage fireplace mantels.
- Why do fireplaces have mantels?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Fireplaces have mantels to prevent smoke from entering the room. Initially, mantels functioned as hoods and were installed to protect an interior space and nearby objects from the extreme heat generated by a fireplace.
Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Fireplaces were once essential fixtures in a home. Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees.
Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A fireplace mantel surround is an object that extends from the fireplace's exterior wall into the room and frames the opening. It consists of the sides and a mantel, although it may or may not contain the hearth, which is the base of the fireplace. Fireplace surrounds assist in making a fireplace more of a centerpiece and focal point for a home, as well as offering a shelf space above the fireplace for personal objects to be displayed. Find a variety of antique and vintage fireplace mantel surrounds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024A mantel shelf is typically mounted 12 inches above the inner section of a fireplace, which is called the firebox.
Today, fireplaces and mantels can be seen as a focal point in your decor. Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
Find antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The ideal depth of a fireplace mantel is 7 inches. This allows enough room to display decorative objects such as candles, figurines, photo frames and more. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary fireplace mantels from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The average width of a fireplace mantel is 6 inches wider than the fireplace on either side. It can occasionally be even wider. While deciding on the right width for your space, factors to be considered are firebox dimensions, fireplace surround dimensions, hearth and room size. Shop a range of antique and vintage fireplace tools and mantels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What color is good for a fireplace mantel depends on your space. Look for shades that complement your palette and fit the interior design theme of the room. Generally, neutral colors like black, white, gray and brown coordinate with many other hues, but other colors may work, too. Find a variety of fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, you can paint a marble fireplace mantel. As marble is a heavy natural stone that is expensive to replace, painting it with latex-based or chalk paint will help restore its luster. Find a variety of marble fireplace mantels on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a trumeau mirror?1 Answer
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
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