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Chinese-Style Solid Rosewood Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese mirror was made in Rangoon, Burma from rosewood and reverse-painted glass mirror. The
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Early 20th Century Burmese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Gorgeous Pair of Mid-Century Chinoiserie Mirrors with Polished Brass Frame
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modernist mirrors with reverse painted chinoiserie garden scenes, one panel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair LaBarge Asian Eglomise Wall Mirrors
By LaBarge
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of attractive egolmise reverse hand painted Asian inspired wall mirrors by LaBarge each signed.
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Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

1940 s Eglomise Mirror with Tortoise Design
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood mirror with reverse painted tortoise design, and antique mirrored borders
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20th Century More Mirrors

Rectangular gold leaf surround mirror with ribbon motif
Located in New York, NY
Rectangular gold leaf surround mirror with reverse painted ribbon motif. View our
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Vintage 1940s French Wall Mirrors

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

Carved Federal Period Gilt and Eglomise Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Kingston, NY
Carved Gilt and Eglomise reverse painted wall mirror or over mantle mirror, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 20th Century Unusual Oval Irish Lozenger Green Opaline Mirror Gilt Frame
Located in Lowestoft, GB
metal frame, the opaline white sections have a reverse painted feather gilt decoration. The mirror
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Early 20th Century European Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Pine

Reverse Painted Sideboard
Located in North Miami, FL
A reverse painted sideboard in the chinoisserie style. Great colors and "aged" mirror.
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Vintage 1950s American Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Paint

Pair of mirrored reverse painted pedestal tables
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of pedestal tables with reverse painted decoration on a smokey mirror
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Vintage 1950s European Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Fine Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Painted Patinated Lantern Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful chinoiserie octagonal mirrored and reverse hand-painted patinated lantern pendent with
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Regency Eglomise Reverse Hand Painted Mirrored Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The most spectacular vintage Regency pedestal. Beautiful Eglomise reverse hand painted mirrored
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Pedestals

Materials

Mirror, Paint

American Gold Gilt Three-Panel Overmantel Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American gold gilt three-panel overmantel mirror with reverse painted panels at top.
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Antique 1820s North American Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Midcentury Airline Flight Attendant’s Mirror "How s Your Appearance"
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous and fun mid century airline flight attendant’s mirror with reverse painted lettering
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Mid-20th Century American Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of reverse painted smoked mirror commodes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reverse painted, smoked mirror chinoiserie commodes.
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Reverse Painted and Beveled Asian Motif Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Asian themed mirror, with reverse painted detailed borders. The mirror has gold
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20th Century Decorative Art

Wonderful Vintage Shabby Chic Mirrored Chinoiserie Gilt Reverse Painted Chest
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage shabby chic mirrored chinoiserie, gold gilt and reverse painted shadow box
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

Important custom Paul Laszlo mirror with reverse painted edges.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant mirror sold originaly for LAMA in 2005, part of an important collection of this
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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

Italian smokey mirror reverse painted 5 draw chest
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mirrored Italian 5 draw chest with fine reverse painted classical decoration
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Vintage 1940s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Moderne, Reverse Painted Sconces with Mirrored Backs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of moderne, reverse painted sconces with mirrored backs.
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20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Pr of Italian smokey mirror reverse painted end tables
Located in New York, NY
Classic Italian smokey mirror reverse painted single draw with cabinet door.
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Vintage 1940s Italian End Tables

Materials

Wood

Reverse Painted and Mirrored Vanity / Writing Desk by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Finishing with Bronze Sabots. Table is painted 'en verre eglomisse' reverse painted glass. 2 Drawers
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

1950 s Gold Reverse Painted Bar
Located in New York, NY
1950's Gold Reverse Painted Bar
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Vintage 1950s Italian Cabinets

Materials

Mirror

Spectacular Reverse-Painted Desk/Vanity
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Smoked-mirror, reverse-painted desk, featuring neoclassical reverse-painted decoration
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20th Century French Desks

Pair of Reverse Painted Side Tables C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicately reverse painted scenes on three sides of these charming tables evoke a romantic era
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Vintage 1930s End Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror, Paint

Pair of reverse painted light wood side tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of reverse painted light wood side tables featuring one drawer over two doors
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Vintage 1940s French End Tables

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Pair of Mirrored Stands with Reverse Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
with one retaining the painted sides and one with replaced mirror. Each with one shelf inside and brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Night Stands

Materials

Glass

Pair of Reverse Painted or Églomisé Chinoiserie Venetian Nightstands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian art deco églomisé nightstands with distressed mirrored panels decorated in a
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Reverse Painted or Églomisé Chinoiserie Venetian Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian art deco églomisé nightstands with distressed mirrored panels decorated in a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Near Pair of Venetian Églomisé Mirrored Chests with Reverse Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Near pair of Venetian three drawer chests of drawers decorated with églomisé mirrored panels
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mirror

1900s Italian Reverse Mirror Hanging Wall Shelf and Letter Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s Italian reverse mirror hanging wall shelf/letter box with hand-painted scene of maidens and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Shelves

Materials

Mirror

Antique Italian Rococo Revival Carved Giltwood Console Mirror 19th Century
Located in London, GB
mirror features carved gildwood, of asymmetrical addorsed form, the reverse painted mirror plate housed
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Antique 1860s Italian Rococo Revival Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Chinese Reverse Glass Floral Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Chinese Reverse Glass Floral Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint, Pigment

Chinese Reverse Glass Grapevine Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint, Pigment, Mirror

Chinese Reverse Glass Floral Still Life, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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Early 20th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint, Pigment

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Concubine in Forever Robe
Located in Chicago, IL
We’re captivated with the workmanship, delightful imagery, and sparkling color of Chinese reverse
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

Chinese Reverse Glass Painting of Scholars Objects, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful floral still life is a charming example of Chinese reverse glass painting
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19th Century Qing Still-life Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

1940 s Hand Painted Eglomise Design Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary hand painted and reverse gilt mirror with eglomise design and emerald
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20th Century Decorative Art

Backlit Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Impressively sized reverse painted chinoiserie mirror with lights illuminating top of the frame
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20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Mirror

Hollywood Regency Italian Paint Decorated Sliding Mirror Top Coffee Low Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
mirrored apron support a floral arrangement reverse painted on a mirrored top. The end slides open to use
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Mirrored Églomisé Kneehole Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
sides and drawers covered in reverse painted foliate mirror plate. Kneehole space measures 23.75" H x
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Vintage 1940s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mirror

A Grande Mirror by Jean Boggio
Located in NYC, NY
A large mirror constructed of reverse painted glass set with a mirror framed in iron by the
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Late 20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Mirror

Mirrored Eglomise Cocktail Table, circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Coffee table, having a rectangular top with canted corners, its mirrored top reverse painted with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Circular Mirrored Pedestal Tables
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of reverse painted, gilt and mirrored circular tables on a mirrored, tapered pedestal base
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Vintage 1940s Italian End Tables

Materials

Mirror

Pair of Mirrored and Eglomise Two-Light Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large pair of two arm cartouche form sconces, reverse painted with floral decoration and mirrored
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Early 20th Century European Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Silver Plate

Hollywood Regency Style Mirrored Cabinets Att. Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mirrored mahogany reverse painted cabinets attributed to Grosfeld House. First
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Seattle, WA
mirror / reverse painted glass top coffe table. nice patina on glass and curvy wood frame
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Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Max Ingrand Painted Glass Panel
Located in Bridgewater, CT
reverse painted and engraved mirrored glass panels depicting a pastoral scene. Wood frame.
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Vintage 1930s French Decorative Art

Mid Century Italian Glass, Mirror, and Brass Hi/Lo coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century Italian reverse painted glass, brass and mirror create a circular hi/lo coffee table.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Monumental Eight - Panels Mirrored Screen.
Located in Miami, FL
Impressive, 8 paneled mirrored screen. Reversed painted faux tortoiseshell and eglomise mirror.
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20th Century American Screens and Room Dividers

Rosewood Sideboard with Mirror by Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reverse painted glass top. Materials/techniques: rosewood veneer, maple, brass, glass, 22-karat gold leaf.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Sideboards

Materials

Maple

Single 1950 s Egliomise Silver Leaf Mirrored Commode
Located in New York, NY
1950's Reverse Painted Silver Leafed Mirrored Commode
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Vintage 1950s American End Tables

Brass and Steel Eglomise Mirrored Top Coffee Low Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
double U form undercarriage supporting a galleried silver gilt mirror reverse paint decorated top
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Églomisé Credenza with Floral, Greek Key, and Tortoise Finishes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Églomisé credenza having a breakfront shape, covered entirely with reverse painted smoked mirror
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Vintage 1960s Italian Credenzas

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Verre Eglomise 1940 s revolving cocktail table
Located in St. Louis, MO
Eglomise revolving cocktail table, Reverse painted antique mirror, inset shelves on around
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Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Nightstands or End Tables in Rosewood and Gilt
Located in New York, NY
stylish gilt and brass pull. The table tops with a reversed gold painted mirror, the table legs in shapes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

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Reverse Painted Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the reverse painted mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, mirror and wood, every reverse painted mirror was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a reverse painted 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 reverse painted mirror, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one reverse painted mirror that is appealing in its simplicity, but La Barge, Labarge and Grosfeld House produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Reverse Painted Mirror?

Prices for a reverse painted mirror start at $395 and top out at $56,250 with the average selling for $3,200.
Questions About Reverse Painted Mirror
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first step in reverse glass painting is to select your design and to transfer it to a pane of glass. From there you can paint in your design. Once the paint is dry and set, you can proudly display your artwork from the unpainted side that will have no exposed paint and will be less prone to chipping.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting is a method of glass art. The artist paints the back of a glass panel so the finished work can be seen from the opposite side. The technique is centuries old and pieces can be found in a variety of art styles. Browse a selection of reverse painted pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reverse painting on glass is called verre églomisé. The term gets its name from the 18th-century decorator Jean-Baptiste Glomy who became famous for his reverse-painted glass prints. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of verre églomisé furniture and jewelry.