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VERY LARGE 151CM X 133CM ITALIAN VENETIAN COBALT BLUE CUT GLASS WALL MiRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cobalt Blue hand cut Venetian Beveled glass mirror I have ever seen
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors
Materials
Glass
Very Large Vintage Mirror, Geometric Decor in Bamboo Cane and Rattan, italy 70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a large rectangular mirror, made of thick bamboo canes that intertwine to create
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Very Large Art Nouveau Gilt Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A very large Art Nouveau gilt over mantle mirror
This mirror has a beautiful stylish Gold Frame
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
A Very Large George IV Gilded Overmantel Mirror
Located in London, GB
A fine and exceptionally large George IV giltwood overmantel mirror. The water gilded frame is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century George IV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20 th Century Antique Italian Large Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian very large mirror. Frame has been transformed from the early 1900s veranda window-door
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Doors and Gates
Materials
Metal
Very Large Bamboo and Rattan Tribal Mirror in the style of McGuire, Italy 70s
By McGuire
Located in Roma, IT
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This solid and really large vintage mirror exudes primitive and tribal vibes with a nod to the colonial
Category
Late 20th Century European Tribal Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Plywood
Very Large French Rococo Style Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French Rococo style oval gilt wall mirror.
The mirror has an impressive 6” wide gilt
Category
Mid-20th Century Baroque Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Composition
Large Domus Mirror in Wood, Gold Plexiglass and Mirrors
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large domus mirror is made of wood, gilt plexiglass and mirrors. This is a French
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gold
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large Teak Wood Framed Mirror, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
wood textures and shades add to this mirrors charm.
This mirror is exceptionally large; Height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Floor Mirrors an...
Materials
Wood, Teak
A very large scale greyish/whitish painted Louis painted Trudeau.
Located in Washington, DC
This Trumeau is decorated with carved wood Corinthian columns. This piece has been featured in Maison de Luxe.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Very Fine and Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood overmantel mirror of large proportions and exceptional quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Late 19th Century Very Large English Oak Reformed Gothic Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of mirrors crafted in England circa 1870 have been fully restored with a completely new
Category
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
A Very Fine Large 19th Century Waisted Archtop Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century waisted archtop giltwood overmantel mirror, of large proportions and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Very Fine Large 19th Century Giltwood Margin Overmantle or Hall Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century giltwood margin overmanatle or hall mirror of large proportions. The
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Antique Very Large Gilt Late 19th Century Overmantle or Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality very large gilt late 19th century gilt wood overmantle or wall mirror. Lovely charm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$2,391 Sale Price
30% Off
A Very Fine Large 19th Century Giltwood Overmantel or Hall Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood overmantel or hall mirror of grand proportions and exceptional
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Large French 16th Century Renaissance Painted Framed Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large super early French Renaissance painted and gilt carved framed mirror. Very large
Category
Antique 16th Century Dutch Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Very Large Antique Louis XVI Style Antique French Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A huge antique French overmantle mirror in the Louis XVI manner. The frame decorated with ribbon
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace...
Materials
Giltwood
Silver Leaf Large and Decorative Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative mirror with parcel gilt frame, ribbons and bows. Beautiful ribbon and
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Carved Walnut Arched Overmantel Mirror This is a very Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Walnut Arched Overmantel Mirror
This is a very Striking piece it has a rectangular
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Large Scottish Carved Pine Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
This very large and impressive mirror is typical of the early Victorian period. The deeply carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Pine
Karl Springer Style Large Goatskin Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Karl Springer Style Very Large Round Goatskin Mirror, circa 1980.
Rare Color.
Very good vintage
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Large Ornate Oversized Mirror by Domain
Located in Redding, CT
Large Ornate Oversized Mirror. Perfect for an area where you need to open up or widen the space
Category
1990s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Composition
$972 Sale Price
35% Off
Large 20th century rectangle gilded Deknudt mirror in Baroque style, Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1980 / Mirror / DeKnudt / Resin, wood / Mid-century / Baroque
Beautiful and very large
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Wood
Large 20th century rectangle gilded Deknudt mirror in Baroque style, Belgium
By Deknudt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1980 / Mirror / DeKnudt / Resin, wood / Mid-century / Baroque
Beautiful and very large
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Wood
large rectangular danish modern WALL MIRROR aksel kjersgaard teak frame 1970s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Mannheim, DE
A very beautiful large rectangular 1970s wall mirror manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Magnificent Large-Scale Regency Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in London, by appointment only
A magnificent and very large early 19th century convex mirror, the large convex mirror flanked by
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Convex Mirrors
Large Modern Mirror with Black Lacquered Frame
Located in Paris, FR
Very large beautiful mirror with a covering black lacquered frame.
Category
Early 2000s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
French Twentieth Century Large Circular Ivory Shagreen Mirror
Located in CA, CA
A French very elegant large stignray circular mirror in ivory, dating from around the 1980s from a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Large Adjustable Table Mirror Mid-Century Modern, Brown Plastic and Steel
Located in Rome, IT
The mirror is very large as the photos show and the glass is placed only in one side.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Steel
Large Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Crested Wall Mirror 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A good large 19th century antique French giltwood Louis XVI crested mirror, circa 1850.
The mirror
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Pair of 2 Large 20th century rectangle gilded Deknudt mirrors in Baroque style
By Deknudt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
large rectangle gilded Deknudt mirrors. These mirrors features a baroque style frame with marbled smoked
Category
Vintage 1980s Belgian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Resin, Wood
Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel This is a very attractive large piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel
This is a very attractive large piece, it has 2 mirrors set
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chippendale Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...
Materials
Walnut
Large Reclaimed Oak Cloakroom Wall Mirror with Towel Rail
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large reclaimed oak cloakroom wall mirror with towel rail
This is a very useful piece, the large
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Large Carved Oak Overmantel This is a very skilfully carved large piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Oak Overmantel
This is a very skilfully carved large piece, it is a large mirror
Category
Antique Early 1900s Anglo-Indian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Post Modern Large Wall Mirror or Console Table Shelf by Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large, rare and impressive wall mirror designed by Jay Spectre in the 1980's. It consists of a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Italian Mid Century Oval Etched Mirror By Cristale Arte
Located in Westport, CT
A very lovely large oval shaped mirror composed of segmented salmon colored glass etched with a
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Bullseye Mirror
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A very large Regency hand carved wall mirror, centred with convex glass. Shown here water gilded
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
$16,757 / item
Extra Large Rattan Pyramid Mirror by Vivai Del Sud. Italy, 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very rare and large pyramid wall mirror bamboo, rattan raffia, wicker by the manufacture Vivai del
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Raffia, Rattan
Unique piece, Large mirror by Mario Eichmann, Switzerland 1984 Post Modern
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
A unique piece, a very large triangular mirror by Swiss artist Mario Eichmann.
The lozenge-shaped
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
XXL Illuminated Sunburst Mirror
By Ernest Igl, Emil Stejnar, Egon Hillebrand, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in München, DE
Very large and impressive mirror from the 1950s.
Wonderful workmanship with a stunning golden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Italian Mirror
Located in Hudson, NY
This very dramatic large modern mirror has circle cut corners and excellent but restained engraving
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Louis XVI Painted and Gilt Carved Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Large Louis XVI painted and gilt carved mirror. Very large architecturally framed painted and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Sunburst Mirror 1970
s Feathered Copper Italian
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful large sunburst mirror, the hand worked feathered copper rays alternating in size around
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Italian Triple Landscape Mirror
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A very exotic and large-scale decorator mirror with giltwood frame. The mirror insets have a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Anglo Raj Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Japanese Antique Big Mirror, Antique Full-length Mirror
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A very large full-length mirror.
A mirror of this size is rare among Japanese antiques.
It is a
Category
Early 20th Century Taisho More Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Late 19th Century Etched
Beveled Victorian Pub Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
This is an absolutely beautiful and very large scale Victorian pub mirror, removed from the saloon
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Vintage French Provincial Carved Reticulated Oval Foliate Acanthus Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large vintage oval wall mirror with a gray, weathered / distressed chic wood frame, pierced
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
$822 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Hand Carved Pickled Blonde Wood Frame Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
This very large beveled mirror is in, an ornately carved frames with elements of stylized acanthus
Category
20th Century European Renaissance Revival Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
$2,096 Sale Price
25% Off
Danish Teak Round Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A very large teak mirror with round frame. Denmark, circa 1960. Signed. Beautiful wood grain. May
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
$1,800
Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt / White Painted Pier / Trumeau Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your living space with this Very Large Trumeau Overmantel or Pier Mirror, a stunning piece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
English black mirror in braided leather by Simpsons of London
By Simpson
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind very large rectangular profile mirror, framed by a wide frame in braided leather of
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Bog Wood
$1,911 Sale Price
42% Off
18th Century Baroque Walnut Mirror
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful large baroque mirror in striking design. The mirror is covered with thick walnut
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
$3,210 Sale Price
42% Off
Monumental French Mirror Gilded with Gold Leaf Louis XV Style, Xixth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent very large carved wooden mirror / looking-glass gilded with gold leaf.
Mantelpiece
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
$3,804 Sale Price
20% Off
Biedermeier Wall Mirror, Cherry Veneer, Brass Decor, South Germany, circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very decorative, large neoclassical Biedermeier wall mirror from around 1820.
Cherry veneered
Category
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Wall Mirror Karl Springer Style, Octagonal, 1970s Disco Era New York
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
in the style of designer Karl Springer. A very beautiful and large mirror; a special mirror, a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Glass
Carved gilt-wood oval wall mirror
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large early 19th-century wall mirror, the well-carved frame decorated with foliated and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Wall Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$5,914 Sale Price
20% Off
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Very Large Mirrors For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of very large mirrors available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct very large mirrors — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. There are 140 antique and vintage very large mirrors for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Very large mirrors have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of very large mirrors to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque very large mirrors are of considerable interest. Very large mirrors have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen and Jacques Adnet are consistently popular.
How Much are Very Large Mirrors?
Prices for very large mirrors start at $501 and top out at $92,236 with the average selling for $4,250.
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 Very Large Mirrors
- What are large mirrors called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Large mirrors are called floor mirrors. Floor mirrors allow the user to see the head-to-toe reflection of themselves, and can also be strategically placed to make a small space appear larger. You’ll find a variety of floor mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 trapezoid mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a trapezoid mirror is depends on the context. Trapezoid wall mirrors are mirrored glass positioned in geometric frames that have eight sides. The term also describes a type of reflective glass used in some microscopes. Shop a variety of antique and vintage mirrors on 1stDibs.
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