Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Early 19th Century Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
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1920s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
1890s Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Wood, Walnut
1870s Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Wood
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror, Mahogany
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1900s English Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Dutch Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror, Wood
18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mahogany, Paint, Mirror
Early 20th Century Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror
19th Century Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century North American Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
1810s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Wood
1820s Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Early 20th Century Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Mahogany, Paint
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood, Wood, Mirror
19th Century American Victorian Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Brass
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Gesso, Mirror, Ebony, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Glass, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mahogany, Giltwood
1880s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Plaster
1810s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Paint, Pine, Mahogany, Mirror
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mahogany
1820s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Ebony, Giltwood, Wood, Mirror, Gesso
19th Century British Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood
19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century American Chippendale Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mirror
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
1820s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Mahogany, Giltwood
1810s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Gold Leaf, Brass
1810s American Federal Antique Federal Mirror Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
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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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique mirror is a mirror of considerable age that has historical significance or is in great demand due to its beauty or rarity. Oftentimes, you’ll hear an antique be defined as any item that is more than 100 years old, but this is not a specific measurement of an antique nor is it a requirement. Shop a collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a mirror is antique, check the glass to see if it's wavy or has any imperfections. Modern glass tends to be perfect. While this can be a clue, it might just signify that the mirror is old, not antique. Another thing to check for is the reflective coating on the back of the glass to see if it has begun oxidizing and has any age scratches. Finally, check out the frame to see if it has the appearance of age. Shop a large collection of antique mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can tell if a mirror is antique through a number of indicators. For example, most antique mirrors are quite small in size, measuring no more than 2 feet. Additionally, antique mirrors will show signs of sports or discoloration. Many antique mirrors will have bubbling or waves in the glass.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
Repairs and replacements can go toward devaluing any piece of antique or vintage furniture, and any modifications or repairs done to a centuries-old mirror should be handled by experts and executed with care. Because antique Venetian mirrors were handcrafted by Italian artisans and can in some cases be hundreds of years old, it is strongly recommended that you consult with experts in the field of restoring antique or decorative mirrors in the event that your piece should require restorative work.
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