Small Convex Mirrors
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Convex Mirrors
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s European Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
2010s American Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Convex Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Convex Mirrors
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Convex Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Convex Mirrors
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Convex Mirrors
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique Mid-19th Century English Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Gold Leaf
20th Century British Regency Convex Mirrors
Glass, Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
20th Century European Regency Convex Mirrors
Mirror
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Glass, Mirror
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
2010s Italian Futurist Convex Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Convex Mirrors
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Sunburst Mirrors
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Sunburst Mirrors
Gold Leaf
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Gold, Brass
Vintage 1960s English Carnival Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Convex Mirrors
Bronze
20th Century French Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Talosel
Antique 1850s English Baroque Convex Mirrors
Composition
Antique 1810s English Regency Convex Mirrors
Glass, Pine
20th Century English Convex Mirrors
Antique Early 19th Century English Convex Mirrors
Antique 1830s English Federal Convex Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique 1820s English Regency Convex Mirrors
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Convex Mirrors
Glass, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Convex Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Convex Mirrors
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Convex Mirrors
Resin
Antique 1720s German Baroque Convex Mirrors
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Convex Mirrors
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Iron
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Finding the Right Convex Mirrors for You
As a decorative piece, an antique or vintage convex mirror draws the eye, thanks to its rounded surface.
Like other kinds of mirrors, a convex mirror can act as a focal point for a room, spicing up a traditional accent wall, for example, or as an art piece hung above a sofa in your living room. The appearance of convex mirrors has changed significantly throughout time, ranging from those in the neoclassical style with a decorative border to futurist convex mirrors with ultrasmooth or rounded shapes.
Convex mirrors were developed in 14th-century Venice and gained popularity across Europe in the following centuries. They were regularly included in portrait paintings from the time, such as Jan van Eyck’s famed Giovanni (?) Arnolfini and his Wife (1434), cementing their status as luxury objects.
The establishment of glassblowing workshops in Europe led to the availability of the dome form for convex mirrors, with the inside often coated with molten lead or tin to create a reflective surface. Even though mirrors have become easier to produce over time, the convex mirror — like any attractive Art Deco mirror, Hollywood Regency–style mirror or dramatic wall mirror — remains a sought-after item.
Find the perfect antique and vintage convex mirror for your home on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A convex mirror is often used for a fish-eye lens effect or for safety mirrors since their range is greater than a traditional mirror. A convex mirror can be displayed as a decor piece to add depth to a room. Shop a range of convex mirrors on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A convex mirror or diverging mirror is a mirror used to reflect light outward. Objects on a convex mirror appear smaller in the distance and grow larger as they approach the mirror. Convex mirrors can also be extremely decorative and have been in use for centuries. On 1stDibs, find various antique and vintage styles of convex mirrors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many examples of convex mirrors, including magnifying glasses and fisheye lenses. Compared to flat mirrors, convex mirrors give a wider field of view, and they’re often used as security mirrors and on automobiles. Shop a collection of convex 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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