19th Century Large Giltwood Dressing or Leaner Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood dressing or leaner mirror of grand proportions and exceptional quality.
Glass, Giltwood
$1,865Sale Price|43% Off
Outstanding Tall Antique Oak Leaner Mirror / Pier Mirror c1880s H68.5"
Located in High Peak, GB
P0189 Large antique French country oak leaner mirror / wall mirror, having original glass with some silvering and imperfections in moulded and finely carved frame, depicting deeply ...
Oak
Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Overmantle or Leaner Mirrors
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine pair of 19th century overmantle or leaner mirrors of large proportions. The original bevelled mirror glass plate of rectangular form set within a moulded giltwoo...
Glass, Giltwood
Full Length Leaner Mirror Floor Standing Mirror Pier Mirror Chateau
Located in High Peak, GB
P0220 Superb XIXth century French chateau giltwood mirror of versatile form, can be position horizontally or vertically, having original glass with characterful foxing in giltwood fr...
Gesso, Pine, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Overmantel Mirror or Pier Mirror H41x82"
Located in High Peak, GB
This outstanding mirror can be used as a floor standing leaner mirror / full length also as a pier mirror with a console table and as traditional wall mirror.
Gold Leaf
Victorian Gilded Pier Mirror, Gesso Frame, c1860, 63\" Tall
Located in High Peak, GB
Being 160cm tall the mirror would make a good leaner mirror. The mirror is in good condition, no missing decoration or loose elements, no woodworm.
Gesso
Very Fine 19th Century Giltwood Leaner or Hall or Overmantle Mirror
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th Century giltwood leaner, hall or overmantle mirror of tall and narrow proportions.
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Parisian Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Its grand scale allows it to be used as a full-length mirror, either leaned casually against a wall or mounted for a dramatic statement in a living room, bedroom, or entrance hall.
Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass
Large Brass Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The warm, aged patina of the brass adds depth and authenticity, enhancing its sculptural quality. The mirror plate is generously scaled, making it ideal as a statement wall mirror o...
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
To the left of the case, there is a full-length statue of a man who wears a classical robe and holds a mirror. A lyre leans against the right side of the case.
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Leaner Mirror or Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0189 Tall XIXth century French full length mirror / leaner mirror or wall mirror, having original glass with some silvering and imperfections with moulded and carved painted frame.
Oak
Large and Elaborate Antique French Leaner Mirror H225cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5587 Larger XIXth century giltwood leaner mirror, having a new glass with some imperceptions in very decorative beaded, moulded and gilded frame with ornate harebells edging around...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 77.165 in W 49.213 in D 6.299 in
XIXth Century Giltwood Leaner Mirror Wall Mirror H196cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5476 A superb 19th century French gilded wall mirror, having original glass with some foxing in beaded and egg and dart carved giltwood frame with foliage centre crest flanked by f...
Gold Leaf
Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror H202cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5009 Superb XIXth century gilded wall or leaner mirror, having a replacement glass in moulded and scroll decorated giltwood frame with shell centre crest flanked by harebells.
Gold Leaf
Victorian Giltwood Leaner or Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5029, a large Victorian 19th century full length mirror, having original glass with age marks and foxing in moulded, beaded and gilded frame with rope scrolls to the base and rope ...
Gesso
Superb 19th Century Leaner or Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0220 Superb XIXth century French giltwood mirror of versatile form, can be position horizontally or vertically, having original glass with characterful foxing in giltwood frame. The...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Full Length / Leaner Giltwood Mirror H221cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5397 Superb XIXth century French gilded leaner or wall mirror, having original glass with minor imperfections, in moulded and gilded frame decorated with holly leaf and berries thr...
Gesso
19th Century Leaner Mirror or Wall Mirror
Located in High Peak, GB
P0189 Stylish XIXth century French full length mirror / leaner mirror or wall mirror, having original glass with some silvering and imperfections with moulded and carved painted fra...
Oak
Art Nouveau Mirror
Located in New York, NY
In very good restored condition wood paneled back is also original. This mirror leans more to Art Nouveau rather then Arts & Crafts with the elongated stalks climbing the sides arche...
Mirror, Mahogany, Walnut
Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century French gilded mirror. The wider proportions of this impressive wall mirror make it perfect to use as a grand overmantle, leaner or large wall mirror.
Giltwood
Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4801 large 19th century French mirror which can be positioned on the wall vertically, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glass ...
Gold Leaf
Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4801 A large 19th century French mirror which can be positioned on the wall vertically, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glas...
Gesso
Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4801, large 19th century French mirror which can be positioned on the wall vertically, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed glass...
Wood
Large 19th Century Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5142 An outstanding French full length mirror, having original glass with minor imperfections (please see photos) in beautifully carved giltwood frame with leafy scrolls to the bas...
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Gilded Leaner Mirror H201cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5540 Early 19th century French full length giltwood mirror, having original glass with some foxing in carved, moulded and gilded frame decorated with extensive floral motifs. This ...
Gold Leaf
Tall 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror or a Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5022 Superb French gilded mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with some imperfections in beaded and laurel leaf carved frame with floral paterae to the base and foliage cen...
Giltwood
Large 19th Century Gilded and Ebonised Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5019, large XIXth century wall or a leaner mirror, having original glass with some imperfections in carved and moulded frame with egg and dart decorated edge.
Giltwood
French Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H180cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5611 Attractive 19th century French gilded wall mirror or leaner mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with foxing and some imperfections, in beaded, carved and gilded frame ...
Gold Leaf
French Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror H180cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5611 Attractive 19th century French gilded wall mirror or leaner mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with foxing and some imperfections, in beaded, carved and gilded frame ...
Gold Leaf
Tall and Slim Early Victorian Pier Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
This antique mirror would make a good bedroom / leaner mirror or a console table mirror.
Gold Leaf
Antique French Gilt Mirror with Swag Detail and Ornate Cartouche
Located in Houston, TX
Tones of bronze, deep gold and red are present in the gilt which has a mostly satin to matte finish. This mirror can be leaned on top of a piece of furniture or hung on the wall.
Mirror, Plaster, Giltwood
Sold
H 66 in W 50.5 in D 11 in
Antique French Painted Trumeau Mirror with Plaster Panel Detail in Antique White
Located in Houston, TX
This mirror can lean on the floor or be hung as a wall mirror.
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Sold
H 61 in W 34.5 in D 3.75 in
1920s Belgian Malinois Carved Wood Mirror with Brass Ring Detail & Beveled Glass
Located in Houston, TX
The rings are removable for transport. This mirror has beveled glass and could easily be used as a wall mirror, floor mirror, or leaned on top of a large furniture piece as shown.
Brass
Antique French Full-Length Mirror in Hand Painted Black Frame
Located in Houston, TX
The frame was originally painted green and we had a beautiful matte black finish added to compliment the spotted, distressed glass of the mirror. This mirror can be leaned on a wall ...
Mirror, Wood
Large Vintage French Wood Frame Bevelled Floor Mirror Found in Paris
Located in Houston, TX
We estimate a date of anywhere from 1900 to 1930. This mirror is large enough that it could be used as a floor mirror and artfully leaned against the wall or placed on top of a large...
Mirror, Oak
Tall 19th Century Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Superb 19th century leaner mirror or wall mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with minor foxing in moulded and carved painted and gilded frame with laurel leaf decoration and...
Wood
Superb 19th Century French Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4801, a large 19th century French mirror which can be positioned on the wall vertically, horizontally or be lent on the wall as a full size leaner mirror, having original foxed gla...
Gesso
Large 19th Century Wall or Leaner Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5134 Superb French gilded full length mirror, having original foxed glass in carved and gilded frame decorated with leaf motifs throughout. This antique mirror retains its original...
Gold Leaf
Large 19th Century Gilded Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5102 Superb gilded leaner mirror / wall mirror, having original glass with some imperfections in moulded and beaded giltwood frame with beautiful floral carving throughout and a sh...
Gold Leaf
A Large Antique Mirror H193cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5440 Superb large 19th century Italian leaner mirror or wall mirror, having original glass with some foxing and minor imperfections in wood carved frame, decorated with scrolls, le...
Pine
Large 19th Century French Mirror Leaner / Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
This mirror can be placed on the wall or can be leaned on the wall and use a dressing mirror.
Paint
19th Century French Gilded Wall Mirror or a Leaner
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5021 exceptional 19th century French simulated walnut and gilt mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with some imperfections in beaded and finely carved frame with leafy scro...
Giltwood
Pair of Large Italian Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid-19th century light grey painted oversized carved wood frames with antiqued glass mirror panels. At just over 7 feet tall the mirrors can be leaned against a wall or mount...
Wood
Large 19th Century Giltwood Mirror H238cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5101 Superb 19th century gilded leaner or wall mirror with original foxed glass in moulded frame with rope motif and tassels.
Gesso, Giltwood
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Pair of Large 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French Louis XV gilt carved large mirrors. Finely carved scroll design.
Giltwood
$78,950Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 116 in W 74 in D 9.13 in
Palatial Pair of French 19th Century Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Pier Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine, palatial and important pair of French 19th century Rococo Revival style giltwood carved pier mirrors. The elongated intricately carved frames with carvings of tropical f...
Mirror, Wood
$9,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 57.25 in W 21.25 in D 3 in
Pair of Georgian Style Split Plate Mirrors manner of John Belchier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An exquisite pair of George I style pier mirrors, thoughtfully crafted in the manner of John Belchier, one of the most celebrated English cabinetmakers of the early 18th century. Eac...
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$12,550 / set
H 53.5 in W 32 in D 1 in
Pair of 19th Century Carved Giltwood Fragments Mounted on Custom Metal Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved giltwood architectural fragments from the 19th century, mounted on custom gilt metal frames. This pair of mirrors, made of 19th century architectural fragments mount...
Metal
Pair of Queen Anne Mirrors
Located in Westwood, NJ
eaturing a shaped tombstone form, this mirror showcases a border glass frame and antiqued mirror glass for a timeless appeal. Its delicately distressed finish and graceful design cap...
Mirror
$21,952
H 53.15 in W 26.78 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirrors, Arched Design, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Mirrors. Each mirror with an arched mirror plate and corresponding frame carved with still leaf decoration and an arched pediment centred ...
Glass, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Essex, MA
Each with panel and inset round mirror superstructure flanked by laurel swags over open scroll and rosette decoration all flanked by a pair of urns, all over a mirror plate set in gu...
Giltwood
$2,724Sale Price|20% Off
H 80.32 in W 37.41 in D 1.97 in
Mirror in carved and gilded wood, rectangular, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient mirror in solid wood, carved and gilded by hand, rectangular in shape and therefore positionable both horizontally and vertically, also particularly suitable for being above ...
Mirror, Poplar
$85,000 / set
H 73 in W 40 in D 2 in
Pair of George II/Neoclassical Style English 19th Century Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of George II/neoclassical style English 19th century carved giltwood mirrors. The mirrors are structured as if each where a classical temple with linear architectural ele...
Mirror, Wood
$47,642
H 70.87 in W 54.34 in D 2.76 in
Pair of 19th Century Gilt overmantel mirrors with original plate mirrors
Located in GB
A rare Pair of matching 19th century gilded original overmantel / over fireplace mirrors. Details include top central cartouche and foliage motif. Decorative scrolling frame detail...
Giltwood
Pair of Early Georgian Gilt Mirrors
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A rare pair of early Georgian cut gesso mirrors mainly in their original gilt; the plates look original but were probably replaced some time ago; a finely carved cartouche in the cen...
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of Substantial Georgian Giltwood Mirrors
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important pair of George III gilt wood pier mirrors of substantial scale, the breakfront crest with inset oval paterae over ribbed Corinthian columns with ribbon banding, the base si...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Pair Of Massive And Palatial Rococo Style Gilt Wood Mirrors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of impressive gilt wood mirrors with an acanthus leaf crest flanked by C-scrolls, the frame with embossed lattice design mimicking a Corinthian capital. The viewer is drawn to t...
Mirror, Giltwood
$14,679 / set
H 57.5 in W 52 in D 4 in
A Very Rare and Fine Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Overmantle Mirrors
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare and fine pair of 19th Century giltwood overmantle mirrors. The bevelled mirror glass plate of shaped, rectangular form is set within a finely hand carved, moulded and fl...
Glass, Giltwood
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.
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Leading talents tell us what goes into their mirrored creations and where to put them on a wall.
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