Pair of French, 19th Century Giltwood Mirrored Back Wall Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century giltwood mirrored back wall sconces. A finely gilt pair of two-arm carved gilt wall sconces. These very decorative pair o...
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Neoclassical Mirrors
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive French 19th century Neo-Classical giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is framed within a fine Coeur de Rai border. At the base is a rectangular plinth with s...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
German 18th Century Neo-Classical Period Burl Walnut, Giltwood and Mecca Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique German 18th century neo-classical period burl Walnut, giltwood, and Mecca mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plates each framed within a mo...
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18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Giltwood
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Burl Walnut and Ormolu Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. burl Walnut and ormolu mirror. The mirror is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled ormolu band. Le...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. mahogany and ormolu mirrors. The original beveled mirror plates are framed within a striking and most decorative mahogany bor...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. giltwood mirrors. Each central mirror plate is framed within a fine moulded giltwood border with striking carved palmettes a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Neoclassical Bronze and Wrought Iron Mirror Attributed to René Prou, France 1937
$1,394Sale Price|20% Off
Neoclassical Bronze and Wrought Iron Mirror Attributed to René Prou, France 1937
By René Prou
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant wrought iron mirror with fine bronze details. Attributed to René Prou. Around 1938. Litt: similar bronze details in "les décorateurs des années 40" by Bruno Foucart- Norma...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Wall Mirror with Faux Porphyry
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very unusual Swedish wall mirror painted in faux porphyry, the frame around the original mirror plate is painted under glass, so it looks even more like polished porphyry. Swedish porphyry was first discovered in 1731 in the valley of Älvdalen, but serious mining there was only begun some fifty years later. The Älvdalen workshop produced a wide range of neoclassical objects...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Northern Italian Neoclasical Walnut Mirror with Giltwood Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
A northern Italian neoclassical parcel gilt walnut mirror. Great scale and proportions. 19th century Height 55 1/4 x width 28 inches.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Italian Parcel Ebonized Walnut Mirror, 18th Century, Great color and scale.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian parcel ebonized walnut mirror 18th century of breakfront outline, the mirror plate of horizontal rectangular form and flanked by fo...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
Regency Rectangular Handcrafted Gold Foil Wood Mirror Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted carved Regency Style wood mirror covered in gold foil.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Swedish 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Etched Giltwood And Ormolu Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Swedish early 19th century Neo-Classical st. etched mirror plate, Giltwood and Ormolu mirror. The original double frame vertical beveled mirror plate i...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, Deknudt, Friedman Brothers, and LaBarge. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $190 and tops out at $198,000 while the average work can sell for $3,489.
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