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Late 19th Century Large Convex Railroad Station Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th century large convex railroad station mirror found in the Czech Republic. Steel
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Convex Mirrors

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Steel

Steel Convex Red and White Railroad Mirror, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual and very cool convex mirror in a steel frame painted with red and white stripes, said to
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Convex Mirrors

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Steel

Extra Large Midcentury Convex Railroad Mirror
Located in Brecht, BE
These mirrors were used in railway stations in the Czech republic ... great industrial design.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Convex Mirrors

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Iron

Vintage Czech Painted Metal Railroad Safety Mirror, circa 1930
Located in Houston, TX
convex mirror. The mirror was originally used at a bend in a railroad train track to show the conductors
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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Industrial Convex Mirrors

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Metal

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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.

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Questions About Convex Railroad Mirror
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    Federal 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.