On Our Hunt List: Federal Regency-Style Vintage Convex Wall Mirror with Eagle Over Olive Laurels

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A little history lesson on this piece: above, the 13 balls surrounding the mirror represents the 13 original colonies, and of course, the Eagle, chosen by our Founding Fathers, symbolizes the United States of America. Originals and even good reproductions like the mirror above cost in the thousands. In the 1940s and 1950s, a bunch of reproductions were made out of plastic and other cheaper materials and then painted gold.

Why we love this mirror? Sure it's serious and patriotic yet stylistically, it shows how to add patina and a sense of history and permanence to a brand new home or space. Whether real or reproduction, this Federal style convex mirror accented with an eagle withstands time. Shown above, this gorgeous mirror, a reproduction, has so much style and grace.

Below are a few inspirations images of how our fellow designers have incorporated them into their spaces — all are thoughtfully beautiful.

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