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20th Century Fun House Mirror
Dean Antiques Ltd
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850

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20th Century Fun House Mirror

1920 - 1940
Description

20th century fun house mirror. 6 available. Priced individually.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this Vintage Fun House Mirror to the 1930s.

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SA635657
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Description
20th century fun house mirror. 6 available. Priced individually.
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this Vintage Fun House Mirror to the 1930s.

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SA635657
Dean Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019
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A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection.
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Archive I A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection.

20th Century Fun House Mirror

Archive II A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection. View II
Archive III A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection. View III
Archive IV A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection. View IV
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Dean Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07770 231 687
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Dean Antiques Ltd
Babdown Airfield
Tetbury
GL8 8YL
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/deanantiques
Verified Since Jul 2019
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 592
Dean Antiques Ltd
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Location: Dean Antiques Ltd, Babdown Airfield, Tetbury, GL8 8YL, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/deanantiques
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A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection.
20th Century Fun House Mirror
Ref: SA635657
A tall rectangular vintage fun house mirror with a deep black painted wooden frame and warped glass panel creating a distorted reflection.
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A fun house mirror, also known as a distorting mirror, is an optical display featuring shaped glass designed to produce warped reflections for amusement. Originating in 19th-century travelling carnivals and fairgrounds, these pieces were manufactured using specialised convex or concave glass set within sturdy wooden or metal frames.

Vintage distorting mirrors generally consist of heavy glass silvered on one side and bent into custom waves or curves. The glass is encased within deep wooden box frames or painted timber surrounds to protect the curved edges and support the weight of the glass panel.

Authentic 20th-century examples often exhibit heavy timber box framing, hand-silvered glass showing subtle oxidisation, and construction wear consistent with commercial use. The backing materials frequently consist of solid wood panels or ply retained by vintage metal brackets.

A distortion mirror serves as an engaging conversational art piece when placed in a hallway, entryway, or gallery wall. Pairing the dark timber frame with contemporary linear furniture creates a balanced contrast between structured lines and playful optical art.

Clean the glass surface using a soft microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water or ammonium-free glass cleaner, taking care not to let liquid pool near the frame edges. Preserve the timber frame by dusting regularly with a soft brush and maintaining stable indoor humidity levels.
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