Switchable polarized displays

A vehicular rearview assembly, comprising:

• a front substrate defining a first surface and a second surface, the front substrate being substantially transparent, wherein the front substrate defines a shaped edge along a periphery of the first surface;
• a concealment layer coupled with the second surface;
• an absorbing polarizer coupled with the second surface;
• an electro-optic element coupled to the absorbing polarizer, comprising:
• a first substrate defining a first element surface and a second element surface;
• a second substrate spaced away from the first substrate and defining a third element surface and a fourth element surface;
• and
• an electro-optic material positioned between the first and second substrates;
• a reflective polarizer coupled to the fourth element surface;
• and
• a display configured to emit a first polarization of light into the second polarizer.

A vehicular rearview assembly, comprising:

• a front substrate defining a first surface and a second surface, wherein the front substrate defines a shaped edge having a radius of curvature of about 2.0 mm or greater along a periphery of the first surface;
• a concealment layer coupled with the second surface;
• an absorbing polarizer coupled with the second surface;
• a liquid crystal element coupled with the absorbing polarizer;
• a reflective polarizer coupled with the liquid crystal element;
• and
• a display configured to emit light into the reflective polarizer.