Few things are able to encapsulate both style and practicality better than a mirror. Not only do they add much needed light to our rooms and increase the illusion of space, but the look of the frame can fundamentally change the character of the room. Whether you are looking for a classic 19th Century mirror or something more modernist both antique and vintage mirrors are often your best choice. This is because older mirrors give off a softer reflection than our modern examples and have frames beautifully weathered by time and full of character. The history of mirrors is also fascinating.
With the mirrors close connection to both opulence and spirituality it is hardly surprising that carved giltwood soon became the frame of choice. The simple gold and silver mix is certainly a classic combination, but even from the start leading makers and designers of the day were creating fantastical framed mirrors for their clients. By the early 20th Century this extravagance was paired right back, and as different tints of mirror glass were fashionable you can find amazing Art Deco and Mid-Century examples with tinted mirror frames.
At LoveAntiques we have a superb selection of antique and vintage wall mirrors.
Merchant House Antiques
19th Century Scrubbed Oak Mirror
£ 995
Georgian Antiques
Carved & Gilded Tryptic Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,750
Merchant House Antiques
Scrubbed Walnut Mirror
£ 895
Merchant House Antiques
19th Century Gilded Overmantle / Gilt Mirror
£ 895
Merchant House Antiques
Small 19th Century Gilt Mirror
£ 425
Merchant House Antiques
Decorative Gilt Mirror in the Louis XV Style
£ 695
Merchant House Antiques
Pretty 19th Century Gilt Mirror
£ 645
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Giltwood Bistro Mirror
£ 1,050
Marylebone Antiques
Antique Victorian Period Giltwood Mirror
£ 1,250
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of Antique Gilt Framed Convex Mirrors
£ 950
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Large Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 3,500
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Adam Style Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,550
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Giltwood Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 1,650
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Chinoiserie Decorated Wall Mirror
£ 595
Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Chinoiserie Decorated Wall Mirror
£ 595
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Whites Antiques
Pair of Italian 20th Century Mirrors
£ 935
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Venetian Cushion Mirror
£ 775
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Staffordshire Art Deco Gilt Framed Convex Wall Mirror
£ 525
£ 1,210
Church Street Antiques
Victorian Giltwood & Gesso Oval Wall Mirror
£ 3,800
Tony Youll Antiques
18th Century Gilt Mirror
£ 395
Tony Youll Antiques
Rectangular Venetian Mirror
£ 450
Witch Antiques
Victorian Mirror
£ 435
Antiques & Chic
Antique Meissen or Continental German Porcelain Mirror Set
£ 995
JMR Antiques Ltd
Superb Quality 19th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror
£ 595
Hingstons Antiques
Large 19th Century Gilt Mirror
£ 4,650
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Gilt Framed Convex Wall Mirror
£ 150
Tony Youll Antiques
Carved Giltwood Mirror
£ 220
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Gilded Convex Wall Mirror
£ 180
Tony Youll Antiques
Mid Century Round Mirror by Fitterman
£ 750
Georgian Antiques
Fine Quality Mother of Pearl Inlaid Hongmu Chinese Mirror
£ 1,090
£ 1,075
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Cherrywood Faux Bamboo Mirror
£ 1,050
Whites Antiques
French Early 20th Century Trumeau Mirror c.1920
£ 985
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Venetian Mirror
£ 875
£ 750
Stylish 19th Century Adams-style Neo-classical Gilded Oval Wall Mirror
£ 750
Georgian Antiques
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Large Oval Gilt Mirror
£ 495
£ 375
JMR Antiques Ltd
Early 19th Century Carved Gilt Wall Mirror
£ 995
Church Street Antiques
Satinwood Sheraton Style Overmantel Mirror
£ 1,750
JMR Antiques Ltd
Small Islamic Inlaid Wall Mirror
£ 245