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.
Elmgarden
Large French Rectangular Gilt Mirror
£ 1200
Tony Youll Antiques
Gilt Rococo Mirror
£ 575
Graham Smith Antiques Ltd
Italian Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
£ 975
Harmony Antiques
English Butlers Porthole Convex Wall Mirror 1940's
£ 145
Tom Scott Antiques
Pair of Rosewood Oval Mirrors
£ 595
artsncraftsfurniture
Arts and Crafts Overmantel Mirror
£ 225
Hingstons Antiques
Antique Gilt Mirror
£ 1375
Kernow Furniture
Edwardian Gilt Mirror
£ 545
Tony Youll Antiques
Large Antique Gilt Mirror
£ 975
Kernow Furniture
Vintage Gilt Mirror
£ 195
Tony Youll Antiques
French 19th Century Landscape Mirror
£ 975
Harmony Antiques
Antique French Mercury Plate Mirror
£ 120
Kernow Furniture
Vintage Gilt Oval Mirror
£ 185
Kernow Furniture
Round Convex Brass Mirror
£ 185
Kernow Furniture
Victorian Ebonised Mirror
£ 195
Kernow Furniture
Carved Eastern Wall Mirror
£ 275
Hastings Antiques Warehouse
18th Century Ornately Carved Italian Walnut Overmantle Mirror
£ 8500
18th Century Ornately Carved Italian Walnut Overmantle Mirror
£ 8500
Hastings Antiques Warehouse
Windsor House Antiques
Three Part 19th Century Period Giltwood Mirror
£ 580
Georgian Antiques
Whytock & Reid Chinese Style Mirror c.1900
£ 400
Burgett Langfield
19th Century English Victorian Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror
£ 995
Georgian Antiques
Dutch Brass & Ebonized Mirror
£ 1850
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Arts & Crafts Copper Mirror
£ 395
Mercia Interiors
Edwardian Gilt Mirror
£ 395
Tony Youll Antiques
French Gilt Margin Mirror
£ 975
Thakeham Furniture ltd
George III Mahogany Fret Wall Mirror
£ 640
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 2650
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
£ 2650
Burgett Langfield
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Silvered Overmantle Mirror
£ 2650
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1895
Yeats Country Antiques
Very Fine Large 19th Century Arch Top Overmantle Mirror
€ 7950
Yeats Country Antiques
Stunning Large 19th Century Arch Top Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
€ 8950
Stunning Large 19th Century Arch Top Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
€ 8950
Yeats Country Antiques
Yeats Country Antiques
Fine 19th Century Large Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
€ 5950
Yeats Country Antiques
Exceptional 19th Century Large Size Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
€ 6950
Exceptional 19th Century Large Size Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
€ 6950
Yeats Country Antiques
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Large Overmantle Mirror
£ 2950
£ 550
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Overmantle Mirror
£ 1750
Rocaille
French Ornate Gilt Wall Mirror
£ 495
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Continental Overmantel Mirror
Rams Head Antiques
Good William IV Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
£ 1850
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Large Victorian Carved Wood Wall Overmantel Mirror
£ 755
Antique & Decorative
Continental Cheval Dressing Mirror
£ 280