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.
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
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Chinoiserie Lacquered Wall Mirror
£ 145
£ 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
Marylebone Antiques
Adam Style Giltwood Mirror
£ 495
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Large Victorian Gilt Oval Mirror
£ 695
£ 245
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Gilt Framed Oval Victorian Mirror (26)
£ 595
Lorna Byskou
Victorian Gilt Adam Style Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,500
£ 1,500
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
19th Century Cushion Mirror
£ 795
Carradale Farm Antiques Ltd
Early 19th Century, Gilt, Triple Plate, Landscape Mirror
£ 900
Harmony Antiques
English Butlers Porthole Convex Mirror
£ 145
Elmgarden
French Carved Gothic Oak Wall Mirror
£ 400
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century French Gilt Wall Mirror
£ 795
Reepham Antiques
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Overmantle Mirror
£ 2,500
JMR Antiques Ltd
Exceptional Quality French 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
£ 2,995
Reepham Antiques
Early 18th Century Triple-plate George II Carved Giltwood Mirror
£ 10,500
Early 18th Century Triple-plate George II Carved Giltwood Mirror
£ 10,500
Reepham Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Antique Mahogany Wall Shelves with Fretwork Mirrored Back
£ 325
Antique Mahogany Wall Shelves with Fretwork Mirrored Back
£ 325
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
£ 800
£ 900
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Super Louis Engraved Wall Mirror
£ 995
Tony Youll Antiques
Oval Venetian Mirror
£ 395
£ 345
Church Street Antiques
Early 20th Century Heart Shaped Mirror
£ 495
Burgett Langfield
Large 19th Century English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror with Prince of Wales Feather Plume Surmount
£ 2,650
Large 19th Century English Gilt Archtop Overmantle Mirror with Prince of Wales Feather Plume Surmount
£ 2,650
Burgett Langfield
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Large Late Victorian Painted Pine Wall Mirror
£ 795
£ 2,250
London City Antiques
Large Antique George III Quality Walnut Wall Mirror
£ 1,385
Harmony Antiques
Antique French Faux Bamboo Mirror
£ 120
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Highly Impressive French Walnut & Parcel Gilt Large Mirror
£ 3,450
Highly Impressive French Walnut & Parcel Gilt Large Mirror
£ 3,450
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors