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.
Georgian Antiques
Regency Gilded Tryptic Mirror
£ 1,950
£ 695
Antique Hall Rack with Valet Mirror, English, Oak, Mounted Coat Hooks, Victorian
£ 695
London Fine Ltd
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
French Bleached Oak Wall Mirror
£ 595
Loveday Antiques
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century English Giltwood Mirrors in the Late Rococo Style of John Linnell
£ 9,850
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century English Giltwood Mirrors in the Late Rococo Style of John Linnell
£ 9,850
Loveday Antiques
Kernow Furniture
Victorian Pink Velvet Wall Mirror
£ 295
Philip Hunt Antiques
Stylish Regency Ebonised & Gilt Wall Mirror
£ 895
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Convex Wall Mirror by Heals
£ 250
£ 1,250
Antique & Decorative
19th Century Gilt Girandole Mirror
£ 390
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Early 20th Century Gilded Mirror
£ 1,850
Georgian Antiques
George IV Gilded Pier Mirror
£ 1,600
Marylebone Antiques
1970s Vintage Brass Faux Bamboo Mirror
£ 375
Georgian Antiques
Decorative Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Rectangular Mahogany Wall Mirror
£ 550
£ 770
Early Georgian Style Red Lacquered Wall Mirror in The Chinoiserie Style c.1880
£ 770
Georgian Antiques
Vintage World
Amazing French Mirror
£ 169
Vintage World
Amazing French Mirror
£ 109
Vintage World
Stunning French Wall Mirror
£ 119
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 99
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 119
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 99
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 109
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 109
Elmgarden
Regency Style Oak Convex Wall Mirror
£ 425
£ 1,450
Vintage World
Impressive French Mirror
£ 99
Vintage World
Stunning French Wall Mirror
£ 119
Vintage World
Impressive French Mirror
£ 169
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 109
Town House Traders Ltd
Pair of Ornate Gilt Framed Wall Mirrors
£ 160
Vintage World
Stunning French Wall Mirror
£ 99
Vintage World
Impressive French Wall Mirror
£ 99
Vintage World
Amazing French Mirror with Console
£ 149
Tony Youll Antiques
Cherrywood Faux Bamboo Mirror
£ 495
Georgian Antiques
Gilded George III Style Mirror
£ 750
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