Architectural Wall Mirrors

OLD WOODEN ARCHITECTURAL GILDED ROUND MIRROR

Sunburst Mirror Maker on Ebay is selling a striking round architectural mirror that looks to be out of brass, but in fact is wood.  The old wooden architectural mirror comes from Spain, and dates back from the 1920s. The mirror measures 31-1/2 inches in diameter, and has been recently re gilded in a distressed style. They have it priced at just over $600.

Mantle Wall Mirrors

Gilded Antique Mirror

Antique mantle wall mirrors can be some of the most extravagant mirrors on the market.  This mirror's wear and tear adds to the charm and beauty of this piece.  This picture was featured on Greige Design

A fireplace mantle can be a great place to add a wall mirror.  Wall mirrors positioned higher up a wall can add additional height and make a room appear much larger.  Placing a mirror high up on the wall can look funny without some sort of wainscoting to frame in the mirror, which are why mantles are ideal when it comes to featuring a mirror.

There are various types of mirrors you can use to decorate a fireplace mantle; you can choose different shapes, finishes, period styles and sizes. The most commonly shaped mirror above a mantle is a rectangular or square one.  Many people choose this shape because it matches the mantle itself.  If the wall space is quite tall, finding a rectangular mirror that can fill the space well would work best. A round mirror provides a contrasting shape to the overall shape of the fireplace.  Finding the just right wall mirror for your fireplace mantle will go a far way of opening up your living area.

 

Chinese Chippendale Gilt Wall Mirror

Chinoiserie Wallpaper Oversized Gilt Mirror From Luxe Magazine- Designer Unknown

This classic gilt chinese chippendale mirror looks terrific featured on a light blue chinoiserie wallpaper.   The mirror is flanked by two overisized hurrricane lanterns, which are held up on a modern mirrored sideboard.  The antique louis XV chairs complete this very elegant dining room.

Painted Chinese Chippendale Vintage Mirror

ASIAN CHIPPANDALE MIRROR Seller Penny Long Antiques

A George III Carved Giltwood Mirror Dealer Kentshire Galleries Ltd

Pair George III Style Mirrors Seller Savid Neligan Antiques

Gilt Carved Mirror With Ho Ho Bird

Bold Wallpapers

Massucco Warner Miller Powder Room Featured On The Enchanted Home


Layering a gilt wall mirror with an outrageous wallpaper can really make a fabulous mirror stand out as a feature in your home.   This Hollywood Regency frame looks terrific on this really dark wallpaper.  A bathroom is one of the best places to use bright or dark wall colors.  The room is often very small, and an over sized wall mirror can make a room appear so much larger even while using dark wall colors.  Consider a bold pattern such as the picture above and layer in the brass details.

Scalamandre Zebra Wallpaper was used in this bathroom, by Massucco Warner Miller Interior Design, Featured On The Enchanted Home

Antique Gilt Wall Mirrors

Oversized Gilt Wall Mirrors

Vicki from French Essence showed a picture of her home as she was decorating for the holidays.  I couldn't think of a better statement piece than the oversized ornate gilt mirror that hangs on her wall at the bottom of her staircase.  Not only does it make that area an extra special focal feature, but the mirror is large enough to give a larger view as one is walking down the staircase.  Gilt mirrors are masterpieces all on their own.