Antique mirrors - hot or not?

Emmeline Westin

8 years ago

Looking at some of the most recently featured photos on Houzz, one trend stands out, antique mirrors!

How do you feel about them, is it a must-have in your home?

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Bitsnbats

8 years ago

They are like a fabulous classic item of clothing. If you buy one that stands out it can be timeless and a fab investment. It's like they say, people with timeless class don't necessarily follow fashion, they have their own style and it doesn't matter what stage in life they are at, they can change the accessories and make the item suit them. I feel the same about home furnishings. If you like it go for it. Antique mirrors can be wonderful.

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8 years ago
I have them on my bespoke wardrobe doors. Gorgeous!
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8 years ago
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stephanie_j
8 years ago
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I absolutely adore them! They add timeless glamour to any room and work well in most settings. If they weren't so prohibitively expensive, I would have them covering the wall behind my bed.
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Of course we love them because we make them! However, we have to say that not all antiqued mirror is a nice as the next. Lots of manufacturers by it in from China, which is made by a machine, or start with harsh, cold new mirrors then spray chemicals on the back of the glass to age it, which results in the glass never developing a warm glow that traditionally hand silvered glass develops. I think that the mirror glass in this image is far too dark and overly aged for a residential project and quite clearly heavily sprayed around the edges creating regular distressing. Make sure you talk to producer beforehand so they know exactly what you want and where it is you want to use the glass. Bitsnbats is quite right, they can be wonderful and timeless - just make sure your finish suits you and your project!
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It's a yes from me. I'm about to use vintage mirror tiles as a splash back in a new kitchen. It captures the industrial edge in this respect.

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