Collection: LUXURY VINTAGE MIRRORS

With their dark edges, distressed patches, and ornate frames, vintage mirrors can transform any room instantly. They can add extra light to a room as well as a bit of glamour and flair. At Anemone, luxury vintage mirrors are one of the things we do best!

How to Decorate with Vintage Mirrors

Here are a few tips that will help you capitalise on the beauty and elegance these mirrors have to offer:

1. Consider the Reflection

Though most people choose where to hang mirrors based on available wall space, it is essential to consider what object the mirror will reflect. You might, for instance, hang the mirror across an important painting, furniture, or architectural element to give the feature more importance.

2. Think Big

Do not be afraid to place a large mirror in a small space. The mirror will create the illusion of space and depth to make it feel bigger.

3. Create a Focal Point

Mirrors are often placed above dining room buffets and mantels because they make excellent focal points. Consider hanging sconces on both sides of the mirror or covering an entire wall with vintage mirrors.

4. Use Several Mirrors Simultaneously

You could also create a gallery wall of vintage mirrors. Should you opt to go with this design idea, ensure that you implement it in a room with minimal clutter. Filling an already-cluttered room with several mirrors could be overkill.

5. Pay Attention to the Frame

You can achieve an edgy, traditional, or classic style depending on the frame you pick. For instance, a chinoiserie mirror will have more of an impact on a room than a wood frame.

The mirror itself can also contribute to the style. A vintage mirror with smoky glass and imperfections could significantly contribute to the look of your space.

Where to Display Your Vintage Mirror

The placement of any vintage mirror is everything. Always hang your mirror at the right height for the space. While hanging it at eye level can work, hanging it higher or lower is also an option, depending on the scenario. Here are a few places on which you could hang your vintage mirror:

·         Hang small vintage mirrors on the vanities in your bathroom and arrange flower vases between them for the mirrors to catch the edges of your floral displays.

·         Centre a vintage mirror on vanity and add scarves across the top to evoke Hollywood’s golden age.

·         Place a set of mismatched, small vintage mirrors either in a cluster or down the hallway.

·         Position a vintage mirror across a window to illuminate a dark room.

·         You could also hang some mirrors above your fireplace.

Also keep in mind that vintage mirrors are a great match for luxury Italian furniture, marble tables, and Murano lamps.

Got a Bit Dirty? Here’s How to Clean Your Vintage Mirror

Over time, fingerprints, dirt, and dust find their way onto all of your home’s reflective surfaces. Because vintage mirrors are covered with a mercury or silver layer, you will have to put extra effort when removing dust and smudges from them.

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to clean your vintage mirror.

First, you will need:

·         Rubbing alcohol

·         A jug of water

·         White vinegar

·         Newspaper

·         A spray bottle

·         A microfibre cloth

·         Shaving cream

The steps:

1. Mix a cup of rubbing alcohol, a cup of water, and one teaspoon of white vinegar.

2. Pour this mixture into the spray bottle.

3. Spray your mirror’s entire surface.

4. Get a newspaper and rub the surface.

5. Take some shaving cream and spray it on the surface.

6. Grab your microfiber cloth and wipe the surface clean.

7. Pour clean water on the cloth and wipe the mirror once more.

Why Buy Your Luxury Vintage Mirrors from Anemone Interiors?

At Anemone Interiors, we aim to offer you a selection of unique hand-picked luxury mirrors. The level of scrutiny with which you shop for your furniture is what we use to build our collection, ensuring that we provide you with the very best design options. If you're looking for something really special, be sure to check out the Ultrafragola Mirror by Ettore Sottsass and the Emil Stejnar flower mirror.