Mahogany Wall Pier Mirror 19th Century

Name: Mahogany Wall Pier Mirror 19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1114124
Price: 230 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Mirror Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTurned pilasters, Architectural cornice, Spindle frieze, Moulded frame
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This Victorian mahogany wall pier mirror dates from the 19th century and is finished in a dark brown tone with an ebonized reeded surround. The architectural piece exhibits several decorative elements, including a heavy corniced top, turned pilasters running down the sides, and a horizontal spindle frieze positioned directly beneath the cornice. The glass is clear and set within a rectangular moulded frame, presenting an untouched surface in excellent condition. Dimensions are 79 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this mirror suits placement on a narrow wall space in an entryway, hallway, or above a compact console table. Its architectural profile and rich timber tones provide a traditional focal point that complements period interiors or adds character to simpler room schemes.

FAQs

A pier mirror is a narrow vertical mirror originally designed to be hung on a pier, which is the wall section located between two windows or above a console table. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these mirrors served to reflect natural light back into grand reception rooms.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring solid timber or veneered surfaces over pine carcasses. The reflective glass panels were silvered or mercury-backed, set within frames detailed with turned spindles, columns, and architectural mouldings.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-joined timber construction, such as mortise and tenon joints, along with hand-cut backboards secured with old iron nails. The original glass panel may show subtle distortion, grey flecks, or minor oxidisation along the edges consistent with historical silvering processes.

A mahogany pier mirror can be positioned in an entryway above a narrow console table, on a staircase landing, or within a tight hallway alcove. The rich wood tones create contrast against neutral wall paint, adding architectural depth to contemporary living spaces.

Dust the mahogany frame regularly using a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, applying a small amount of beeswax polish annually to preserve the timber finish. Apply glass cleaner directly onto a cloth rather than the mirror itself to prevent moisture from seeping behind the frame and damaging the backing.

James Reeve (Quinneys of Warwick)

Mahogany Wall Pier Mirror 19th Century