Pair Circular Walnut Mirrors 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair of Circular Walnut Mirrors
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238697
Price: 365 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsMoulded frame, Circular profile, Concentric rings
SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of Victorian wall mirrors dates from 1900 and exemplifies an English Country House design style. Each piece is constructed from walnut with a warm brown timber finish and glass, featuring a circular profile with deep concentric rings and a moulded frame surrounding a bevelled plate. The rich grain of the wood displays a polished lustre and highlights the precision of the turned profile. Measuring 31 cm high, 31 cm wide and 3 cm deep, the mirrors possess a compact footprint well suited to integration within domestic interiors. Such a matching pair functions effectively in a variety of settings, such as flanking a chimney breast in a drawing room, hanging above bedside tables in a bedroom, or providing a decorative accent along a hallway. They also suit a narrow wall space where reflective surfaces help to bounce natural light around the room. The traditional aesthetic complements period properties and adds a touch of classic warmth to more contemporary interior schemes.

FAQs

Circular mirrors framed in dark hardwoods such as walnut gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Their compact design and turned moulding techniques made them favoured decorative accents across Victorian and Edwardian interiors.

These mirrors typically feature solid walnut or walnut-veneered frames crafted through wood turning and moulding processes. The glass inserts are held in place with wood or metal backings, often employing bevelled or flat silvered glass.

Authentic period examples generally display natural wood patination, hand-finished joinery, and original backing materials such as soft timber panels or zinc plates. The glass may also exhibit subtle oxidation or minor desilvering consistent with age.

Arranging a matching pair side-by-side or stacked vertically creates visual symmetry in hallways, alcoves, or above bedside tables. The rich grain of walnut complements both minimalist contemporary palettes and layered traditional schemes.

Clean the glass using a lightly dampened lint-free cloth, avoiding direct liquid application near the wood boundary. Dust the walnut frame with a soft brush and apply a microcrystalline wax or high-grade beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber.

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