What is an antique toilet glass table?

An antique toilet glass table refers to a table-top dressing mirror, often equipped with a small set of drawers beneath the pivoting glass plate. These pieces were placed on top of larger furniture to assist with personal grooming. Over the centuries, cabinet makers produced them in various timbers, predominantly mahogany and walnut, reflecting the prevailing styles from the Georgian period through the Victorian era.

How do I date a Georgian dressing mirror?

Dating a Georgian dressing mirror involves examining the construction methods of the drawer boxes, the timber choices, and the profile of the mirror frame. Early pieces often feature walnut with shaped base boxes, while later Georgian examples favour mahogany with serpentine fronts and fine crossbanding. The mirror plates themselves, if original, show subtle imperfections and thinner glass than modern replacements, often held in place with old pine backing boards.

Where should I place a table mirror?

These mirrors suit placement on top of chests of drawers, sideboards, or dedicated writing desks where they function as practical dressing accessories. Their compact base footprints allow them to sit comfortably on standard surface depths. Ensure the supporting furniture is stable and level, as the adjustable swing mechanism requires a firm foundation to operate smoothly.

Are the mirror plates usually original?

Many surviving pieces retain their original mirror plates, which can exhibit light foxing or grey speckling due to age. However, because glass is fragile, some examples have received replacement mirror plates over the centuries. Examining the silvering behind the glass and the way the plate is secured into the frame helps determine whether the glass dates to the original period of manufacture.

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An antique toilet glass table provides a pivoting mirror above small drawers, designed to sit on a larger surface for grooming.

Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror.

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror.

From Ruby Antiques

£285

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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1926

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1926

From Julie Cartwright Antiques

£225

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Toilet Mirror

From Treasury Antiques

£495

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Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844

19th century

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Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844

From Kingsdown Antiques

£195

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Figured Walnut Table Mirror with a Bureau Fitment C 1860

19th century

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Figured Walnut Table Mirror with a Bureau Fitment C 1860

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£1,395

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19th-century Dressing Mirror in Mahogany 24"

18th century

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19th-century Dressing Mirror in Mahogany 24"

From Rupert Landen Antiques

£295

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Dutch Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Ca 1810

19th century

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Dutch Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Ca 1810

From Jane Short Antiques

£625

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Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest with Adjustable Shield Mirror

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest with Adjustable Shield Mirror

From Tinker & Toad

£750

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19th century

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Georgian Style Mahogany Mirror

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£180

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18th century

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George III Mahogany Toilet Mirror

From Roger King Antiques

£240

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Listings span multiple eras, encompassing Georgian walnut and mahogany pieces, Regency swing mirrors, Victorian cast bronze designs, and Edwardian oak examples.

George II Parcel-gilt Mahogany Dressing Mirror

18th century

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George II Parcel-gilt Mahogany Dressing Mirror

From Blue Boar Antiques

£575

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Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror with Three Drawers

19th century

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Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror with Three Drawers

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£425

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£295

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1920 - 1940

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Large Oak Adjustable Toilet Mirror

From Affordable Old Furniture

£250

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

From Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

£950

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Fine Georgian Period Mahogany & Crossbanded Dressing Table Mirror, Circa 1790

18th century

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Fine Georgian Period Mahogany & Crossbanded Dressing Table Mirror, Circa 1790

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£525

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Antique Toilet Glass Table

Georgian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror.

Art Deco Silver & Guilloche Enamel Dressing Table Jar by Henry Clifford Davis, Birmingham 1926

19th Century Mahogany Toilet Mirror

Lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver & Cut Glass Trinket Box – 1844

Figured Walnut Table Mirror with a Bureau Fitment C 1860

19th-century Dressing Mirror in Mahogany 24"

Dutch Walnut Dressing Table Mirror, Ca 1810

Edwardian Mahogany Dressing Chest with Adjustable Shield Mirror

Georgian Style Mahogany Mirror

George III Mahogany Toilet Mirror

George II Parcel-gilt Mahogany Dressing Mirror

Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror with Three Drawers

Early 19th Century Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

Large Oak Adjustable Toilet Mirror

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

Fine Georgian Period Mahogany & Crossbanded Dressing Table Mirror, Circa 1790

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