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.

19th century

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Victorian Vanity Mirror

From D and A Binder Ltd

£360

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Pretty Pair of French Antique Gilt Decorated Bottles

1900 - 1920

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Pretty Pair of French Antique Gilt Decorated Bottles

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£295

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Large Antique Victorian Mahogany and Marble Topped Swing Mirror

19th century

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Large Antique Victorian Mahogany and Marble Topped Swing Mirror

From London City Antiques

£1,095

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Antique George III Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

19th century

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Antique George III Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

From London City Antiques

£595

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Regency Ebonised Hand Held Double Sided Mirror with Original Plate

19th century

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Regency Ebonised Hand Held Double Sided Mirror with Original Plate

From William Rand Antiques

£295

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Antique Vanity Case, English, Travelling Dressing Table Box, Regency, Circa 1820

19th century

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Antique Vanity Case, English, Travelling Dressing Table Box, Regency, Circa 1820

From London Fine Antiques

£1,195

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Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror.

19th century

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Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror.

From The Dorking Desk Shop

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Antique Silver & Glass Perfume Bottle.

From George James Antiques

£245

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19th century

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Dressing Table Mirror

From Masons Antiques

£345

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Toilet Mirror

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£450

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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.

19th century

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Victorian Walnut Jewellery Box

From Beechmount Antiques

£625

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Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Collar & Cut Glass Scent Bottles

1900 - 1920

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Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Collar & Cut Glass Scent Bottles

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£245

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

18th century

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Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

From Antique and Unique

£375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Georgian Gillows Mahogany Toilet Mirror

From Shaun King Antiques

£845

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Queen Anne Black Lacquered Toilet Mirror with Miniature Bureau Base

18th century

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Queen Anne Black Lacquered Toilet Mirror with Miniature Bureau Base

From Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

£5,950

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19th century

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Large Quality Mahogany Dressing Mirror

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Toilet Glass Table

Victorian Vanity Mirror

Pretty Pair of French Antique Gilt Decorated Bottles

Large Antique Victorian Mahogany and Marble Topped Swing Mirror

Antique George III Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

Regency Ebonised Hand Held Double Sided Mirror with Original Plate

Antique Vanity Case, English, Travelling Dressing Table Box, Regency, Circa 1820

Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Dressing Mirror.

Antique Silver & Glass Perfume Bottle.

Dressing Table Mirror

19th Century Mahogany Toilet Mirror

Victorian Walnut Jewellery Box

Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Silver Collar & Cut Glass Scent Bottles

Georgian Mahogany Dressing Mirror with Ebony Inlay

Georgian Gillows Mahogany Toilet Mirror

Queen Anne Black Lacquered Toilet Mirror with Miniature Bureau Base

Large Quality Mahogany Dressing Mirror

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