Where should I hang a pier mirror?

These mirrors suit narrow wall spaces between windows, reflecting light back into the room. They also work well above console tables or side cabinets in hallways and reception rooms.

How do I identify a Georgian mirror?

Georgian pieces often display figured mahogany or walnut veneers alongside symmetrical fretwork designs. Earlier examples from this era incorporate parcel gilt details and gilded wooden slips surrounding the glass.

What is a trumeau mirror?

A trumeau mirror combines a vertical looking glass with an upper decorative panel. These French panels frequently contain oil paintings, pastoral scenes, or painted wood finishes.

Are the mirror plates original?

Many older pieces retain their original silvered glass plates, which display natural ageing, foxing, and subtle distortions. Replacement glass plates appear brighter and lack the characteristic surface softening of antique examples.