How do I hang a heavy carved wooden frame safely?

Heavy carved wooden frames and mirrors require secure wall fixings suited to the specific wall material, such as brick, stone or plasterboard. Utilising appropriate picture wire or D-rings screwed directly into the solid wooden frame ensures even weight distribution. Consulting a professional installer is recommended for particularly large or heavy architectural pieces to prevent strain on the historical timber and joints.

Can I replace the glass in an antique mirror frame?

Replacing the glass is sometimes necessary if the original plate is severely damaged, though retaining historical mirror glass preserves the authentic appearance of the piece. When replacement is required, traditional silvered glass cut to fit the exact rebate can be installed by a specialist. Care should be taken during any glass replacement to avoid disturbing the old wooden backing boards and historical fixings.

How should I clean antique carved wooden frames?

Dusting should be performed regularly using a soft, dry brush to remove particles from deep carved crevices without damaging the surface. Avoid using liquid polishes, water or chemical cleaners, particularly on giltwood or painted surfaces where moisture can cause flaking. Professional conservation advice ought to be sought if the wooden surface or gilding shows signs of active deterioration or instability.

What is the difference between an oil painting frame and a mirror frame?

Picture frames designed for canvas art often feature deeper rebates and specific moulding profiles to accommodate stretchers and backing boards. Mirror frames are constructed with heavy load-bearing capacities to support thick glass plates and frequently incorporate integrated wooden backing structures. Both forms utilise similar decorative carving styles, but their internal rebate depths and structural bracing reflect their intended contents.

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Carved Wooden Frame Art

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These pieces of carved wooden frame art bring together centuries of joinery and decoration to house mirrors, paintings and panels.

A Large Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror

1900 - 1920

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A Large Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror

From Elmgarden

£725

3+ MONTHS AGO

mirrors

French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed

1900 - 1920

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French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed

From Elmgarden

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

beds

Indian Raj Period Carved and Framed Deep Relief Hardwood Wall Panel, Circa 1880

19th century

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Indian Raj Period Carved and Framed Deep Relief Hardwood Wall Panel, Circa 1880

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£1,350

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

1920 - 1940

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Art Deco Rectangular Oak Mirror

From Elmgarden

£360

3+ MONTHS AGO

mirrors

A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship

19th century

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A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship

From Mike Melody Antiques

£440

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Amusing Dutch Brassband/fanfare Type of Jigsaw Woodwork Relief Painting.

1920 - 1940

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Amusing Dutch Brassband/fanfare Type of Jigsaw Woodwork Relief Painting.

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£1,450

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Heavy French Art Deco Bamboo Wall Mirror

19th century

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Heavy French Art Deco Bamboo Wall Mirror

From Elmgarden

£660

3+ MONTHS AGO

mirrors

19th century

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Victorian Tapestry Wall Hanging

From Cavers Antiques

£265

3+ MONTHS AGO

art

20th Century Haitian Impressionist Oil Painting by Ernst Louizor

1940 - 1960

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20th Century Haitian Impressionist Oil Painting by Ernst Louizor

From School House Antiques

£995

3+ MONTHS AGO

art

1900 - 1920

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Pair of Hand Carved Black Forest Frames

From Pareglio & Ayres Antiques Interiors

£450

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

Listings feature items dated from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, spanning the Victorian, Edwardian, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco periods.

19th century

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Charles Burton Barber Chromolithograph

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£150

3+ MONTHS AGO

art

19th century

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Tramp Art Picture Frame

From Vicky Thomas Antiques

£130

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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Tramp Art Double Picture Frame

From Vicky Thomas Antiques

£120

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

19th century

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Nineteenth Century Oak Mirror

From Ropeworks Antiques

£385

3+ MONTHS AGO

mirrors

1900 - 1920

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Inlaid Mahogany Framed Settee

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,145

3+ MONTHS AGO

sofas

Large Walnut Framed Wall Plaque All the Worlds a Stage

19th century

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Large Walnut Framed Wall Plaque All the Worlds a Stage

From Shackladys Antiques

£3,975

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

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Carved Wooden Frame Art

A Large Arts and Crafts Carved Oak Overmantel or Wall Mirror

French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed

Indian Raj Period Carved and Framed Deep Relief Hardwood Wall Panel, Circa 1880

Art Deco Rectangular Oak Mirror

A Large Antique Naive Wooden Diarama of a British Sailing Ship

Amusing Dutch Brassband/fanfare Type of Jigsaw Woodwork Relief Painting.

Heavy French Art Deco Bamboo Wall Mirror

Victorian Tapestry Wall Hanging

20th Century Haitian Impressionist Oil Painting by Ernst Louizor

Pair of Hand Carved Black Forest Frames

Charles Burton Barber Chromolithograph

Tramp Art Picture Frame

Tramp Art Double Picture Frame

Nineteenth Century Oak Mirror

Inlaid Mahogany Framed Settee

Large Walnut Framed Wall Plaque All the Worlds a Stage

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