Where should I hang a large dark wood mirror?

These pieces suit principal reception rooms, hallways, or above a bedroom fireplace where their scale balances surrounding furniture. Ensure the wall structure can support the substantial weight of dense hardwood and thick glass plate before mounting.

How do I identify a Victorian mirror?

Victorian examples often feature heavy carved oak, walnut, or mahogany, sometimes incorporating Gothic or Rococo revival motifs. Look at the depth of the timber frame and the construction of the wooden backing boards for period indicators.

What is an overmantel mirror used for?

An overmantel mirror was built to anchor the space directly above a fireplace, bouncing firelight and daylight around the room. Their proportions are typically wider than they are tall to match the horizontal span of the mantel below.

Are these mirrors heavy?

Due to dense timbers like oak, mahogany, and walnut combined with thick glass, these pieces possess considerable weight. Professional wall fixings or secure floor stands for cheval mirrors are essential for safe placement.