Where should I hang a pier glass?

Historically, these mirrors hung on the narrow strip of wall between two windows to reflect natural light back into the room. Today, they function well in hallways, above fireplaces, or on any vertical wall space requiring height and luminosity.

What is verre eglomise?

Verre eglomise is a decorative technique involving painting and applying gold leaf to the reverse side of a glass panel. In these mirrors, you typically find it in a small compartment situated above the main reflective plate.

How do I identify a period mirror?

Period pieces display construction methods consistent with nineteenth-century cabinet making, including old timber frames and hand-applied gesso. Look closely at the backboards, assembly joints, and the ageing characteristics of the mirror plate itself.

Did these mirrors come with tables?

Some pier glasses were manufactured as matching sets with console tables positioned directly beneath them. Others hung independently as wall mirrors, though surviving combinations unite the mirror and table into a single architectural unit.