Where did people put a standing toilet mirror?

These mirrors sat upon top of a separate dressing chest, sideboard, or table rather than standing directly on the floor. Owners positioned them near bedroom windows to catch daylight for shaving and hair dressing. The box bases underneath provided secure storage for small personal items, rings, and letters away from the main household traffic.

How do I tell an 18th-century mirror from a Victorian one?

Eighteenth-century examples rely on figured walnut or mahogany with fine dovetailing in the drawer linings and simple horn-shaped brass adjusting nuts. The proportions tend to be more intimate and restrained. Victorian and later pieces often introduce heavier mouldings, cast brass mounts, ebonised finishes, or easel stands. They frequently employ machine-sawn veneers and denser secondary woods.

What is the difference between a toilet mirror and a cheval mirror?

A toilet mirror sits on top of furniture at table height, designed primarily for upper body grooming while seated. Its frame is small enough to lift and reposition. A cheval mirror is a tall floor-standing glass that permits a full-length view of an outfit. It requires its own dedicated floor space in a dressing room or bedroom.

Can I adjust the angle of the glass?

Yes, the frame pivots on brass or wooden screws set into the upright arms on either side. Tightening these thumbscrews holds the glass at the preferred viewing angle. Over decades, these pivot points can wear down, but traditional repair methods restore the friction needed to keep the glass steady.

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A standing toilet mirror sits on your chest of drawers or dressing table to catch the morning light while you dress.

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Antique Table Mirror French Empire 19th Century Circa 1815 Known as a 19th Century Toilet Mirror Table Mirror and Vanity Mirror of Bronze Ormolu Marble and Gilt Metal

From Gerald Neville Antiques

£1,950

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18th century

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18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror

From Holmes Antiques

£1,200

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18th century

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George III Walnut Toilet Mirror

From Thakeham Furniture

£880

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Large Regency Bow Fronted Dressing Table Mirror

19th century

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Large Regency Bow Fronted Dressing Table Mirror

From Graham Pickett

£225

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19th century

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A 19th Century Swing Mirror.

From Long Melford Antiques

£325

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Early 20thc Viennese Mahogany Inlaid Gentleman's Vanity Table

1900 - 1920

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Early 20thc Viennese Mahogany Inlaid Gentleman's Vanity Table

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£1,650

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Mahogany and Brass Cheval Mirror with Brass Articulated Candle Holders

19th century

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Mahogany and Brass Cheval Mirror with Brass Articulated Candle Holders

From I M Chaney Antique Furniture

£695

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A Fine Quality Satinwood Dressing Table Mirror

19th century

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A Fine Quality Satinwood Dressing Table Mirror

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£675

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1900 - 1920

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Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

From Shackladys Antiques

£375

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1900 - 1920

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Elegant Shaving Stand. C.1900

From Serendipity Antiques

£2,450

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Listings span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, incorporating woods like mahogany, walnut, and satinwood alongside brass and bronze.

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany and Brass Adjustable Mirror on Stand

19th century

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Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany and Brass Adjustable Mirror on Stand

From London City Antiques

£1,485

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Late 19th Century Carved Oak Rococo Revival Vanity Mirror

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£395

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Antique Boot Maker's Mirror, English, Cheval, Dressing, Early Victorian, C.1840

19th century

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Antique Boot Maker's Mirror, English, Cheval, Dressing, Early Victorian, C.1840

From London Fine Antiques

£1,495

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Telescopic Shaving Mirror

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,550

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A Victorian Silver Easel Table Mirror by Henry Matthews;

19th century

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A Victorian Silver Easel Table Mirror by Henry Matthews;

From John Beazor Antiques

£545

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19th century

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Mahogany Toilet Mirror - Gillows

From Athey Antiques

£550

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Standing Toilet Mirror

Antique Table Mirror French Empire 19th Century Circa 1815 Known as a 19th Century Toilet Mirror Table Mirror and Vanity Mirror of Bronze Ormolu Marble and Gilt Metal

18th Century Walnut Toilet Mirror

George III Walnut Toilet Mirror

Large Regency Bow Fronted Dressing Table Mirror

A 19th Century Swing Mirror.

Early 20thc Viennese Mahogany Inlaid Gentleman's Vanity Table

Mahogany and Brass Cheval Mirror with Brass Articulated Candle Holders

A Fine Quality Satinwood Dressing Table Mirror

Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

Elegant Shaving Stand. C.1900

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany and Brass Adjustable Mirror on Stand

Late 19th Century Carved Oak Rococo Revival Vanity Mirror

Antique Boot Maker's Mirror, English, Cheval, Dressing, Early Victorian, C.1840

19th Century Mahogany Telescopic Shaving Mirror

A Victorian Silver Easel Table Mirror by Henry Matthews;

Mahogany Toilet Mirror - Gillows

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