How do I use a swivelling vanity glass?

Place the mirror on a stable chest of drawers or dressing table at a comfortable height for grooming and personal reflection. Adjust the angle of the glass plate using the side pivots to direct the light and your line of sight as needed.

Are these mirrors attached to the table?

Most pieces listed are independent table mirrors that stand freely on their own shaped base plinth or feet. Larger cheval versions stand directly on the floor, while a few full-length formats are self-contained movable items.

How do I date a dressing mirror?

Examine the timber species, foot style, and secondary woods like pine or oak used in the drawer linings to determine the period. Georgian examples often feature bracket feet and fine mahogany, whereas Victorian pieces tend to be heavier with bolder mouldings.

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

Historically, a toilet mirror specifically referred to a smaller table-top glass used during morning toilette rituals. Dressing mirror is a broader term that encompasses both smaller table-top designs and larger floor-standing cheval mirrors.