20 Vintage & Antique Round Gilded Mirrors
As we head into the weekend, my most asked question this week has been about my antique mirror that hangs in our upstairs hallway. While I’ve yet to reveal the entryway, foyer, and hall, I’ll give you a closer look… along with some similar finds! Mine was a lucky grab from an estate sale, but those antique pieces are always the ones that bring the most warmth & character to a vignette. I’m always on the hunt for unique mirrors, tapestries, and wall art. Today (after lots of requests), I found 20 vintage and antique mirrors for you… all with a similar aesthetic of varying sizes and price points.
Many of you first noticed this particular mirror last week when I shared my Christmas tour, styling the entryway for the holidays. However, I shared this mirror almost two years ago when I scored it from an estate sale. In fact, it prompted this popular post… how to find & shop home estate sales! It just goes to show- even if you don’t have a specific place in mind for something- if it’s special and calls to you, it may be worth sitting on until you find the perfect spot in your home. I’m happy it landed in our hall!
Keywords to Search
Isn’t it funny how colors and finished can look totally different in different environments? Above, it’s pictured in my car after the aforementioned estate sale. If you’re not lucky enough to snag a fantastic mirror like this at an estate sale, don’t worry… there are plenty online. Here are some descriptive design keywords to see what similar options you can dig up.
- Carved wood mirror
- Regency mirror
- Ornate mirror
- Gilded mirror
- Baroque mirror
- Rococo mirror
- Neoclassical mirror
- Italian mirror
- French mirror
- Round wall mirror
- Ebonized mirror
- Federalist mirror
20 Vintage & Antique Finds
Click on each mirror thumbnail within the collage to be directed to the source!
Some of these are super affordable, while others are antique heirloom, hand carved works of art. If you’re looking for budget options… eBay and Etsy are great resources. Alternatively, if you’re searching for an investment gallery-worthy mirror, I’d turn to Chairish or 1st dibs.
Installation & Styling Ideas
Where might you want to style a round gilded mirror, you ask? Here are my best designer recommendations or quick ideas for installation… hopefully they’ll get your wheels turning!
- Above a vanity or sink in a powder room
- At the end of a hall
- Above a console, pedestal, or demilune table (like mine, pictured above)
- In an entryway
- Above a bathroom vanity in a main bath
- In a bedroom above a chair, nightstand, bedside table, or dresser
- Above a pedestal, behind whatever is being displayed (a bust, a plant, a tree, etc)
- At a stair landing
- Between two windows
- Above a fireplace
- In a dining room or formal setting
FAQ
Unfortunately, I don’t. I’m not even sure of the age. I do know it was a part of a pair. Sadly, I wasn’t able to grab the second mirror, as someone beat me to it at the estate sale. I’m just happy to have this one!
I honestly had no ideas or plans for it. Sometimes, I grab something just because it speaks to me. It sat in my basement closet for two years while we worked on the entryway renovation before I brought it upstairs and installed it above my demilune table.
It’s another vintage piece… a lucky Facebook marketplace find. Check out this post for 15 black demilune tables for any budget (by price).
Related
Looking for more home sources, designer picks, and interior recommendations? I’ve shared lots of these posts and will link some of my recent favorites for you below. They’re typically a result from design questions submitted by readers.
- Timeless Furniture Finds from Wayfair (Designer Capsule Picks)
- Tips for Making Outlets & Light Switch Plates Look Better
- The Best Faux Fur Throw Blankets for Styling This Winter
- 30 Designer Approved Roman Shades to Fit Any Budget
- Ideas for Customizing a Kitchen Island or Cart
- Top 10 Best-Selling Wayfair Products in My Home
- Traditional Neutral Gallery Wall Picks
- The Best Natural Fiber Area Rugs
- 45 Designer Approved Furniture Finds from Amazon
- Keywords to Use When Searching for Large Vintage Rugs
You can always let me know if there are other home items you have questions about or are searching for! I’m happy to help roundup recommendations. Here’s to a festive holiday weekend ahead. What is everyone up to? We’ve got a holiday party, house projects, and are hoping to get a ski day in before our house guests arrive! Lots to do this time of year. Have a good one, friends!