Black Antique Wall Mirror with Ornate Carved Frame

This black antique wall mirror pairs a deep, glossy black frame with traditional carved ornamentation to create a piece that feels both bold and refined. A steady performer in our Wall Mirrors line-up — chosen repeatedly by customers looking for a classic ornate frame in a contemporary dark finish.

Design & Materials

The frame is constructed from hardwood and casting resin, finished in a rich, high-gloss black that accentuates the ornate corner carvings and delicate beaded inner edge. Each corner carries a symmetrical floral and scroll motif, while the broad, gently curved profile — approximately 6 cm wide — gives the mirror a substantial presence without appearing heavy-handed. The glass itself is clear and unembellished, providing a crisp, undistorted reflection that contrasts sharply with the decorative surround. A wood-based backing board adds rigidity and protects the silvering over time.

Size & Placement

At 117 cm tall and 91 cm wide, this is a generous antique black wall mirror that works beautifully above a console table or sideboard, as shown in the lifestyle image, where it anchors the space without overwhelming it. Hung in portrait, it elongates a hallway or narrow living room wall; flipped to landscape, it sits naturally above a mantelpiece or behind a dining table, opening the room and catching the light. We often suggest this for period properties or modern interiors that benefit from a single statement piece — the black finish grounds the ornate detailing, making it surprisingly easy to pair with both vintage wood furniture and contemporary painted schemes. At 5 cm deep and 12 kg, it sits close to the wall and is manageable for two people to position. It also has a flat base, so you can lean it against a wall on a deep shelf or atop a wide chest of drawers if wall-mounting is not your preference.

Hanging & Installation

Four D-loops are pre-fitted to the back of the frame — two positioned for portrait hanging, two for landscape — so you can choose the orientation that best suits your space. Simply align your wall screws with the corresponding D-loops and hook the mirror on directly. Do not use string, wire, or chain to hang this mirror; a direct mount is the safest approach at this weight. Wall screws and rawl plugs are not included, so select fixings appropriate to your wall type — toggle bolts for stud or plasterboard walls, standard plugs for solid masonry. We recommend two people for lifting and positioning.

For a clean, flush-wall finish, we recommend pairing this mirror with our heavy-duty mirror fittings kit — a hook-and-loop back-plate system designed to sit flat against solid frames.