This black vintage wall mirror pairs a deeply moulded ornate frame with a generous rectangular glass, creating a focal point that feels both classic and quietly dramatic. A steady performer in our Wall Mirrors line-up — chosen repeatedly by customers looking for traditional character in a dark finish.
Design & Materials
The frame is built from a hardwood core overlaid with casting resin, which allows for the intricate scrollwork and beaded inner border visible around the full perimeter. Each corner features a carved acanthus-leaf motif, while the gently swept profile adds depth without bulk — the frame sits roughly 6 cm wide and 5 cm deep. The finish is a consistent gloss black that catches the light along the raised detailing, giving the ornamental carving real definition. Behind the glass sits a solid wood-based backing board for rigidity, and the mirror itself is clear, un-bevelled plate that delivers a clean, undistorted reflection. In our experience, a black ornate frame like this reads as antique without the fragility of a genuine period piece — it pairs naturally with vintage furniture, dark metal hardware, or even a pared-back contemporary scheme where a single decorative element is all you need.
Size & Placement
At 91 cm tall and 66 cm wide, this antique black wall mirror sits comfortably in the medium bracket — large enough to be a feature, yet restrained enough to avoid overwhelming a typical UK room. Hung portrait, it works beautifully above a hallway console, a bedroom chest of drawers, or a narrow chimney breast. Flip it to landscape and it becomes a handsome overmantle mirror, sitting neatly above a standard fireplace opening. The flat bottom edge also means you can lean it on a mantelpiece shelf or atop a sideboard for a relaxed, layered look. At just 5 kg, it is light enough to sit securely on most wall types without specialist fixings, and it will not dominate a wall the way a full-length leaner might. We often suggest this for period properties or rental bedrooms where you want vintage decorative warmth without committing to a larger piece.
Hanging & Installation
This mirror arrives fitted with four D-loops on the back of the frame, positioned so you can hang it in either portrait or landscape orientation. Simply align your wall screws with the centre of the corresponding pair of D-loops and hang the mirror directly — no wire, string, or chain should be used. Wall screws and rawl plugs are not included, so choose fixings appropriate for your wall type: standard plastic plugs and screws work well on solid masonry, while hollow-wall anchors or toggle bolts are better for plasterboard. At 5 kg, this is comfortably a one-person hang, though a second pair of hands always makes levelling easier.
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.
