Mirror, mirror… on the wall… who has the most elegant wall mirrors of them all?
Elegant Wall Mirrors, quite literally, reflect your personal style and decor aesthetic. The right wall mirror in the right spot (or the wrong wall mirror in the wrong spot) can make or break your overall decor.
Wall mirrors come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Here, we are focusing on elegant wall mirrors, especially those with a dramatic enough of a flare to create a stunning visual impact.
However, in my opinion, an elegant wall mirror does not have to be old fashioned. There are several classifications of “elegance” in today’s modern decor marketplace, and today we will explore 5 of them… as they relate to wall mirrors.
Classically Elegant Wall Mirrors
When you picture a person as being from “Old Money”, you can probably imagine them standing in front of a mirror like one of these.
Image: Estelle Large Rococo Ornate Carved Wood Hall Salon Mirror
Dramatic flourishes of carved birch frame a generous expanse of mirrored glass, creating a piece that would look right at home in a Hapsburg palace. You don’t need a title or a powdered wig, however, to appreciate this piece. Just a great sense of style and a room that welcomes traditional influences.
Image: Eloquence French Country Empress Trumeau Mirror in Grain Sack and Silver
Image: Astoria Grand | Leppert XV Mirror | Black
An absolutely striking specimen. The combination of the richly detailed carvings with the stark black framework would make this piece stand out in almost any decor setting.
Image: Astoria Grand | Lepe Mirror Set
Another classic example of elegance in mirror form, this piece is truly lovely. These Classically Elegant wall mirrors reflect a certain kind of design style and opulence that can only be properly reflected (pun intended) in an elegant piece like these.
Understated Elegance Wall Mirrors
While retaining their overall elegance, these wall mirrors take a step back from the opulent edge and tend to lean more toward an understated elegance. The designs can still be stunningly beautiful, but they do tend to be a touch subtler.
They are the kinds of pieces you would not be surprised to find inside a well decorated Manor Home.
Image: Asian Loft | Balinese Carved Wooden Panel Mirror
The intricate carved wood detailing on this piece is extraordinary. There’s a masculine feel to this piece, without being overbearing about it.
Image: Gene Regency Aged Silver Framed Wall Mirror
In this vintage-inspired wall mirror, a long octagonal form complements the dynamic angularity and dimensions created by beveled patterns in the frame. The antique mirrored wood material adds a touch of aged elegance, making this piece a perfect accessory to both modern and classic styles.
Image: Aidan Gray | Bilzen Accent Mirror
Part of the Aidan Gray line, which represents designer Randal Weeks’s love for interiors, design and authentic products that exude “European Grandeur.”
Image: Astoria Grand | Ornamental Stately Wall Mirror
I can easily picture this stunning mirror in the front entryway or dining room of a grand manor home. I love the color combinations and the strong detail work. Absolutely gorgeous!
Modern Elegance Wall Mirrors
For those with a contemporary design flair, there are still PLENTY of elegant options to choose from. In these marvellous pieces, the detailing may be reduced dramatically, but there’s an elegant flair in their presentation and style.
These are your modern mansion pieces, at home in today’s leading edge architectural houses.
Image: Majestic Mirrors Large Rectangular Chrome Crackle Mirror
It may look simple, but the grandeur of the scale and the marvel of the crackle frame make this piece truly extraordinary.
Image: ARTERIORS Fallon Gold Wall Mirror
To me, this looks like a carved and polished gold nugget. Refined and wonderful, this would make a striking focal point in a modern, elegant home.
Image: Eichholtz Chartier Modern Classic Amber Beveled Wall Mirror
From the Kathy Kuo Home collection of fine home furnishings and decor comes the Eichholtz Chartier Modern Classic Amber Beveled Wall Mirror.
Image: Uttermost Leron Mirror
This piece is truly magnificent to behold. This stately mirror features a textured frame finished in a distressed dark bronze with silver highlights and a heavily antiqued gold leaf outer edge.
Image: ARTERIORS Home | Prescott Wall Mirror
Designed by ARTERIORS this metal wall mirror creates an elegant visual impact. The multitude of individual metal sticks create a sunburst effect that is magical to behold.
Image: Astoria Grand | Bambridge Round Wall Mirror
This unique mirror features an elegant, scratched silver center with heavily antiqued inner and outer rims over a mahogany undercoat. The contrasts create a uniquely modern, but elegant finish.
Image: Park Avenue Hollywood Regency Silver Leaf Mirror With Sconces
Is it a mirror, a light, or a piece of art? The Park Avenue mirror is all three, in one beautiful piece. A beveled mirror is framed within an intricate silver leaf design, and surrounded by two shining candelabra sconces. Wow your guests by hanging this showstopper in the entryway to your Hollywood regency or modern home.
Image: Salutation Global Bazaar Gold Sunburst Antique Wall Mirror
A burst of distressed, gold leaves and champagne-colored sunbeams will become the uplifting focal point of any room. A small round mirror at the center is antiqued and intriguing. This oversized wall mirror adds an elegant, vintage vibe wherever it’s needed.
Image: Westport Hollywood Regency Dark Brown Antiqued Frame Mirror
From the Kathy Kuo Home collection of fine home furnishings and decor comes the Westport Hollywood Regency Dark Brown Antiqued Frame Mirror. This espresso brown and antiqued mirror has a show-stopping frame, looking trendy and chic all at once.
Still looking for more options??
Here are 40 of our favorite Elegant Wall Mirrors:
Looking for even more Decorative Mirrors? At Art & Home, we’ve teamed up with some of today’s leading manufacturers and retailers of beautiful Wall & Accent Mirrors to bring together a unique and wonderful collection.
Image: Uttermost Argenton Arch Mirror in Aged Gray
The Elegant Wall Mirrors shown above are just a small sampling of Art & Home’s complete Wall & Accent Mirrors collection.
We hope you enjoyed browsing this collection of Elegant Wall Mirrors as much as we enjoyed putting it together!