Aged mirror with the soft clouding, speckle and warmth of old hand-silvered glass, made to measure for feature walls, alcoves, panelling and joinery. Choose silver or bronze, in a pattern from subtle to pronounced, then send us your dimensions.
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Cut to size · Toughened options · Samples available · Supplied UK-wide, or surveyed and fitted inside the M25 plus 20 miles
What antique mirror glass is
Antique mirror is real mirror that has been aged at the silvering stage, so the reflection is softened rather than crystal clear. Some finishes show a gentle veil of cloud; others have bolder speckling and veining. The result reads as atmosphere rather than reflection: it brings light into a room while hiding fingerprints and small imperfections far better than standard mirror.
Silver or bronze
Antique silver. A cool, bright aged finish that suits painted panelling, pale stone and period rooms. It reflects the most light, which makes it the natural choice for darker hallways and landings.
Antique bronze. A warm, smoky finish that sits beautifully with timber, brass and deep paint colours. It feels richer and more intimate.
Each tone comes in several pattern strengths, from a light veil to a heavily aged look. The numbered finishes on our samples let you compare them side by side.
Walls, panels and joinery
Feature walls. Large antique mirror panels cut to the exact shape of a wall or chimney breast give a calm, continuous surface with very few joints.
Alcoves and panelling. Antique mirror set into alcoves, door panels or wall moulding adds depth without the formality of a framed mirror.
Joinery and furniture. Cabinet backs, bar shelving and wardrobe doors can be lined with antique mirror cut to the exact opening.
Tiles or panels. Bevelled tiles create pattern and sparkle; large panels show the full sweep of the ageing. Our guide to antique mirror tiles or large panels explains the trade-offs.
Toughened or standard antique mirror
In a hallway, at low level, near a gym area or anywhere it might be knocked, we specify toughened antique mirror or a safety backing, so that if the glass is ever broken it breaks more safely. Toughened glass cannot be cut or drilled afterwards, so sockets, switches and fixing points are measured and cut before the panel is made. Standard antique mirror can be trimmed on site, which suits tiles and complex shapes.
How we plan and fit it
Every antique mirror project starts with the wall. We check flatness, because a large panel shows any bow in the wall as a bend in the reflection, and we plan joints around the room's natural lines. Mirror is bonded with a mirror-safe adhesive that won't attack the silver backing, with concealed support for larger or higher panels where needed. Inside the M25 plus 20 miles we survey, make and fit; elsewhere in the UK we supply cut-to-size panels made to your confirmed measurements.
Planning a full wall. For a seven-metre mirror wall in a private Essex home, every panel was sized and set out before manufacture so the wall reads as one piece. The same planning applies to antique mirror. See the Essex project →
See the finish before you choose
Antique mirror changes with the light: what looks soft by day can look dramatic in the evening. Order a sample and view it in the room it is meant for. Order antique mirror samples →
Antique mirror glass questions
Can antique mirror glass be cut to size?
Yes. Every panel is made to your dimensions. Toughened panels have their cut-outs made before toughening; standard antique mirror can be trimmed during fitting.
Is antique mirror suitable for a kitchen?
Yes, in toughened glass. For a splashback behind a hob or sink, see our antique toughened mirror splashbacks, which are made for exactly that.
Can I use antique mirror in a bathroom?
Yes, away from direct water spray, with sealed edges and good extract ventilation, so the silver backing isn't exposed to standing moisture.
Will it make a room look bigger?
It adds depth and light, though more softly than clear mirror. Large panels give a stronger sense of space than tiles.
How do I get a price?
Send photographs, rough measurements and your postcode. We'll suggest panels, tiles or a mix of both, then confirm a quotation for your specification.
Bring the character of old glass into your home
Send a photograph, rough dimensions and your postcode, and we'll take it from there. Request an antique mirror quote →
Related: Antique mirror wall ideas · Feature mirror walls · Made-to-measure mirrors · Antique toughened mirror splashbacks
