Living room · French antiques
Quiet country living
Soft linen, timeworn wood and the last light of the afternoon.
French Country · An inspiration catalogue
Antique mirrors
Choose a mirror for its reflection, proportions, and the condition of its separate components.
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Entryway · French antiques
Home from the flea market
A mirror, a basket and a welcoming first impression.
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Your buying checklist
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Oct 30, 2026 · Antique guide
French Country Decor Ideas: 30 Ways to Style Each Room
French country decor ideas work best when each one is concrete: a measurement, a material, a place in the room.
Oct 29, 2026 · Antique guide
Small Oval Mirror: Where It Works in a Country Home
A small oval mirror, 10 to 20 in (25 to 51 cm) tall, is the easiest antique to place and the easiest to waste.
Oct 29, 2026 · Antique guide
Etched Mirrors Antique: Patterns, Glass and Safe Care
Etched mirrors antique dealers describe as 'frosted' or 'engraved' share one technique: the design is cut into the glass surface so it reads matte against the bright…
Oct 29, 2026 · Antique guide
Large Ornate Mirror: Choose, Hang and Check Condition
A large ornate mirror changes a room more than any other single antique: it doubles the light, adds a second window and brings carved or composition ornament to walls…
Oct 29, 2026 · Antique guide
Vintage Oblong Mirror: Proportions for Mantels and Halls
A vintage oblong mirror is the workhorse of a country house: a long rectangle, horizontal over a mantel or sideboard, vertical in a hallway or beside a basin.
Oct 28, 2026 · Antique guide
Venetian Glass Mirror in a French Country Home: A Guide
A Venetian glass mirror is a mirror framed in glass: etched or engraved glass panels, rosettes and ribbons are fixed over a wooden carcass with small brass screws and…