Vintage early 20th century art deco inspired oak and bevelled edge hall mirror. This wonderful mirror cries out art deco!!!! Amazing bevelled edge - always a sign of quality. It could be hung either way (see pictures hooks would need moving).
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Some age related wear
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70 cm wide
41 cm tall
2 cm depth
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Very heavy well made item
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Vintage Art Deco Style Bevelled Wall Mirror – Shaped Rectangular Form
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Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this charming vintage bevelled wall mirror, dating from around the 1930s–1940s. The mirror features a classic shaped-rectangular Art Deco-inspired form, with angled cut corners and beautifully bevelled glass all the way around the edge — a detail that always catches the light so prettily.
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The mirror is mounted on its original wooden backboard, complete with period hanging brackets, giving it that authentic vintage feel. The frame has a simple, understated profile so the star of the show really is the glass itself and its lovely geometric outline.
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Condition
This is a genuine vintage piece and shows light, age-related wear as you’d expect. The wooden back shows surface marks and scuffs consistent with age and use, and there may be the odd faint mark or light foxing spot to the glass, but nothing that detracts from its overall charm or function. It hangs well and displays beautifully — full of character, just as we like it.
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Style Notes
Perfect for: ✨ Hallways
✨ Bedrooms
✨ Dressing rooms
✨ Cottage, period, eclectic or vintage-styled interiors
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Mirrors like this not only bounce the light around a room but also bring warmth and personality — the kind that only true vintage pieces can.
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✨ A Little History of Art Deco
Art Deco was one of the most glamorous and influential design movements of the 20th century. It first appeared in France just before the First World War and took its name from the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. From there, it spread across the world through architecture, fashion, jewellery, interiors, furniture, and decorative arts — including mirrors like this one.
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Art Deco style is instantly recognisable. It celebrates elegant geometry, symmetry, strong lines, stepped forms, and sleek modernism, often softened with luxurious materials and craftsmanship. Think of the Chrysler Building in New York, vintage ocean liners, flapper style, and glamorous cinemas — all very “modern” for their time.
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The movement emerged during a period of optimism between the wars, when society was fascinated by progress, speed, travel, and new technology. Designers blended influences from Cubism, Egyptian revival (especially after the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922), African and Asian art, and the Machine Age. The look was bold, confident, and thoroughly forward-looking.
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From the late 1920s through the 1940s, Art Deco styling became hugely popular in British and European homes. Mirrors from this era often featured:
✨ bevelled glass
✨ geometric shaping with angled corners
✨ minimal or simple framing
✨ elegant refinement rather than fussiness
They were designed to reflect not only light — but also the spirit of modern living.
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Today, Art Deco pieces remain highly sought after because they strike a beautiful balance: decorative yet streamlined, nostalgic yet timeless. A mirror like yours sits perfectly in both period and contemporary interiors — proof that good design never really goes out of fashion.
