And beyond the authentic mirroring itself, the exquisite detail and hand carving of antique mirror frames are also quite attractive.

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Antique Mirrors Offer Historical Elegance

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From one form to another, mirrors have been used in the home for practical reasons and for decorating for many centuries. In the earliest days of their existence-thousands of years ago-mirrors were created by polishing metals and other naturally occurring substances to a nicely reflective sheen.

As mirrors evolved over the centuries, glass became a common component, while the mirror reflection itself was created from specially formulated coatings. Believe it or not, at one point in history, mercury was actually used to create the mirroring. Don't worry though-more recent antique mirrors switched to a much safer silvering process. Today, most mirrors are created from a combination of glass substrate and aluminum.

While the methods of actually creating the mirror surface have changed over history, they still serve the same timeless purpose as they did a hundred years ago. The thing is today, the historical look of antique mirrors is so desirable, but the chipping, fading, and unevenness of vintage mirror glass is not always quite as popular with modern homeowners. Thankfully there are solutions to this dilemma - highly detailed and accurate reproductions of antique mirrors and frames offer the look of an era bygone without looking overly grungy or decrepit.

Antique mirrors that blend brand new mirror glass with actual antique frames or quality reproduction wooden frames are becoming increasingly popular in home décor. Because mirrors so efficiently duplicate the light and reflections of their surroundings, they are just a perfect way to make almost any room of the house much bigger and brighter. In fact, many have effectively used mirrors as décor to make a room seem twice the size it really is-it really works!

Of course, if you're decorating an older home, or a home furnished with quality antique furniture pieces throughout, it only makes sense that antique mirrors (instead of modern looking mirrors found at the discount stores) will fit in nicely with the décor and theme of your home. And if you so choose, custom reproduction vintage mirrors can even be created to show a little of the "distressing" that's all the rage these days.

Whether choosing true antiques or finely crafted reproduction antique mirrors, using the mirrors as décor is certain to be a superb choice for those seeking to restore the gilded glory of a beautiful old home, as well as for those just looking to bring a little of the cherished past to modern decorating. Antique mirrors really do make historically elegant home décor!

Antique Mirrors Make Historically Elegant Home Decor

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