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Which Finish should I Choose?
Choosing between our antiqued, distressed and vintage mirror finishes is much easier when you can see them in real spaces and in your own home or project.
Our Inspiration page is a great place to start, with images of Rough Old Glass installed in kitchens, dressing rooms, living areas and hospitality interiors. This will give you a feel for how different finishes look at scale and in various lighting conditions.
You can also order as many different antique mirror samples as you wish to view in situ. If samples are returned to us in perfect condition within 30 days, we will refund your deposit.
Below is a quick guide to some of our most popular finishes:
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Vintage – our most popular finish for AGA and kitchen splashbacks. Vintage offers a medium level of distressing, giving a softly aged, classic antique mirror look without feeling too busy.
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Foxed – ideal for dressing rooms, bedrooms and living areas where you want a chic, understated feel. Foxed is a lightly distressed finish, adding character while still reflecting plenty of light.
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Really Rough – perfect when you want to make more of a statement. Really Rough has a stronger, more dramatic level of distressing and works beautifully on feature walls and chimney breasts. The example shown here is a panelled antiqued mirrored chimney breast created for Anglo Oriental Antiques.
If you’re unsure which finish is right for your project, we’re always happy to advise. You can browse our Mirror Finish Samples page, order samples to compare at home, or contact us with photos and measurements for tailored guidance.
Choosing between our antiqued mirror finishes for your project is made easy with our sampling service.
Taxidermy Assemblage Artist Paul Broomfield
Taxidermy artist Paul Broomfield creates his magical assemblage boxes lined with original 18th & 19th century antique mirror and Rough Old Glass finishes. Pauls work incorporates vintage and found objects, curios and, more often than not, antique taxidermy which is partially gilded using traditional techniques.
Unique decorative art pieces - For commissions visit his website www.paulbroomfield.co.uk
