Decorative Mirror Glossary

Wall Mirror :  A reflecting surface; typically made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing that comes with the proper hardware to affix to the wall.


Contemporary Mirrors : Often consisting of clean and simple lines with some type of bold contrast; possibly a brightly colored frame or a large frame and small mirror.


Full Length Mirror : A mirror that can easily show the complete human figure.


Cheval Mirror : A full length mirror that has a pivot point near its center so that it can be easily adjusted to show the desired view.


Leather Mirrors : The mirror can be of varying sizes, but is always framed in leather; genuine or faux. The leather is stretched over a wood frame, typically, and is often adorned with a textured treatment.


Square Mirrors : A mirror that is always a perfect square, but varying in size and adorned with a square frame of wood, metal, or leather that is usually the decorative focal point of the piece.


Discount Mirrors

: High quality mirrors available at affordable prices, often found in the online shopping market.


Large Wall Mirror : A large wall mirror is one that is larger than 25” on both sides or diameter. They are intended to be hung on the wall and come in all shapes.


Leaning Mirror : A leaning mirror is most typically full length and either leans against a wall or has an easel stand allowing for easy mobility.


Bath Mirrors

: A reflecting surface; typically made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing that is specifically intended to be hung over a bathroom vanity and comes in a variety of shapes and styles.


Large Mirrors : A reflecting surface; typically made of glass with a metallic or amalgam backing that is large in dimension and comes in a variety of shapes. It is intended to either leans or is affixed to the wall.


Round Mirrors : A mirror that is always has a perfect round diameter, but varies in size and adornment.


Wall Mirror : A mirror is one that is smaller than 25” on both sides or diameter that is intended to be hung on the wall and comes in a variety of shapes. They often come with the proper hardware, sometimes already affixed to the back of the mirror.


Standing Mirror : A style of full length mirror that has either an easel back stand or a two-footed stand with a pivot point near its center so that it can be easily adjusted to show the desired view.


Bathroom Mirror : A mirror that is specifically intended to be mounted in a bathroom. Could be any shape and come in a variety of sizes.


Bathroom Vanity Mirror : A mirror that is intended to be hung above the bath vanity.


 


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