Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Through the Looking Glass








I'm mad about convex mirrors at the moment - I would love to find a large one for our sitting room. Did you know that these mirrors were used by butlers in English and American dining rooms to view the entire room whilst remaining out of sight .... after I find the mirror I guess I'll have to start the search for Jeeves!
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Image 1 - Unknown Image 2 - Atlantic Interior Design Image 3 - Branca Interiors Image 4 - Jeff McNamara Image 5 - Verandah Magazine Image 6 - Narratives Photo Agency Image 7 - An Affair with a House (Bunny Williams)
Posted by Brabourne Farm at 6:02 AM
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10 comments:

  1. vicki archerJune 17, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I love that bit of trivia...not to mention the mirrors, xv.

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  2. Southern AspirationsJune 17, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Oh you have some fantastic options here! I am currently debating between a convex mirror (the revolutionary one) something more like the Sunburst mirror for our dining room.

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  3. mbJune 17, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I love your post on convex mirrors. After being on a mad search for a large convex mirror (44" or more) I found a new one (who knew I could be smitten by a new mirror) in Toronto at a fabulous shop called AT. The frame was off white and it now hangs above the mantel in a room with a vaulted beamed ceiling in Texas. I love the way the convex mirror picks up the room and ceiling in mini size.

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  4. Julie at Belle VivirJune 17, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    I have always loved that wallpaper in the fourth photo. Gorgeous images as always.

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  5. Dumbwit TellherJune 17, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I too am fond of these mirrors. I see them popping up everywhere & they look fabulous. I am crazy for the Federal Style too with the eagle. I found a large one on ebay & painted it an high gloss orange for a guest room. Hope you find your treasure soon & if you find a Jeeves, can you loan him out to me @ times too?!

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  6. beachvintage.comJune 17, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    I love that collage black and white wallpaper. Beautiful.

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  7. Fabulously FrenchJune 17, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    I love the mirrors, but the wallpaper does it for me as I am going through a wallpaper stage at present :-)

    L x

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  8. JessicaJune 19, 2009 at 1:54 AM

    It was actually for the house butler to remain outta sight of the people higher up on the food chain.

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  9. Notes From ABroadSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    I have that mirror in the first photo.
    I am having the hardest time finding a spot for it in this flat.
    At least now, thanks to you, I can get some ideas !
    C

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  10. A.J.BarnesApril 4, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I too am obessed with these mirrors. I have three! Several of these photos are so my style - especially the 2nd, 5th, 6th. They're going in my good idea file!

    I have so much catching up to do on your blog! Just not enough time to do it all at once!

    www.ajbarnesonline.blogspot.com

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