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A Scalloped Edge Does the Decorating for You
The outline is the whole piece. A plain circle is clean and asks nothing of a room; a carved gilt frame is unmistakably period and needs a room to match. A scalloped edge lands between the two, which is why it works in a new build and a cottage alike. Each petal takes light on one flank and shadow on the other, so the frame is never one flat tone, and the beading follows the curve rather than running straight. 700 mm across, 42 mm deep. Paulownia wood, glass and MDF, plain glass, D-ring fixing, one-way hanging.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Petalled outline: Decorative enough for a bare wall, restrained enough for a modern one. It does the styling so the wall does not have to.
- An edge that moves: Every lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other. The frame never settles into a single tone.
- Hand-applied gold leaf: Real metal over a gesso ground, which is what gives the fine beading its depth.
- Aged champagne patina: Nearer antique brass than bright gilt. Warms a room without shouting about it.
- 700mm diameter: Slightly under the width of a standard door. Holds a short wall alone or joins a group.
- D-ring fixing: One orientation. A scalloped edge shows any error in levelling, so measure before drilling.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
Cloakrooms, where the shape is the only decoration needed. Hallways above a console, softening a run of straight lines. Bedrooms over a chest, or beside a window where light can travel across the lobes. Short stretches of kitchen or dining wall. Within a group of prints, where the curve anchors the arrangement. For layering warm metallics into a relaxed scheme, our boho bedroom guide covers the approach.
Why a Scalloped Frame Suits Modern and Traditional Rooms
Most decorative mirrors sit at one end or the other. A plain circle is clean and contemporary and asks nothing of the room around it. A carved and gilded frame is unambiguously period, and it needs a room prepared to meet it. A scalloped edge lands between the two. The overall shape is still simple, still round, still quiet enough for a plain painted wall, but the petalled outline gives it ornament that a plain rim has no way of providing. That is why this style of frame turns up in cottages and new builds alike.
The edge is what makes it move. On a plain circle the frame reads as a single continuous band and takes light evenly all the way round. Here the outline curves in and out, so each lobe catches light on one flank and falls into shadow on the other. The beading follows that line rather than running straight, which means the detail changes direction constantly around the perimeter. Stand still and the frame is quietly patterned. Walk past it, or wait for the light to move through the afternoon, and it shifts.
700 mm across, 700 mm tall, 42 mm deep. Plain glass, no bevel. A beaded paulownia frame, gessoed and finished in hand-applied gold leaf with a softly aged champagne patina, on an MDF backing with D-rings fitted for one-way hanging. For the same warm tone in a plain unbroken circle, the Simplistic Round Wall Mirror in Gold takes the minimal route.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Ornament without commitment. The scalloped outline gives a plain wall something to look at, while the overall circle keeps the piece from tipping into full period decoration.
- An edge that changes with the light. Each lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other, so the frame is never a single flat tone the way a plain rim is.
- Beading that follows the curve. The fine beaded detail runs with the scalloped line rather than across it, changing direction continuously around the frame.
- Hand-applied gold leaf over gesso. Real metal laid onto a chalk ground worked smooth beneath it. Leaf reflects light directionally, which is what gives the beading its depth.
- Champagne rather than bright gold. The patina is worked back to something nearer antique brass, so the frame warms a room without shouting about it.
- A workable 700 mm. Substantial enough to hold a small wall alone, contained enough to hang above furniture or alongside other pieces.
How Big This Mirror Actually Looks on a Wall
It helps to have something to measure against. A standard interior door is roughly 760 mm wide, so this mirror is very slightly narrower than a doorway. That puts it comfortably into accent territory rather than statement territory: large enough to be the only thing on a short wall, small enough that it does not need clear space around it to breathe. Above a console or a chest it will span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm piece, which is the proportion that tends to look right. On a bigger wall it works better hung with something else than left to hold the space alone.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
In a cloakroom or small bathroom wall where the shape does the decorating and nothing else is needed. Above a console in a hallway, where the scalloped edge softens a run of straight lines. In a bedroom over a chest of drawers, or beside a window where the light can travel across the lobes. In a kitchen or dining room on a short section of wall between cabinets and a doorway. As part of a group with prints or smaller mirrors, where the curved outline gives the arrangement its anchor.
The Practical Details Before You Buy
- Hangs one way. The D-rings are fixed for a single orientation. Because the frame is scalloped, an error in levelling shows immediately along the top edge, so measure carefully before drilling.
- Gilding is dusted, never sprayed. A dry, soft cloth on the frame. No polish, no damp cloth and nothing abrasive. If you are cleaning the glass, dampen the cloth away from the mirror rather than spraying anything at it.
- Every frame ages differently. The leaf is applied and the patina worked by hand, so depth of colour and wear across the beading vary between pieces and against the photography.
- Use fixings rated for the load. Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A standard picture hook is not sufficient for a framed mirror of this size.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
Scalloped Gold Wall Mirror MR510G: Questions Answered
Mid-sized. A standard interior door is around 760 mm wide, so this sits just under a doorway. It will hold a short wall on its own, span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm console or chest, and work comfortably within a group. On a large empty wall it is better hung with other pieces than left alone.
It sits deliberately between the two. The outline is decorative, but the overall shape is a simple circle and the champagne tone is muted rather than bright, so it reads as detail rather than period reproduction. Against plain painted plaster it tends to look contemporary; against panelling or wallpaper it leans traditional.
Gesso is a chalk-based ground brushed over the timber and sanded smooth before gilding. Gold leaf is thin enough to show every mark in the wood beneath, so the gesso fills and levels the grain first. It is the reason a gilded frame has depth rather than only colour.
The finish is hand-applied gold leaf over the gesso ground, then aged to a champagne patina. Being metal rather than pigment, it reflects light at different intensities across the beading, which is why the frame appears to change as you move past it.
Dust the frame with a dry, soft cloth. Nothing damp, no polish and nothing abrasive, since gilded finishes mark easily. For the glass, dampen a cloth away from the mirror and wipe, rather than spraying anything towards the frame.
A cloakroom or a well-ventilated bathroom away from the shower is usually fine. Sustained steam is not: gesso, gilding and an MDF backing are all affected by damp over time. If the room mists up regularly, choose a mirror specified for bathroom use.
Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A picture hook is not adequate for a framed mirror of this size. The D-rings are set for one-way hanging, so level them carefully at the outset.
No. The leaf is laid and the patina worked by hand, so the depth of gilding and the way the finish catches across the beading differ between pieces and from the product photography. Expect a family resemblance rather than an exact match.
Warm metals rather than cool ones: brass, antique brass and bronze all sit comfortably with champagne gilding, while chrome and nickel tend to argue with it. Pale walls give the frame contrast to work against. For a full-length piece in a related register elsewhere in the room, the Hand Crafted Antique Style Leaner Mirror in Cream keeps the same softly aged character.
Dimensions: 700 mm (H) x 700 mm (W) x 42 mm (D). Shape: scalloped round with beaded detailing. Frame: paulownia wood, gessoed with hand-applied gold leaf in an aged champagne patina. Glass: plain, no bevel. Materials: paulownia wood, glass, MDF. Type: wall mounted. Hanging orientation: one way. Fixing: D-ring.
Small Mirrors, Well Placed
Hang it where light can travel across the frame rather than hit it straight on, so the scalloped edge has shadow to work with. Keep the wall plain and let the outline be the decoration. For more on placing mirrors and warm metallics around the home:
Overview
A Scalloped Edge Does the Decorating for You
The outline is the whole piece. A plain circle is clean and asks nothing of a room; a carved gilt frame is unmistakably period and needs a room to match. A scalloped edge lands between the two, which is why it works in a new build and a cottage alike. Each petal takes light on one flank and shadow on the other, so the frame is never one flat tone, and the beading follows the curve rather than running straight. 700 mm across, 42 mm deep. Paulownia wood, glass and MDF, plain glass, D-ring fixing, one-way hanging.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Petalled outline: Decorative enough for a bare wall, restrained enough for a modern one. It does the styling so the wall does not have to.
- An edge that moves: Every lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other. The frame never settles into a single tone.
- Hand-applied gold leaf: Real metal over a gesso ground, which is what gives the fine beading its depth.
- Aged champagne patina: Nearer antique brass than bright gilt. Warms a room without shouting about it.
- 700mm diameter: Slightly under the width of a standard door. Holds a short wall alone or joins a group.
- D-ring fixing: One orientation. A scalloped edge shows any error in levelling, so measure before drilling.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
Cloakrooms, where the shape is the only decoration needed. Hallways above a console, softening a run of straight lines. Bedrooms over a chest, or beside a window where light can travel across the lobes. Short stretches of kitchen or dining wall. Within a group of prints, where the curve anchors the arrangement. For layering warm metallics into a relaxed scheme, our boho bedroom guide covers the approach.
Description
Why a Scalloped Frame Suits Modern and Traditional Rooms
Most decorative mirrors sit at one end or the other. A plain circle is clean and contemporary and asks nothing of the room around it. A carved and gilded frame is unambiguously period, and it needs a room prepared to meet it. A scalloped edge lands between the two. The overall shape is still simple, still round, still quiet enough for a plain painted wall, but the petalled outline gives it ornament that a plain rim has no way of providing. That is why this style of frame turns up in cottages and new builds alike.
The edge is what makes it move. On a plain circle the frame reads as a single continuous band and takes light evenly all the way round. Here the outline curves in and out, so each lobe catches light on one flank and falls into shadow on the other. The beading follows that line rather than running straight, which means the detail changes direction constantly around the perimeter. Stand still and the frame is quietly patterned. Walk past it, or wait for the light to move through the afternoon, and it shifts.
700 mm across, 700 mm tall, 42 mm deep. Plain glass, no bevel. A beaded paulownia frame, gessoed and finished in hand-applied gold leaf with a softly aged champagne patina, on an MDF backing with D-rings fitted for one-way hanging. For the same warm tone in a plain unbroken circle, the Simplistic Round Wall Mirror in Gold takes the minimal route.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Ornament without commitment. The scalloped outline gives a plain wall something to look at, while the overall circle keeps the piece from tipping into full period decoration.
- An edge that changes with the light. Each lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other, so the frame is never a single flat tone the way a plain rim is.
- Beading that follows the curve. The fine beaded detail runs with the scalloped line rather than across it, changing direction continuously around the frame.
- Hand-applied gold leaf over gesso. Real metal laid onto a chalk ground worked smooth beneath it. Leaf reflects light directionally, which is what gives the beading its depth.
- Champagne rather than bright gold. The patina is worked back to something nearer antique brass, so the frame warms a room without shouting about it.
- A workable 700 mm. Substantial enough to hold a small wall alone, contained enough to hang above furniture or alongside other pieces.
How Big This Mirror Actually Looks on a Wall
It helps to have something to measure against. A standard interior door is roughly 760 mm wide, so this mirror is very slightly narrower than a doorway. That puts it comfortably into accent territory rather than statement territory: large enough to be the only thing on a short wall, small enough that it does not need clear space around it to breathe. Above a console or a chest it will span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm piece, which is the proportion that tends to look right. On a bigger wall it works better hung with something else than left to hold the space alone.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
In a cloakroom or small bathroom wall where the shape does the decorating and nothing else is needed. Above a console in a hallway, where the scalloped edge softens a run of straight lines. In a bedroom over a chest of drawers, or beside a window where the light can travel across the lobes. In a kitchen or dining room on a short section of wall between cabinets and a doorway. As part of a group with prints or smaller mirrors, where the curved outline gives the arrangement its anchor.
The Practical Details Before You Buy
- Hangs one way. The D-rings are fixed for a single orientation. Because the frame is scalloped, an error in levelling shows immediately along the top edge, so measure carefully before drilling.
- Gilding is dusted, never sprayed. A dry, soft cloth on the frame. No polish, no damp cloth and nothing abrasive. If you are cleaning the glass, dampen the cloth away from the mirror rather than spraying anything at it.
- Every frame ages differently. The leaf is applied and the patina worked by hand, so depth of colour and wear across the beading vary between pieces and against the photography.
- Use fixings rated for the load. Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A standard picture hook is not sufficient for a framed mirror of this size.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
Scalloped Gold Wall Mirror MR510G: Questions Answered
Mid-sized. A standard interior door is around 760 mm wide, so this sits just under a doorway. It will hold a short wall on its own, span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm console or chest, and work comfortably within a group. On a large empty wall it is better hung with other pieces than left alone.
It sits deliberately between the two. The outline is decorative, but the overall shape is a simple circle and the champagne tone is muted rather than bright, so it reads as detail rather than period reproduction. Against plain painted plaster it tends to look contemporary; against panelling or wallpaper it leans traditional.
Gesso is a chalk-based ground brushed over the timber and sanded smooth before gilding. Gold leaf is thin enough to show every mark in the wood beneath, so the gesso fills and levels the grain first. It is the reason a gilded frame has depth rather than only colour.
The finish is hand-applied gold leaf over the gesso ground, then aged to a champagne patina. Being metal rather than pigment, it reflects light at different intensities across the beading, which is why the frame appears to change as you move past it.
Dust the frame with a dry, soft cloth. Nothing damp, no polish and nothing abrasive, since gilded finishes mark easily. For the glass, dampen a cloth away from the mirror and wipe, rather than spraying anything towards the frame.
A cloakroom or a well-ventilated bathroom away from the shower is usually fine. Sustained steam is not: gesso, gilding and an MDF backing are all affected by damp over time. If the room mists up regularly, choose a mirror specified for bathroom use.
Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A picture hook is not adequate for a framed mirror of this size. The D-rings are set for one-way hanging, so level them carefully at the outset.
No. The leaf is laid and the patina worked by hand, so the depth of gilding and the way the finish catches across the beading differ between pieces and from the product photography. Expect a family resemblance rather than an exact match.
Warm metals rather than cool ones: brass, antique brass and bronze all sit comfortably with champagne gilding, while chrome and nickel tend to argue with it. Pale walls give the frame contrast to work against. For a full-length piece in a related register elsewhere in the room, the Hand Crafted Antique Style Leaner Mirror in Cream keeps the same softly aged character.
Dimensions: 700 mm (H) x 700 mm (W) x 42 mm (D). Shape: scalloped round with beaded detailing. Frame: paulownia wood, gessoed with hand-applied gold leaf in an aged champagne patina. Glass: plain, no bevel. Materials: paulownia wood, glass, MDF. Type: wall mounted. Hanging orientation: one way. Fixing: D-ring.
Knowledge Hub
Small Mirrors, Well Placed
Hang it where light can travel across the frame rather than hit it straight on, so the scalloped edge has shadow to work with. Keep the wall plain and let the outline be the decoration. For more on placing mirrors and warm metallics around the home:
Decorative Antique Gold Beaded Petal Frame Mirror
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
A Scalloped Edge Does the Decorating for You
The outline is the whole piece. A plain circle is clean and asks nothing of a room; a carved gilt frame is unmistakably period and needs a room to match. A scalloped edge lands between the two, which is why it works in a new build and a cottage alike. Each petal takes light on one flank and shadow on the other, so the frame is never one flat tone, and the beading follows the curve rather than running straight. 700 mm across, 42 mm deep. Paulownia wood, glass and MDF, plain glass, D-ring fixing, one-way hanging.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Petalled outline: Decorative enough for a bare wall, restrained enough for a modern one. It does the styling so the wall does not have to.
- An edge that moves: Every lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other. The frame never settles into a single tone.
- Hand-applied gold leaf: Real metal over a gesso ground, which is what gives the fine beading its depth.
- Aged champagne patina: Nearer antique brass than bright gilt. Warms a room without shouting about it.
- 700mm diameter: Slightly under the width of a standard door. Holds a short wall alone or joins a group.
- D-ring fixing: One orientation. A scalloped edge shows any error in levelling, so measure before drilling.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
Cloakrooms, where the shape is the only decoration needed. Hallways above a console, softening a run of straight lines. Bedrooms over a chest, or beside a window where light can travel across the lobes. Short stretches of kitchen or dining wall. Within a group of prints, where the curve anchors the arrangement. For layering warm metallics into a relaxed scheme, our boho bedroom guide covers the approach.
Why a Scalloped Frame Suits Modern and Traditional Rooms
Most decorative mirrors sit at one end or the other. A plain circle is clean and contemporary and asks nothing of the room around it. A carved and gilded frame is unambiguously period, and it needs a room prepared to meet it. A scalloped edge lands between the two. The overall shape is still simple, still round, still quiet enough for a plain painted wall, but the petalled outline gives it ornament that a plain rim has no way of providing. That is why this style of frame turns up in cottages and new builds alike.
The edge is what makes it move. On a plain circle the frame reads as a single continuous band and takes light evenly all the way round. Here the outline curves in and out, so each lobe catches light on one flank and falls into shadow on the other. The beading follows that line rather than running straight, which means the detail changes direction constantly around the perimeter. Stand still and the frame is quietly patterned. Walk past it, or wait for the light to move through the afternoon, and it shifts.
700 mm across, 700 mm tall, 42 mm deep. Plain glass, no bevel. A beaded paulownia frame, gessoed and finished in hand-applied gold leaf with a softly aged champagne patina, on an MDF backing with D-rings fitted for one-way hanging. For the same warm tone in a plain unbroken circle, the Simplistic Round Wall Mirror in Gold takes the minimal route.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Ornament without commitment. The scalloped outline gives a plain wall something to look at, while the overall circle keeps the piece from tipping into full period decoration.
- An edge that changes with the light. Each lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other, so the frame is never a single flat tone the way a plain rim is.
- Beading that follows the curve. The fine beaded detail runs with the scalloped line rather than across it, changing direction continuously around the frame.
- Hand-applied gold leaf over gesso. Real metal laid onto a chalk ground worked smooth beneath it. Leaf reflects light directionally, which is what gives the beading its depth.
- Champagne rather than bright gold. The patina is worked back to something nearer antique brass, so the frame warms a room without shouting about it.
- A workable 700 mm. Substantial enough to hold a small wall alone, contained enough to hang above furniture or alongside other pieces.
How Big This Mirror Actually Looks on a Wall
It helps to have something to measure against. A standard interior door is roughly 760 mm wide, so this mirror is very slightly narrower than a doorway. That puts it comfortably into accent territory rather than statement territory: large enough to be the only thing on a short wall, small enough that it does not need clear space around it to breathe. Above a console or a chest it will span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm piece, which is the proportion that tends to look right. On a bigger wall it works better hung with something else than left to hold the space alone.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
In a cloakroom or small bathroom wall where the shape does the decorating and nothing else is needed. Above a console in a hallway, where the scalloped edge softens a run of straight lines. In a bedroom over a chest of drawers, or beside a window where the light can travel across the lobes. In a kitchen or dining room on a short section of wall between cabinets and a doorway. As part of a group with prints or smaller mirrors, where the curved outline gives the arrangement its anchor.
The Practical Details Before You Buy
- Hangs one way. The D-rings are fixed for a single orientation. Because the frame is scalloped, an error in levelling shows immediately along the top edge, so measure carefully before drilling.
- Gilding is dusted, never sprayed. A dry, soft cloth on the frame. No polish, no damp cloth and nothing abrasive. If you are cleaning the glass, dampen the cloth away from the mirror rather than spraying anything at it.
- Every frame ages differently. The leaf is applied and the patina worked by hand, so depth of colour and wear across the beading vary between pieces and against the photography.
- Use fixings rated for the load. Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A standard picture hook is not sufficient for a framed mirror of this size.
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
Scalloped Gold Wall Mirror MR510G: Questions Answered
Mid-sized. A standard interior door is around 760 mm wide, so this sits just under a doorway. It will hold a short wall on its own, span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm console or chest, and work comfortably within a group. On a large empty wall it is better hung with other pieces than left alone.
It sits deliberately between the two. The outline is decorative, but the overall shape is a simple circle and the champagne tone is muted rather than bright, so it reads as detail rather than period reproduction. Against plain painted plaster it tends to look contemporary; against panelling or wallpaper it leans traditional.
Gesso is a chalk-based ground brushed over the timber and sanded smooth before gilding. Gold leaf is thin enough to show every mark in the wood beneath, so the gesso fills and levels the grain first. It is the reason a gilded frame has depth rather than only colour.
The finish is hand-applied gold leaf over the gesso ground, then aged to a champagne patina. Being metal rather than pigment, it reflects light at different intensities across the beading, which is why the frame appears to change as you move past it.
Dust the frame with a dry, soft cloth. Nothing damp, no polish and nothing abrasive, since gilded finishes mark easily. For the glass, dampen a cloth away from the mirror and wipe, rather than spraying anything towards the frame.
A cloakroom or a well-ventilated bathroom away from the shower is usually fine. Sustained steam is not: gesso, gilding and an MDF backing are all affected by damp over time. If the room mists up regularly, choose a mirror specified for bathroom use.
Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A picture hook is not adequate for a framed mirror of this size. The D-rings are set for one-way hanging, so level them carefully at the outset.
No. The leaf is laid and the patina worked by hand, so the depth of gilding and the way the finish catches across the beading differ between pieces and from the product photography. Expect a family resemblance rather than an exact match.
Warm metals rather than cool ones: brass, antique brass and bronze all sit comfortably with champagne gilding, while chrome and nickel tend to argue with it. Pale walls give the frame contrast to work against. For a full-length piece in a related register elsewhere in the room, the Hand Crafted Antique Style Leaner Mirror in Cream keeps the same softly aged character.
Dimensions: 700 mm (H) x 700 mm (W) x 42 mm (D). Shape: scalloped round with beaded detailing. Frame: paulownia wood, gessoed with hand-applied gold leaf in an aged champagne patina. Glass: plain, no bevel. Materials: paulownia wood, glass, MDF. Type: wall mounted. Hanging orientation: one way. Fixing: D-ring.
Small Mirrors, Well Placed
Hang it where light can travel across the frame rather than hit it straight on, so the scalloped edge has shadow to work with. Keep the wall plain and let the outline be the decoration. For more on placing mirrors and warm metallics around the home:
Overview
A Scalloped Edge Does the Decorating for You
The outline is the whole piece. A plain circle is clean and asks nothing of a room; a carved gilt frame is unmistakably period and needs a room to match. A scalloped edge lands between the two, which is why it works in a new build and a cottage alike. Each petal takes light on one flank and shadow on the other, so the frame is never one flat tone, and the beading follows the curve rather than running straight. 700 mm across, 42 mm deep. Paulownia wood, glass and MDF, plain glass, D-ring fixing, one-way hanging.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Petalled outline: Decorative enough for a bare wall, restrained enough for a modern one. It does the styling so the wall does not have to.
- An edge that moves: Every lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other. The frame never settles into a single tone.
- Hand-applied gold leaf: Real metal over a gesso ground, which is what gives the fine beading its depth.
- Aged champagne patina: Nearer antique brass than bright gilt. Warms a room without shouting about it.
- 700mm diameter: Slightly under the width of a standard door. Holds a short wall alone or joins a group.
- D-ring fixing: One orientation. A scalloped edge shows any error in levelling, so measure before drilling.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
Cloakrooms, where the shape is the only decoration needed. Hallways above a console, softening a run of straight lines. Bedrooms over a chest, or beside a window where light can travel across the lobes. Short stretches of kitchen or dining wall. Within a group of prints, where the curve anchors the arrangement. For layering warm metallics into a relaxed scheme, our boho bedroom guide covers the approach.
Description
Why a Scalloped Frame Suits Modern and Traditional Rooms
Most decorative mirrors sit at one end or the other. A plain circle is clean and contemporary and asks nothing of the room around it. A carved and gilded frame is unambiguously period, and it needs a room prepared to meet it. A scalloped edge lands between the two. The overall shape is still simple, still round, still quiet enough for a plain painted wall, but the petalled outline gives it ornament that a plain rim has no way of providing. That is why this style of frame turns up in cottages and new builds alike.
The edge is what makes it move. On a plain circle the frame reads as a single continuous band and takes light evenly all the way round. Here the outline curves in and out, so each lobe catches light on one flank and falls into shadow on the other. The beading follows that line rather than running straight, which means the detail changes direction constantly around the perimeter. Stand still and the frame is quietly patterned. Walk past it, or wait for the light to move through the afternoon, and it shifts.
700 mm across, 700 mm tall, 42 mm deep. Plain glass, no bevel. A beaded paulownia frame, gessoed and finished in hand-applied gold leaf with a softly aged champagne patina, on an MDF backing with D-rings fitted for one-way hanging. For the same warm tone in a plain unbroken circle, the Simplistic Round Wall Mirror in Gold takes the minimal route.
What Makes This Mirror Worth Hanging
- Ornament without commitment. The scalloped outline gives a plain wall something to look at, while the overall circle keeps the piece from tipping into full period decoration.
- An edge that changes with the light. Each lobe takes light on one side and shadow on the other, so the frame is never a single flat tone the way a plain rim is.
- Beading that follows the curve. The fine beaded detail runs with the scalloped line rather than across it, changing direction continuously around the frame.
- Hand-applied gold leaf over gesso. Real metal laid onto a chalk ground worked smooth beneath it. Leaf reflects light directionally, which is what gives the beading its depth.
- Champagne rather than bright gold. The patina is worked back to something nearer antique brass, so the frame warms a room without shouting about it.
- A workable 700 mm. Substantial enough to hold a small wall alone, contained enough to hang above furniture or alongside other pieces.
How Big This Mirror Actually Looks on a Wall
It helps to have something to measure against. A standard interior door is roughly 760 mm wide, so this mirror is very slightly narrower than a doorway. That puts it comfortably into accent territory rather than statement territory: large enough to be the only thing on a short wall, small enough that it does not need clear space around it to breathe. Above a console or a chest it will span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm piece, which is the proportion that tends to look right. On a bigger wall it works better hung with something else than left to hold the space alone.
Where to Put It and What It Will Do to the Room
In a cloakroom or small bathroom wall where the shape does the decorating and nothing else is needed. Above a console in a hallway, where the scalloped edge softens a run of straight lines. In a bedroom over a chest of drawers, or beside a window where the light can travel across the lobes. In a kitchen or dining room on a short section of wall between cabinets and a doorway. As part of a group with prints or smaller mirrors, where the curved outline gives the arrangement its anchor.
The Practical Details Before You Buy
- Hangs one way. The D-rings are fixed for a single orientation. Because the frame is scalloped, an error in levelling shows immediately along the top edge, so measure carefully before drilling.
- Gilding is dusted, never sprayed. A dry, soft cloth on the frame. No polish, no damp cloth and nothing abrasive. If you are cleaning the glass, dampen the cloth away from the mirror rather than spraying anything at it.
- Every frame ages differently. The leaf is applied and the patina worked by hand, so depth of colour and wear across the beading vary between pieces and against the photography.
- Use fixings rated for the load. Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A standard picture hook is not sufficient for a framed mirror of this size.
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
| Service | Timescale | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3-5 working days | Free |
| Next working day | Order before 4pm | £5.95 |
UK mainland only. Orders placed on weekends or bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.
We are unable to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Isles, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Wight, the Isle of Man, or the Isles of Scilly. Full delivery information.
Returns
28-day returns policy. Contact us within 28 days of receipt if you are not happy with your order.
Items must be returned unused and in their original packaging. Our UK-based team will guide you through the process. Full returns information.
FAQs
Scalloped Gold Wall Mirror MR510G: Questions Answered
Mid-sized. A standard interior door is around 760 mm wide, so this sits just under a doorway. It will hold a short wall on its own, span roughly two thirds of a 1000 mm to 1100 mm console or chest, and work comfortably within a group. On a large empty wall it is better hung with other pieces than left alone.
It sits deliberately between the two. The outline is decorative, but the overall shape is a simple circle and the champagne tone is muted rather than bright, so it reads as detail rather than period reproduction. Against plain painted plaster it tends to look contemporary; against panelling or wallpaper it leans traditional.
Gesso is a chalk-based ground brushed over the timber and sanded smooth before gilding. Gold leaf is thin enough to show every mark in the wood beneath, so the gesso fills and levels the grain first. It is the reason a gilded frame has depth rather than only colour.
The finish is hand-applied gold leaf over the gesso ground, then aged to a champagne patina. Being metal rather than pigment, it reflects light at different intensities across the beading, which is why the frame appears to change as you move past it.
Dust the frame with a dry, soft cloth. Nothing damp, no polish and nothing abrasive, since gilded finishes mark easily. For the glass, dampen a cloth away from the mirror and wipe, rather than spraying anything towards the frame.
A cloakroom or a well-ventilated bathroom away from the shower is usually fine. Sustained steam is not: gesso, gilding and an MDF backing are all affected by damp over time. If the room mists up regularly, choose a mirror specified for bathroom use.
Wall plugs and suitable screws into masonry, or hollow-wall anchors or a fixing into a stud on plasterboard. A picture hook is not adequate for a framed mirror of this size. The D-rings are set for one-way hanging, so level them carefully at the outset.
No. The leaf is laid and the patina worked by hand, so the depth of gilding and the way the finish catches across the beading differ between pieces and from the product photography. Expect a family resemblance rather than an exact match.
Warm metals rather than cool ones: brass, antique brass and bronze all sit comfortably with champagne gilding, while chrome and nickel tend to argue with it. Pale walls give the frame contrast to work against. For a full-length piece in a related register elsewhere in the room, the Hand Crafted Antique Style Leaner Mirror in Cream keeps the same softly aged character.
Dimensions: 700 mm (H) x 700 mm (W) x 42 mm (D). Shape: scalloped round with beaded detailing. Frame: paulownia wood, gessoed with hand-applied gold leaf in an aged champagne patina. Glass: plain, no bevel. Materials: paulownia wood, glass, MDF. Type: wall mounted. Hanging orientation: one way. Fixing: D-ring.
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Small Mirrors, Well Placed
Hang it where light can travel across the frame rather than hit it straight on, so the scalloped edge has shadow to work with. Keep the wall plain and let the outline be the decoration. For more on placing mirrors and warm metallics around the home:
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