There is a quiet poetry in repurposing the past. This mirror was once a functional antique window frame, perhaps looking out over a village street or a courtyard garden. We have preserved its original weathered soul—the rough grain, the sun-bleached patina, and the sturdy joinery—and transformed it into a mirror that reflects the life of your home today. This piece frames your reflection in history. The wood features a natural, rustic finish that hasn't been over-polished, retaining the authentic texture that only decades of exposure can create. It is simple, honest, and undeniably grounded. Because it was originally built to withstand the elements, the frame has a "thick" and substantial profile that modern reproductions simply cannot mimic.
Place this rustic mirror vertically at the end of a corridor to bounce light and visually expand the space or lean it against the wall for a casual, collected look. It pairs beautifully with iron candlesticks or potted greenery.
Specifications
- Era: Antique
- Origin: India; antique architectural salvage in the wabi-sabi rustic tradition
- Material: Reclaimed antique teak (repurposed architectural window frame)
- Size: 27"(W) x 3.5"(D) x 41"(H)
- Color: Natural weathered teak, sun-bleached patina
- Condition: Wear consistent with age and use; weathered patina and blemishes are part of its character.
This wall or floor-leaning mirror is made from an antique reclaimed teak window frame from India, kept in its weathered, wabi-sabi state. It measures 27 inches wide, 3.5 inches deep and 41 inches high.
Q: What was this mirror before?
A: It was a functional antique window frame. The rough grain, sun-bleached patina and sturdy joinery have been preserved.
Q: Can it hang on a wall?
A: Yes. It can be wall-mounted or leaned on the floor.
Q: What makes the frame thick?
A: It was built to withstand the elements, so the frame has a thick, substantial profile at 3.5 inches deep.
Q: How do I style it?
A: Place it vertically at the end of a corridor to bounce light, or lean it against a wall for a casual, collected look. It pairs with iron candlesticks or potted greenery.
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