Vintage Indian Hand Carved Mirror (A26VP05)

Please note that this is a pre-order and will be ready for collection/delivery with the shipment anticipated to arrive in May 2026.

A Passage Through Time: The Carved Archway Mirror

Long before it held a reflection, the substantial timber of this frame stood as a doorway in India, serving as a quiet threshold for decades of daily life. Repurposed from original architectural salvage, this piece carries the legacy of traditional, time-honored artisanship into the present day.

The Craftsmanship Every inch of the frame speaks to the dedication of the hands that originally shaped it. Deeply recessed, trailing floral motifs are carefully intertwined with intricate geometric borders, creating a rhythmic and highly detailed relief across the wood. Embedded within these carvings are the original, hand-forged iron studs—once functional elements meant to fortify a heavy wooden door, they now serve as rugged, grounded counterpoints to the delicate botanical designs.

The Patina of Time Years of exposure to the elements have naturally softened the timber to a pale, sun-bleached hue, leaving behind a beautifully textured and tactile surface. The wood proudly bears the organic hallmarks of its previous life: the subtle wear along the edges, the deep variations in the grain, and the weathered patina that can only be earned through the passage of time.

Standing at a substantial 15 centimeters deep, it retains the weight and architectural gravity of the original doorway. It is less a simple home accessory and more a fragment of history, offering a grounding, historical presence to any space it inhabits at The Byron.

Specifications

Dimensions: 162cm (H) x 94cm (W) x 15cm (D)

Origins: Repurposed antique Indian door frame

Materials: Reclaimed vintage timber, original iron hardware, mirrored glass