Antique 1920s Italian Brass Swivel Shaving Mirror
About This Piece
The Appeal
Step into an atmosphere of quiet significance with this exceptional 1920s Art Deco tilting vanity mirror. Featuring a heavy, solid brass frame with an aged, unpolished patina, this tabletop masterpiece anchors a room with a definitive sense of history. Its classic "psyche glass" swinging design offers both utilitarian perfection and an undeniable "Moody Museum" presence.
Unlike modern replicas made from lightweight, plated plastics, this genuine early 20th-century piece brings an authentic weight, historic craftsmanship, and a soulful, deeply reflective character to your home that simply cannot be manufactured today.
Styling & Placement
This statement piece is perfectly scaled to command attention in a variety of curated spaces:
The Dark Academia Bedroom: Placed atop a dark wood dresser alongside leather-bound volumes and antique brass accents.
The Luxury Dressing Room: Serving as a dramatic, functional focal point for daily grooming, vanity styling, and cosmetic rituals.
The Industrial Gothic Bathroom: Elevating a stone or marble vanity with its structural, unpolished brass silhouette.
Condition & Clarity
The Frame: The solid brass structure is sturdy, balances beautifully, and tilts smoothly on its original side keys. It retains a gorgeous, authentic aged patina with deep, moody lowlights.
Dimensions: The exterior mirror frame measures roughly 14" tall by 9-1/8" wide by 5-3/4" deep (feet) overall, and the interior mirror glass is roughly 10-3/4" tall by 5-5/8" wide
The Mirror Glass: The glass is remarkably clear and clean for its age. It features no silvering spots or cloudiness, ensuring a perfectly crisp, true reflection for your daily grooming routine. The absence of heavy historic foxing makes it an incredibly rare find for the collector who demands both antique soul and functional clarity.
Measurements & Care
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Care Instructions: To maintain the stunning, moody character of the unpolished brass frame, simply dust it with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, which will strip away the highly desirable, century-old patina. If cleaning the glass, apply a small amount of ammonia-free glass cleaner directly to your cloth rather than spraying the mirror face to protect the underlying brass bezel.
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