Bear Glass carries the largest inventory of antique mirrors in the United States. Our antique mirrors are reproduced using a special silvering technique that is hand-finished, allowing us to create unique and colorful effects.

Antique Mirror is a decorative silvered glass mostly used for interiors. This method of making glass consists of varying the regularity of metallic deposits. In addition to its decorative effect, the antique mirror creates a gentle and softened reflection, which contributes pleasantly to interior light levels.

We offer 20 different types of Antique Mirrors with exotic colors and patterns; they are available in sizes up to 48” X 94” and come in finishes from traditional distress antique to a burst of colorful 3D effects. Use it for: walls, framed mirror inserts, furniture, bathrooms, back splashes, or anything you can imagine. We can also create custom antique mirror colors. See our gallery for samples.

The Art of Decorating With Antique Mirror

Antique mirrors can add a very special touch to your Victorian decor. Use lighting to create an illusion of space and add an element of warmth to that décor.The surface of a mirror is reflective so by using the correct lighting in the room you can create a beautiful illumination. The antique styling of the mirror helps create the room atmosphere.Antique mirror glass is made by placing a metallic deposit onto the glass. This method has been used since the 16th century. Over the years it’s not uncommon to find the surface wearing slightly. That’s okay as it adds some character.

Here are 10 tips for using antique mirrors in your home décor:

1. Find your favorite piece of art in the room. Could be a painting, a sculpture, a photograph, or any other type of art. Place your mirror on the opposite wall, which will reflect the image and create an interesting room dynamic.

2. To add depth to your room, paint one wall a deep dark burgundy or green, or another Victorian color. Add candle wall sconces and wow!

3. If your room is on the dark side, then set the antiqued mirror setup the window. The natural light will reflect off the mirror and make the room brighter.

4. Your Victorian entrance will look perfect with an ornate mirror above the corner table that holds a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Fresh is perfect but silk certainly works.

5. Antique dining rooms look great with a mirror above the sideboard. It will not only complete the mood it will make the room look bigger.

6. If your room has a fireplace then place your mirror opposite to create a visual effect. And when the fireplace is flickering you get an amazing effect.

7. Consider grouping together several mirrors that are all different shapes and sizes to make a focal wall display. You can mix different styles and finishes too. Create a sophisticated display or a shabby chic look.

8. You can use a beautiful mirror in a Victorian kitchen. Add it at the wall across from your counter space. Consider using more than one mirror to create an effect of largeness.

9. Place your mirror above a piece of furniture. It will instantly draw the eye away from the furniture. Hang above a table, a dresser, or even a sofa.

10. If you have bookcases that are half wall height hang your mirror above them and then place candles on the top of the book case. When the candles are lit they will illuminate the light and the flicker of the candles is so romantic.

Before you do anything you need to have a good look at your room and analyze where you’ll get the most benefit from your mirror. You also want to make sure the angle of the mirror doesn’t result in an unattractive scene or cause a glare.

There are so many interesting ways to hang a mirror that will enrich your room while illuminating it and making it appear larger. And with such a great selection of mirrors available all you need to do is set your budget and start shopping online.

Antique mirrors are the perfect addition to a Victorian décor.

Where Can I find Antique Mirror?

Bear Glass creates hand-craft mirror glass that is indistinguishable from actual vintage mirror. Each is as unique as a fingerprint and is subtly, gently and lovingly aged to suit your requirements.

However we don’t just create beautifully aged mirror glass . Our services are bespoke and are flexibly tailored to your needs, whether you need replacement mirrors, re-silvering, or a site survey for a larger installation.

Our speciality antique patterns are the result of many years of refinement, and our light, medium and heavy effects are the flagships of the range, aside from many other decorative finishes.

Our antique mirror glass is suitable for both decorative and architectural applications, for example:

• Antique frames
• Reproduction frames
• Domestic wall coverings
• Commercial interiors
• Counter tops, splash backs
• Table tops, custom furniture

For more information, please contact us at:

FACTORY/OFFICE

Address:
Bear Glass Inc.
217-44 98th Ave. Queens Village, NY – 11429
United States
Phone: 718-832-3604
Fax: 718-832-0786
Email: sales@bearglass.com

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Antique Mirrors

Our handmade antique mirrors have a natural and artistic finish, making each piece unique. Mirror antiquing, also known as distressed mirrors, is an important part of the design repertoire, transforming time and space. We offer multiple techniques to meet varying design requests. There are two distinctly different categories of Antique Mirrors. One has a decorative appearance while the other offers a more European style or realistic old world look and feel. Within each category are many styles to meet your requirements. Additionally, we welcome custom design requests.

Our Antiqued Mirrors are in homes, restaurants, casinos, on furniture and in hotels globally. We take pride in every custom Antique Mirror created and attention to detail is always our first and foremost concern.

Unfortunately many Antique Mirrors today are NOT HAND MADE, rather imported, mass-produced and machine made, which do not have an authentic old world look.  Please Beware. Also we do have antique mirror stock sheets available, if desired.

Mirror Resilvering

Each Antique mirror has its one unique look and feel, such as type of bevel, etching / engraving, shape, seeds/bubbles, waves and glass color. Many are irreplaceable heirlooms which long to be restored to their original reflective brilliance and luster. In order to accomplish this we remove the original tarnished reflective coating, clean the original glass and redeposit a fresh silver layer then seal the silver to protect the reflective coating. This process will give an Antique Mirror its original clarity and reflective brilliance it originally had.

Glass Silvering

Glass silvering / mirroring is accomplished by chemically depositing a unique silver solution on glass creating a high quality reflective surface. Since our process is hand crafted, we not only deposit clear silver (Mirror) on glass, we have the ability to create an Antique Mirror as well.

Walter’s Mirror has the ability to silver any type of glass surface. Listed are just a few applications for silvering. Let your imagination be your guide.

• Tempered Glass
• Laminated Glass
• Textured Glass
• Patterned Glass
• Colored Glass
• Slumped and Bent Glass
• Restoration Glass
• Any thickness Glass can be silvered
• Hand Blown Glass
• Acid Washed or Sandblasted Glass
• Glass Vases and glass Containers
• All types of Glass can be Silvered

FACTORY/OFFICE

Address:
Bear Glass Inc.
217-44 98th Ave. Queens Village, NY – 11429
United States
Phone: 718-832-3604
Fax: 718-832-0786
Email:sales@bearglass.com

SHOWROOM

Address:
Bear Glass Showroom
167 Mott St,
NY, NY 10013-5442
Phone: 212-219-1679
Email:info@bearglass.com

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Antique mirror has been a great weapon and tool for interior designers throughout history. With its beautiful rusty look and a feel of being in a contemporary place, it has become a major trend nowadays.

As opposed to perfectly polished glass and clear cut modern designs, this beautiful piece of art won’t go out of style in the near future. In this article, we will be talking majorly about antique glass, how it is made and how it can be used to elevate the interior décor of virtually any residential place.

What is an antique mirror?

An antique mirror is a vintage style mirror, often made to look like a little rusty. They are a great addition to your residential space and can uplift and elevate the look of bars and restaurants with a vintage theme.

They also look good in offices which aspire for the homespun look. Antique mirrors can be used in homes if you want to experiment with different elements of décor and give a rustic and vintage yet contemporary look to your home.

How to use an antique mirror to elevate the interior décor of your home?

Antique mirror can be used to amp up the décor of your living room, bedroom or virtually any space that you install it. With the increasing trend of using antique mirrors, they are raging the market. With a little bit of planning, you can employ these vessels of reflection to revamp your home’s interior décor.

1. Make it an epitome of beauty
   

Place an art deco styled designer wall-covering mirror on the wall. Align the front of the mirror with beautiful articles like a small planter with ornate flowers or contemporarily styled showpieces. This way, the mirror will not only enhance the charm of your room but also reflect beautiful elements of décor.

   2. Create your decorative bathroom wall with antique mirrors

Do not be afraid to go bold with a antique mirrored wall, which can cover the most area of the wall space to give your bathroom a vintage, classy look. Make sure the taps and the sink are made in such a way as to complement the theme of the mirror. Accentuate your wall with bold contemporary rich colors as well.

Types of antique mirrors offered by bear glass

Bear glass, an antique mirror installer in NY, provides you with high quality and beautiful antique mirrors to revamp your commercial and residential space. Few of the different types of mirrors manufactured by us is mentioned below.

Venetian style mirror: – Venetian mirror originated in the small village of Murano in Venice. This intricate piece of art was created by a painstaking process involving tedious hard work. Upon completion, Venetian mirrors looked nothing less than a delicate piece of art. With the advent of modern technology, beautiful and original-like replica of Venetian styled mirrors can be produced very easily.

Rainbow mirror: – Rainbow mirror is another styled antique mirror which can be gilded with beautiful intricate frame designs. This mirror created a wonderful effect of water on a window and reflects light just like rain washed glass.

French mirrors: – French mirrors are beautifully styled large ornate mirrors perfect for reflecting light and making the room look more spacious and luminous. It can be used as an art deco piece of design and can bring out a luxurious appeal of your room.

Bear Glass displays more antique mirror products including Heavy-cloudy, Light-cloudy, New-light, Old-gold vein, and multiple other types. All these products are not just visually elegant, but they can genuinely alter the approach to any place to the onlookers. To create a difference to your average house decor or to make a different style statement, there is nothing to second the antique mirrors by Bear Glass. To know more, or to place an order please feel free to contact us anytime.

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The antique mirror glass is basically a handmade mirror glass. It is made from new mirrors and gives an authentic look. We also cut your glass to size as per requirement, so each piece is lovingly aged around all of the edges as it would be if it was truly antiqued. Specializes in the fabricate and supply of antiqued mirror glass for feature walls, bathroom and kitchen backsplashes, furniture and a variety of decorative applications. Whether designing a feature wall, creating a kitchen backsplash, or inserting into wardrobe doors or furniture, we offer a range of antiqued mirror glass styles and designs to suit. Typical projects include private residences, bars, restaurants, hotels and retail outlets. We aim to provide an efficient and friendly service to all our customers, so please feel free to contact us by phone, email or our inquiry form to discuss your requirements.

Antiqued mirror is a brilliant selection for interior decor and not just because you can make it any elegance, radiant color you want. It is smart because it reduces grout and joint lines and it can easily be wiped clean. But don’t just take our word for it. An antiqued mirror also looking very attractive. You can use it for your residential and also office purpose. It really gives a beautiful as well as classy look to your interior. Antiqued Mirror furniture has been hot for a few years now, and its appeal is hard to ignore. Mirrored furniture brightens up dark corners in ways that nothing else can.

All of our antiqued mirror finishes can be made into custom sized. We provide the variety of pattern on antique mirror sheets. You can also select a custom shape for your antiqued mirror need. We offer a shape tool by which you can select a shape and also estimate your budget.

Utilization of antique mirror

There is much utilization of antiqued mirror in residential and commercial purposes. Like:

• Wall partitions
• Wardrobe door
• Kitchen backsplash
• Wall coverings
• Shower door
• Wet bars
• Restaurant wall
• Antique mirrored furniture, etc.

We provide these pattern of antique mirror; POSEIDON, HERA, ZEUS, HADES, ATHENA, MORPHEUS, VIRGO WITH GOLD VEIN, LIBRA, LEO, AQUARIUS, GEMINI, CAPRICORN, ARIES, PISCES, SCORPIO, Gold Antique Mirror, Gray Antique Mirror, Venetian Antique Mirror, Rainbow, French, Light, Black, Grey, Volcano, Gold, Heavy Cloudy, Lunare, Pink, Icey Blue, Golden Dot, Gold Blue, Vulcan,. We do precision antique mirror as well as any glass and mirror installations in Brooklyn, NY and also all over the USA and Canada. We have own glass trucks and racks to carry your precious products.

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Bear Glass handcrafts both custom and decorative antique mirror glass that is indistinguishable from actual vintage mirror.  Each mirror is completely unique and gently aged to fit your specific needs.  We sell to homeowners, designers, architects, and contractors for all types of applicants.  We can customize the mirrors to fit your needs.  Whether designing a feature wall, creating a kitchen splash back, or inserting into wardrobe doors or furniture, we offer a range of antique mirror glass styles and designs to suit.  Typical projects include private residences, bars, restaurants, hotels, and retail outlets.  We also offer an expanding portfolio of limited-edition artworks and designs using both plain and antiqued mirror glass.  Designed and made in-house by our experts.  We aim to provide an efficient and friendly service to all our customers.   Bear Glass hand makes antique mirror glass that is indistinguishable from actual vintage mirror.  Each unique piece is subtly distressed, aged & antiqued to suit your requirements.  Our bespoke services cover every aspect of your commission from creation to installation.  We carry a variety of beautiful, colored antique glass for your different preferences

Our products include:

• Heavy antique
• Blue antique
• Pink antique  
• Light antique
• Gold antique
• Venetian antique
• Heavy cloudy
• Gold dot  
• Light cloudy
• Gold vein

We offer 50 different types of Antique Mirrors with exotic colors and patterns; they are available in sizes up to 48” X 94” and come in finishes from traditional distress antique to burst of colorful 3D effects.  We have worked with numerous clients and designers to custom cut and install one of a kind pieces.  Our method of making glass consists of varying the regularity of metallic deposits.  In addition to its decorative effect, the antique mirror creates a gentle and softened reflection, which contributes pleasantly to interior light levels.

For more information on our Antique Mirrors please contact Bear Glass at:

FACTORY/ OFFICE

Address:

Bear Glass Inc.

399 20th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Phone: 718-832-3604

Fax: 718-832-0786

E-mail: bearglass@yahoo.com

If you are in New Jersey:

Bear Glass New Jersey

359 Essex Road

Tinton Falls New Jersey  07753

P: 732 901 262

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