Mirror in a Green Frame

A mirror in a green frame brings a calm, considered depth of colour into a room — the kind of presence you cannot get from a factory profile pressed out of polyurethane foam or wrapped in coated foil. Bottle green, evenly applied to a solid wooden moulding and sealed with protective lacquer, works as a defined yet quiet accent: assertive enough to anchor a wall, neutral enough to remain there for decades. This is a decorative mirror designed to last: the SGG Miralite® Pure Diamant 4 mm OptiWhite glass renders colours without the green cast typical of standard float glass, and the 40 mm deep moulding gives the frame a clear, readable edge when seen from the side. Made-to-measure mirrors let you fit the format precisely to the wall, with none of the compromises imposed by stock retail sizes.

Where it works

Bottle green is one of the most firmly established palettes in current interior design — it appears in bathrooms paired with brushed brass fittings, in entryways above graphite consoles, and in living rooms that combine wall panelling with natural oak. A mirror in a green frame underlines the character of interiors held in modern classic, art deco, and contemporary aesthetics, where colour serves a structuring rather than purely decorative role.

In an entryway, the deep green frame acts almost like a picture frame — it lifts the mirror out of a panelled wall or a flat painted surface, without the fleeting feel of cheap mass-produced mirrors set in thin metal profiles. In a bathroom, green sits comfortably with brass, sand-toned terracotta, dark-veined marble, and oak or walnut joinery. In a living room or bedroom, it works as a quiet focal point above a console, dresser, or vanity.

The shade is versatile enough to hold its own on light walls (white, off-white, warm beige) as well as on deep ones — navy, charcoal, warm brown. Against high-contrast walls the frame reads graphically; on lighter walls it softens into something more decorative.

Specification

• Style: modern classic, between minimalism and traditional decoration
• Frame colour: bottle green (semi-matte standard; matte or high gloss on request)
• Frame material: high-quality wood
• Moulding width: 100 mm
• Moulding depth: 40 mm
• Corner construction: wooden dowel joints
• Mirror glass: SGG Miralite® Pure Diamant 4 mm, OptiWhite
• Bevel option: available, up to 20 mm wide
• Backing: MDF (HDF for smaller formats)
• Mounting: wall brackets (vertical or horizontal hanging)
• Suitable for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, entryway, dining room, commercial spaces

The dimensions given cover the entire mirror including the frame. The moulding width on this model is 100 mm.

How it is made

Each frame is built in our joinery workshop from high-quality wood. The mouldings are precisely cut and joined with wooden dowels before painting begins — this is the stage that determines whether the corners will hold for decades. A dowel joint is an old, proven carpentry method: the two pieces of moulding lock together mechanically inside the corner rather than relying purely on glue, so the frame does not pull apart as humidity and temperature shift through the seasons. Traditional craftsmanship gives every piece its durability and quiet elegance.

Once the frame is built, it is hand-painted in a curated, richly pigmented paint range, in a deep bottle green — a colour that reads as grounded and considered rather than loud. The face, sides, and inner panel of the frame are painted in the same shade, so the frame stays visually consistent from every angle, including the side, where it catches light from a window or an overhead lamp.

The semi-matte finish reduces sharp reflections and lets the colour itself, rather than the lacquer's shine, do the work. After drying, the frame is sealed with a protective lacquer that shields the paint layer from moisture, scuffs, and minor mechanical damage. The moulding profile is flat with gently softened edges — no carving, no grooves, no ornament. A clean form on which the colour and the depth of the frame carry the whole effect.

What sets this frame apart from mass production

Most ready-made green-framed mirrors are profiles cast from polyurethane foam or duropolymer, finished with spray paint. The material is light, and the moulding looks convincing from a few steps away — the difference appears only up close. There is no weight in the hand, no natural wood texture beneath the paint, and the corners are butt-joined under a thin layer of finish, identical across every unit in the production run.

Here, the moulding is wood and carries the weight you would expect from its dimensions. The dowel-jointed corners hold over years of use. The face retains a faint wood texture beneath the paint, visible especially in raking light — a small detail that separates real craft from plastic in paint. Over time the surface develops a quiet patina rather than chipping, fading, or peeling the way spray-painted foam tends to.

Our offer also includes wall mirrors and floor mirrors across a full range of frame finishes — from black and white through bottle green and indigo to frames hand-gilded with real gold leaf.

Functionality

The mirror is supplied with concealed wall brackets fitted at the back. It can be hung vertically or horizontally — orientation is set before dispatch, based on your order. The backing is MDF (HDF for smaller formats), which stiffens the structure and protects the reverse of the glass.

The SGG Miralite® Pure Diamant 4 mm OptiWhite glass renders colours without the greenish cast typical of standard soda-lime mirrors. The difference is visible to the naked eye, especially when you compare reflected skin tones and wall colours side by side. The reflective coating on the reverse precisely blocks light, which also makes it possible to install LED backlighting behind the mirror (creating a soft halo effect around the frame). The protective lacquer on the wood means the frame can be safely used in rooms with elevated humidity — bathrooms, kitchens, hallways.

Option: bevelled glass

For those who appreciate detail, a ground bevel up to 20 mm wide is available. A bevel is a softly chamfered edge on the mirror that catches light and traces a subtle, jewel-like line around the reflection. Around 5 mm of the bevel is concealed inside the frame rabbet, so the visible portion is roughly 15 mm. This option works particularly well in larger formats and in settings where the mirror is the main decorative element on the wall.

Anti-fog option: integrated heating mat

If the mirror is destined for a bathroom that regularly fills with steam, a heating mat can be installed on the back. The mat warms the glass by a few degrees above the surrounding air, so condensation does not form on the surface — the mirror stays clear even immediately after a shower. Heating mats are sized to the mirror format and wired into the bathroom's main lighting circuit.

Personalisation and made-to-measure

The mirror is made to order — width, height, and orientation (vertical or horizontal) are agreed at the order stage. Bottle green is available straight from the workshop, but the wider palette covers more than a hundred shades from a curated, richly pigmented paint range — from off-whites and earthy pastels through warm greys to deep navies, bottle greens, and blacks. Finishes are offered in semi-matte, matte, or high gloss, depending on the character of the interior.

A mirror in a green frame from our workshop can be designed for a specific spot: above a console in the hallway, over a bathroom basin, above a bedroom dresser, as a full-height piece beside a wardrobe. You are welcome to send us references — an interior photograph, a paint chip, a Pinterest link, a fragment of an existing scheme. Each order is discussed individually before production starts, so the finished mirror fits the space rather than the other way round.

Lead times are confirmed once the order is placed and depend on format and finish.