A genuine antique bureau mirror, rescued and reimagined by hand — finished in our signature cottage white with an original mermaid design. Drawers for treasures, a mirror for daydreams. One of a kind. When she’s gone, she’s gone.
She’s a true antique with a story to tell. From the late 1800s to early 1900s, a toilet mirror — a bureau mirror, as they were also called — was the space-saver of her day: made for those who hadn’t room for a full-sized vanity, she sits right atop an ordinary dresser. This one has been lovingly reimagined at Sea Maid’s Cottage with a mermaid theme, as befits a Sea Maid treasure. Her mirror tilts to just the angle you love, and beneath it waits a sweet little drawer, just right for jewelry and small treasures. My pieces are meant to be statement pieces — she is meant to stand out and be the treasure of the room, whatever your theme. There is no need of a nautical room to love her; she brings the mermaid with her. She is one of a kind, hand-finished by an HGTV featured artist.
Details
- Antique toilet / bureau mirror, late 1800s–early 1900s (approximately 125 years old)
- Tilting mirror in a scrolled-crest frame with turned finial posts
- Little drawer with two brass ring pulls — perfect for jewelry and toiletries
- Hand-applied gold highlighting, seaside decoupage, distressed ivory finish
- Stands on little bun feet
- Sits atop any dresser — a space-saving vanity
- Measurements: approximately 25 inches tall × 11 inches wide.
A note on her condition, with complete honesty: she is a genuine antique, and the gentle marks of her long life are part of her story and her charm. Her distressed finish is intentional and sealed — she is sturdy and ready to be loved every day. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of her description.
Please note: the swan dish, candle, perfume bottles, trinket box, hand mirror, and other styling treasures in the photographs are from my personal collection and are not included. This listing is for the bureau mirror only.
Lovingly reimagined by Sea Maid’s Cottage, LLC, where forgotten antiques are transformed into timeless heirlooms inspired by the beauty of French château living.™