13 February 2025 | Emily Sims
How to Use Mirrors to Transform Your Home
Far from simply being a practical object, a mirror is a transformative piece that can instantly make your space feel bigger and brighter.
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| Width | 71 cm |
| Depth | 4 cm |
| Height | 145 cm |
Phaethon means "shining" or "radiant" in Greek, and this wall art certainly shines with its antiqued and frosted mirror-glass panels. The mirror itself is handmade and then hand painted with oil paints to showcase a scene full of foliage and birds in golden and red tones. The frosted finish means that the piece is not reflective but will feature a lovely sheen that picks up the light. Its frame is gold-foiled which marries well with the hues in the painting.
Hand Finished
Artisanal Crafting Process
This striking piece of glass mirrored wall art is sold as a pair of matching panels, designed to be hung together for maximum visual impact. Displaying them side by side creates a beautiful sense of symmetry and scale, making them a statement addition above a console table, fireplace or in a hallway.
Each panel in the pair measures 71cm wide, 145cm high and 4cm deep, giving a generous, tall format that works well as a striking focal point on a feature wall.
Unlike traditional gold mirrored wall art with a fully reflective surface, the Phaethon panels feature an antiqued, frosted mirror-glass finish. This means the piece is not intended to reflect like a conventional mirror; instead, it offers a soft, lovely sheen that catches and plays with the light, adding depth and atmosphere rather than a true reflection.
Each mirror is hand-painted in oils to depict a rich scene of foliage and birds, rendered in warm golden and red tones. The botanical, nature-inspired imagery gives it a painterly quality that sits somewhere between fine art and mirrored tree wall art, evoking gilded branches and delicate wildlife rather than a literal single-tree motif.
Because each mirror is handmade and individually hand-painted with oil paints and gold leaf, there will be subtle variations in the brushwork and detailing between the two panels. This artisanal process means every pair has its own unique character, rather than being identical copies.
Phaethon means "shining" or "radiant" in Greek — a fitting name for a piece defined by its warm, glowing gold tones and light-catching frosted mirror surface. The name reflects both the antique-gold finish and the luminous quality the panels bring to a room.
The Phaethon panels use a French cleat hanging system, a secure, professional-standard method that keeps the artwork flush against the wall. As with any framed glass mirrored wall art, we'd recommend fixing into a stud or using appropriate wall anchors given the weight of the glass and frame.
The antique-gold finish is versatile enough to suit both. In traditional interiors, it complements rich, classic furnishings and adds old-world glamour, while in more contemporary spaces it introduces warmth and texture as a striking contrast against cleaner lines. Whether you gravitate towards ornate, painterly pieces like this or the graphic grid appeal of mirrored squares wall art, gold-toned mirrored pieces are a versatile way to add light, depth and a touch of glamour to a room.
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