Your Guide to Smoked Glass Mirror

Looking for smoked glass mirror? You’re in the right place.

This article will show you exactly where to find smoked glass wall mirrors, smoked glass mirrors panels, and smoked mirror tiles.

I’ll tell you about the best vendors, how to get the mirror, and some tips along the way.

Let’s go!

What are Smoked Mirrors?

I’m sure you’ve heard the term “smoked mirrors”, but many people misunderstand its meaning.

So what are they? Well, smoked mirrors are different than traditional mirrors in that they provide a clouded reflection – the glass is much darker in tone, less shiny and, thus, less reflective.

People don’t own smoked mirrors because they want to use it to do their makeup, they don’t use these mirrors to get ready in the morning, so instead, these mirrors are usually purely decorative.

As decorations, they’re great.

They’re bold, stylish and lend a certain type of sleek ambiance to a room.

They come in a variety of different sizes and styles to fit in any nook or cranny of a room.

Oftentimes, high-end modern furniture like tables, countertops, and backsplashes feature smoked mirror panels because they’re elegant and easy to clean.

Smoked Mirror Design Considerations

Smoked wall mirrors — sometimes called antiqued mirrors — are a popular choice for homes & restaurants.

Smoked mirrors come in a variety of “finishes” or patterns, meaning some look very “distressed” while others have a light patina.

See all of our MirrorCoop’s handmade, antiqued mirror finishes here.

The main consideration when choosing the perfect finish is artistic v functional.

Artistic finishes look very cooler and have an abstract art quality.

Artistic finishes are better for larger, decorative pieces — like above a fireplace or reflecting an entire room.

Functional finishes are better for mirrors that are used — like powder rooms, bathrooms, and foyers.

Functional finishes are lightly distressed, only hinting at their artistic quality.

Takeaway if you have to apply makeup in a mirror a lighter, more functional finish is a better choice.

Out 5 Favorite Smoked Glass Wall Mirrors

Today, you can find a smoked glass mirror with breaking the bank by working with a large home decor retailer.

Below, I recommend five antiqued pieces that will not break the bank — along with a few things to think about when considering whether or not to buy the piece.

1. The Walker Mirror By Pottery Barn

Things I Love About this Mirror

The antiqued finish is not too overwhelming, so this mirror could be used in many spaces, including a foyer, bathroom, or powder room.

The layout of the mirror — 4 edge panels and one center panel — is a classic, stylish look.

The thin metal frame provides some relief from the wall, which creates a attractive framing effect.

👎 Cons

The bevels that run along the inside edges of the mirror are very heavy, which gives the piece a 1980s vibe

The mirror only comes in one size, 36″ x 36″

Pottery Barn does not provide any detail about hanging the piece and it weighs 51 lbs.

See This Mirror on Potterbarn.com

2. Multi-Panel Foxed Mirror By West Elm

Things I Love About this Mirror

The antiqued finish is not too overwhelming, so this mirror could be used in many spaces, including a foyer, bathroom, or powder room.

The layout of the mirror — 4 edge panels and one center panel — is a classic, stylish look.

The thin metal frame provides some relief from the wall, which creates a attractive framing effect.

👎 Cons The bevels that run along the inside edges of the mirror are very heavy, which gives the piece a 1980s vibe

The mirror only comes in one size, 36″ x 36″

West Elm does not provide any detail about hanging the piece and it weighs 51 lbs.

See This Mirror on West Elm

3. Antiqued Tile Mirror by West Elm

Things I Love About this Mirror

The layout is very bold.

A smoked mirror like this could be an interesting statement piece.

With its clear center, the mirror splits the difference between artistic and functional.

Right now Boho is very in, and this mirror’s frame does have a Boho vibe.

Love Boho? See our article on Boho wall decor

👎 Cons This mirror is definitely not for every interior – in fact I can only image a few scenarios where this piece would work.

The mirror has two frames, both have a half-finished look with I think is unbecoming.

West Elm does not provide any detail about hanging the piece and it weighs 54 lbs.

See This Mirror on West Elm

4. Gold Beaded Mirror By Horchow

Things I Love About this Mirror

The gold accented frame would be perfect in a classical space.

With its clear center, the mirror splits the difference between artistic and functional.

The border pieces — smoked mirror and gold frame — have a beautiful color combination.

👎 Cons I have worked with “beaded” frames before and they tend to look cheap.

The mirror only comes in a single size, 36″ x 48″ which is too big for many applications.

Pottery Barn does not provide any detail about hanging the piece and it weighs 60 lbs.

See This Mirror on West Elm

5. Antique Glass Mirror By MySwankyHome

Things I Love About this Mirror

A thin black frame is a chic way to provide separation from wall to mirror.

The price – this is about the most economical way to get a smoked mirror in your house

The mirror comes with both horizontal and vertical hanging hardware.

👎 Cons The frame material is not specified so it may be something low quality.

The size of the mirror is a little out of the ordinary, so it wouldn’t fit in many places.

Amazon does not provide any detail about hanging the piece and it weighs 57 lbs.

See This Mirror on Amazon

Finding A Smoked Glass Mirror In A Custom Size

One problem when buying a mirror is that most retail wall mirrors are only available in pre-determined sizes.

Oversized or uncommon sizes are all but impossible to find.

If you are looking for a custom sized wall mirror, working with a custom glass company is the best way to get exactly what you are looking for.

Also, Mirror Coop can create any of our wall mirrors in a custom size.

(See our collection of mirrors here.) Reach out directly to our designer john (john@mirrorcoop.com) with your idea.

Until next time!