Dressing Table Mirror

Description

The reality of the Barcelona Dressing Table Mirror in a busy home

I have spent the better part of twenty years in workshops, and I have seen enough flimsy, wobbly glass to last a lifetime. If you want something that looks like it belongs in a showroom and stays that way, buy a museum piece. If you want something that survives a chaotic Tuesday morning, listen up. This Dressing Table Mirror from the Barcelona Oak range is what I’d call proper furniture. It is not some lightweight bit of kit that will tip over if you sneeze. It is heavy. It is Solid Oak and painted hardwood. It has got some actual weight to it, which is what you want when you are faffing about with makeup or trying to find your keys in a rush.

The tops are finished in a warm stain. It is not that orange, dated look you see in some charity shops. It is a natural colour that actually shows the grain. We paint the frames in white or grey, and I will be honest, it is a decent finish. It is practical. It hides the dust better than dark wood, which is a win in my book because I have got better things to do with my weekends than dusting every five minutes.

It is part of a wider Bedroom Furniture set, but it works fine on its own. You put it on one of our Dressing Tables and it stays put. No fancy tricks, just a simple, classic design that does the job. It is built to last. I mean that. It is “kid-proof” in the sense that it won’t just shatter if a ball hits it, though I wouldn’t recommend testing that theory.

If you are looking for Oak Castle Furniture quality, this is it. It is not flashy. It is just a good, honest mirror that reflects your face without making a fuss about it. It requires a tiny bit of assembly, but nothing that will have you swearing at a manual for three hours. Just the basics to get it sorted.

Why this beats the cheap stuff

Common Questions

Does the mirror tilt? Yes, you can adjust the angle. It stays where you put it, too. None of that slowly-sliding-down nonsense you get with cheaper hinges.

Is the white paint a bright white? It is a clean white, but the oak top softens it. It doesn’t look like a hospital corridor, if that is what you are worried about.

How heavy is it? It is about 7kg or so. Heavy enough to feel like quality, light enough that you won’t need a crane to get it onto the table.

Does it come with the fixings? It comes with what you need to get the mirror onto its base. It is a straightforward job, even if you aren’t particularly handy with a screwdriver.

Can I use it with other furniture? Of course. It is designed for the Barcelona range, but wood is wood. It looks fine on any decent chest or table, provided you have the depth.

“Proper solid bit of kit. I was worried it might be a bit flimsy for the price, but it’s got real weight to it and the grey paint matches our room perfectly. My husband had it together in ten minutes without any shouting.”