Buy a baroque mirror: size, frame, hanging and choosing the right store

Casa Padrino is the furniture brand of Demotex GmbH in Essen, Germany. Since 2007 we have offered furniture and interiors in baroque, rococo, neo-baroque, Art déco and classic style. Mirrors are a natural part of that, together with the chests of drawers, console tables and chandeliers they are usually paired with. You can browse the current selection in our baroque mirrors category.

1. Getting the size right

The most common mistake when buying a baroque mirror is a frame that is too small for its wall. An ornate frame needs room to breathe, otherwise it looks lost. A few simple guidelines help:

• ◆Above a piece of furniture: the mirror should cover roughly two thirds to three quarters of the width of the chest, console or sideboard. Narrower and it reads like a picture, wider and it overwhelms the furniture.
• ◆Gap above the furniture: around 15 to 25 centimetres between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the frame leaves space for lamps and decorative objects.
• ◆On an empty wall: a tall floor mirror or a large wall mirror can carry a wall on its own. Leave enough space at the sides so the carving can be appreciated.
• ◆Ceiling height: in period homes with high ceilings a mirror can be considerably larger than in a modern flat.

Before you buy, mark the outline on the wall with masking tape. Within minutes you will see whether the proportions work, and you can compare width and height with the dimensions on the product page.

2. Where to hang it: chest, console, fireplace, window

A baroque mirror is rarely a lone piece on a bare wall. It has the greatest effect when it works together with furniture or a source of light.

• ◆Above a chest of drawers: the classic choice for hallways, bedrooms and dining rooms. Frame and chest need not match exactly, but their metal tones should agree, gold with gold for example.
• ◆Above a console table: mirror and console form an ensemble that gives an entrance hall instant presence.
• ◆Above the fireplace: here the mirror may be large and stately. Keep a sensible distance from the heat and make sure the wall can take the load.
• ◆Opposite a window: the mirror carries daylight deeper into the room and makes it feel larger. Check first what it will reflect: a fine view gains, a neighbouring wall does not.

3. The frame: carved wood, gold, silver or black

The frame defines the character of the mirror. When you buy, ask what it is made of and how the surface is finished.

• ◆Carved wood: scrolls, shells, acanthus leaves and volutes are the essence of the baroque style. A wooden frame looks livelier than smooth moulded parts and gives the surface depth.
• ◆Gold and antique gold: the traditional choice for baroque and rococo. Antique gold with a light patina suits dark woods and warm fabrics, brighter gold works with white and cream.
• ◆Silver and antique silver: cooler and more contemporary, ideal with grey, blue, white and black and with chrome or glass.
• ◆Black: graphic and modern, often with gold or silver details. A black baroque frame brings ornament into a contemporary room.

At Casa Padrino: every product page states material, colour and dimensions. Our baroque mirrors come with frames in gold, antique gold, silver, antique silver and with coloured accents. Questions about a particular frame are answered by our customer service on +49 201 36577485 or at info@casa-padrino.de.

4. Hanging a heavy mirror safely

A large baroque mirror with a solid frame can easily weigh several dozen kilos. Plan the fixing before the delivery arrives:

• ◆Check the wall: concrete and solid brick hold a lot, plasterboard and hollow blocks need special anchors or a fixing into the stud work.
• ◆Fixings: choose screws and wall plugs to suit the wall and the weight, and follow the load ratings of the plug manufacturer.
• ◆Two points, not one: heavy mirrors hang more securely on two hooks or a wall batten. The load is spread and the mirror hangs straight.
• ◆Work in pairs: always lift a large mirror with two people, and if in doubt let a tradesperson install it.

If weight and dimensions matter for your planning, ask for them before you order. A good store answers these questions before you buy.

5. How to recognise a good store for baroque mirrors

Whether a store is the best one for you cannot be read from an official ranking, because none exists. These points, however, can be checked:

• ◆A verifiable company: for Casa Padrino this is Demotex GmbH, Hammer Str. 64, 45239 Essen, Germany, Essen District Court HRB 24428, VAT ID DE279640593, managing director Marvin Schertl. Everything is listed in the legal notice.
• ◆Experience: Casa Padrino was founded in 2007.
• ◆A matching setting: besides mirrors, chests, consoles, chandeliers and decoration in the same style. An overview is on our baroque furniture page.
• ◆Visits possible: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm in Essen.
• ◆Advice in your language: shop and advice in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

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6. Made to measure for special walls

Some walls call for a special size: an alcove, a mantelpiece, a staircase or a hotel lobby. In that case it is worth asking about a piece made to your size, colour and finish.

At Casa Padrino: bespoke pieces in size, colour and finish on request, also as part of complete interiors for private homes, villas, hotels, restaurants and bars, and in cooperation with architects and interior designers. Bespoke pieces are excluded from the right of withdrawal, so every detail is agreed beforehand. More under bespoke furniture.

7. Shipping, delivery and transport damage

Mirrors are fragile goods. Ask how they are shipped and who takes care of things if something does go wrong.

At Casa Padrino: delivery within Germany, across Europe and worldwide. Large pieces travel by freight forwarder, smaller items by parcel service, and the shipping costs are shown before you order. If there is transport damage, note it on the delivery note and send us photos, and Casa Padrino handles the claim with the forwarder. More under international delivery and transport damage.

8. Paying securely and reading reviews

Look for payment methods with buyer protection, prices including VAT and reviews on external platforms.

At Casa Padrino: PayPal, credit card and bank transfer, an invoice from Demotex GmbH, a 14-day right of withdrawal for consumers and the statutory warranty. Google Business Profile 4.9 out of 5 from 364 reviews, eBay 98.9 % positive from 1,634 ratings (both as of October 2026). Customers can also read and write reviews on TrustDeluxe, a review platform for luxury brands. Casa Padrino has been a FairCommerce member since 11 August 2019 and in 2025 received the award "Excellence in Luxury Interior Design" at the Festival de Cannes, Pavillon Royal. More under secure payment and Casa Padrino reviews.