Description
Heavy Iron Arched Frame Repurposed as Mirror Rustic Farmhouse 23.5″ Vintage
**Description:**
Substantial rustic arched frame made of very heavy decorative iron, currently configured as a mirror. This piece features classic country church or chapel-style arched design perfect for farmhouse and cottage decor.
**Measurements:**
– Height: 23.5 inches (23.25″ glass)
– Width: 13 inches (12.5″ at widest point of glass)
– Frame thickness: 1.25 inches
– Glass tapers to peaked arch at top
**Frame Construction:**
The frame is made of very heavy iron with a dark metal finish featuring decorative detailing around the perimeter. This is a standalone frame piece with a clasp system on the bottom that allows contents to slide into place. Heavy mounting bracket on the back for secure wall hanging.
**About This Piece:**
This appears to be a repurposed or reassembled piece. The iron frame itself is substantial and may have originally served a different purpose. The current backing is thin fiberboard (the type sold in large sheets at hardware stores) with a vintage Cost Plus “Made in India $68” sticker attached – this sticker likely refers to the fiberboard material itself rather than the assembled mirror. The backing and sticker appear to date from the 1980s or 1990s based on the label style and condition.
Cost Plus (now Cost Plus World Market) was a popular import home goods retailer, especially in the 80s-90s.
**Glass Condition:**
The arched mirror glass matches the frame shape. There is a chip on the bottom left corner of the glass, but **this chip is hidden and not visible when the glass is seated in the frame**.
**Condition:**
Shows normal wear consistent with age. The substantial iron frame remains in good condition with rustic paint color on top with no visible signs of chipping. Mirror is functional despite the hidden chip. The fiberboard backing shows age and has a vintage sticker attached.
**Style:**
The arched church window design and heavy iron construction give this piece authentic rustic farmhouse character. Whether the frame was originally intended as a mirror or repurposed into one, it creates an attractive focal point perfect for entryways, bathrooms, bedrooms, or any space needing architectural interest with a country or cottage aesthetic.
