Metal mirrors are uniquely beautiful. Wrought iron is a particularly handsome material for a mirror frame. Other metal mirrors are made of forged metal that has been finished with a distressed wash or rust distressing. These materials bring a surprisingly masculine touch to an often feminine design.

For instance, wrought iron looks fabulous in an ornate, scrollwork frame. Generally speaking, ornate frames are quite feminine, but the use of wrought iron or distress-washed metal gives them a more versatile neutrality. Look at a few sample photos of ornate metal mirrors, and you'll see that the mirrors would look just as beautiful in a book-lined study as they would in a sophisticated dining room.

Metal Mirrors as Gifts

Metal mirrors make wonderful gifts for the men in your life, particularly if they are bachelors. Single men often neglect home decor entirely. If your son or nephew is single, chances are he lives in a fairly bare set of rooms. If the young men in your life consider their stereo speakers and their television sets to be forms of home decoration, you should consider buying them the gift of home decor.

A metal mirror strikes just the right note. Picture a large, rectangular mirror with a thick, metal frame, finished with a distressed, hand-rubbed mahogany wash. The mirror is undeniably elegant, yet masculine, and creates a look that is both youthful and accomplished, contemporary and classic. A single showpiece like this can transform a living room from a bare, dull place to a polished, welcoming one.