Deknudt Mirrors: Belgian Craftsmanship Since 1946

For design conscious Australians seeking Deknudt Mirrors in Australia, Elysium Home is the exclusive Sydney destination for this remarkable Belgian brand. Deknudt Mirrors, crafted in Belgium since 1946 whose eight decades of atelier tradition are visible in every piece that leaves their Deerlijk workshops. This guide tells the full story, the brand's origins, the technical distinctions that set Deknudt apart, the iconic collections, and how to experience them in person at our Lane Cove showroom (open by appointment).

Elysium Home is the exclusive Australian importer and distributor of Deknudt Mirrors the only authorised retailer in Australia with access to the complete Belgian collection.

The Story of Deknudt: Belgium, Family, and 1946

The story of Deknudt Mirrors begins in the city of Deerlijk, in the West Flanders province of Belgium, a region whose long tradition of textile artisanship and decorative arts manufacturing has shaped some of Europe's most respected design houses. It was here, in 1946, in the years of reconstruction and renewal that followed the Second World War, that the Deknudt family established their atelier.

Belgium in 1946 was a country rebuilding its homes and its culture simultaneously. Decorative mirrors were long considered a luxury of the pre-war bourgeoisie and were in demand as symbols of normalcy, elegance, and a life being thoughtfully reconstructed. The Deknudt family brought to this moment both artisanal skill and a distinctive design sensibility: the belief that a mirror should not merely reflect, but should itself be beautiful.

In the decades that followed, Deknudt grew from a small family atelier into an internationally respected design house, while maintaining the qualities that defined it from the beginning: family ownership, Belgian manufacturing, and an uncompromising relationship with quality. Today, eight decades after that founding moment in Deerlijk, every mirror that bears the Deknudt name is still designed and crafted in Belgium.

This continuity of place and family is unusual in contemporary manufacturing. In an era when most decorative brands have long since moved production to lower cost regions, Deknudt's commitment to Belgian manufacturing is not merely tradition, it is a deliberate, values driven choice that directly shapes the quality of what they produce.

What Makes Deknudt Different: Copper-Free Glass and Handcraft

When design enthusiasts first encounter a Deknudt mirror in person as they can at Elysium Home's Lane Cove showroom the first thing that strikes them is the quality of the glass itself. There is a depth and clarity to a Deknudt reflection that is noticeably different from mass produced alternatives. Colours are true. There is no greenish cast or optical distortion. The reflection is, in the truest sense of the word, clear.

This quality is not accidental. It begins with Deknudt's specification of copper-free mirror glass, a material in which the standard copper layer in the reflective backing compound has been replaced with a more chemically stable formulation. Copper, while historically standard in mirror production, reacts gradually with moisture in the environment, causing the progressive blackening of mirror edges known as "foxing." By eliminating copper from their glass specification, Deknudt produces mirrors that maintain their clarity and edge definition for significantly longer, even in demanding environments like bathrooms.

Beyond the glass, Deknudt's manufacturing process reflects decades of accumulated knowledge about materials and joinery. Frame construction varies by collection with some designs feature solid materials, others use precision metalworking, lacquering, or gilding techniques. What unifies the entire range is a level of finish attention that is only possible when skilled craftspeople work in small runs on individual pieces rather than in high volume factory lines.

The result is a mirror that does not merely function as a decorative object it reads, to the educated eye, as something made by people who cared about what they were making.

Iconic Deknudt Collections Available at Elysium Home

Elysium Home carries an extensive selection of Deknudt's most acclaimed designs. Here are the iconic collections and key pieces that define the brand's range:

Calco — The Organic Statement Mirror

The Calco is perhaps Deknudt's most recognisable design in Australia its signature organic, free form silhouette in a warm gold frame has become a defining piece of the current era in Australian interior design. Available in several sizes, with the 166cm version being the most popular for living room and entrance hall use. The Calco works as a standalone art piece, it draws attention and creates extraordinary focal points in living rooms, master bedrooms, and entrance halls.

Luna — Sculptural Rounds in Multiple Expressions

The Luna family encompasses multiple expressions of the round mirror form, including the dramatic Luna Black at 200cm diameter, and the Luna Light, Deknudt's acclaimed LED mirror. The Luna range demonstrates how a single design language (the circle, beautifully resolved) can work across scales and functions without losing its essential character.

Haussmann — Architectural Rectangle

Named for the great Parisian urban transformation of the 19th century, the Haussmann mirror reflects the same sense of grandeur and considered proportion. At 175cm, it is a mirror of significant presence, its clean architectural profile works in hallways, living rooms, dining rooms, and master bedrooms. The Haussmann is one of the most universally applicable pieces in the Deknudt range.

Obu — Organic Form, Quiet Authority

The Obu is a mirror of subtle complexity. Its organic, rounded form is quieter than the Calco, less overtly dramatic but no less distinctive. In neutral or tone on tone interiors, the Obu's gentle silhouette becomes the room's point of sophistication: a piece that rewards close attention and improves with familiarity. It is a designer's designer mirror chosen by those who know the catalogue well.

Tutti XL — Bold, Maximal, Unforgettable

The Tutti XL occupies its own category this is a mirror that makes no attempt at understatement. Its sculptural frame and generous scale are designed to dominate a wall and define a room. For those with the wall space and the confidence to embrace a truly dramatic piece, the Tutti XL is without peer in the current Deknudt collection. It is the kind of piece that guests ask about immediately on entering a room.

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For those interested in oversized pieces, our XL mirrors collection showcases the most dramatic options across the full Deknudt range.

Where to Buy Deknudt Mirrors in Australia

For Australian buyers seeking Deknudt Mirrors, Elysium Home in Lane Cove, Sydney is the dedicated Australian destination for this extraordinary Belgian brand. Our showroom carries a curated selection of Deknudt's most celebrated designs across all categories, living room statement mirrors, bathroom mirrors, hallway pieces, and XL format work.

The showroom experience matters (open by appointment) with Deknudt. Photographs convey shapes and colours, but they cannot convey the quality of the glass, the precision of the frame construction, or the way a Deknudt mirror interacts with the light in a real space. We actively encourage clients to visit us and stand in front of the pieces before making a decision, it is invariably the visit that converts interest into certainty.

John and Natalie, who manage the Elysium Home showroom, bring exceptional knowledge of the Deknudt range and a genuine love of interior design to every client conversation. They work with residential clients at every stage of the process from initial exploration of styles and formats, through to specific advice on scale, placement, and combination with other interior elements. Reviews from Elysium Home clients consistently highlight the quality of John and Natalie's guidance as a defining aspect of the buying experience: personalised, knowledgeable, and entirely without pressure.

We also work with interior designers and architects specifying Deknudt for residential and commercial projects. If you are a design professional and would like to discuss trade access or project consultation, please contact us directly.

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Lane Cove, Sydney NSW
Phone: 02 9879 6670
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For those unable to visit the showroom, the full Deknudt collection is available to purchase online at elysiumhome.com.au/collections/deknudt-mirrors with delivery across Australia.

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