Enhance your interior with this mirror featuring a golden sunburst frame, a true centerpiece that captures light and creates a warm atmosphere. Its elegant and refined design, inspired by retro motifs, will bring a touch of sophistication to your decor, whether in a living room, entryway, or bedroom. Some signs of time are present, testifying to a history that adds to its unique character.
Length: 49 cm
Width: 2 cm
Height: 49 cm
A brief history of the Louis Philippe mirror
At the time, the mirrors of great monarchs were recognizable by their cornices laden with decorations. But during the reign of Louis-Philippe, a bourgeois style developed, less concerned with originality than with comfort. Louis-Philippe mirrors were therefore more understated and refined. Unlike mirrors from previous eras, the wood was no longer carved, but molded and coated with a glue primer. The top of the mirror frame was rounded, in the shape of a gendarme's hat. For decoration, pearls or acanthus leaves at the bottom would highlight the cornice with a gilded effect using gold leaf that illuminated the whole. Large mirrors installed over fireplaces brought clarity and perspective to living rooms.
