A second-hand item, this wooden mirror brings a sober and elegant country touch to both the entryway and the bedroom. Its wooden frame creates a warm border that highlights the glass, while letting an ancient and measured aesthetic shine through. Hung alone above a console or paired with a few patinated frames, it creates a refined wall without feeling cluttered. Its shape fits easily into a narrow space and offers a pleasant reflection in daily life, from a final look before heading out to brightening up a corner of a room. Like any vintage piece, it carries the memory of its past, notably some traces of time.
Length: 50 cm
Width: 3 cm
Height: 71 cm
A brief history of the Louis Philippe mirror
In the past, the mirrors of great monarchs were recognizable by their cornices heavily laden with decorations. However, during the reign of Louis-Philippe, a bourgeois style developed, less concerned with originality than with comfort. Louis-Philippe mirrors were intended to be more sober and refined. Unlike mirrors from previous eras, the wood is no longer carved, but molded and coated with a glue-based primer. The top of the mirror frame is rounded, in the shape of a gendarme's hat. For decoration, beads or acanthus leaves at the bottom highlight the cornice with a gold-leaf effect that illuminates the whole piece. Large mirrors installed over fireplaces provide clarity and perspective to living spaces.
