This antique dark wood carved mirror brings a refined country touch to a second-hand interior. Its relief-carved wooden frame makes it a decorative piece that is both understated and precious. Hung in an entryway or above a console table, it catches the light and discreetly enhances a wall. Its dark wood pairs naturally with patinated furniture, raw materials, or a few antique objects. In a bedroom, it complements a chest of drawers and reflects a ceramic vase or a dried bouquet.
Width: 66 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Height: 102 cm
A brief history of the Louis Philippe mirror
At the time, the mirrors of the great monarchs were recognizable by their heavily decorated cornices. 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 streamlined. Unlike mirrors from previous eras, the wood was no longer carved, but moulded and coated with a glue-based primer. The top of the mirror frame is rounded, in the shape of a policeman's hat. For decoration, beads or acanthus leaves on the lower part underline the cornice with a gold leaf effect that illuminates the whole. Large mirrors installed on fireplaces bring brightness and perspective to living spaces.
