This rectangular mirror in gilded wood brings a refined country feel with its moulded frame. It is equally suited to an entrance hall or a bedroom, where it catches the light and complements a console table, chest of drawers or small round table. The woodwork highlights a classic design that pairs easily with natural linen, light tones or distressed furniture. Hung on the wall, it gives structure to a wall with understated elegance and adds a sense of space to the room without weighing it down. Placed above a side table, it completes a vignette with a country bouquet and a few ceramic objects.
Width: 56 cm
Depth: 4.5 cm
Height: 76 cm
A brief history of the Louis Philippe mirror
At the time, the mirrors of the great monarchs were recognisable 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 designed to be 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 accentuate the cornice with a gold-leaf effect that illuminates the whole. Large mirrors installed above fireplaces bring brightness and perspective to living spaces.
