This second-hand mirror captivates with its organic shape and gilded plaster frame, which give it an antique and delicately rustic allure. The clear glass captures the light softly, while the textured material adds a decorative touch that is both understated and refined. Placed in an entryway or a bedroom, it elegantly dresses a wall and pairs just as well with a wooden console as it does with a vintage dresser. Imagine it above a ceramic vase or a linen-shaded lamp in a warm, vintage composition.
Length: 43 cm
Width: 3 cm
Height: 65 cm
A brief history of the Louis Philippe mirror
Back then, the mirrors of the 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 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 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 accentuate the cornice with a gold-leaf effect that illuminates the whole piece. Large mirrors installed on mantels bring brightness and perspective to living spaces.
