Invite elegance into your home with this 1920s mirror, delicately beveled to capture light and visually enlarge your spaces. Its glass surface, both refined and timeless, reflects a vintage style that harmonizes with a multitude of decors. Perfect above a console or in a bathroom, this mirror adds a touch of sophistication. A few traces of time present highlight its authenticity and history.
Length: 60 cm
Width: 1 cm
Height: 42 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 sober 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 highlighted the cornice with a gilded effect using gold leaf, illuminating the whole. Large mirrors installed above fireplaces brought clarity and perspective to living rooms.
