Vintage Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Mirror by Friedman Brothers

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This vintage Louis XV style giltwood carved mirror by Friedman Brothers is outstanding. It is more than just a decorative … Read more This vintage Louis XV style giltwood carved mirror by Friedman Brothers is outstanding. It is more than just a decorative piece, it's a gateway to the refined luxury of the French aristocracy. The crown has an open shell and carvings across the top. Around the center oval mirror are the same carvings that frame the outer mirrors that curve in and flare out at the bottom. Along the bottom are 5 small platforms at varies heights that can display your favorite collections. Hand-carved from wood and adorned with a meticulous gesso coating, it was then gilded in a radiant antique gold finish, embodying the splendor of the era. Its elegant curves and detailed craftsmanship not only echo the sophistication and grandeur of the finest Parisian salons but also exude an unparalleled sense of luxury. This mirror makes a bold statement at 40 inches high and 60 inches wide, perfect for adding a touch of regal elegance to any space. Picture this magnificent mirror adorning your home, not just as a reflective
surface. Whether it graces a grand entryway over a console table or serves as the centerpiece over a mantel in the living room, with its captivating presence, is certain to evoke admiration for generations to come.


Center Shelf at Bottom 8.25w x4" Deep
Others Shelves are 5.5w x 4" deep

Style #7139 P

All Friedman Brothers products are constructed of the finest kiln dried woods. Artisans begin the first of the intricate and unique steps by precision cutting the pieces using carefully designed patterns. All wood joints are fitted carefully by hand to provide permanent bonded strength and to prevent warping. The product is then milled to its final shape.

The next step is the application of the exquisite ornaments. The ornaments are handmade from a process dating back over 200 years and a very special gesso composition developed in the 18th century to achieve intricate ornamentation. Every ornament is bonded, tooled and handcrafted requiring the expertise of a skilled craftsman.

Friedman Brothers is not only known for the quality of the ornamentation but is considered a Master in the art of finishing. All our gilding is leafed by hand. Wood finishes are painstakingly stained and rubbed to give the precise color and patina required by our customers.

We can also finish our products in the ornamental Chinoiserie style. We employ highly-skilled artists that are trained in the art of bas-relief hand-painted designs. All detailing, coloring and shading is done by hand to create a true one-of-a-kind piece of art.

In summary, wood frames, gesso ornamentation, and water gilded hand burnished gold leaf are the signature of authentic museum quality reproductions crafted by Friedman Brothers.

Friedman Brothers is the oldest and most prestigious manufacturer of handcrafted decorative wall art in the United States. The company has been family owned and operated for over 100 years, spending much of that history perfecting the art of Decorative Mirrors, Consoles, Sconces, Brackets, Cornices, Window Treatments and More.

Since 1903, Friedman Brothers has been the World's premier creator of custom handcrafted decorative wall art for elegant interior design settings. Their products are found in some of the most prestigious locations around the World, including the halls of The Vatican and The White House. From private residences to World-class hotels, interior designers use Friedman products to enhance the prestige and elegance of their projects.

The company was founded by two brothers who emigrated from England in 1903. They brought with them an outstanding talent for old-world elegant design and the skilled crafts of wood carving and finishing, with special emphasis on Old World gold leafing. Through hard work and an unyielding commitment to design and quality, the Friedman brothers became the interior designer's supplier of choice for elegant and sophisticated decorative wall art. See less