Turn-of-the-Century Rectangular Giltwood Wall Mirror

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La Belle Époque Reflection – French Gilt Mirror, c.1900.

This isn't just a mirror—it’s a golden ticket to another time. … Read more La Belle Époque Reflection – French Gilt Mirror, c.1900.

This isn't just a mirror—it’s a golden ticket to another time. Meet this grand French rectangular mirror, circa 1900, wrapped in a giltwood frame that whispers rather than shouts.

Think of it as the quiet sophisticate at the soirée—elegant and composed. The original mirror plate is still intact (no reproductions here), complete with a handful of perfectly placed foxing spots (mostly at the bottom)—like beauty marks earned with grace. These subtle imperfections don’t detract; they seduce. No haze, no fuss—just the soft shimmer of a well-lived life.

The back? All original. The vibe? Effortless charm. Hang it in your hallway, lean it nonchalantly in a bedroom corner, or let it double the drama in your dining room. Wherever it lands, this mirror will do what all great antiques do: make everything around it look just a little bit better!

Elegantly Slim, Endlessly Versatile - This mirror’s tall, narrow proportions strike that rare balance between understated and show-stopping. It’s a sought-after silhouette—graceful, refined, and surprisingly hard to find! Whether propped nonchalantly on the floor or perched atop a petite mantel beneath soaring ceilings, it adds instant atmosphere.

Note: The stripe visible in the glass is from the board used during photography—it is not part of the mirror glass!

Dimensions: H 168 cm x 80.5 cm x D 3.5 cm
Materials & Techniques: Glass, gesso & wood
Provenance: France Period: Turn of the century, 1900s

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