Small 19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilt Rouge Mirror

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Meet this petite french louis philippe mirror gem. Small antique french mirrors are a bit like truffles in the wild—you … Read more Meet this petite french louis philippe mirror gem. Small antique french mirrors are a bit like truffles in the wild—you know they exist, but goodness, they don’t make themselves easy to find. Louis philippe mirrors, especially, tend to favour grander proportions (all those 19th-century fireplaces to preside over…).

this petite model is perfectly scaled for those tricky corners that crave light—think powder room, hallway nook, dressing spot, or the bedroom that just needs “a little something”.

this dainty treasure brings all the elegance of the louis philippe style in a delightfully compact size. The frame still wears its original warm gilt like a favourite old jacket: slightly worn, softly glowing, and rich with patina. The rounded top corners, so typical of the period, give it that effortless, timeless silhouette that works in both classic and contemporary interiors. Its original foxed mirror plate adds just the right dose of antique romance (yes, the good kind of foxing), and the wooden backboard is wonderfully intact. The glass is in excellent condition with decorative ageing, and the frame shows only the gentle wear you’d expect from a 19th-century beauty.

a charming, authentic piece—with all the poetry of french history packed into a perfectly petite footprint.

dimensions: h 67 cm x w 54 cm x d 3 cm
materials: glass, gesso & wood
provenance: france
period: 19th century
style: louis philippe this piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer See less