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An exceptional and highly stylized late 19th-century Victorian tabletop vanity swing mirror, beautifully marrying ornate industrial ironwork with the organic … Read more An exceptional and highly stylized late 19th-century Victorian tabletop vanity swing mirror, beautifully marrying ornate industrial ironwork with the organic principles of the Aesthetic Movement. This heavy, freestanding dress or shaving mirror features a pivoting oval glass frame flanked by deeply detailed cast iron support pillars, terminating in an integrated open cosmetic or jewelry tray at the base.Design & ArtistryThe true standout feature of this piece is its striking mixed-media construction. The exterior of the bottom catchall tray and the entire oval mirror perimeter are painstakingly wrapped in authentic, hand-cut segmented bamboo stalks. This artistic choice reflects the late-Victorian obsession with Anglo-Japanese design and natural materials. The resulting aesthetic offers an incredible texturescape, perfectly balancing the dark, structured weight of the iron with the warm, honey-amber tones of the bamboo. It serves as a commanding statement piece for a modern bedroom dresser, a luxury bathroom vanity, or an eclectic entryway console See less
- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 20ʺH
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cast Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Camel
- Condition Notes
- .Excellent antique condition with a beautiful, authentic aged patina throughout. The heavy cast iron structure is completely stable and structurally … more.Excellent antique condition with a beautiful, authentic aged patina throughout. The heavy cast iron structure is completely stable and structurally sound. The mirror functions flawlessly as a swinging toilet mirror, tilting smoothly and holding its position securely via two matching side thumb screws. The decorative hand-cut bamboo segments are remarkably intact and tightly bound, displaying only the minor hairline character splits and superficial wear consistent with true age. The mirror glass provides a charming, authentic reflection less
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