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Antique Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Mirror

19th century
Sold 1 July 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A large and absolutely stunning, extremely impressive antique Swedish Gustavian gilt wood mirror. This was recently imported from Sweden, we would date it to around the 1820-1840 period.

The quality is outstanding, this is a rare and very beautiful design. Unusually, it is made from a combination of solid wood and papier mâché, with exquisite designs and motifs throughout. It is a great size and has a slightly overhanging top section.

We have had the frame restored by our master gilder, it is in great condition with a gorgeous all round patina. The glass appears to be original, there is some minor spotting to the silvered backing on some edges. The small borders of glass around the edges have a few cracks around the edges, part and parcel of a historic piece like this. It would be extremely difficult to replace them and in any case not worth doing, as the colour of the glass would be different to the other sections. This just adds to the charm of the piece we feel, the large centre section of glass is free from any cracks, so the function is unaffected.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 22 cm

Height – 60 inches , 153 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1092107
Dealers Internal Reference
9003
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Description
A large and absolutely stunning, extremely impressive antique Swedish Gustavian gilt wood mirror. This was recently imported from Sweden, we would date it to around the 1820-1840 period.

The quality is outstanding, this is a rare and very beautiful design.

“
Unusually, it is made from a combination of solid wood and papier mâché, with exquisite designs and motifs throughout.
Marylebone Antiques

It is a great size and has a slightly overhanging top section.

fig 1. An antique rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornately carved, gold-gilt wooden frame with classical motifs and a crest at the top.
fig 1. Antique Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Mirror

We have had the frame restored by our master gilder, it is in great condition with a gorgeous all round patina. The glass appears to be original, there is some minor spotting to the silvered backing on some edges. The small borders of glass around the edges have a few cracks around the edges, part and parcel of a historic piece like this. It would be extremely difficult to replace them and in any case not worth doing, as the colour of the glass would be different to the other sections. This just adds to the charm of the piece we feel, the large centre section of glass is free from any cracks, so the function is unaffected.

Width – 26 inches , 66 cm

Depth – 9 inches , 22 cm

Height – 60 inches , 153 cm

Height
153cm (60.24")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique Giltwood Wall Mirror to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092107
Dealers Internal Ref
9003
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornately carved, gold-gilt wooden frame with classical motifs and a crest at the top.
Antique Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGustavian
  • MaterialPine, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCrested top, Acanthus scrolls, Beaded trim, Asymmetrical curves
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Gustavian design originated in late 18th-century Sweden under King Gustav III, blending neoclassical restraint with French rococo influences to create lighter, more symmetrical aesthetics.

These mirrors typically feature hand-carved pine or softwood frames covered in a layer of gesso, onto which extremely thin sheets of gold leaf are applied using traditional water-gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces often exhibit age-related characteristics such as minor losses to the gesso, oxidized silvering or foxing on the original mercury or silver-backed glass, and hand-tooled chiselling on the wooden frame.

Pairing an ornate historical mirror with minimalist contemporary furniture creates a striking focal point that adds architectural interest and reflects natural light into the room.

Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid damaging the delicate gold leaf, and clean the glass using a microfiber cloth without spraying liquids directly onto the surrounding frame.
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