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Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel
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Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel

This is a very attractive large piece, it has 2 mirrors set in a superb carved frame, with shelves, columns and decorative cut outs

The Mirror is in good attractive condition and decorated with blind fretwork in the Chinese chippendale style, it is 57” tall, 59” wide and 10”

NV179

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Chinese Chippendale Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1100739
Dealers Internal Reference
NV179
Description
Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel
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This is a very attractive large piece, it has 2 mirrors set in a superb carved frame, with shelves, columns and decorative cut outs.
Elmgarden

The Mirror is in good attractive condition and decorated with blind fretwork in the Chinese chippendale style, it is 57” tall, 59” wide and 10”

NV179

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Chinese Chippendale Overmantel Mirror to the Victorian era.

Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100739
Dealers Internal Ref
NV179
Elmgarden
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A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate.
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Archive I A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate.

Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel

Archive II A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate. View II
Archive III A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate. View III
Archive IV A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate. View IV
Archive V A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate. View V
Archive VI A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate. View VI
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A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate.
Large Chinese Chippendale Overmantel
Ref: SA1100739
A large carved mahogany overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style, featuring pierced fretwork, turned side supports, side display shelves, and a shaped glass plate.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOvermantel Mirror
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinese Chippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Turned column supports, Urn finial, Display shelves
  • SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This large Victorian overmantel mirror in the Chinese Chippendale style uses dark brown mahogany with a polished timber finish. The grand frame incorporates pierced fretwork decoration, turned column supports at the sides, a central urn finial at the top, and integrated display shelves. Two separate glass mirror plates are set within the ornate wooden structure, complemented by blind fretwork detailing. The piece measures 145 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Positioned in a living room or a formal reception room, this mirror mounts directly above a fireplace mantel to reflect light and add architectural presence to the wall. It also suits placement on a sideboard or large console table in a dining room.

FAQs

Emerging in the mid-18th century, Chinese Chippendale incorporates Chinoiserie motifs such as pagodas, fretwork, asymmetry, and floral carving into classic British cabinetmaking.

These mirrors are typically crafted from solid dark woods such as mahogany, featuring carved pierced scrollwork, turned balusters, and silvered mirror glass.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-carved fretwork with visible tool marks, traditional mortise and tenon joinery techniques, and age-related oxidisation on the glass backing.

Position the mirror above a living room fireplace or a substantial dining room sideboard to reflect light and anchor the room.

Dust the carved frame regularly with a soft bristle brush, avoid liquid polish on pierced fretwork, and clean glass using a cloth lightly dampened with water.
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