Sold: Late 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Mirror

Name: Late 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1123064
Price: 720 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A rectangular antique wall mirror featuring a turned wooden frame designed to resemble bamboo with protruding corner joints.

Late 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Mirror

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialBeech, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsTurned wood nodes, Extended corner joints, Rectangular bevelled profile
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 67 cm (26 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Faux bamboo refers to items, typically made from hardwoods such as beech or birch, carved or turned to replicate the segmented appearance of natural bamboo. This style gained immense popularity in Europe during the Victorian era and the late 19th century, heavily influenced by trade and the Victorian fascination with exotic design.

These pieces were typically crafted by skilled woodturners who shaped native European hardwoods on a lathe to form the characteristic nodes and rings of bamboo. The wood was then hand-stained, painted, or varnished to mimic the varied tones of natural bamboo or sometimes ebonised for a dramatic contrast.

Authentication involves examining the joinery, the type of wood backing, and the characteristics of the mirror plate. Antique mirrors often feature hand-turned wooden components with slight individual variations, older fixings, and occasionally slight oxidisation or foxing to the silvered glass.

A faux bamboo mirror brings organic texture and architectural interest to a space. It works effectively as an accent piece in hallways, above mantelpieces, or paired with minimalist modern furnishings to create a balanced contrast between old and new.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent wood warping and silver degradation on the mirror plate. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth and avoid chemical polishes that may damage the historic finish.

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Late 19th Century French Faux Bamboo Mirror