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Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian
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Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an extraordinary 8' tall antique Empire Style console mirror. An Italian extended pier mirror in walnut with a marble plinth, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. Of impressive stature and exceptional craftsmanship, this piece is ideally suited to grand reception rooms or palatial entrance halls.

Striking proportion at 99.5'' (253cm) in height, creating an unmissable focal point

Beautifully figured walnut stocks, displaying deep caramel hues and rich grain interest

Topped with a delightful crown pediment, finished with gilt relief moulding for an elegant flourish

Original mercury glass mirror plate, with charming foxing and light, age-related character

Fascia adorned with gilt artistry, elevating the warm walnut tones beneath

Cool grey marble tabletop sits at 85cm, perfect for display or utility in a hallway setting

Serpentine pilaster supports, a classical touch, terminating with darling gilt hoof foot mounts

Stands upon a plinth base with deep apron, grounding the mirror with architectural poise

Presented in two parts for ease of placement, and secures to the wall with brass fittings

Maximum mounting width of 99cm (39'') across the rear edge of the plinth

This antique Italian pier mirror is a highly decorative and rare find. A statement piece of undeniable grandeur, combining the regal Empire style with superb craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 99cm (39'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 253cm (99.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Mirror Plate Height: 110cm (43.25'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
253cm (99.61")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Empire Pier Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1138642
Dealers Internal Reference
25020
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This is an extraordinary 8' tall antique Empire Style console mirror.
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An Italian extended pier mirror in walnut with a marble plinth, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860.
London Fine Antiques

Of impressive stature and exceptional craftsmanship, this piece is ideally suited to grand reception rooms or palatial entrance halls.

fig 1. A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
fig 1. Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian

Striking proportion at 99.5'' (253cm) in height, creating an unmissable focal point

Beautifully figured walnut stocks, displaying deep caramel hues and rich grain interest

Topped with a delightful crown pediment, finished with gilt relief moulding for an elegant flourish

fig 2. A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
fig 2. Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian

Original mercury glass mirror plate, with charming foxing and light, age-related character

Fascia adorned with gilt artistry, elevating the warm walnut tones beneath

Cool grey marble tabletop sits at 85cm, perfect for display or utility in a hallway setting

fig 3. A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
fig 3. Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian

Serpentine pilaster supports, a classical touch, terminating with darling gilt hoof foot mounts

Stands upon a plinth base with deep apron, grounding the mirror with architectural poise

Presented in two parts for ease of placement, and secures to the wall with brass fittings

fig 4. A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
fig 4. Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian

Maximum mounting width of 99cm (39'') across the rear edge of the plinth

This antique Italian pier mirror is a highly decorative and rare find. A statement piece of undeniable grandeur, combining the regal Empire style with superb craftsmanship. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 99cm (39'')

Max Depth: 42cm (16.5'')

Max Height: 253cm (99.5'')

Mirror Plate Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Mirror Plate Height: 110cm (43.25'')

Height
253cm (99.61")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Empire Pier Mirror to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138642
Dealers Internal Ref
25020
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
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Archive I A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.

Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian

Archive II A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View II
Archive III A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View III
Archive IV A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View IV
Archive V A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View V
Archive VI A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View VI
Archive VII A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View VII
Archive VIII A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View VIII
Archive IX A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View IX
Archive X A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View X
Archive XI A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment. View XI
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A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
Very Tall 8' Antique Empire Style Mirror, Italian, Walnut, Marble, Victorian
Ref: SA1138642
A tall nineteenth-century Italian Empire style walnut pier mirror featuring an integrated marble-topped shelf, gilded inlay, classical columns, and an architectural pediment.
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Empire style pier mirrors are defined by classical Greco-Roman architecture, architectural cornices, fluted or plain columns, gilded ornamentation, and high-figured wood veneers such as walnut or mahogany.

These mirrors were constructed using solid timber bases with figured wood veneers, mercury-gilded or water-gilded accents, natural marble ledges, and silvered or mercury glass plates.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery on the reverse, original mercury glass with natural foxing, genuine marble slabs with historical underside wear, and hand-applied gilt detailing rather than modern spray finishes.

Position the mirror at the end of a long hallway or between high windows to maximise natural light, pairing it with minimal modern sculpture or contemporary ceramics on the marble ledge to contrast the classical framing.

Dust timber surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the wood grain, while keeping damp glass cleaners entirely away from giltwood elements and original mirror backing.
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