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Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror
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Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror

19th century
Sold by Elmgarden
Description

Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror

This is a very attractive piece, the mercury mirror glass is a very old one with a great deal of “Sparkle”, the Arts & Crafts mirror frame is made in bamboo.

The mirror is 41” x 30” and in good antique condition, the back has been replaced

HW26

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Bamboo Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1149356
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HW26
Description
Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror
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This is a very attractive piece, the mercury mirror glass is a very old one with a great deal of “Sparkle”, the Arts & Crafts mirror frame is made in bamboo.
Elmgarden

The mirror is 41” x 30” and in good antique condition, the back has been replaced

HW26

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Bamboo Wall Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1149356
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HW26
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Archive I A rectangular French wall mirror featuring a natural bamboo frame with crossed corner joints. SOLD19 SEP 26

Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror

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A rectangular French wall mirror featuring a natural bamboo frame with crossed corner joints.
Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror
Ref: SA1149356
A rectangular French wall mirror featuring a natural bamboo frame with crossed corner joints.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chinoiserie
  • MaterialBamboo, Glass, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBamboo nodes, Crossed corner joints, Rectangular glass plate
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This original nineteenth-century French wall mirror exemplifies Chinoiserie style through its distinctive natural bamboo construction and warm brown finish. The rectangular frame exhibits characteristic bamboo nodes along every stile and rail, joined by traditional crossed corner joints that project slightly at each of the four outer edges. Set within the wooden framework, the old mercury glass plate displays a notable amount of sparkle and authentic signs of age across its reflective surface. Measuring 104 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the piece retains its good antique condition despite a replaced backing. Positioned within a contemporary interior, this wall hanging brings a sunlit conservatory aesthetic to living spaces or entrance halls. Homeowners typically mount it securely above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to reflect light and expand the visual depth of the room. The organic textures of the bamboo framework complement natural wood furnishings and botanical decor schemes, adding historical charm and a relaxed, collected feel to modern domestic settings.

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Originating in the late 19th century during the Aesthetic Movement and Chinoiserie revival, French bamboo mirrors reflected a growing interest in Far Eastern natural motifs and exotic decorative arts within Western homes.

These pieces typically incorporate natural bamboo stems or lathe-turned timber carved to mimic bamboo joints, assembled with half-lap joints and corner pegs around a mirrored glass plate.

Authentic period examples often feature original silvered mirror glass displaying light foxing, hand-carved joinery, wooden corner pegs, and natural patination across the bamboo frame.

Position the mirror above a hallway console table, incorporate it into a gallery wall, or display it in a cloakroom to introduce organic texture and warm wood tones to contemporary spaces.

Dust the frame regularly with a dry microfiber cloth, apply natural beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the timber finish, and clean the mirror plate gently without allowing glass cleaner to touch the wooden joints.
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