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Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror
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Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror

Large Victorian Floor Standing Cheval Mirror this is a good quality piece with scroll feet and curved uprights, the mirror is in good condition and has been recently repolished.

The mirror is 38” wide and 19” deep at the base, it is 68”high

GB699

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
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SA1159774
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GB699
Description
Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror
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Large Victorian Floor Standing Cheval Mirror this is a good quality piece with scroll feet and curved uprights, the mirror is in good condition and has been recently repolished.
Elmgarden

The mirror is 38” wide and 19” deep at the base, it is 68”high

GB699

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the Victorian era.

Height
175cm (68.90")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159774
Dealers Internal Ref
GB699
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A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched glass plate suspended between two uprights with a turned cross stretcher and splayed legs with castors.
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A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched glass plate suspended between two uprights with a turned cross stretcher and splayed legs with castors.
Classic Victorian Cheval Mirror or Dressing Mirror
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A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring an arched glass plate suspended between two uprights with a turned cross stretcher and splayed legs with castors.
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  • ObjectCheval Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsArched frame, Turned stretcher, Splayed legs, Swivel mechanism
  • SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This classic Victorian freestanding cheval mirror is made from mahogany with a warm brown finish and glass, complete with a brass swivel mechanism and castors. The design includes an arched glass plate suspended between curved uprights, a turned cross stretcher running horizontally near the base, and scroll feet on splayed legs. The mahogany frame displays clean polished surfaces and crisp turnings on the stretcher. The piece stands 175 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. In a modern interior, this dressing mirror works well in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to provide full-length reflection. The floor-standing design allows it to be positioned freely against a wall or in the corner of a room, bringing practical function and period character to domestic spaces.

FAQs

A cheval mirror, named after the French word for horse due to its four-legged supporting frame, is a tall freestanding mirror mounted on vertical posts. The design emerged in the late 18th century and became widespread during the Victorian era for full-length dressing.

Victorian cheval mirrors were typically constructed from solid timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or rosewood, frequently incorporating decorative veneers. The frames featured hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, brass swivel fixings, and silvered glass plates.

Authentic period examples display characteristic age marks such as slight foxing on the glass plate, original brass thumbscrews or side pivot pins, and unpainted, hand-planed secondary wood on the back panel. Original brass castors and natural wear around the feet also indicate age.

Positioning a cheval mirror opposite a window in a bedroom, dressing space, or hallway maximises natural light and introduces vertical dimension. The dark wood finish offers a structured contrast against minimalist interiors or complements traditional schemes.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the original finish. Avoid spraying chemical liquid glass cleaners near the wooden frame to prevent moisture damage to the silvering.
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