Louis Philippe Full Length Mirror 19th Century

Name: Full Length French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180546
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleLouis Philippe
MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Glass
ColourGold
MotifsRounded upper corners, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Beaded inner border, Floral relief moulding
SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe wall mirror is a tall and narrow full-length furnishing in a traditional French Chateau style. The heavy, sound piece has a three-inch timber frame covered in gesso with an age-darkened gold gilt finish. Key decorative elements include rounded upper corners, a beaded inner border, floral relief moulding, and prominent acanthus leaf scrolls at the bottom corner feet. Both the wooden frame and the glass looking glass are in good condition, presenting a traditional antique appearance with visible darkening to the gold surface. The mirror measures 161 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, this piece serves as a practical floor-standing dressing mirror positioned upright against a wall in a hallway or empty bedroom corner to reflect light and expand the sense of space.

FAQs

Louis Philippe mirrors typically feature a clean, architectural profile with softly rounded upper corners, a flat base, and understated decorative gilding or beaded mouldings popular in mid-19th-century France.

These mirrors were constructed using a pine or poplar timber frame, overlaid with gesso and molded plaster, finished with red bole clay, and coated with thin gold leaf or metallic wash.

Authentic pieces generally feature original hand-cut glass displaying oxidation or light foxing, wooden backboards fixed with hand-forged tacks, and natural wear where the underlying red bole clay shows through the gold leaf.

A full-length Louis Philippe mirror can be leaned against a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway wall to introduce vertical scale, capture natural light, and soften modern minimalist schemes.

Dust the gilded frame gently using a soft camel-hair brush; avoid all liquid cleaners, commercial polishes, or damp cloths, as moisture can compromise the gesso foundation and remove delicate gilding.

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Full Length French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror