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Louis XVI Cheval Mirror
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Louis XVI Cheval Mirror

18th century
For Sale by Youlls Antiques
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A French Louis XVI Cheval mirror . With the original mercury glass plate framed in mahogany and brass, flanked by fluted columns, mounted by the original bronze knobs. The rear has had the original fabric back replaced with a tasteful green silk fabric. All in excellent condition recently cleaned and waxed in our workshops. The glass is static in common with early models. A lovely and elegant example.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Youlls Antiques has dated this Louis XVI Cheval Mirror to the 18th Century.

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SA1215754
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A French Louis XVI Cheval mirror .
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With the original mercury glass plate framed in mahogany and brass, flanked by fluted columns, mounted by the original bronze knobs.
Youlls Antiques

The rear has had the original fabric back replaced with a tasteful green silk fabric. All in excellent condition recently cleaned and waxed in our workshops. The glass is static in common with early models. A lovely and elegant example.

Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Louis XVI Cheval Mirror to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215754
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass.
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Archive I A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass.

Louis XVI Cheval Mirror

Archive II A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View II
Archive III A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View III
Archive IV A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View IV
Archive V A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View V
Archive VI A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View VI
Archive VII A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View VII
Archive VIII A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View VIII
Archive IX A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass. View IX
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass.
Louis XVI Cheval Mirror
Ref: SA1215754
A full-length mahogany Louis XVI style cheval mirror featuring fluted column supports, brass mounts, urn finials, and a rectangular tilting glass.
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  • ObjectCheval Mirrors
  • Period18th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFluted columns, Brass finials, Splayed legs, Rectangular frame
  • SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This 18th century Louis XVI style cheval mirror is constructed from dark brown mahogany with brass mounts and glass. The rectangular frame holds a static mercury glass plate, flanked by fluted columns with brass urn finials at the top. The entire assembly stands on splayed legs with brass accents. Visible details include crisp linear mouldings bordering the glass, turned finials, and curved supports. The piece measures 187 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Suitable for placement in a dressing room, bedroom, or hallway, this tall standing mirror provides full-length reflection. The timber finish has been recently cleaned and waxed to maintain its surface sheen. The vertical orientation and slender profile allow it to fit against a bedroom wall or dressing area partition while offering a clear view.

FAQs

A Louis XVI cheval mirror, or psyche, is a full-length floor-standing dressing mirror supported by two upright posts within a trestle frame. Originating in late 18th-century France, the style is characterised by Neoclassical restraint, featuring straight lines, fluted columns, brass mounts, and finials.

These mirrors are typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often adorned with brass or gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts. The central mirror plate pivots on brass swivel hinges, mounted above splayed legs with brass sabots.

Authentic pieces feature geometric proportions, architectural fluting on the upright supports, and classical motifs such as urn finials or leaf swags. Construction hallmarks include hand-cut dovetails on the trestle base and period-appropriate brass swivel mechanisms.

Positioning a full-length mirror near a natural light source enhances spatial depth and light distribution. It functions effectively as a focal piece in a dressing room, master bedroom suite, or spacious entrance hallway alongside contemporary or traditional furnishings.

Clean the mahogany timber with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically to maintain the patina. Clean the glass plate using non-ammonia mirror cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the frame to prevent moisture damage to the wood and mounts.
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