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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully crafted antique Edwardian mahogany table top cheval mirror dating from circa 1900, combining elegant design with practical concealed storage.

Constructed from richly figured mahogany, this charming dressing table mirror features a shaped shield-form bevelled mirror plate framed by delicate floral decoration and hand-painted embellishments. The mirror is supported by elegant shaped uprights terminating in decorative painted panels and finely detailed carved ornament.

What makes this piece particularly desirable is the pair of concealed side cabinets incorporated into the base. Each cupboard door is beautifully decorated with oval hand-painted landscape scenes and opens to reveal useful storage compartments, originally intended for jewellery, dressing accessories, correspondence, or personal items.

The graceful proportions, shield-shaped mirror, hand-painted decoration, and functional design perfectly capture the refinement of the Edwardian period. Pieces of this quality are increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples retaining their original decorative painted panels and practical storage interiors.

Ideal for use on a dressing table, chest of drawers, bedroom suite, or hall table, this elegant antique mirror provides both decorative impact and everyday practicality.

Key Features

Antique Edwardian table top cheval mirror

Circa 1900

Beautiful figured mahogany construction

Shield-shaped mirror plate

Original hand-painted decoration

Pair of concealed side storage cabinets

Painted landscape scene panels

Elegant shaped supports

Useful jewellery and dressing storage

Attractive decorative and functional piece

Why Buy From Hawkins Antiques?

Hawkins Antiques Ltd is a third-generation family business specialising in fine antiques since the 1960s. For over 50 years we have supplied collectors, decorators, and private clients throughout the UK and internationally. Every item is carefully selected for quality, authenticity, and condition, with secure checkout and nationwide delivery available.

Dimensions

Height: 100 cm

Width: 83 cm

Depth: 25 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Tabletop Toilet Mirror to the 1900s.

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SA1218937
Description
A beautifully crafted antique Edwardian mahogany table top cheval mirror dating from circa 1900, combining elegant design with practical concealed storage.
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Constructed from richly figured mahogany, this charming dressing table mirror features a shaped shield-form bevelled mirror plate framed by delicate floral decoration and hand-painted embellishments.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The mirror is supported by elegant shaped uprights terminating in decorative painted panels and finely detailed carved ornament.

fig 1. An Edwardian mahogany tabletop toilet mirror with a central shield-shaped swing glass flanked by two small painted cabinet pedestals.
fig 1. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

What makes this piece particularly desirable is the pair of concealed side cabinets incorporated into the base. Each cupboard door is beautifully decorated with oval hand-painted landscape scenes and opens to reveal useful storage compartments, originally intended for jewellery, dressing accessories, correspondence, or personal items.

fig 2. An Edwardian mahogany tabletop toilet mirror with a central shield-shaped swing glass flanked by two small painted cabinet pedestals.
fig 2. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

The graceful proportions, shield-shaped mirror, hand-painted decoration, and functional design perfectly capture the refinement of the Edwardian period. Pieces of this quality are increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples retaining their original decorative painted panels and practical storage interiors.

fig 3. An Edwardian mahogany tabletop toilet mirror with a central shield-shaped swing glass flanked by two small painted cabinet pedestals.
fig 3. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

Ideal for use on a dressing table, chest of drawers, bedroom suite, or hall table, this elegant antique mirror provides both decorative impact and everyday practicality.

Key Features

Antique Edwardian table top cheval mirror

fig 4. An Edwardian mahogany tabletop toilet mirror with a central shield-shaped swing glass flanked by two small painted cabinet pedestals.
fig 4. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

Circa 1900

Beautiful figured mahogany construction

Shield-shaped mirror plate

Original hand-painted decoration

Pair of concealed side storage cabinets

Painted landscape scene panels

Elegant shaped supports

Useful jewellery and dressing storage

fig 5. An Edwardian mahogany tabletop toilet mirror with a central shield-shaped swing glass flanked by two small painted cabinet pedestals.
fig 5. Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet C.1900

Attractive decorative and functional piece

Why Buy From Hawkins Antiques?

Hawkins Antiques Ltd is a third-generation family business specialising in fine antiques since the 1960s. For over 50 years we have supplied collectors, decorators, and private clients throughout the UK and internationally. Every item is carefully selected for quality, authenticity, and condition, with secure checkout and nationwide delivery available.

Dimensions

Height: 100 cm

Width: 83 cm

Depth: 25 cm

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Tabletop Toilet Mirror to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218937
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
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Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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An Edwardian mahogany tabletop toilet mirror with a central shield-shaped swing glass flanked by two small painted cabinet pedestals.
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Table Top Cheval Mirror & Jewellery Cabinet c.1900
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A tabletop toilet mirror, or dressing glass, is a free-standing mirror unit created to sit atop a dressing table or chest of drawers. Popular in the Edwardian period, these pieces often feature adjustable swing mirrors and integrated side pedestals or drawers for personal grooming items.

Edwardian mirror cabinets were typically crafted from mahogany, satinwood, or walnut, featuring brass fittings and bevelled plate glass. High-end examples incorporated decorative painted panels, intricate marquetry inlay, and carved crestings.

Authentic Edwardian pieces usually display fine timber grain, hand-cut dovetail joints on cabinet drawers, and period-correct brass hardware such as swivel thumbscrews. Look for natural age lines on hand-painted details and minor oxidisation on the original mirror glass.

Place the mirror on top of a contemporary console table or dresser to create an elegant focal point in a bedroom or dressing area. Combining rich timber tones with minimalist ceramics or modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between period and contemporary design elements.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent surface scratching. Protect painted panels from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish to the mahogany surfaces once or twice a year to preserve the wood.
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