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Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Cheval Dressing Mirror
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Cheval Dressing Mirror

19th century
Description

An antique Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror with a large adjustable rectangular plate, turned supports and an elegant stretchered base.

This quality antique mirror has a substantial mahogany frame with softly rounded upper corners. The large mirror plate is suspended between two finely turned upright supports and can be tilted to achieve the desired viewing angle.

Each upright is surmounted by a decorative turned finial and fitted with a large circular adjustment knob. The supports are joined by a pair of turned stretchers, giving the frame both strength and an attractive balanced appearance.

The mirror stands on four shaped splayed legs terminating in small castors, allowing it to be moved more easily. Its generous proportions make it ideal as a full-length dressing mirror within a bedroom, dressing room or hallway.

Condition

In lovely antique condition with light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height:145.5cm(57.3in)

Width:81cm(31.9in)

Depth:62cm(24.4in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Available for UK and international shipping.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09645812
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Panel-framed timber backboard: solid cabinet construction of the period.
Softly rounded top corners: frame profile widely favoured in the 1860s.
Turned upright supports with urn finials: characteristic mid-Victorian shaping.
Splayed sabre legs on small brass castors: period arrangement for mobility.
Darkening in the turned mouldings and light scuffs to the base: natural handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1235116
Dealers Internal Reference
3189
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Description
An antique Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror with a large adjustable rectangular plate, turned supports and an elegant stretchered base.

This quality antique mirror has a substantial mahogany frame with softly rounded upper corners.

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The large mirror plate is suspended between two finely turned upright supports and can be tilted to achieve the desired viewing angle.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring turned upright pillars, arched legs, and a swivelling full-length mirror frame.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Cheval Dressing Mirror

Each upright is surmounted by a decorative turned finial and fitted with a large circular adjustment knob. The supports are joined by a pair of turned stretchers, giving the frame both strength and an attractive balanced appearance.

fig 2. A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring turned upright pillars, arched legs, and a swivelling full-length mirror frame.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Cheval Dressing Mirror

The mirror stands on four shaped splayed legs terminating in small castors, allowing it to be moved more easily. Its generous proportions make it ideal as a full-length dressing mirror within a bedroom, dressing room or hallway.

fig 3. A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring turned upright pillars, arched legs, and a swivelling full-length mirror frame.
fig 3. Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Cheval Dressing Mirror

Condition

In lovely antique condition with light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height:145.5cm(57.3in)

Width:81cm(31.9in)

Depth:62cm(24.4in)

Date: 1860

Origin: English

Available for UK and international shipping.

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09645812
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Panel-framed timber backboard: solid cabinet construction of the period.
Softly rounded top corners: frame profile widely favoured in the 1860s.
Turned upright supports with urn finials: characteristic mid-Victorian shaping.
Splayed sabre legs on small brass castors: period arrangement for mobility.
Darkening in the turned mouldings and light scuffs to the base: natural handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235116
Dealers Internal Ref
3189
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Victorian mahogany freestanding cheval mirror featuring turned upright pillars, arched legs, and a swivelling full-length mirror frame.
Antique Victorian Mahogany Freestanding Cheval Dressing Mirror
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCheval Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned upright pillars, Finial tops, Arched downswept legs, Turned cross stretchers

This Victorian freestanding cheval mirror dates from 1860 and is made from solid mahogany with a warm brown finish and a clear glass mirror plate. The substantial wooden frame has softly rounded upper corners and is suspended between two finely turned upright pillars topped with decorative finials. Large circular adjustment knobs allow the plate to be tilted to any desired viewing angle. The upright supports are joined by a pair of double turned cross stretchers, and the entire structure rests on four arched downswept legs fitted with small castors. The wood displays light marks and signs of wear consistent with age and use. Measuring 145.5 cm in height, 81 cm in width, and 62 cm in depth, the piece has generous proportions. In a contemporary home, this mirror suits placement as a practical full-length dressing mirror in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. The swivelling frame provides ease of adjustment for daily use, while the castor-fitted splayed legs allow the furniture to be moved around the interior when needed. The traditional English country house style integrates smoothly into period and eclectic interiors, adding functional length and reflective light to dressing spaces and corridors alike.

FAQs

A cheval mirror is a full-length dressing glass mounted in a wooden frame that pivots on dual upright pillars, allowing the angle of reflection to be adjusted.

Victorian cheval mirrors were typically crafted from hardwoods such as mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring turned wooden columns, brass adjusting handles, and silvered glass.

Authentic 19th-century examples feature hand-turned upright supports, threaded wooden or brass adjusting mechanisms, period joinery on the frame, and subtle oxidisation or foxing on the glass.

Position a freestanding cheval mirror in a bedroom corner, dressing room, or entrance hall to reflect ambient light, add visual height, and introduce warm wood tones into contemporary spaces.

Clean the mirror glass with a soft microfibre cloth dampened lightly with water, and maintain the polished mahogany frame using natural beeswax applied along the grain.
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