Pair French Pier Mirrors 18th Century

Name: Pair of French Mirrors
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240435
Price: 3300 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period18th century
StyleLouis XVI
MaterialGesso, Glass, Painted Wood
ColourOff-White
MotifsClassical bas-relief frieze, Egg-and-dart moulding, Corner rosettes, Two-part mirror plate
SizeH 178 cm (70 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This pair of late 18th to early 19th-century French pier mirrors follows the Louis XVI and Directoire styles. The tall vertical wooden frames carry an off-white painted finish with visible distressing, foxing on the mercury-glass plates, and moulded egg-and-dart borders. Each mirror incorporates carved corner rosettes and a classical bas-relief frieze in crushed terracotta stucco at the top, depicting figures in a pastoral scene. The two-part mirror plates sit within rectangular uprights edged in bead-and-reel detail. Each mirror measures 178 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. These decorative mirrors suit placement in a residential interior, such as above a fireplace alcove or on a principal drawing room wall, reflecting natural light and adding classical detail to the space.

FAQs

A trumeau mirror originated in 18th-century France, traditionally designed to fit into the panelling above a mantelpiece or between architectural windows. It features a mirror plate surmounted by a sculpted bas-relief or painted decorative panel.

These mirrors are typically constructed from carved timber frames coated in gesso and finished with paint or gilding. The reflective mirror plates historically used mercury-amalgam glass, often divided into multiple sections.

Authentic period pieces display natural signs of age including surface foxing on the glass, hand-cut backing timber, layered gesso showing natural craquelure, and carved architectural details like egg-and-dart moulding.

A pair of trumeau mirrors can be hung symmetrically on either side of a fireplace, doorframe, or central sideboard to enhance room proportion. The soft painted tones add architectural depth and reflect natural light across minimalist spaces.

Dust the frame gently using a dry, soft brush or microfibre cloth to avoid lifting delicate gesso or flaking paint. Avoid applying liquid glass cleaners directly to the frame, as moisture can degrade historical finishes and backing.

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Pair of French Mirrors

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