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A Mahogany Framed Cheval Mirror C1920
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A Mahogany Framed Cheval Mirror C1920

1900 - 1920
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A Mahogany framed cheval mirror dating from around 1920. This lovely mirror has a Mahogany frame with a shaped top on square tapered mirror supports with finials to the top. It stands on 4 shaped legs with a stretcher under the mirror and a turned stretcher between the legs.

Measures: Height: 63" x Depth: 17.5" x Width: 15.5"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242757
Dealers Internal Reference
W4195/28.10
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Description
A Mahogany framed cheval mirror dating from around 1920.
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This lovely mirror has a Mahogany frame with a shaped top on square tapered mirror supports with finials to the top.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

It stands on 4 shaped legs with a stretcher under the mirror and a turned stretcher between the legs.

fig 1. A 1920s full-length mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched top frame, upright side posts with finials, turned cross-stretcher, and splayed feet.
fig 1. A Mahogany Framed Cheval Mirror C1920

Measures: Height: 63" x Depth: 17.5" x Width: 15.5"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. A 1920s full-length mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched top frame, upright side posts with finials, turned cross-stretcher, and splayed feet.
fig 2. A Mahogany Framed Cheval Mirror C1920

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Cheval Mirror to the 1920s.

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
44.5cm (17.52")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242757
Dealers Internal Ref
W4195/28.10
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
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Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
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A 1920s full-length mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched top frame, upright side posts with finials, turned cross-stretcher, and splayed feet.
A MAHOGANY FRAMED CHEVAL MIRROR C1920
Ref: SA1242757
A 1920s full-length mahogany cheval mirror featuring an arched top frame, upright side posts with finials, turned cross-stretcher, and splayed feet.
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  • ObjectCheval Mirrors
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s Interwar
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped arched top, Turned finials, Splayed legs, Turned stretcher
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 44.5 cm (18 in)

A mahogany framed cheval mirror from the 1920s interwar period, designed in an English country house style. The piece has a warm brown timber finish with deep colour and patination, set in a glass mirror with a shaped arched top. Details include upright side posts with turned finials, a shaped lower stretcher beneath the mirror plate, a turned central stretcher between the supports, and splayed legs with shaped feet. Dimensions are 160 cm high, 39.5 cm wide, and 44.5 cm deep. This full-length mirror suits placement in an empty corner of a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to provide a practical reflection surface while adding period character to domestic interiors.

FAQs

A cheval mirror, named after the French word for horse due to its four-legged supporting frame, is a dual-upright freestanding mirror that pivots on side mounts. First developed in the late 18th century, these mirrors gained widespread popularity throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries as essential full-length dressing accessories.

Cheval mirrors from the 1920s commonly feature solid mahogany or mahogany-veneered frames surrounding heavy plate glass, which is sometimes bevelled. Construction methods involve mortise and tenon joints, turned side supports topped with decorative finials, and splayed legs linked by turned cross-stretchers for stability.

Authentic 1920s pieces typically display period-correct joinery, minor natural age-related patination on the mahogany timber, and original brass swivel hardware on the uprights. The glass may show gentle foxing, and the reverse side usually retains its original timber backing panel secured with aged screws or nails.

Positioning a mahogany cheval mirror in a dressing room, bedroom corner, or hallway optimizes natural light reflections while adding architectural height. The rich wood tones contrast balance minimalist modern decor, neutral walls, or traditional layered interiors.

Dust the mahogany frame regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly to preserve the wood finish. Clean the mirror plate with a non-ammonia glass cleaner applied to a microfibre cloth rather than sprayed directly onto the glass to protect the silvered backing.
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