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19th Century French Decorative Scrubbed Oak Wall Mirror
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19th Century French Decorative Scrubbed Oak Wall Mirror

19th century
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19th Century French Decorative Scrubbed Oak Wall Mirror

156 cms

94 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Scrubbed Oak Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA1243606
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Mha006/7170/6022
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Description
19th Century French Decorative Scrubbed Oak Wall Mirror

156 cms

94 cms

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this French Scrubbed Oak Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243606
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha006/7170/6022
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders.

19th Century French Decorative Scrubbed Oak Wall Mirror

Archive II A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders. View X
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Merchant House Antiques
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Cotswold and Devon
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A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders.
19th Century French Decorative Scrubbed Oak Wall Mirror
Ref: SA1243606
A nineteenth-century French rectangular wall mirror featuring an ornate scrubbed oak frame with a carved crest, leaf details, and rope-twist borders.
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  • ObjectWall Mirrors
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Glass
  • ColourPale Brown
  • MotifsCarved crest, Rope-twist border, Foliate carvings

This nineteenth-century French provincial wall mirror displays an ornate scrubbed oak frame finished in a pale brown tone with visible grain texture. The rectangular glass is surrounded by carved rope-twist borders, foliate leaf details, and corner motifs, all crowned by an elaborate carved crest at the top. The wooden structure exhibits natural antique wear consistent with age, showing a soft, matte patina across the moulded surfaces. Measuring 156 cm by 94 cm, the piece works well mounted above a sideboard in a dining room, hallway, or living area. Its grand decorative scale brings traditional French chateau character to interior spaces while reflecting natural light across the room.

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French scrubbed oak mirrors from the nineteenth century are defined by their solid hardwood frames featuring traditional hand-carved details such as foliate motifs, crests, and mouldings. The term scrubbed refers to the removal of original dark lacquers or waxes, leaving a pale, raw timber finish.

These mirrors were constructed using dense European oak for the carved outer frame and backboards, fitted with silvered plate glass. The scrubbed aesthetic is achieved by stripping back centuries of polish to reveal the natural grain of the wood.

Authentic pieces display evidence of period joinery, hand-carved tool marks, and natural age-related oxidisation in the recessed areas of the carving. The mirror glass may also show subtle desilveration or foxing consistent with age.

A scrubbed oak mirror acts as a neutral focal point that bridges traditional craftsmanship and modern minimalism. Positioning the mirror above a contemporary console table or painted sideboard allows the textured wood grain to contrast against smooth walls.

Scrubbed oak frames should be kept dry and dusted regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth or gentle brush to remove dust from detailed carvings. Avoid chemical cleansers or heavy liquid waxes, as these can alter the pale, natural appearance of untreated wood.
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