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Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
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Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror

19th century
Description

Circa 1820, large Dutch marquetry toilet mirror. In mahogany and inlaid with classic Dutch marquetry, it has an architectural pediment on 2 uprights and a large rectangular mirror. The base has marquetry in floral and bird designs and a combination of 2 short and 1 full length drawer with cast brass knob handles. The gables are similarly inlaid and it stands on squat bun feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

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SA627908
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11874
Description
Circa 1820, large Dutch marquetry toilet mirror.
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In mahogany and inlaid with classic Dutch marquetry, it has an architectural pediment on 2 uprights and a large rectangular mirror.
Georgian Antiques

The base has marquetry in floral and bird designs and a combination of 2 short and 1 full length drawer with cast brass knob handles. The gables are similarly inlaid and it stands on squat bun feet.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA627908
Dealers Internal Ref
11874
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A Dutch marquetry toilet mirror with floral wood inlay, a pivoting rectangular frame, and a base featuring small drawers.
Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Ref: SA627908
A Dutch marquetry toilet mirror with floral wood inlay, a pivoting rectangular frame, and a base featuring small drawers.
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A Dutch marquetry toilet mirror is a tabletop dressing mirror featuring intricate floral or foliate wood inlays, a tradition that developed in the Netherlands during the seventeenth century and continued through the nineteenth century. The term toilet derives from the French toilette, referring to the process of personal grooming.

These mirrors were primarily constructed using walnut, oak, or mahogany as a core wood, overlaid with fine veneers of contrasting woods such as boxwood, fruitwood, or holly to form the decorative marquetry patterns. The mirror glass itself was traditionally silvered glass held within a wooden swivel frame.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut, tight-fitting wood inlays depicting floral sprays, tulips, or scrolling foliage across the pediment, upright supports, and base. Construction details such as hand-dovetailed drawer joints, natural timber shrinkage along veneer seams, and period-appropriate oxidation on the mirror plate help verify age.

Place the mirror atop a period sideboard, chest of drawers, or vanity table to create a focal point in a dressing area or bedroom. Contrast the detailed wood patterns with neutral walls or pair it with classic brass accents and minimalist ceramic accessories.

Dust the wood surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the veneer. Keep the mirror away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent the thin timber inlays from lifting or warping.
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