Antique French Bistro Mirror 19th Century

Name: An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Bistro Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA882160
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Lyminster Road
Lyminster
Nr Arundel
West Sussex
BN17 7QF
United Kingdom

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Location: Blakedene, Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Nr Arundel, West Sussex, BN17 7QF, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/cleall

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A large rectangular nineteenth-century French bistro mirror featuring a slender off-white painted timber frame and expansive glass pane.

An Exceptional large Antique French 19th Century carved wood painted Bistro Mirror.

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Originating in 19th-century France, bistro mirrors were created for commercial cafes and restaurants to bounce natural light around dining rooms and create an illusion of greater space. They typically feature simple timber frames and expansive glass surfaces designed to mount horizontally or vertically along interior walls.

These mirrors were predominantly crafted using solid timber framessuch as pine, oak, or limefinished with gesso, paint, or leafing. The reflective pane was historically silvered or mercury-backed, resulting in subtle tonal variations and light foxing over time.

Authentic 19th-century examples display period construction indicators, such as hand-cut timber backboards, square-headed iron fasteners, and natural oxidisation beneath the glass. The timber frame typically exhibits gentle surface wear, paint layer accumulation, and subtle shrinkage lines consistent with historical age.

Position a large rectangular mirror horizontally above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or hallway console table to anchor the room and reflect natural light. Alternatively, rest the frame securely on the floor against a focal wall to introduce structured architectural height.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners on painted or gessoed surfaces. Clean the glass by applying cleaner directly to a microfibre cloth rather than the mirror face to prevent liquid from penetrating the frame edges.

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An Exceptional Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Bistro Mirror.

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