A Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood

Name: A Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Plain Bistro Mirror.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1038071
Price: 1995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A large 19th-century French full-length mirror featuring a slender carved wooden frame with a distressed off-white painted finish.

A Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved wood painted Plain Bistro Mirror.

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ObjectMirrors
Period19th century
Style19th Century French
MaterialWood, Glass, Paint
ColourOff White
MotifsSlim rectangular frame, Painted distressed finish, Minimalist carved moulding
SizeH 209 cm (82 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This large nineteenth-century French bistro mirror dates from 1860 and brings classical simplicity to interior spaces. The design incorporates a slender rectangular wooden frame finished in a distressed off-white paint with minimalist carved moulding and an original mirror plate. Visible details include faint surface smudges on the glass and slight wear to the painted timber edges. The piece measures 209 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, offering substantial presence for full-length viewing. Suitable for positioning in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, the mirror hangs or stands in either portrait or landscape orientation to reflect natural light and create a sense of expanded space. The understated French chateau aesthetic complements both traditional and contemporary room schemes, serving as a functional wall or floor accessory without demanding excessive visual weight.

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A 19th-century French bistro mirror is a utilitarian yet elegant glass mirror originally made for commercial establishments such as cafes and shops throughout France to reflect light and expand space.

These mirrors typically feature carved timber frames coated with gesso and paint or gilding, surrounding thick silvered glass backed with wooden protective boards.

Authentic period pieces often feature original mercury or silvered mirror glass showing gentle foxing, hand-carved wooden moulding, and period construction details on the reverse.

A tall mirror can be leaned against a wall in a hallway, dining room, or bedroom to increase natural light and add height to the spatial layout.

Dust the painted frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping moisture and aggressive cleaners away from the distressed paintwork and gesso surface.

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A Superb Large Antique French 19th Century Carved Wood Painted Plain Bistro Mirror.