Cushion Mirror Bevel Cut 19th Glass with Ornamental Shelves

Name: Cushion Mirror Bevel Cut 19th Glass with Ornamental Shelves
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245058
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
Style19th Century French
MaterialGiltwood, Glass, Gesso
ColourWarm Gold
MotifsCushion frame design, Bevelled glass plates, Integrated bracket shelves, Beaded moulding detail
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

This nineteenth-century French cushion wall mirror exhibits a warm gold giltwood and gesso finish over intricate plasterwork. The design incorporates a stepped cushion frame constructed from bevelled glass plates, embellished with beaded moulding detail and two integrated bracket shelves supported by corbels. The plasterwork remains in very good condition, while the gilt finish has been refreshed several times over the last one hundred years, and the mirror silvering on all inset panels is in excellent order with no speckling. Measurements are 81 cm high, 69 cm wide, 10 cm deep. Suitable for placement above the mantel in a living room, dining room or hallway, this piece provides display space for small items such as a pair of candlesticks on the built-in platform shelves. The architectural silhouette suits traditional interiors seeking period character. Wall mounting requires appropriate fixings suited to the weight of the timber and glass construction.

FAQs

A cushion mirror features a central glass plate surrounded by angled or sloping mirrored borders that create a raised, padded visual frame. Originating in 17th-century Europe, this style accentuates light reflection through multiple bevelled planes and decorative corner joins.

These mirrors were constructed using solid timber bases coated with layers of gesso and covered in fine gold leaf through oil or water gilding techniques. The reflective surfaces consisted of thick plate glass with hand-ground bevelled edges and silvered backings.

Authentic period mirrors display genuine signs of age, such as subtle oxidisation spots on the glass backing, hand-carved joinery on the rear frame, and natural patina or light wear on high points of the gilding.

Positioning a cushion mirror above a mantelpiece, hallway console table, or dining room sideboard creates a refined focal point. The integrated bracket shelves offer ideal display spots for small porcelain vessels or decorative trinkets.

Dust the frame regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or camel-hair brush to prevent buildup without scratching the gold leaf. Avoid applying liquid cleaners or water directly to giltwood surface areas, as moisture can dissolve historic gesso.

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