Where should I hang a large overmantel mirror?

These large horizontal mirrors find their natural home directly above a fireplace mantelpiece. They command attention and reflect light across the room. Alternatively, position one above a substantial sideboard or low console table in a dining room to create a sense of expanded space.

What is Chinese Chippendale style?

This style incorporates Asian-inspired motifs such as pagodas, lattice work, and exotic birds into traditional eighteenth-century furniture forms. Makers revived these whimsical designs during the Victorian era. Frames often feature complex fretwork silhouettes and gilded highlights that catch the eye.

Are these mirrors from the eighteenth century?

The majority of pieces date from the nineteenth century, built during periods of revival such as the Victorian and Edwardian eras. They interpret the earlier Georgian designs of Thomas Chippendale. Cabinetmakers of the late eighteen hundreds adopted these classic styles while using nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.