Mirror - Horn - Decorative horn mirror






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Decorative mirror with a natural horn marquetry frame, external 50 cm high by 35 cm wide and internal 44 by 30 cm, dating from 1900–1910, made in France, in excellent condition with minor signs of wear.
Description from the seller
Decorative mirror with a natural horn marquetry frame – geometric design – 20th century
Description
Elegant decorative mirror with a polished natural horn frame, made with marquetry of assembled horn plaques forming a chevron geometric motif.
The natural horn tones — ranging from light beige to dark brown — create a particularly decorative play of contrasts.
This type of frame is obtained by flattening and polishing horn plaques, then assembling them onto a wooden structure.
The geometric design recalls Art Deco influences and decorative creations from the 1960s to the 1980s.
This piece constitutes an original and elegant decorative object, perfect for a vintage or contemporary interior.
Features
Type: decorative mirror
Materials: natural horn, wood, glass
Technique: horn marquetry
Era: second half of the 20th century
Condition
Good overall condition with light signs of use consistent with age.
Seller's Story
Decorative mirror with a natural horn marquetry frame – geometric design – 20th century
Description
Elegant decorative mirror with a polished natural horn frame, made with marquetry of assembled horn plaques forming a chevron geometric motif.
The natural horn tones — ranging from light beige to dark brown — create a particularly decorative play of contrasts.
This type of frame is obtained by flattening and polishing horn plaques, then assembling them onto a wooden structure.
The geometric design recalls Art Deco influences and decorative creations from the 1960s to the 1980s.
This piece constitutes an original and elegant decorative object, perfect for a vintage or contemporary interior.
Features
Type: decorative mirror
Materials: natural horn, wood, glass
Technique: horn marquetry
Era: second half of the 20th century
Condition
Good overall condition with light signs of use consistent with age.
