Frame- Baroque - Maple - mirror frame

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Vintage wooden wall mirror with a gilded Baroque frame in French design, circa 1960–1970, maple wood, external 33 × 28 cm (internal 25 × 25 cm), depth 0.35 cm, weight 1 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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This object is a vintage wall mirror with a gilded frame, characterized by a richly ornate design historically inspired by Baroque or Italian Barocchetto style. The sinuous shapes of the frame, with the characteristic relief details and floral or foliate motifs placed at the corners, recall the sumptuous productions of the 17th and 18th centuries. In that era, mirrors were not simple functional objects, but true symbols of prestige and wealth. Great master craftsmen, particularly in the workshops of Florence and Venice, carved wood by hand and covered it with the technique of gold leaf gilding, designed to catch and amplify the candlelight in noble salons. The lived appearance of this frame, with its dark shading that highlights the gilded reliefs, tells of the tendency to integrate classical elements and second-hand items into modern interiors. Today, pieces like this are highly sought after in antique and modern design markets to complete entrances, powder rooms, or collections of small domestic treasures, bringing a touch of retro elegance and the warmth of bygone days to contemporary furnishings. The photos are an integral part of the description and complement what is listed in the advertisement. I guarantee careful packaging suitable for shipment, tracked and delivered quickly.

This object is a vintage wall mirror with a gilded frame, characterized by a richly ornate design historically inspired by Baroque or Italian Barocchetto style. The sinuous shapes of the frame, with the characteristic relief details and floral or foliate motifs placed at the corners, recall the sumptuous productions of the 17th and 18th centuries. In that era, mirrors were not simple functional objects, but true symbols of prestige and wealth. Great master craftsmen, particularly in the workshops of Florence and Venice, carved wood by hand and covered it with the technique of gold leaf gilding, designed to catch and amplify the candlelight in noble salons. The lived appearance of this frame, with its dark shading that highlights the gilded reliefs, tells of the tendency to integrate classical elements and second-hand items into modern interiors. Today, pieces like this are highly sought after in antique and modern design markets to complete entrances, powder rooms, or collections of small domestic treasures, bringing a touch of retro elegance and the warmth of bygone days to contemporary furnishings. The photos are an integral part of the description and complement what is listed in the advertisement. I guarantee careful packaging suitable for shipment, tracked and delivered quickly.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Maple
Weight
1 kg
Style subtype
French design
Title additional information
mirror frame
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Model
Baroque
Material
Wood
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
33 cm
External width
28 cm
Internal height
25 cm
Internal width
25 cm
Depth
0.35 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
ItalyVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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