Table mirror - Gilt brass
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20th-century gilded brass and glass table mirror in Baroque style from Italy.
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Gilded brass Baroque-style tabletop mirror
Baroque-style tabletop mirrors with elaborate brass or bronze decorations became popular between the 17th and 19th centuries, reflecting the taste for rich ornament and the craftsmanship of the era. These mirrors were often used as vanity accessories in aristocratic and bourgeois homes, symbolizing refinement and social status. The oval frame with floral motifs and elaborate scrolls is characteristic of Baroque style, which emphasized grandeur and movement in the decorative arts.
These mirrors are particularly valued by antique furniture and decorative objects collectors, by enthusiasts of Baroque and Rococo styles, and by those seeking distinctive decorative pieces for classic or eclectic interiors. Their appeal lies in the combination of functionality and decorative art, as well as the quality of the artisanal workmanship that requires specialized skills in metal casting and chisel work. Such objects maintain a strong appeal in the antique and interior design market for their aesthetic and historical value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateGilded brass Baroque-style tabletop mirror
Baroque-style tabletop mirrors with elaborate brass or bronze decorations became popular between the 17th and 19th centuries, reflecting the taste for rich ornament and the craftsmanship of the era. These mirrors were often used as vanity accessories in aristocratic and bourgeois homes, symbolizing refinement and social status. The oval frame with floral motifs and elaborate scrolls is characteristic of Baroque style, which emphasized grandeur and movement in the decorative arts.
These mirrors are particularly valued by antique furniture and decorative objects collectors, by enthusiasts of Baroque and Rococo styles, and by those seeking distinctive decorative pieces for classic or eclectic interiors. Their appeal lies in the combination of functionality and decorative art, as well as the quality of the artisanal workmanship that requires specialized skills in metal casting and chisel work. Such objects maintain a strong appeal in the antique and interior design market for their aesthetic and historical value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.5 kg
Style subtype
Baroque
Brass type
Gilt brass
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass, Glass
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
49 cm
External width
29 cm
Internal height
29 cm
Internal width
22 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated period
20th Century
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