Wall mirror - Wood

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Ancient turned-wood mirror “Faux Bamboo” – Elegance of the Late 19th Century

Bring the authentic charm of another era into your home with this refined mirror in turned wood, crafted in the “faux bamboo” style, one of the most appreciated trends from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Its frame, with elegant turned elements and decorative terminals, recalls the exotic taste that captivated bourgeois homes of the era, when furnishings drew inspiration from travel and colonial atmospheres. This type of mirror was placed in entryways, bedrooms, and drawing rooms of distinguished houses, becoming a symbol of refinement and good taste.

Today it represents an ideal decorative piece for both classical spaces and modern interiors, where the contrast between antique and contemporary highlights its character.

Features

Era: late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1890–1915)
Material: turned wood with bamboo effect
Inset mirror
Original patina with normal signs of aging
Ideal for entry, bedroom, study, or country house

A piece that tells over a century of history and preserves the intact charm of Italian craftsmanship of old times. Perfect for collectors, antique enthusiasts, or anyone wishing to enrich their home with an authentic, personality-rich element.

Ancient turned-wood mirror “Faux Bamboo” – Elegance of the Late 19th Century

Bring the authentic charm of another era into your home with this refined mirror in turned wood, crafted in the “faux bamboo” style, one of the most appreciated trends from the late 19th to the early 20th century.

Its frame, with elegant turned elements and decorative terminals, recalls the exotic taste that captivated bourgeois homes of the era, when furnishings drew inspiration from travel and colonial atmospheres. This type of mirror was placed in entryways, bedrooms, and drawing rooms of distinguished houses, becoming a symbol of refinement and good taste.

Today it represents an ideal decorative piece for both classical spaces and modern interiors, where the contrast between antique and contemporary highlights its character.

Features

Era: late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1890–1915)
Material: turned wood with bamboo effect
Inset mirror
Original patina with normal signs of aging
Ideal for entry, bedroom, study, or country house

A piece that tells over a century of history and preserves the intact charm of Italian craftsmanship of old times. Perfect for collectors, antique enthusiasts, or anyone wishing to enrich their home with an authentic, personality-rich element.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.3 kg
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
46.5 cm
External width
56 cm
Internal height
28 cm
Internal width
38 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
ItalyVerified
160
Objects sold
88.89%
Private

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