Mirror - Walnut
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Selected by Anna Hue-Roques
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Description from the seller
Walnut wood console mirror with an architectural frame
This console mirror embodies the elegance of European furniture from the 19th century, characterized by neoclassical architectural lines and balanced proportions. The solid wood frame with column elements and a molded upper border recalls the aesthetics of the Empire and the Biedermeier period, popular between 1800 and 1850. These mirrors were placed on consoles or dressers in bourgeois homes as decorative and functional elements.
Ancient solid wood console mirrors are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors and interior designers who appreciate classic decor. These pieces add refinement and character to spaces, combining practicality with a timeless historical charm. The market for antique mirrors remains lively, with particular interest in well-preserved examples that retain the original silvering and intact finishes.
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 TranslateWalnut wood console mirror with an architectural frame
This console mirror embodies the elegance of European furniture from the 19th century, characterized by neoclassical architectural lines and balanced proportions. The solid wood frame with column elements and a molded upper border recalls the aesthetics of the Empire and the Biedermeier period, popular between 1800 and 1850. These mirrors were placed on consoles or dressers in bourgeois homes as decorative and functional elements.
Ancient solid wood console mirrors are highly sought after by antique furniture collectors and interior designers who appreciate classic decor. These pieces add refinement and character to spaces, combining practicality with a timeless historical charm. The market for antique mirrors remains lively, with particular interest in well-preserved examples that retain the original silvering and intact finishes.
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 TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Weight
17.1 kg
Wood type
Walnut
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
117 cm
External width
110 cm
Internal height
76 cm
Internal width
58 cm
Depth
19 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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