Floor mirror - Mahogany - Hat rack, hat and walking-stick stand

Imposing large-scale Portuguese coat rack with mirror, Portugal, 19th century. Carved mahogany, inspired by the elegant forms of the D. João V style and reinterpretations from the 19th century. The piece stands out for the richness of its ornamentation and the quality of the carving, constituting an exemplary item of high decorative and functional value. The body is dominated by a wide, cut-out-shaped mirror, framed by a richly carved frame with exuberant Baroque-inspired elements, featuring shellwork, scrolls, volutes, foliage and vegetal motifs, culminated by an expressive pierced pediment with strong visual impact. The frame follows an elegant serpentine movement, typical of the Joanine decorative grammar. In the middle zone sits a small central drawer, decorated with carvings and equipped with a lockable mirror and a gold-toned metal handle, intended for storing small objects such as keys, gloves or accessories. On the sides are mounted supports for coats and hats in gold-colored metal, adding functionality to the piece. The lower part presents a smooth panel framed by carved uprights, resting on a curved shelf designed to support hats, bags or umbrellas. The ensemble is reinforced by an elegant central carved support that ends in a claw foot, a characteristic element of Baroque-inspired furniture. Given its imposing proportions and the quality of the workmanship, this is a piece originally intended for an entrance hall of a noble or palace residence, representing an excellent example of 19th-century Portuguese revivalism inspired by Joanine furniture. Condition: Good overall, showing signs of use compatible with age, without compromising the structural stability or aesthetic quality of the piece.

Origin: Portugal
Period: 19th Century
Style: D. João V (revivalist)
Material: Carved mahogany wood
Original cut mirror, central drawer
Coat supports in gold-colored metal
Dimensions: 227 × 86 × 45 cm