Wall mirror- Tuscan - Wood

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Toscano-style Renaissance wooden mirror from Spain in good used condition with minor signs of age; external measures 95 cm high, 90 cm wide and 12 cm deep, inner opening 70 x 60 cm.

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Description from the seller

It is a grand piece in Renaissance style, a work that faithfully captures the spirit of Tuscan Renaissance frames, where architecture becomes ornament and the furniture adopts the solemnity of a classical façade in miniature. Its presence is emphatic, almost architectural, marked by the combination of a decorative upper frieze and lateral columns that structure the whole as if it were a small stone portal moved into wood.

The frieze, wide and carefully carved, displays classical motifs — leaves, scrolls, small volutes or geometric elements — that evoke the entablatures of Florentine palaces. It is not an isolated ornament: it functions as a crown, as a cap that gives hierarchy to the mirror and makes it an object that presides over the space. The lateral columns, with their fluted shafts and discreet capitals, provide verticality and order, reinforcing that architectural reading so typical of Renaissance Tuscany, where structural clarity was as important as the beauty of the detail.

The wood, worked with a patina that suggests age and nobility, adds warmth to the classical severity. The frame not only frames: it builds. It feels like a window into another time, like a fragment of domestic Cinquecento architecture brought into contemporary interiors.

It is a piece that combines classical sobriety, Renaissance proportion, and historic craftsmanship, perfect for environments seeking cultivated elegance and a touch of serene monumentality.

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Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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It is a grand piece in Renaissance style, a work that faithfully captures the spirit of Tuscan Renaissance frames, where architecture becomes ornament and the furniture adopts the solemnity of a classical façade in miniature. Its presence is emphatic, almost architectural, marked by the combination of a decorative upper frieze and lateral columns that structure the whole as if it were a small stone portal moved into wood.

The frieze, wide and carefully carved, displays classical motifs — leaves, scrolls, small volutes or geometric elements — that evoke the entablatures of Florentine palaces. It is not an isolated ornament: it functions as a crown, as a cap that gives hierarchy to the mirror and makes it an object that presides over the space. The lateral columns, with their fluted shafts and discreet capitals, provide verticality and order, reinforcing that architectural reading so typical of Renaissance Tuscany, where structural clarity was as important as the beauty of the detail.

The wood, worked with a patina that suggests age and nobility, adds warmth to the classical severity. The frame not only frames: it builds. It feels like a window into another time, like a fragment of domestic Cinquecento architecture brought into contemporary interiors.

It is a piece that combines classical sobriety, Renaissance proportion, and historic craftsmanship, perfect for environments seeking cultivated elegance and a touch of serene monumentality.

Certified shipping and good packaging.

Seller's Story

Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships. But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices. On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Spain
Model
Tuscan
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
95 cm
External width
90 cm
Internal height
70 cm
Internal width
60 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
SpainVerified
3612
Objects sold
91.41%
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