Louis XVI Style Mirror – Mid-19th Century

This gilt-leaf wood mirror elegantly embodies the refinement of the Louis XVI style. Rectangular and slender, it fits perfectly into the neoclassical aesthetic of the 18th century, where symmetry and decorative sobriety are given pride of place. Its carved and molded frame features a beaded design along the inner border. The gilt leaf gives the whole a warm light and a subtle, yet unostentatious glow. This type of mirror, often placed between two windows or in a vestibule, had the function of magnifying natural light while visually enlarging the space. It was not only used to admire oneself, but also to reflect the splendor of a bourgeois or aristocratic interior. *********Period: Mid-19th centuryVery good conditionDelivery possible in France and internationallyDimensions:Height: 119 cmWidth: 34 cmDepth: 4 cmReference: 344V