{"product_id":"antique-french-carved-wood-beveled-mirror-19th-century","title":"Antique French Carved Wood Beveled Mirror, c. 1880–1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall in scale. Very much not small in character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced in France, this petite antique mirror dates to the late 19th century and has all the details we look for in a genuinely old piece: substantial wood construction, a traditional nailed wooden back, hand-worked decorative carving and beautifully aged beveled glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rectangular frame is carved with a delicate repeating floral motif and layered linear moldings, giving it just enough ornament without overwhelming its wonderfully simple proportions. The warm brown wood has darkened naturally over time, with an irregular patina that only comes from age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the mirror plate has a wide hand-finished-looking bevel around the perimeter. The glass has developed scattered spotting, surface marks and slight haziness over more than a century, softening the reflection in the very particular way antique mirror glass does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just 13 inches tall, it is a fantastic layering piece: tuck it into a gallery wall, lean it on a bathroom shelf, place it above a small bedside table or mix it among ceramics and artwork on a console.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny old French mirror with exactly the right amount of imperfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Antique French wall mirror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sourced in France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Estimated late 19th century, circa 1880–1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Solid wood frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Warm natural aged wood finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Incised floral decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Layered molded frame profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rectangular beveled mirror plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Traditional wooden back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Early nailed construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Naturally aged glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Can be displayed vertically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Unmarked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One of a kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13\" H × 10\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition consistent with approximately 125+ years of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden frame shows scratches, rubbing, small losses, darkening and surface variation throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mirror plate has visible age-related spotting, scratching, light cloudiness and silvering imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wooden back and nailed construction show significant age and wear consistent with traditional antique manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo attempt has been made to remove the piece's original patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDĒSSO NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly the kind of small antique I love sourcing in France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt doesn't need to be enormous or wildly ornate to feel special. The little carved flowers, old wood, wide beveled edge and imperfect glass already tell the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 13 inches tall, it's also incredibly easy to place. A powder room, bookshelf, gallery wall, bedside table, tiny hallway — basically anywhere that needs one old thing to stop everything else from feeling too new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof that sometimes the smallest antiques do the most work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable for shipping within the continental U.S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available in South Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique and vintage pieces are packed carefully to preserve their existing condition and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" DĒSSO CŪRATED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67631488172192,"sku":"DC-0133","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/5863\/2864\/files\/AntiqueMirrorEntrywayStillLife.png?v=1790969710","url":"https:\/\/shop.desso-designs.com\/products\/antique-french-carved-wood-beveled-mirror-19th-century","provider":" DĒSSO CŪRATED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}