A beautiful French antique faux bamboo wall mirror dating to the late 19th century, featuring a warm honey-toned turned wood frame inspired by natural bamboo.
The frame is crafted from turned hardwood with carefully shaped bamboo-style nodes and distinctive angled finials at each corner, reflecting the popularity of faux bamboo furniture and decorative objects during the Napoleon III period. The simple, balanced design allows the natural warmth of the wood to take centre stage, making it a versatile piece that complements both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The original mirror plate has developed gentle foxing and light age-related clouding, giving the glass the soft character that only time can create. Whether displayed in a hallway, bedroom, living room or above a chest of drawers, it brings warmth, texture and understated elegance to a space.
Its generous proportions make it an especially practical size while remaining easy to incorporate into a variety of interiors, from French country homes to more eclectic or maximalist settings.
Sourced in: South West France Age: Late19th Century Material: Wood What makes it special: Its original mirror and aged patina
French Antique Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror, Late 19th Century Details:
Length: 26.4” / 67cm
Height: 20.1” / 51cm
Weight: 5.5lbs / 2.5kg
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with its history. The turned wooden frame displays a beautifully aged patina with light surface wear and rubbing in places. The original mirror plate shows light foxing and clouding, adding to its authentic antique character. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.
Fantastic! Beautiful! I have been hunting for some Alfred Corneau urns for many years, as most sellers won't send them internationally, as well as at such a reasonable exchange rate. Very happy! : )
