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Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror w/Original Gilding
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror w/Original Gilding

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror w/Original Gilding

Located in Highwood, IL

Breathtaking original antique French Louis Philippe mirror retaining its original brilliant gold finish. Perfect most anywhere, this mirror is absolutely dynamite. Use this fine mirr...

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror w/Original Gilding
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror w/Original Gilding

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror w/Original Gilding

Located in Highwood, IL

Breathtaking original antique French Louis Philippe mirror retaining its original brilliant gold finished, subtly carved Greek Key design frame. Perfect most anywhere, this mirror wh...

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Large Antique Louis Philippe French Full Length Mirror in Black and Gold, Late 1
Large Antique Louis Philippe French Full Length Mirror in Black and Gold, Late 1

Large Antique Louis Philippe French Full Length Mirror in Black and Gold, Late 1

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

An enchanting antique Louis Philippe French mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a refined black frame with soft gilt trim and a gracefully curved top, exudin...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood, Mirror

Large Gilded and Tessellated Sunburst Mirror
Large Gilded and Tessellated Sunburst Mirror

Large Gilded and Tessellated Sunburst Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

Large, beautiful and dramatic! First half, twentieth century, carved and mirror tessellated and gilded bulls eye looking glass. Retaining original surface and mirror, this adds a bit...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Gold

Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror

Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

A timeless design: the gently rounded upper corners and the right angles below, the excellent proportions. This frame has three parallel convex sections, and very little in the way o...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Large Louis XV Painted Trumeau Mirror, ca. 1770 France
Large Louis XV Painted Trumeau Mirror, ca. 1770 France

Large Louis XV Painted Trumeau Mirror, ca. 1770 France

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large XV soft grey-green painted trumeau mirror with floral oil on canvas painting and gilt-wood accents. The trumeau is French in origin and dating ca. 1770

For ma...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror, 19th Century
Extra Large Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror, 19th Century

Extra Large Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

Very Large, 6 ft 8 in, 19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Pier Mirror.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis Philippe Pier Mirrors and Console Mir...

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Louis Philippe Large Silver Gilt Mirror (H 37 1/4" x W 27 1/4")
Louis Philippe Large Silver Gilt Mirror (H 37 1/4" x W 27 1/4")

Louis Philippe Large Silver Gilt Mirror (H 37 1/4" x W 27 1/4")

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a moulded surround and an etched foliate design showing through silver-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror From France (H 56 X 34 1/2)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror From France (H 56 X 34 1/2)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror From France (H 56 X 34 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched foliate design showing through gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Plaster

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French carved and giltwood mirror, circa 1870. Having exceptional original gold water gilded finish over hand-sculpted gesso detail. A very thick and bold fram...

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large French Marginal Mirror
Large French Marginal Mirror

Large French Marginal Mirror

Located in London, GB

A large French gilt-composition marginal mirror, nineteenth century, the ribbon cresting above frame embellished with trailing flowers. Original plate glass. Available to view at...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (39 3/4 x W 25 1/8)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (39 3/4 x W 25 1/8)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (39 3/4 x W 25 1/8)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched foliate design showing through gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Rare Very Large Louis XVI Style Mirrors with Putti, 1870
Pair of Rare Very Large Louis XVI Style Mirrors with Putti, 1870

Pair of Rare Very Large Louis XVI Style Mirrors with Putti, 1870

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Gilt wood . Putti decor and flowers garlands . Louis XVI style . French work circa 1870

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Italian Large Louis Philippe Mirror 1850s Bulino Carved Gilt-Wood Mercury Glass
Italian Large Louis Philippe Mirror 1850s Bulino Carved Gilt-Wood Mercury Glass

Italian Large Louis Philippe Mirror 1850s Bulino Carved Gilt-Wood Mercury Glass

Located in Milano, MI

Large mid 19th century carved and golden leaf gilded wooden mirror with antique original dark mercury glass, in a whole plate.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Fluted Giltwood Mirror
Large 19th Century Fluted Giltwood Mirror

Large 19th Century Fluted Giltwood Mirror

Located in Chireno, TX

Large 19th century fluted giltwood mirror frame surrounding old mirror plate with minor losses to silvered reverse.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Silver Leaf Antique Louis XVI Style Mirror
Silver Leaf Antique Louis XVI Style Mirror

Silver Leaf Antique Louis XVI Style Mirror

Located in Austin, TX

Large mirror in the Louis XVI style from the 19th century in France.

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Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Painted Mirror
Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Painted Mirror

Large 19th Century Louis Philippe Painted Mirror

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful large early 19th Century Louis Philippe over mantle mirror.

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Antique 19th Century Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Louis XVI Style Mirror
Large Louis XVI Style Mirror

Large Louis XVI Style Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

a very large giltwood framed mirror with set out square corners at top with center carved medallion with laurel leaf trim

Egg and dart carving around the sides and bo...

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Antique 19th Century French Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror (H 42 3/4 x W 30 1/2)
Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror (H 42 3/4 x W 30 1/2)

Large Louis Philippe Silver Gilt Mirror (H 42 3/4 x W 30 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Louis Philippe wall mirror from France, featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated silver-leaf. Dimensions: H 42 3/4 inches x W 30 1/2 inches Other sizes av...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century, Louis XV / Napoleon III Style Large Gilt Mirror
19th Century, Louis XV / Napoleon III Style Large Gilt Mirror

19th Century, Louis XV / Napoleon III Style Large Gilt Mirror

Located in Beaune, FR

Large gilt wood and gilt plaster mirror richly worked in Louis XV rococo style from the Napoleon III period and in good condition.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Plaster, Giltwood

Large 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror
Large 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror

Large 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Exceptionally large Louis Philippe mirror from France, circa 1850.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Giltwood

Large Antique French Louis XV Giltwood Ballroom Mirror
Large Antique French Louis XV Giltwood Ballroom Mirror

Large Antique French Louis XV Giltwood Ballroom Mirror

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Impressive grand scale mirror with a large clam shell and scrolling ribbons, roses and leaves trailing the outer corners and down the sides of the mirror. The gold finish has age and...

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20th Century French Louis XV Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Mirror, Wood

Large Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Putti
Large Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Putti

Large Antique French Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Putti

Located in Casteren, NL

This stunning Louis Philippe mirror is made in Northern France and dates circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firep...

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched design showing through gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Giltwood

Large Arch Top Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror from France (H 52 x W 43 1/2)
Large Arch Top Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror from France (H 52 x W 43 1/2)

Large Arch Top Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror from France (H 52 x W 43 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround of patinated gold leaf with a beaded trim around the inside frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/4 x W 30 1/2)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/4 x W 30 1/2)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/4 x W 30 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched design showing through gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Plaster

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 40 1/2 x W 30 3/4)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 40 1/2 x W 30 3/4)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 40 1/2 x W 30 3/4)

Located in Austin, TX

A fine large Louis Philippe wall mirror featuring a moulded surround with a beautiful patinated gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century French Silver Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful large scale silver leaf Louis Philippe mirror. Decorative bar pattern on this piece.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large French Painted Oval Louis XVI Style Mirror, Circa 1820
Large French Painted Oval Louis XVI Style Mirror, Circa 1820

Large French Painted Oval Louis XVI Style Mirror, Circa 1820

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully carved frame large wall mirror with crest of carved roses over crossed torches and carved ribbons, circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Large Antique French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, 19th Century
Large Antique French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, 19th Century

Large Antique French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Due to its size, our French gold Louis Philippe mirror (55 3/8” height x 40” wide) would have originally graced a wall in a large Haussmannian style apartment.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Style Large Mirror, 1900s
20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Style Large Mirror, 1900s

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Style Large Mirror, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Large Louis XV style mirror in walnut dating from the beginning of the 20th century.

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20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 42 1/2 x W 30 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched meander or "Greek key" design showing through gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 3/4 x W 30 1/2)
Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 3/4 x W 30 1/2)

Large Louis Philippe Arch Top Gilt Mirror (H 49 3/4 x W 30 1/2)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror from France, featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched Meander or "Greek key" design showing through gold-leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Plaster

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Carved Gilded Wood Large Wall Mirror
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Carved Gilded Wood Large Wall Mirror

Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Carved Gilded Wood Large Wall Mirror

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful elegant antique wall mirror in perfect Louis XV style, 1880s wood hand carved with finely and richly swirls and curls .

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors
Pair of Large Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors

Pair of Large Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved Giltwood Wall Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a living room with this elegant pair of almost 5 foot tall antique wall mirrors. Hand carved in France circa 1930 and rectangular in shape, each large mirror is decorated wi...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Black and Gold Large decorative Carved French Louis XVI Mirror
Black and Gold Large decorative Carved French Louis XVI Mirror

Black and Gold Large decorative Carved French Louis XVI Mirror

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a gorgeous black and genuine gold leaf Directoire mirror. The mirror is good condition. The carving is fantastic. Measures 40 wide x 52.5 tall x 3 deep. Made in Italy in the ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Directoire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Large Louis XVI Gilt Carved Oval Mirror
19th Century French Large Louis XVI Gilt Carved Oval Mirror

19th Century French Large Louis XVI Gilt Carved Oval Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c Beautifully carved and gilt oval mirror. Cartouche design at top with beautiful leaf design

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 35 1/2 x W 27 1/4)
Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 35 1/2 x W 27 1/4)

Large Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror (H 35 1/2 x W 27 1/4)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large French gilt mirror in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lovely warm patina around the circumference of the moulded frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Louis Philippe Large Gilt Mirror (H 55 1/2 x W 39 3/4)
Louis Philippe Large Gilt Mirror (H 55 1/2 x W 39 3/4)

Louis Philippe Large Gilt Mirror (H 55 1/2 x W 39 3/4)

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large French gilt mirror in the Louis Philippe style, featuring a lovely etched foliate design with beading around the circumference of the moulded frame.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Large 6ft+ Antique Louis XV French Gilded Hand-Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror 1860
Large 6ft+ Antique Louis XV French Gilded Hand-Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror 1860

Large 6ft+ Antique Louis XV French Gilded Hand-Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror 1860

Located in Portland, OR

A most impressive & elegant antique French gilded & hand-painted trumeau wall mirror circa 1860. To the top is a scrolled cartouche decorated with gilt 'ribbons' and fuiting foliate,...

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Antique 1850s French Rococo Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Mirror, Paint

Large Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Polychrome Mirror with Gilt and Red
Large Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Polychrome Mirror with Gilt and Red

Large Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Polychrome Mirror with Gilt and Red

Located in Dallas, TX

Tall in size and with a unique, beautifully carved frame, this mirror is both functional and stylish. Crafted in France, circa 1850, this Louis Philippe mirror is finished with polyc...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood, Gesso

Large Louis XVI Style Trumeau
Large Louis XVI Style Trumeau

Large Louis XVI Style Trumeau

Located in Chireno, TX

Painted and gilded Louis XVI style trumeau.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Large Pair of oval French Late 19th c Antique Giltwood Mirrors Louis XVI
Large Pair of oval French Late 19th c Antique Giltwood Mirrors Louis XVI

Large Pair of oval French Late 19th c Antique Giltwood Mirrors Louis XVI

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of oval shaped giltwood mirrors. Carved with a wreath at the crest circling two love birds Doubled framed and beveled with excellent gilding. A floral and Foliate wreath is cent...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror
Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror

Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror

Located in London, GB

This very large antique giltwood and gesso mirror has some fabulous details, but unfortunately the images do not do it justice and it really needs to be seen in person. It’s early...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror
Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror

Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror

Located in London, GB

This very large antique giltwood and gesso mirror has some fabulous details, but unfortunately the images do not do it justice and it really needs to be seen in person. It’s early...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror
Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror

Large Antique French Giltwood Mirror

Located in London, GB

This very large antique giltwood and gesso mirror has some fabulous details, but unfortunately the images do not do it justice and it really needs to be seen in person. It’s early to...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Gilt Mirror
Large 19th Century Gilt Mirror

Large 19th Century Gilt Mirror

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very large 19th century mirror on wood structure.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Large Louis Philippe Silver and Gold Banded Mirror (H 34 1/4" x W 27 5/8")
Large Louis Philippe Silver and Gold Banded Mirror (H 34 1/4" x W 27 5/8")

Large Louis Philippe Silver and Gold Banded Mirror (H 34 1/4" x W 27 5/8")

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome large Louis Philippe gilt wall mirror featuring a lovely moulded surround and an etched band and foliate design showing through gold-leaf and silver leaf.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

French, Louis Philippe Large Mantle Mirror
French, Louis Philippe Large Mantle Mirror

French, Louis Philippe Large Mantle Mirror

Located in Hudson, NY

French, Louis Philippe large mantel mirror.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

Large arched topped overmantle mirror
Large arched topped overmantle mirror

Large arched topped overmantle mirror

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

French circa 1860’s with original mirror and backboards Few minor blemishes to the mirror plate Height 65 inches or 165 cms Width 47.5 inches or 121 cms

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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Fine French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Fine French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror

Fine French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Sensational large French, Louis XVI giltwood mirror with original beveled glass.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

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Large Louis Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large louis mirror for your home. A large louis mirror — often made from wood, glass and mirror — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a large louis mirror, we have 368 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the large louis mirror you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each large louis mirror bearing Louis XVI, Louis XV or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made large louis mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Friedman Brothers, La Maison London and Labarge are consistently popular.

How Much is a Large Louis Mirror?

A large louis mirror can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,224, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $258,168.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.

In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space

We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.

By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.

Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.

Questions About Large Louis Mirror
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Large mirrors are called floor mirrors. Floor mirrors allow the user to see the head-to-toe reflection of themselves, and can also be strategically placed to make a small space appear larger. You’ll find a variety of floor mirrors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Louis Vuitton Miroir line is often mistakenly called the mirror line because it comes in two metallic tones, silver and gold. But holding to his French heritage, the line uses the French word for mirror, miroir. This line is very intriguing to fans of Louis Vuitton because it features some of the most popular shapes including the Speedy, Papillon, Keepall, Alma and Pochette. You’ll find a variety of Louis Vuitton products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.