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Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror

Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis Philippe gold mirror. Classic lines and appeal.

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Antique 19th Century French Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

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

Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror This is a very attractive Wall Mirror a

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Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror in Giltwood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror in Giltwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror in Giltwood

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror This is a charming Wall Mirror a genuine example of

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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely 19th century gold Louis Philippe mirror. Featuring a bar pattern and a beaded inner border

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An impressive Louis Philippe gold gilt mirror with signature arched corners at the top, crested

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 19th century Louis Philippe mirror in a wide, gold gilt frame enhanced by dark oxidation

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold

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

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror. Gold giltwood in sturdy frame, ready to hang.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A striking 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror with classic arched corners, and two rows of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest. The elegant design adds a touch of

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century
French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century

French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis-Philippe mirror, distinguished by its classic softly arched crest and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Large Scale Gold Leaf Oval Louis Philippe Mirrors
Large Scale Gold Leaf Oval Louis Philippe Mirrors

Large Scale Gold Leaf Oval Louis Philippe Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful large-scale gold leaf Louis Philippe mirrors. Featuring a very nice patina and a floral

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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood Frame, 1845
Antique Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood Frame, 1845

Antique Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood Frame, 1845

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This mirror features the original mercury mirror

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Viterbo, VT

Large gilded wood mirror hand-made in central Italy in the late 1800s following the French Louis

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

An Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror
An Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror

An Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an authentic French Louis Philippe style mirror dating to the late 19th Century. The frame

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest and Original Gold Gilt
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest and Original Gold Gilt

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest and Original Gold Gilt

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique gold gilt French Louis Philippe mirror with stunning acanthus leaf crest and lovely beading

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant large scale 19th century gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror. This piece has a beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful and tall antique French mirror is completely gold leaf gilt and is made in Louis

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Gold Arch Top Louis Philippe Mirrors
Pair of French Gold Arch Top Louis Philippe Mirrors

Pair of French Gold Arch Top Louis Philippe Mirrors

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful pair of gold Louis Philippe Arch top mirrors with geometric pattern. These elegant

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Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

An Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
An Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

An Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in London, GB

A well proportioned antique French Louis Philippe gold gilt dome toped mirror, with floral

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Louis Philippe Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Gold Leaf, France, 1845
Louis Philippe Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Gold Leaf, France, 1845

Louis Philippe Wall Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood, Gold Leaf, France, 1845

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror, French, from the Louis Philippe period. Original mercury “diamond dust” mirror. The frame

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is an antique French 19th-century Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with a gold leaf frame. The

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Antique 1880s English Wall Mirrors

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Mirror

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Nashville, TN

This is an antique French 19th-century Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with a gold leaf frame. The

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream and Gold, Late 19th Century
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream and Gold, Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Large Antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Louis Philippe Wall Mirror with Wood and Gold Leaf Frame, 1845
Antique Louis Philippe Wall Mirror with Wood and Gold Leaf Frame, 1845

Antique Louis Philippe Wall Mirror with Wood and Gold Leaf Frame, 1845

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This piece has a wooden and stuccoed frame that

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern
19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern

19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th Century Louis Philippe mirror features a luxurious gold gilt finish with a beautiful

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

Antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. The mirror features a grey

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

French 19th Century Petite Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
French 19th Century Petite Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Petite Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A classic French gilt mirror from the 19th century, in that iconic arched frame of the Louis

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Gold French Louis Philippe Mirror with Line Pattern
19th Century Gold French Louis Philippe Mirror with Line Pattern

19th Century Gold French Louis Philippe Mirror with Line Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century mirror Louis Philippe mirror boasts a stunning gold frame with a line pattern

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

Gold Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

Located in Casteren, NL

This beautiful gold leaf gilded Louis Philippe mirror has an ornate crest on top. The upper

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

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Gold Leaf

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror dating from the late 19th century. This mirror

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror dating from the late 19th century. This mirror

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror dating from the late 19th century. This mirror

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century

Located in Sakskøbing, DK

characteristic of the Louis Philippe style. Object: Mirror Designer: French artisan Style: Antique, Louis

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood, Wood

Antique French Engraved and Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror Dated 1876
Antique French Engraved and Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror Dated 1876

Antique French Engraved and Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror Dated 1876

Located in Casteren, NL

This is truly magnificent gold-leaf gilded French Louis Philippe mirror, made in 1876 and bearing

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique mid 19th century  Pale Gold  Silvered French Louis Philippe  Mirror
Antique mid 19th century  Pale Gold  Silvered French Louis Philippe  Mirror

Antique mid 19th century Pale Gold Silvered French Louis Philippe Mirror

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is a tall and slender French Louis Philippe mirror, that dates from the mid-to-late

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Silver Leaf

19th Century French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern
19th Century French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern

19th Century French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror with floral pattern and beaded inner border. A

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with facetted glass
Antique French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with facetted glass

Antique French Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with facetted glass

Located in Casteren, NL

An elegant antique French mirror from the Louis Philippe period, richly finished in gold leaf over

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Louis Philippe French Wall Mirror, Hand Chiseled Wood Frame, 1845
Louis Philippe French Wall Mirror, Hand Chiseled Wood Frame, 1845

Louis Philippe French Wall Mirror, Hand Chiseled Wood Frame, 1845

Located in Austin, TX

Mirror from the Louis Philippe period if France. This mirror features the original mercury mirror

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror, Alsace, Two-Tone Gilded Frame
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror, Alsace, Two-Tone Gilded Frame

Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror, Alsace, Two-Tone Gilded Frame

Located in Casteren, NL

This unique and elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror originates from the Alsace region and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror, Louis Philippe Style, 1860
Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror, Louis Philippe Style, 1860

Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror, Louis Philippe Style, 1860

Located in High Peak, GB

J0101 Simple and elegant French gilded wall mirror, having original glass with minor foxing in

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassel
Antique 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassel

Antique 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassel

Located in Casteren, NL

This is a rare large gold leaf gilt mirror that was made in northern France in the late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

A Large Distressed Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror
A Large Distressed Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror

A Large Distressed Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror

Located in London, GB

A large and wonderfully aged Louis Philippe period gold gilt dome topped mirror. The frame with

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th century gold leaf gilt French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
19th century gold leaf gilt French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest

19th century gold leaf gilt French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

with pretty ornaments. The frame has an original gold leaf gilding. The mirror has an original wooden

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850
Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850

Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850

Located in Casteren, NL

horizontal oval form—an unusual configuration within the Louis Philippe period, where mirrors are typically

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

A Large Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror
A Large Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror

A Large Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror

Located in London, GB

A good sized period Louis Philippe domed toped Mirror circa 1830-40 possibly earlier. The frame in

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th century gold leaf gilded French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
19th century gold leaf gilded French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest

19th century gold leaf gilded French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Pretty 19th c. French mirror with its original slightly foxed antique glass and gold leaf gilding

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

A Tall French Antique Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror
A Tall French Antique Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror

A Tall French Antique Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror

Located in London, GB

A tall Louis Philippe domed toped mirror in gold gilt and original mirror plate. The gilt work

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Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors

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Mirror

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Golden Wall Mirror
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Golden Wall Mirror

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Golden Wall Mirror

Located in Prato, IT

Made in France, circa 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Rounded Corners
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Rounded Corners

19th Century French Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror with Rounded Corners

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis Philippe mirror is ideally suited for use in a powder room, hallway, dressing area, or above a

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Antique French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

Antique French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is an Antique French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest. This mirror is a

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest
19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest

19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror with Crest is a luxurious and elegant addition to

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Mirrors

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror

French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A dramatic French 19th century Louis Philippe gold gilt mantel mirror with original mirror glass

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

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Gold

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Louis Philippe Gold Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal louis philippe gold mirror for your home. A louis philippe gold mirror — often made from wood, metal and gold — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a louis philippe gold mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right louis philippe gold mirror, those designed in Baroque and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made louis philippe gold mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Louis Philippe are consistently popular.

How Much is a Louis Philippe Gold Mirror?

Prices for a louis philippe gold mirror start at $595 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $3,474.

A Close Look at Louis-philippe Furniture

Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.

Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.

The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.

Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.

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.