Name: Late 19th Century Large Full Length Key Hole Mirror by Carlo Bugatti
Brand: Carlo Bugatti

Late 19th Century Large Full Length Key Hole Mirror by Carlo Bugatti

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About the Item

Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful families from around the world. including such amazing one of a kind example such as this important and rare majestic Carlo Bugatti Keyhole Mirror. The eccentric decoration is characteristic of Bugatti's signature style which gives the impression of rich oriental exoticism. The mirror is made from highly decorated black lacquered wood; beaten copper with intricate detail; Bugatti used white wood and bone in small blocks in an architectural fashion, juxtaposing large and small rectangles to create a dentil inlay effect; vellum embellished with brown wash and bamboo and bird designs - predominantly bamboo and birds. The amazing delicately hand turn individual turnings at the base and the finals to the top are of fabulous quality. Through Bugatti's work you can see many cultural references and inspirations Moorish, Japanese, Islamic, African, European and the British Arts and Crafts movement. The mirror was crafted in the circa 1900. Bugatti increasingly stylised his work, the geometrization of his furniture became a true feature of his work and this is truly the case in this stunning mirror. The mirror is a remarkable work and a collector’s dream! It stands tall with great presence at almost 7 feet tall. It’s base has the option for a zinc tray to hold a variety of flowers and foliage to further enhance the true beauty of this piece.

Creator:
Carlo Bugatti (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 83 in (210.82 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Beech,Bone,Copper,Lacquer,Blackened,Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Stained
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Vellum in good overall condition, minor staining to the base. Feet slightly rubbed. Turning and bone embellishments and finials in exceptional condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Shrewsbury, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5740224096902

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Carlo Bugatti

Imaginative, bold and full of poetic details, the work of Carlo Bugatti pushed the boundaries of the Art Nouveau style. The Italian furniture designer and decorative artist’s celebrated chairs, tables and other pieces are representative of a range of influences that include European Gothic, Moorish traditions and classical Japanese art. Bugatti’s appetite for experimentation with new forms and materials has fueled the imaginations of designers everywhere.

Bugatti was born in 1856 in Milan. The son of successful interior decorator, sculptor and architect Giovanni Bugatti, Carlo set out to follow in his father’s footsteps, studying architecture at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and working as a cabinetmaker. He moved to Paris in 1875 to continue his studies in design at the prestigious Academie des Beaux-Arts. By the early 1880s, Bugatti had moved back to Milan to continue his career in furniture design.

Antique Bugatti seating, center tables and other large furnishings are visually striking in their level of ornamentation. These works feature hand-carved motifs and were frequently inlaid with luxury materials such as mother-of-pearl, ebony and brass — his distinctive Throne chair (ca. 1900), for example, featured pierced copper and vellum. Detailed themes rooted in nature, stencils and geometric patterns adorn his venturesome decorative screens and handcrafted mahogany and walnut chairs and tables.

In 1888, the designer displayed his work publicly for the first time, showcasing pieces at the Industrial Arts Exhibition in Milan and later at the Italian Exhibition in London. His flamboyant furniture led to his becoming an overnight success among members of the aristocracy, who flooded him with commissions to design custom furniture for their homes. In 1904, Bugatti and his family moved to France, where designed furniture for department stores such as Maison Dufayel and Le Bon Marché. His two sons also pursued work in design — Rembrandt Bugatti became a noted sculptor while Ettore gained renown as a leading automobile designer and manufacturer.

Although his furniture became increasingly subdued in appearance over the years — and he would eventually begin to design serveware and jewelry — Bugatti garnered acclaim throughout his career. He received an award at the 1900 Paris Exposition and exhibited interiors and a furniture collection at the inaugural International Exposition of Modern Decorative Arts in Turin, Italy, in 1902. Today, Bugatti’s work remains on permanent display at the Musée de la Chartreuse in Molsheim, France.

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