Louis XV Style Gold Leaf Mirror

Grand in size and decoration, this exceptional Napoleon III-period mirror is further set apart by an elaborate giltwood frame that features decorative elements such as garlands, dove...

Mirror glass was a particular luxury during the latter 17th century, for it was in short supply and, at the time, only produced and exported from Italy. A large example such as this ...

This incredibly rare pair of Louis XV-period giltwood mirrored girandoles capture the grandeur, grace and opulence of the Rococo movement in the decorative arts. Each opulent mirror is exquisitely framed with voluminous flourishes of naturalistic motifs exemplary of the Louis XV era’s organic, deliberately asymmetrical stylings. Holding four candles each, these outstanding mirrored girandoles would have decoratively flanked a room of the period elegantly, illuminating the giltwood lustrously and providing ambient light reflected in the mirrored glass. Mirrors have long played an integral role in decorative design, often serving as focal points of a room. Dating back to the 13th century, the first French looking glasses were very small, yet enormously precious. Because these early mirrors...

The elegant pair of Louis XV-style side chairs exhibits exceptional artistry. Graceful and feminine lines inform this well-balanced design, from the serpentine backs and seats to the...

Drawing from the luxury of Sèvres Porcelain and Louis XV's famed bleu céleste service from Versailles, this elegant French porcelain vase features the trademark shade of blue and medallions revealing scenes of flora and fauna, including pheasants and swans. Adorned with gilt accents on the lip and body of the octagonal vase...

This exquisite pair of 19th century French settees captures the spirit of the Louis XV style. The versatile chairs are exquisitely crafted with gracefully curved, double caned seat b...

A Louis XV style marginal-frame giltwood mirror. The bevelled rectangular mirror plate is framed by marginal side plates, with reverse-cut stars, within a laurel, berry and acanth...

Antique Louis XV style gilt wood mirror, 19th century. With a shell and foliate carved pediment, leaf carved sides, leaf and shell carved base of mirror. A substantial amount of the ...

Antique gold leaf mirror. Origin: France, circa 1780 Measurements: 48" W x 59" H.

Louis XV style giltwood overmantel mirror, early 19th century.  

Very massive and impressive giltwood mirror with original crystal glass in Louis XV style. Very good condition. France, circa 1900.

Very massive and interesting model of a giltwood hand carved mirror with original crystal glass. Very good condition. France, circa 1900.