Oak Trumeau Mirrors

An Eighteenth or Early Nineteenth Century French Provincial Oak and Pine Wood Trumeau Wall Mirror. Well carved ,laurel leaves, acorns and foliage together with carved ribbons presi...

French good size Trumeau mirror, repainted over time in a crisp light blue grey it has understated raised decorative rosette detailing either side of its panelled top. The mirror gla...

Impressive and richly detailed trumeau mirror carved from solid oak, dated Anno 1895. This architectural piece features a striking arched mirror set within a robust oak frame adorned...

A French oak trumeau mirror from the mid-18th century with carved rinceaux and floral bouquet. Created in France during the 1750s, this oak trumeau mirror attracts our attention with...

19th Century French regency style Trumeau mirror. Hand-carved with intricate scrolling and medallions on top and sides. This rare piece has a wonderfully bleached finish to give it a...

An elegant Baroque shape and intricate carvings give this antique mirror an enchanting personality. Made in Belgium in the 1800s, the surface of the oak has been carefully restored i...

Stately yet vivacious, this antique mirror in natural oak is a masterly work of craftsmanship. Made in France in the 1800s, the design evokes the ornate aesthetics of Renaissance vil...

A very beautiful and grand scale French Regence period Trumeau in washed oak. Lovely carving detail in bas and haut relief. A stunning statement piece. ...

Antique French Louis XVI stripped oak mirror ~ Trumeau is the perfect choice for creating timeless elegance yet with a casual flair ideal for today's relaxed interiors! The original ...

Magnificent and rare Art Nouveau trumeau or wall mirror. Striking French design from the 1900s. Solid oak frame with original beveled mirrored glass. This wonderful Art Nouveau tr...

Hand-carved in the Regence style in France during the 1800’s, this very elegant trumeau would have originally come from a boiserie or wooden paneled room...

Furniture from the Louis XVI period was characterized as graceful pieces, often embellished with neoclassical motifs. Neoclassicism was a movement that featured decoration inspired by ancient architecture, specifically buildings from Rome and Greece. This oak trumeau mirror incorporates several classical motifs including its overall rectilinear form, and large fluted columns. A crinkled ribbon crowns a very unique and whimsical arrangement of gardening inspired motifs. Because it is difficult to carve, oak was not the preferred wood of Louis XVI craftsmen. Carving such detail from oak takes more time, patience, and skill. However, because it is a sturdy wood, oak was often used for framing, as is the case with our trumeau mirror, hand-carved in France in the 1800’s. The 39 ½” H x 25 ¼” W mirror is surrounded by a repeating lunette pattern, followed by a layer of spiral fluting. Similar décor borders the ornate gardening cartouche above the glass. The richly hand-carved image depicts a wicker basket overflowing with fruit. Some horticultural tools, such as a water pail and a crossed shovel and hoe, can be seen amongst the surrounding vegetation. At the very top is a large, crinkled ribbon tied neatly in a bow. Flanking both the mirror and the cartouche are a pair of Ionic order columns with chandelle fluting topped by floral margents. Each column capital has volute scrolls that encircle egg and dart above bead and reel motifs, both of which have Neoclassical origins. The carvings were most likely inspired by the columns of Erechtheion, a Greek temple dedicated to Athena and built in 430 BC. The clean lines and natural color of this oak Louis XVI style trumeau mirror coupled...