Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Framed Mirror

$8,500per set
£6,418.29per set
€7,446.53per set
CA$11,945.17per set
A$13,308.61per set
CHF 6,947.72per set
MX$161,584.21per set
NOK 87,328.33per set
SEK 82,546.49per set
DKK 55,587.47per set

About the Item

A pair of 19th-century French pier mirrors, unapologetically grand in their presence. Each one framed in hand-carved ribbon wrapped laurel leaves, their giltwood surfaces mellowed to a deep, timeworn glow. What makes them rare is not just the refinement of the carving, but the feat of symmetry—mirrored images of one another--an achievement nearly impossible without the precision of the artisan’s eye. These were never meant to be wallflowers—commissioned to hang above console tables in a grand salon, they carry all the theatricality of the Louis XVI aesthetic, where neoclassicism softened into ornament and restraint gave way to flourish. Their scale commands attention, elongating the wall, drawing the eye upward in a gesture of architecture as much as decoration. They catch not just a reflection but a mood: candlelight doubled, silhouettes stretched, the room itself made more dramatic. What lingers is less about function than effect—mirrors that behave like stage sets, insisting that every gathering take on a heightened sense of occasion. They don’t just reflect a room; they alter it.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 62 in (157.48 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some missing tips of leaves, and loss of gilt finish.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35211stDibs: LU3738346424492

More From This Seller

View All
Pair of 19th Century Framed Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold pair of 19th century American framed mirrors with the most wonderful weathered oak veneer frames, and gold leaf fillets. Perfect above a pair of console tables...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Oak Leaf Mirrors
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of early 20th century French iron frames with hand-wrought oak leaves, acorns, and branches, hammered backplates, and twisted trim details. Perfect over a pair of console tables, on either side of your bed, or hanging above a pair of sinks...
Category

Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century French Faux Bamboo Framed Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic and charming early 20th century French maple framed mirror with a faux bamboo profile on the inside of the frame, and with its original beveled mirror. The perfect mirror in y...
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Wall Mirrors

Materials

Maple

Early 20th Century French Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century French maple framed mirror carved to mimic bamboo. The perfect mirror for a small bathroom, guest room, or anywhere you need a little sparkle.
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Wall Mirrors

Materials

Maple

MId-20th Century American Faux Grained Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-20th century American mirror exudes rustic charm and chic sophistication with its hand-etched frame, skillfully mimicking the organic patterns of wood grain or deer antler m...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

18th Century Italian Gilt Framed Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th-century Italian gilt-framed mirror is a masterpiece of imperfection, radiating character and history in equal measure. The original silvered glass, crafted in two sections—...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

You May Also Like

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Mantle Mirrors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French pair of Louis XVI style painted mantle mirrors. The carved frames have impressive crests at the tops with a quiver of arrows, a torch an...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. polychrome and gilt mirrors. The outer edge of the frame has bold and richly detailed berried laurel bands with an X ribbon design at two ends and protruding corners. Each corner has a decorative gilt rosette and an inner beaded band. The central oval shaped mirror plate has an outer gilt twisted ribbon and at each corner are giltwood laurel...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mirrors with Original Gild and Paint Detail
Located in Carmel, CA
The matched pair of Louis XVI style mirrors have a boldly carved molding of acanthus leaves with a middle convex panel. The inner molding has dot and dash detail with an additional p...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood mirrors. The pair have a large strand of beads next to a moulded border with an egg and dart desi...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair, French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Looking Glass Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, Circa 1780. This magnificent pair of Louis XVI giltwood looking glass mirrors, originating from France in the 18th century, exemplifies the opulence and refinement of the Lo...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV-Style Gilt wood Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
A Beautiful pair of oval Louis XV-Style carved Gilt wood. In excellent condition, measures 49 x 36x 3.5 in.
Category

20th Century Louis XV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood