Louis XVI style in-between mirror – Mid-19th century

This giltwood window mirror elegantly embodies the refinement of the Louis XVI style. Rectangular and slender, it fits perfectly within the neoclassical aesthetic of the 18th century, where symmetry and decorative restraint were paramount. Its carved and molded frame features a beaded border along the inner edge. The gilding lends the whole a warm light and a subtle, understated brilliance. This type of mirror, often placed between two windows or in a vestibule, served to magnify natural light while visually enlarging the space. It was not only used for self-reflection, but also to reflect the splendor of a bourgeois or aristocratic interior. ******** Period: Mid-19th Century. Very good condition. Shipping available in France and internationally. Dimensions: Height: 119 cm. Width: 34 cm. Depth: 4 cm. Reference: 344V.