Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold mirror. Classic lines and appeal.
Antique 19th Century French Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
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Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold mirror. Classic lines and appeal.
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Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror This is a very attractive Wall Mirror a
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror in Giltwood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror This is a charming Wall Mirror a genuine example of
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Large Gold Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A grand 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror featuring a richly gilded frame with softly
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French 19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive Louis Philippe gold gilt mirror with signature arched corners at the top, crested
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Mirror. Gold giltwood in sturdy frame, ready to hang.
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror with classic arched corners, and two rows of
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19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest. The elegant design adds a touch of
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French Gold Wall Mirror Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Giltwood 19th Century
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis-Philippe mirror, distinguished by its classic softly arched crest and
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Large Scale Gold Leaf Oval Louis Philippe Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large-scale gold leaf Louis Philippe mirrors. Featuring a very nice patina and a floral
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Antique Gold Louis Philippe Mirror, Hand-Carved Wood Frame, 1845
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This mirror features the original mercury mirror
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An Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an authentic French Louis Philippe style mirror dating to the late 19th Century. The frame
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Small Gold Mirror with Flowers
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror with a richly curved gilded frame adorned with
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19th Century Italian Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Viterbo, VT
Large gilded wood mirror hand-made in central Italy in the late 1800s following the French Louis
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19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant large scale 19th century gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror. This piece has a beautiful
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest and Original Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique gold gilt French Louis Philippe mirror with stunning acanthus leaf crest and lovely beading
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$3,310Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Gold Leaf Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and tall antique French mirror is completely gold leaf gilt and is made in Louis
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Pair of French Gold Arch Top Louis Philippe Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of gold Louis Philippe Arch top mirrors with geometric pattern. These elegant
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An Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned antique French Louis Philippe gold gilt dome toped mirror, with floral
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A small antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has
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19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an antique French 19th-century Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with a gold leaf frame. The
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19th Century Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
This is an antique French 19th-century Louis Philippe giltwood mirror with a gold leaf frame. The
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has mercury
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Cream and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a cream
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Antique Louis Philippe Wall Mirror with Wood and Gold Leaf Frame, 1845
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Louis Philippe period in France. This piece has a wooden and stuccoed frame that
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French 19th Century Petite Louis Philippe Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic French gilt mirror from the 19th century, in that iconic arched frame of the Louis
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Antique French Louis Philippe Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Mirror, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe Carved Wood with Gold Leaf Mirror, Circa 1890.
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19th Century Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century Louis Philippe mirror features a luxurious gold gilt finish with a beautiful
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Grey and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a grey
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Large 19th Century French Louis Philippe Style Gold Gilt Mirror with Arched Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant decorative Louis Philippe style wall mirror with stunning original lemon gold or gold gilt
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Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has
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Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has
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Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has
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Large Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror – Green and Gold, Late 19th Century
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has a green
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$3,263Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Engraved and Gold Leaf Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror Dated 1876
Located in Casteren, NL
This is truly magnificent gold-leaf gilded French Louis Philippe mirror, made in 1876 and bearing
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$3,067Sale Price|20% Off
Antique mid 19th century Pale Gold Silvered French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a tall and slender French Louis Philippe mirror, that dates from the mid-to-late
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Louis Philippe French Wall Mirror, Hand Chiseled Wood Frame, 1845
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from the Louis Philippe period if France. This mirror features the original mercury mirror
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Pale Gold Silver Gilt Mirror Original Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
An elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, dating from the second half of the 19th century
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror, Alsace, Two-Tone Gilded Frame
Located in Casteren, NL
This unique and elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror originates from the Alsace region and
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Antique French Gilded Wall Mirror, Louis Philippe Style, 1860
Located in High Peak, GB
J0101 Simple and elegant French gilded wall mirror, having original glass with minor foxing in
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$5,594Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Mirror with Rope and Tassel
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a rare large gold leaf gilt mirror that was made in northern France in the late 19th
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Large Antique French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror – Black and Gold, Late 19th Cen
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
An antique French Louis Philippe oval mirror, dating to the late 19th century. This mirror has
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A Large Distressed Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large and wonderfully aged Louis Philippe period gold gilt dome topped mirror. The frame with
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French Louis Philippe style mirror 19th century
Located in MILL, NL
Black and gold Louis Philippe-style mirror. Richly decorated frame. Originally from France, 19th
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Antique Northern French Louis Philippe Oval Mirror, Rare Horizontal Form, 1850
Located in Casteren, NL
horizontal oval form—an unusual configuration within the Louis Philippe period, where mirrors are typically
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19th century gold leaf gilt French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
with pretty ornaments. The frame has an original gold leaf gilding. The mirror has an original wooden
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French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Arched Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Arched Mirror. A French Louis‑Philippe gold‑leaf arched mirror is a
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Golden Wall Mirror
Located in Prato, IT
Made in France, circa 1880, the antique mirror has traditional lines with rounded corners. The
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A Large Antique Gold Gilt French Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror
Located in London, GB
A good sized period Louis Philippe domed toped Mirror circa 1830-40 possibly earlier. The frame in
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19th century gold leaf gilded French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Pretty 19th c. French mirror with its original slightly foxed antique glass and gold leaf gilding
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A Tall French Antique Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Domed Top Mirror
Located in London, GB
A tall Louis Philippe domed toped mirror in gold gilt and original mirror plate. The gilt work
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Antique Louis Philippe Mirror with pale gold Silver Leaf Gilding and rich crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant Louis Philippe mirror dates from the mid-19th century and originates from the border
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Antique French Louis Philippe Bronze Doré Coiffeuse Vanity Mirror, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe style bronze doré coiffeuse vanity mirror, circa 1880. Measures: 12
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror with Richly Carved Crest, France circa 1850
Located in Casteren, NL
This elegant antique French Louis Philippe mirror, crafted around 1850, is distinguished by its
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dramatic French 19th century Louis Philippe gold gilt mantel mirror with original mirror glass
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19th Century Louis Philippe Giltwood Gold Leaf Mirror Original Mercury Glass
Located in IT
This stunning 19th-century Louis Philippe giltwood mirror from France features a luxurious gold
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Antique French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is an Antique French Gold Gilt Louis Philippe Mirror with Crest. This mirror is a
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Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror, France, circa 1885
Located in Houston, TX
A classic antique French Louis Philippe gold leaf mirror from France, circa 1885 with the original
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Gilded Mirror
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th century period Louis Philippe gold gilded mirror. Lovely gold with hints of red color
Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Carmel, CA
This period mirror has the original bright gold leaf finish with a floral motif on the full frame
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24-Karat Gold Leafed Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arched rectangular plate within a molded giltwood border
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Louis Philippe Style Antique French Gold Leaf Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
A gorgeous Louis Philippe style antique French gold leaf frame surrounding the original mirror
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Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirror, circa 1870
Located in Houston, TX
placed in a symmetrical manner with both raised and etched sections. This antique Louis Philippe gold
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Large 24-Karat Gold Leafed Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arched rectangular plate within a molded giltwood border on plinth base.
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Large Louis Philippe Antique French Gold Leaf Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! Large Louis Philippe antique French gold leaf mirror, circa 1880. Measures: 49
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Louis Philippe Period Gilt Mirror with Crest
Located in Toorak, VIC
A Louis Philippe Period Gilt Mirror with Crest c.1850, France A beautiful antique mirror that
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Large French Louis Philippe Period Gilt Mirror
Located in Toorak, VIC
French Louis Philippe Period Mirror with water-gilding and gold leaf to the frame, retaining its original
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Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular plate with canted angels within molded borders.
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Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Cartouche, circa 1880
Located in Houston, TX
” button below and see them first! The handsome proportion of this antique French Louis Philippe mirror
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H 78.75 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Plaster French Wall Mirror, 1850
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This original mirrors has to be restored. The restauration takes a week. After I can send it. All
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H 65 in W 38 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Wine Grape Motif France, circa 1865
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique French Louis Philippe mirror from France circa 1875. The elegant shape of this
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Louis Philippe Design Giltwood Pier Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4933 Louis Philippe design 19th century pier mirror, having original glass with some imprecations
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Louis Philippe French Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5392 Attractive XIXth century gilt wall or pier mirror, having shaped glass with some
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H 54.73 in W 28.75 in D 4.34 in
Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Gilded Overmantel Mirror, Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This overmantel gilded mirror dates from the Louis Philippe period in the mid-19th century. The
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Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5367 Louis Philippe giltwood mirror, having original glass with some foxing in moulded and gilded
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Hand Carved Napoleon III Style Louis Philippe Mirror, Large
Located in Houston, TX
in Biarritz, France and has a lovely beveled edge mirror installed. Beautiful when placed on the wall
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Hand Carved Napoleon III Style Louis Philippe Mirror, Medium
Located in Houston, TX
in Biarritz, France and has a lovely beveled edge mirror installed. Beautiful when placed on the wall
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Hand Carved Napoleon III Style Louis Philippe Mirror, Small
Located in Houston, TX
in Biarritz, France and has a lovely bevelled edge mirror installed. Beautiful when placed on the
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H 53.55 in W 33.47 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Louise Philippe Gold Wood and Plaster French Mirror, 1850
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
19th century gold wood and plaster mirror. Measure: 136 cm height and 85 cm width.
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H 23.82 in W 19.1 in D 1.38 in
Small Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Arched Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Original French Louis Philippe period mirror with arched top and beading decorations. circa 1830
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Louis Philippe French Giltwood Wall Mirror H110cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5409 Attractive XIXth century gilt wall or pier mirror, having original glass with some
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Louis Philippe French Giltwood Wall Mirror H131cm
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5209 Fine 19th century gilded wall mirror with original foxed glass in beaded and cushion moulded
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Louis Phillipe Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful gilt Louis Phillipe mirror purchased in France has lovely floral details and beading
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Antique 19th Century Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0467 beautiful French, cream and gold leaf wall mirror, having original bevelled edge glass with
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19th Century French Gold Inlaid Mirror
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This mirror is maid on gold wood. It has to be a little bit restored. Also the mirror is original.
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French Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Sint Annaland, NL
French Mirror, Polychromed and Gilded, Original Glass
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Superb 19th Century Leaner or Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0220 Superb XIXth century French giltwood mirror of versatile form, can be position horizontally
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19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Louis Philippe gold mirror. A gorgeous classic for a fine home!
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Pair Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirrors, Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis Philippe gold mirrors, Circa 1920.
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French, 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French, 19th century Louis Philippe gold mirror This is a charming Wall Mirror a genuine example
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 19th century Louis Philippe gold mirror. This is a charming wall mirror a genuine example
French 19th Century Shabby Gilt Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 19th century shabby gilt Louis Philippe gold mirror This is a charming wall mirror a
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Very Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror This is a very Large Wall Mirror a
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Very Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French 19th century Louis Philippe gold mirror This is a very large wall mirror a
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Antique French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis Philippe gold leaf mirror, circa 1850.
19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror. A lovely classic that mixes well
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous 19th century French Louis Philippe mirror with gold key pattern. Red undertones under the
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Mid-19th Century Gold French Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful carving on this large Louis Philippe gold mirror, circa 1860. Made in France. Scant
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Large Gold Giltwood Antique French Louis Philippe Mirror Régence
By Louis Philippe
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large rectangular giltwood mirror. In a wide rectangular shape, with hand-carved details on top
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French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Wood Mirror
By Louis Philippe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Louis Philippe style gold gilt wood mirror with 3 interesting motifs, including flowers on
Louis Philippe Style Gold Mirror, Grande
By Louis Philippe
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 5’8” foot tall Louis Philippe style mirror made from reclaimed pine and featuring a hand
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Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold Louis Philippe mirror with floral pattern and inner beaded border. Red undertones on
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Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative Louis Philippe mirror with beautiful gold gilt finish. There are slight red undertones
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H 38 in W 27 in D 1.75 in
Louis Philippe Gold and Silver Gilt Mirror, French Mid-19th Century Neoclassical
By Louis Philippe
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual smaller size Louis Philippe neoclassical style mirror, having gold gilded frame with
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Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
French antique Louis Philippe period mirror with gold leafed frame, etched with bands and floral
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French Louis Philippe Gold Leafed Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Louis Philippe period mirror. Original gold leafed frame, etched in a floral pattern
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Gold Framed Louis Philippe Period Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis Philippe period mirror with 23 carat gold leaf and etched floral design on wooden
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Louis Philippe Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful French Louis Philippe period mirror, with crisp 23 carat gold leafing etched with bands
Antique Gold-Leaf Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful Louis Philippe gold-leaf mirror with the curved upper corners and hand-carved details
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Louis Philippe Period Gold-Leaf Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Louis Philippe mirror with the beautiful curved upper corners and hand-carved beading
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Louis Philippe Antique Gold Leafed Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant Louis Philippe period mirror with the curved upper corners typical of the period. This
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Louis Philippe Period Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror, French, from the Louis Philippe period. This mirror is made of solid wood, hand carved, and
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19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century gold Louis Philippe mirror with a floral pattern and beaded inner border. The
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19th Century Gold Louis Philippe Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century gold Louis Philippe mirror. Pretty polished finish with a floral pattern and
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Known as the “Citizen King,” Louis Philippe reigned from 1830 to the Revolution of 1848 with the support of the upper bourgeoisie. Whereas the monarchs of 18th-century France, including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI, dictated aesthetics through the decadence of the aristocratic court, Louis Philippe had a more down-to-earth presence. He could be seen walking the streets like an ordinary person, carrying his own umbrella and shaking hands with subjects. Antique Louis Philippe–style furniture reflects a sense of simplicity and the sovereign’s passion for the country’s history, such as his establishment of a Museum of the History of France at Versailles, which had been mostly disused since the French Revolution.
Middle Ages, Gothic and Renaissance design informed a nationalist style that celebrated this heritage, with the hodgepodge of influences becoming prevalent in the homes of the bourgeoisie. Cabinetmakers Guillaume and Jean-Michel Grohé created reproductions of historic pieces for the king as well as royal houses abroad. Louis Philippe commissioned sculptor François Rude to create patriotic monuments that paid tribute to military heroes, while designs for furniture published by Claude-Aimé Chenavard, an ornamentalist who conceived widely loved objects for the Sèvres manufactory, further helped spread a revival of Renaissance style.
The rounded profiles of authentic Louis Philippe tables and chairs were preferred in the apartments rather than palaces being furnished by the affluent middle and upper classes. Ornamentation was minimal on the finely crafted pieces, such as large rectangular mirrors adorned with gold and silver leaf finishes and subdued carvings. The popular Louis Philippe commodes were solidly made with clean lines that showed off the grain of the wood and were often topped with marble surfaces.
Find a collection of antique Louis Philippe seating, dining tables, bedroom furniture and other items on 1stDibs.
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.