Chinese Chippendale Oval Mirror, Bleached Wood Finish

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Chinese Chippendale Style Bleached Wood Mirror. Mirror is oval in shape and features an elaborate openwork frame adorned with scrolling … Read more Chinese Chippendale Style Bleached Wood Mirror. Mirror is oval in shape and features an elaborate openwork frame adorned with scrolling foliate forms, asymmetrical flourishes, and finely carved exotic birds perched amidst cascading botanical motifs. Rising above the crest is a pagoda canopy topped with a suspended bell. The design of this mirror reflects the mid-18th century Western audience's fascination with Chinese decorative arts. These designs introduced them to fretwork, pagodas, lattice patterns, and fantastical Eastern motifs, which became highly fashionable among aristocratic interiors.
In modern spaces, this mirror functions beautifully as a statement piece above a console, chest, fireplace mantel, or powder room vanity. The ornate shape pairs well with Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, Palm Beach, traditional, and eclectic interiors. This highly decorative and visually captivating mirror embodies the glamour, fantasy, and craftsmanship associated with the Chinese Chippendale style. See less