19th Century French Beige Oak Mirror

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This 19th century oak mirror from France is framed in pale, textured oak, a mirror with a broad, softly worn … Read more This 19th century oak mirror from France is framed in pale, textured oak, a mirror with a broad, softly worn border. The wide frame has a brushed, sun-bleached surface that lends a quiet, tactile character. The 19th century was an age of revivals and growing prosperity, when workshops across France reinterpreted earlier styles for a wider public and furniture was made in greater numbers than ever before. Signs of age are consistent with its years and part of its quiet appeal. It catches the light in an entry, over a mantel or above a console, adding depth and a sense of history. See less