Reflections on Mirrored Furnishings

Mirrored Two-Drawer Chest

Although we don’t carry a large number of mirrored pieces I have always had a great appreciation for the finer examples.

Mirrored furniture dates back to the latter part of the 12th Century and it was Venetians (before the Renaissance) who mastered the art of applying mirror to furnishings.

Lured to France by members of King Louis the XIVth’s court, many of Venice’s finest artisans applied their skills to creating the mirrors and mirrored furnishings for the Palace of Versailles and for the most opulent homes in Paris. The 17th Century found mirrors and mirrored furniture gaining popularity and being made in London.

Until the 19th Century mirrors and mirrored furniture were extraordinarily expensive and could only be enjoyed by royalty and the aristocracy. I think my favorite pieces of mirrored furniture are those from the Art Deco period during which the popularity of mirrors and mirrored items soared.

It can be difficult to find high-quality mirrored pieces but we have several at the moment (including a mirrored desk). This elegant mirrored chest is one of the finest I’ve ever seen. It has two drawers with crystal knobs and is so well-made! It would be lovely in a bedroom or dressing room, in an entry way…the possibilities are endless.

Please contact us for further information and photographs of mirrored pieces or any other fine furnishings available from Excentricities!

P: 561.845.3250
E: Carol at Excentricities dot com