Rococo Revival Gilded Floor Mirror – Arched Crest & Acanthus Corner Mounts 205×100cm

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular authority that a large gilded floor mirror commands in a room. Standing 205 cm tall and 100 cm wide, this piece does not simply reflect — it organises the space around it. Position it at the end of an entrance hall and it doubles the depth of the corridor; lean it against a bedroom wall and the room immediately acquires a dressing-room formality that no other single piece can provide. The arched top, rising to a carved shell-and-acanthus crest, draws the eye upward and anchors the mirror within the tradition of the French pier mirror — tall, vertical, designed to fill the space between windows or to command a prominent wall.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood seasoned to below 10% humidity — a baseline that prevents warping and ensures the carved reliefs hold their definition through decades of use. Every ornamental element is hand-carved: the shell crest at the summit, flanked by tight volute scrolls; the bold acanthus-leaf corner mounts that anchor each angle of the frame with equal weight top and bottom. The finish is an antiqued gold — warm, matte-satin rather than brassy, closer to the water-gilded surfaces of 18th-century French workshop production than to modern metallic paint. The result reads as aged without pretending to be old.

Dimensions & Details

At 205×100cm, this is a full-presence floor mirror. The plate glass sits within a double-moulded inner frame, the inner bead providing visual separation between the reflective surface and the carved outer surround. The corner mounts are raised in high relief — visible from across a room, casting their own small shadows as the light shifts through the day. The arched transition from the flat side rails to the curved upper section is smooth and continuous, a detail that distinguishes a well-made reproduction from a factory cast.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This mirror is produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood craftsmen drawing on the European classical tradition. Each frame is shaped, carved, and finished by hand — the carving tools following the grain of the redwood to achieve crisp leaf edges and rolling scroll profiles. The antiqued gold finish is applied in multiple tonal layers, building depth rather than uniformity. No two frames are identical; the hand-work ensures that each piece carries the minor variations that distinguish craft from manufacture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this mirror made from?

The frame is solid Romanian redwood (below 10% humidity), hand-carved and finished in an antiqued gold lacquer. The mirror plate is clear flat glass.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly only — the mirror arrives ready to lean or hang, with minor fitting of any hanging hardware if wall-mounted.

Can this mirror be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on finish colour and frame dimensions. Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements before ordering.