Art Deco style octagonal wall mirror in maple burl veneer & black lacquer, 1980`s ca, English.
This vintage mirror has been gently cleaned while preserving the aged patina. It is ready to hang.
This mirror is from the Art Deco Revival of the 1980`s. Its elegant octagonal shape and the use of luxury materials make it a decorative statement piece. It would complement a range of Interiors such as Art Deco, Traditional, Mid-century, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, Minimalist or Contemporary.
The design is smart & simple: an octagonal frame surrounding a silver mirrored surface. Art Deco references are present in the straight lines, geometric shape, clean edges and the combination of wood alongside lacquered surfaces.
The solid wooden frame has maple burl veneer with a gloss finish. This is accentuated with black lacquer external & internal trim. The latter reflects in the mirror creating the illusion of depth.
The silver mirror surface is original to the piece, It has a 3 cm beveled edge which adds depth & a subtle emerald reflection when viewed from the sides.
On the back there is the original wood fiberboard backplate. To hang the mirror on the wall there are two metal plates with rings and metal wire stretched across.
This vintage mirror is in very good condition for its age. The wood frame is sound and the joints are tight. The frame has no cracks or dents, and only minor marks in line with age. The mirror surface is clean & reflective, with no chips or scratches.
Additional dimensions:
The total external dimensions are: Height: 56.7 cm, Width: 56.7 cm, Depth: 1.7 cm.
The dimensions of the actual mirror silver surface are: Height: 48.5 cm & Width: 48.5 cm.
Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. The mirror would be wrapped in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. It will be fitted into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).
The period between the 1980`s & 1990`s was another period of wealth in America & Europe, and Art Deco reemerged as a popular design style. There was a love for gold and luxurious materials, as well as the reinterpretation of Deco patterns. This revival had started actually earlier, during the late 1960`s & 1970`s. The film industry released a number of stylish period films, such as Bonnie & Clyde (1967) and The Great Gatsby (1974). Fashion designers like Barbara Hulanicki of Biba in the UK mined Jazz Age silhouettes. Amid this nostalgic climate, antiques dealers & decorators found audiences hungry for Deco décor, notably celebrities like Yves Saint Laurent and Elton John.
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