Mirrors

Antique Mahogany Cheval Dressing Mirror

$131.00

Description

This elegant tabletop cheval mirror showcases the refined craftsmanship of traditional American Colonial or Chippendale-inspired furniture design. The rich, deep mahogany frame features beautifully carved scrollwork and rosette details along the bonnet top, along with a classic urn finial centerpiece that elevates its formal character. The mirror swings freely between two turned column supports crowned with ball finials, each fitted with original brass ring hardware that allows the angle to be locked in place — a hallmark feature of fine dressing mirrors from the 18th and 19th century tradition. The base features gracefully curved feet with a scalloped apron, adding to the piece's refined aesthetic. This piece would be a stunning addition to a vanity, dresser, or dressing room and fits beautifully within Colonial Revival, Traditional, or Vintage interior design schemes. A rare find for collectors of quality antique reproduction or period American furniture.

Condition

Good

Overall good condition with rich dark mahogany finish. Minor age-related wear consistent with antique piece. Small ring hardware intact on both sides. No visible cracks in mirror glass. Base and turned posts appear solid and stable.

Dimensions

W 19" × H 25" × D 9"

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This charming pair of footed pressed glass salt cellars exemplifies the decorative tabletop artistry popular in American and European households during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The bold swag-and-tassel cut pattern around the bowl rim and the faceted pedestal base reflect the period's love of ornate, light-catching glassware at even the most intimate scale. Salt cellars of this style were standard fixtures on Victorian and Edwardian dining tables, presented alongside individual salt spoons for each diner — a tradition that speaks to an era of formal entertaining and meticulous table setting. The generous open-bowl form suggests these may have also served as individual nut or condiment dishes. The matched pair format is particularly desirable among collectors, making these an attractive find for anyone assembling a period table setting or building a pressed glass collection.

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