The cusped arch is what draws you in: a scalloped opening framed by carved spandrels in a weathered, honey-brown frame, now filled with mirror glass in place of the original doors. Below it, a painted panel keeps traces of its original finish, a gold and ochre flowering tree in a green-black oval on a faded red ground. Arched windows like this were made in India as part of domestic architecture.
At 88 inches tall and 31 inches wide, this antique Indian window mirror is a tall, narrow piece for an entry, the end of a hallway or the wall opposite a window, where the arch can catch the light. It takes little floor, and the worn paint gives a neutral room one quiet point of color.
*Era: Antique
*Origin: India
*Material: Solid teak frame with mirror glass
*Size: 31"(W) x 2"(D) x 88"(H)
*Color: Weathered honey brown, faded red, deep green-black, gold ochre
*Condition: Traces of original painted finish and aged patina consistent with age. Original doors replaced with mirror. Sold as found.
This antique Indian arched window has been converted into an 88-inch floor mirror, 31 inches wide. Mirror glass replaces the original doors within a carved cusped arch, and a lower panel keeps traces of its original red, green-black and gold painted finish. It suits entries, hallways and dressing areas for interior designers and collectors who want a tall antique mirror with real age.
Q&A
1. How do I style an 88-inch arched antique mirror?
Lean it against a wall in an entry or hallway, or place it across from a window so it reflects daylight. Its narrow 31-inch width fits tight spaces that a wider mirror would crowd.
2. How should I clean the mirror without harming the painted panel?
Wipe the glass with a soft cloth and a little glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth, not the surface. Keep cleaner away from the painted panel and carved frame, and dust those dry with a soft brush.
Specifications
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Era: Antique
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Origin: India
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Material: Solid wood frame with mirror glass
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Size: 31"(W) x 2"(D) x 88"(H)
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Color: Weathered honey brown, faded red, deep green-black, gold ochre
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Condition: Traces of original painted finish and aged patina consistent with age. Original doors replaced with mirror. Sold as found.
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