Three tiers of dark molding step inward toward the glass, rounded bands in a glossy red and black veneer that flashes amber where the light hits, with fine ripple carving running between them. The profile comes from 17th century Flemish and Dutch frames, here made in Southeast Asia in the 1970s, and the stepped frame gives the mirror weight and depth. The veneer catches the light with a glassy depth, and the ripple bands add a woven, textured contrast.

At 36 inches wide and 44 inches tall, it hangs vertically over a console, a mantel or a sideboard, or at an entry where a dark frame stands out against a white wall. Hang it opposite a window and the glass carries daylight into the room. Small areas of veneer wear are part of its age and character.

Specifications

• Era: 1970s
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Material: Wood, veneer, mirror glass
• Size: 36"(W) x 2"(D) x 44"(H)
• Color: Black and red
• Condition: Vintage. Wear consistent with age & use, which is part of its character & historical value. Small areas of veneer wear and light surface marks on the frame.

This 1970s Southeast Asian mirror has an ebonized ripple-carved frame with red and black veneer bands. It is 36 inches wide and 44 inches tall. It suits a console, a mantel, a sideboard or an entry.

Q&A
1. What is a ripple molding frame?
Ripple molding is a frame profile with a band of fine, evenly spaced waves carved or cut across it, developed in 17th century Flemish and Dutch frames. It is usually ebonized, which makes the ripple read as a dark, woven texture.
2. Where should I hang a mirror to get the most light?
Hang it on the wall opposite or beside a window so it picks up daylight and carries it deeper into the room. A mirror at the end of a hallway or over a console near a window works especially well.

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