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French Faux Bamboo Mirror with Original Mercury Glass

$495.00

France, circa 1880.

A beautifully proportioned French faux bamboo mirror, dating to the late 19th century and turned in solid wood with sculptural finial corners.

The original mirror plate remains, softly aged with foxing and areas of desilvering that lend depth and movement to the surface—an effect that only time can create. The warm tone of the frame and gentle wear throughout add to its quiet character.

Well-scaled for use above a console, in a powder room, or layered into a collected wall.

Because every good room needs a past.

France, circa 1880.

A beautifully proportioned French faux bamboo mirror, dating to the late 19th century and turned in solid wood with sculptural finial corners.

The original mirror plate remains, softly aged with foxing and areas of desilvering that lend depth and movement to the surface—an effect that only time can create. The warm tone of the frame and gentle wear throughout add to its quiet character.

Well-scaled for use above a console, in a powder room, or layered into a collected wall.

Because every good room needs a past.

Origin: France

Period: circa 1880-1900

Material: Wood frame, original mirror plate

Condition: Wear consistent with age; age-related foxing

Dimensions: overall 24.5” height, 18.5” width; mirror plate 17” height, 11.5” width

Design Notes: Faux bamboo emerged in 19th century France influenced by the broader European fascination with exotic forms following increased global trade and travel. As part of the Napoleon III and Aesthetic Movement eras—designers embraced Asian-inspired motifs—reinterpreting them through a distinctly European lens. Rather than using true bamboo, French craftsman carved or cast wood and metal to imitate its form, creating pieces that felt both organic and refined. Mirrors in particular became a popular expression of this style—light, decorative, and versatile—bringing a subtle sense of structure and elegance to interiors.