{"product_id":"19th-century-french-gold-leaf-pier-mirror-with-mercury-glass-791-2-x-233-4","title":"19th-Century French Narrow Pier Mirror w\/ Mercury Glass - 79½\" x 23¾\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA tall pier mirror of elegant simplicity, framed in a slender gold-leaf wooden surround with a subtle ribbed effect. The warm, matte gold finish is softly rubbed, forming a mellow patina that enhances the mirror’s clean, architectural proportions. The original mercury glass plate displays scattered foxing and light clouding, producing atmospheric reflections with a quietly poetic depth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDating to the mid-19th century, this French mirror reflects the period’s taste for refined restraint, when tall pier mirrors were designed to sit between windows and amplify natural light through halls and salons. The frame shows a few small losses, particularly along the upper edge, with visible gesso and tiny nails in places, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStyle this mirror in an entry to reflect light and visually expand the space, either leaning against the wall or mounted between doors or windows. In a bedroom or dressing room, it offers an elegant, practical full-length reflection when hung vertically, while its atmospheric glass softens the effect. It could also be hung horizontally above a wide vanity in a bathroom, where its gently foxed surface adds warmth and character, creating a refined, old-world feel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 79½\" high x 23¾\" wide x 1½\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 202cm high x 60cm wide x 4cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52465557930322,"sku":"23544","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC09907-Modifier.jpg?v=1768300416","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/19th-century-french-gold-leaf-pier-mirror-with-mercury-glass-791-2-x-233-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}