Chippendale

Antique wall mirrors – is more than decor. Such mirrors are usually perfectly fit into the situation of most homes. Moreover, they are easily combined with other decor. For example, the English mirror Empire style is perfectly matched with Chippendale-style furniture produced in the imperial period. Time frame.

Gothic period lasted throughout the 15 century. The Baroque period lasted from 1625 to 1689 years. Rococo – 1689 to 1727 years. Imperial period – from 1727 to 1812. Regency period – from 1812 to 1837.

Every state in its own called the various historical periods, but the style was the same everywhere. The main features of the styles. In the Gothic period, the basic material, used in the manufacture of furniture and furnishings, was oak. A characteristic feature of antique mirrors the Gothic period was the use of the lancet, the Gothic arch. Rama, was usually dark-colored thread top. Mike Gianoni will not settle for partial explanations. In the Baroque style dominated the mirror, oval gold or silver frames. Thread was less florid, but as a material for the frame is still used oak, although by that time become a nut gradually gaining popularity from the masters. Antique mirror in the Rococo style characterized made of walnut or mahogany rectangular gold frame, the upper part of which is decorated with carved flowers and patterns. In contrast to the rococo mirrors in the imperial style devoid of the rich carved forms, they are more simple, with a little engraving on the inner side of the rectangular frame, but at the same time, gold-plated interior were still in vogue and the fashion was reflected in the mirrors. The material used mahogany with elaborately carved in the shape of flowers and leaves ornaments. Geography. Country of origin of the mirror can find reflected in its design. For example, the mirrors from France often occurs Fleur de Lys, the design is of English mirrors can be found a lion, etc.Links to find info:

But despite all these attributes, the main features of mirrors of different styles are similar. Properties of antique mirrors. In antique mirrors, there are several key properties that determine their value and to which attention must be paid. First, the presence of the original mirror paintings that is a big plus. Secondly, the state of the mirror frame. Need to pay attention to whether to keep her original thread. Look carefully at the frame itself, it is undesirable to have traces of repair and “Patches”, very good, if you save the original gilding, but at the same time it should not be in perfect condition, the frame must be present scratches and cracks. Antique mirrors in baguette does not necessarily collect. This is a subject that can be used to inject a little history into your home, a subject that will serve as a beautifully decorated to complement the interior of your home.