French antique mirrors are some of the most beautiful and charismatic antique mirrors available. A typical 19th century French antique mirror is the Louis Philippe archtop with it's simple shape and etched gilt frame. Earlier antique French mirrors often have very detailed decoration along the frames with intricate patterns of leaves, flowers, fruit, etc., especially antique French mirrors from the Empire and Restauration periods.
On-Reflection Mirrors specialise in French antique mirrors because the quality of the design and finish is so much better in the antique French mirrors. Although French antique mirrors are mostly in portrait form, it is possible to find landscape versions which are very sought-after as they fit better in modern homes. The French antique mirrors also come with soft paint finishes and silver leaf, not just gold leaf - the variety of antique French mirrors is endless.
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