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Italian Art Deco Style "Fish Scale" Giltwood Mirror C. 1937
$1,495
£1,134.78
€1,301.31
CA$2,110.18
A$2,265.08
CHF 1,206.04
MX$26,827.39
NOK 15,241.07
SEK 13,919.35
DKK 9,721.38
About the Item
A dramatic and sculptural round wall mirror of exceptional decorative presence, featuring a deeply molded giltwood frame carved in an overlapping “scale” pattern that reads as both fish-scale and dragon-scale, giving the surface a richly tactile, architectural rhythm. The warm gilded finish is softly timeworn to a nuanced golden-brown patina, with gently burnished highlights across the raised forms and darker toning in the recesses that accentuates the dimensional carving. An inner slip molding frames the circular mirror plate, creating a refined transition from the bold, armored exterior to the reflective center.
The stylized scale motif is strongly aligned with mid-century Italian design, where traditional carving techniques were often reinterpreted with graphic repetition and sculptural massing to suit modern interiors. The overall effect is both glamorous and elemental—suggesting the opulence of historic gilded ornament while remaining streamlined and confidently modern in silhouette. Substantial in scale, this mirror functions as a statement piece for an entry hall, salon, or dressing room wall, equally compelling as a solitary focal point or as part of a layered installation.
Maker and origin: the construction and decorative vocabulary suggest Italian manufacture, likely mid-20th century, in the spirit of Hollywood Regency and Italian Neoclassical Revival interiors. The verso includes an impressed/stenciled mark to the mirror plate, which may indicate the glass maker or supplier rather than the frame workshop.
Measurements: 29.75" diameter (overall)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Width: 29.75 in (75.57 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1937
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor wear commensurate with age and use. Areas of crazing to surface - some loss to edges that are only visible from the sides.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7838248379362
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