giltwood
1960s Interlocking Diamond Giltwood Mirror by Labarge
Regal Labarge mirror composed of three interlocking diamonds of inset electro copper mirror glass framed by giltwood. Minor, age-appropriate wear / patina to the frame. Few black specs toward bottom of glass, as shown. Otherwise, in excellent, vintage condition.
Mirror itself is branded ‘Galax’ and dated 1964. Backing and mounts have been replaced.
W: 60″ x H: 50″ x D: 2.25″
American Empire-Style Giltwood Mantle Mirror with “Lotus” Ceramic Tiles
$2,200.00American Empire-Style giltwood mirror adorned in each corner with ceramic tiles depicting lotus flowers (ca. early 1930s, USA).
Glass is in distressed condition with foxing present throughout. Wear to the original gilt, as shown.
Remains an impressive piece in original condition.
H: 29.25″ x L: 47.25″ x D: 4.13″
American Regency-Style Perched Eagle Acanthus Giltwood Wall Mirror
$1,400.00Substantial Federal-Style mirror featuring inset glass (not convex) within a deep, gilt resin frame adorned by an eagle perched on laurel at the top and acanthus detail below (ca. Mid 20th Century, USA).
Gilt / leaf shows good age / natural patina including crazing, as shown. Mirror is clean, free of wear.
Measures: H: 33.75″ x L: 24″ x D: 4″.
Labarge Hollywood Regency-Style Giltwood Oval Cheval Floor Mirror
Labarge giltwood cheval floor mirror featuring oval inset glass within a deep, giltwood frame attached to a pedestal base. Mirror can be rotated anywhere along a 360 degree axis and held in place by tightening the keys on either side of the stand. Features Labarge’s signature black stippling to the gilt gold leaf finish. Minor wear to the gilt, revealing the red base coat in places and some paper loss to the back – mirror glass itself is clean without scratches or foxing. Minor flea bite to mirror’s edge, largely concealed by frame, thats subtle and inconsequential in terms of ones view within the mirror itself.
Mirror alone measures: H: 50.25″ x L: 22.25″ x D: 2″
Base alone measures: H: 34.75″ x L: 27.25″ x D: 16.25″
Assembled measurements: H: 56″ x L: 27.25″ x D: 16.25″.
Long Folk Art Hand Carved Gilt-Wood Whimsy Chain
Fantastic, whimsical folk art chain whittled from one continuous piece of wood. There is a round ‘holder’ at the end; all other links are the same size. Links have been gilded on one side and show raw wood on the other. Nice texture and large size (each link is 3.6″ long x 0.5″ deep x 2.4″ high, and the total length is 31″). The round link / holder at the end is 2.25″ long x 0.5″ deep x 2.75″ high.
Ornate Vintage Italian Giltwood Vanity Mirror
Decorative giltwood oval mirror (circa 1950, Italy) supported by an attached pedestal base. Design is akin to a seashell with crinkle / ripple pattern and striated vertical lines to border. Gilt loss (resulting in an uneven color blend of antique white and gold) is largely by design, but there is some age-appropriate wear / loss, as shown. Overall, in good, vintage condition (mirror is clean and free from foxing, scratches, or chips).
H 17.75″ x W 14.25″ x D 7.25″
Pair of circa Mid-20th Century Baroque-Style Mirrors with Acanthus Scroll Motif
Pair of circa 1950s European (likely Italian) gold leaf/gilt painted wooden wall mirrors with bow / wreath and acanthus leaf scroll motif. Simple, yet detailed rectangular borders with carved beaded and linear details.
Nice, vintage condition. Mirrors themselves are clean; there are a couple of streaks of paint loss to the decorative tops and overall nice age / patina, unevenly revealing the red base coat throughout.
H 3 ft. 8″ x W 22.75″ x D 1.5″
Pair of Italian Rococo-Style Rocaille Giltwood Wall Brackets
$800.00Pair of gilded Italian Rococo-style wall brackets (ca. 1950).
Deeply carved in high relief with rocaille c scroll accents and acanthus leaf decoration supporting shallow shelf surfaces. Each bracket has two hooks for hanging.
Minor gilt loss / general wear, as shown. Overall, in nice, vintage condition.
H: 11″ x L: 10″ x D: 4″
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Giltwood “Scroll” Shelf Brackets
$350.00Pair of petite Neoclassical-Style giltwood scroll-form brackets/shelves. Beautiful patina with wear consistent with age/use (gilt losses and scuffs, as shown).
Measures H: 8.5″ x L: 8.38″ x D: 4.75″.
Pair of Vintage Florentine Giltwood Wall Brackets/Shelves with Rocaille Flourish
$450.00Pair of petite Florentine wall brackets/shelves in giltwood with rocaille flourish and hand-painted details (ca. 1950s, Italy).
Each bracket has two hooks for hanging.
Rich, naturally aged patina in addition to normal crazing/minor gilt loss, as shown. Overall, in nice, vintage condition.
Small size:
H: 5.5″ x L: 8.88″ x D: 4″
Petite Italian Vintage Giltwood “Sunburst” Decorative Wall Mirror
$750.00Diminutive sun/starburst wall mirror composed of giltwood, carved to resemble foliage, with inset mirror glass (ca. 1940s, Italy).
Original condition with flaws to the glass (cracks to a couple of the smaller inset pieces), as shown, along with natural patina/wear to the original gilt. All good signs of age; mirror still shows a clear reflection, as central glass is in very good vintage condition.
H: 13.5″ x L: 12″ x D: 1.38″
Sculptural Labarge Giltwood Mirror
This sculptural-form mirror, manufactured by Labarge in the 1960s, is comprised of inset glass within a deep giltwood frame. The gilt finish is original and shows only minor loss. Two small flecks appear imbedded in the glass itself but do not detract from the clarity of the mirror.
H: 48″ x W: 20.25″ x D: 2.75″