We lived in Brussels for a couple of months about two years ago. I fell in love with all the antique Louis Philippe mirrors that I saw at all the flea markets in Belgium and France. I didn't buy any because I was worried about the cost of shipping such a big heavy piece. If I could do it again though, I'd just get a half or a whole freight container and go crazy at all the fleas (are you listening to me
Gabby and
Jordan!?)
What I love best about these mirrors is how they maximize mirror surface area with out being a boring square shape. They are really big and help to brighten a room, but still lend some softness to a space with their rounded edges. Some of my favorite rooms featuring Louis Phillipe mirrors:
Ruthie Sommers in Cottage Living
Courtney Giles
via things that inspire
Lonny
For those of us without thousands of extra dollars to spend on a gorgeous antique mirror at ABC or on 1st Dibs, IKEA sells a great
full-length version for $99. Love it.
Or if you're in the market for a shorter wall mirror,
this one's on eBay for $145. Wouldn't it be great gold or silver leafed or painted out in a fun color?
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love the rounded corners and the bottom square corners...so ying and yang with a french accent...
pve
Love this mirror... a classic
Love these mirrors!
Thank you for sharing, and have a wonderful week with the babies.
Teresa
ah, I never knew what they were called!! I've grabbed a ton of photos lately and tagged them as "mirrors w/rounded corners", haha. thanks for this!
Love the mirrors! The orange couch caught my eye! I have had an orange couch for 3 years and I'm still trying to figure out what to do with it! Glad to see I'm not the only person with an wild orange couch!
I adore these mirrors too. A true classic.
I love these mirrors! Have you ever been to Round Top in Texas? I went this past summer and they have tons of these mirrors all over the place! See my pics here http://beckdesignblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/marburger-farms.html
Love your blog :-)
I almost bought that Ikea mirror this weekend, but I didn't know it had a formal name. I just loved the shape!
oh I wish my mantle mirror had those rounded corners, its such a pretty look!
I just learned a little somethin. Never actually knew the name! And what's with all these lucky bloggers going to France? Did I miss the memo? ;-)
Love the mirrors, but those are some pretty fabulous inspiration pics, too! (c:
http://loveallthingsbrightandbeautiful.blogspot.com
Ok I'll get a container if you'll come over and help me fill it!
ohmygosh!!! we just booked a trip to belgium and france for the spring!!! I def want to go to Brugges, maybe Ghent...didn't know if Brussels was worth a few nights too. We're flying out of Paris a week later. Would LOVE if you are able to message me your thoughts on it! How fun to live internationally for awhile!!!
oh, and love those mirrors. I'm guessing I'll need a big bag for my trip?! :)
I just got one for $75 off of Craigslist about 2 months ago and love it...it never ceases to amaze me what people sell on CL!!! Thanks for sharing these gorgeous images!!! And love your blog...the title is fabulous!
Love love love the mirrors!
Jordan - Done and done. Just swing by NYC on your way to Paris and pick me up.
I love these images so much. I think I might get that eBay one and gold leaf it. I think even that nasty wood base would make a nice background for the gold.
I love this mirror and I had no idea Ikea carried a version of it. Thanks!
Great post! I've been wanting one of these mirrors but had no idea what they were called. IKEA here I come....Lisa
Something must be abuzz in the universe, because Recently I've been searching for less expensive versions of these mirrors for a client's dining area. Strictly cl or ebay for this one.
I've been dreaming of that last room (was that Lonny too? Do you mind if I link to the photo from my blog?) ever since you posted this! I happen to have an entire set of Louis Phillipe bedroom furniture that I purchased right before getting married- seemed like a good idea at the time, but now I'm itching to break it up! I'm hoping to gold leaf the mirror and hang it over my sofa this weekend!
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