Antique Mirrors 18th and 19th Century – Friedman Brothers

Antique mirrors are an excellent method to decorate your room. Since the Middle Ages mirrors play an important part in day to day life as well as in adding elegance to your room. We cannot imagine our day to day life without mirrors as that is where we check our appearances.

In adding elegance and vintage feel to a room, 18th, and 19th-century mirrors plays a vital role. Therefore, it is important to know the history of 18th and 19th antique furniture before you can find the best deals from an auctioneer, antique collector, or a furniture shop.

The middle of the 18th Century saw tremendous growth in the demands of decorative furniture. This was the time when French style was exerting influence on English furniture. This new furniture style was lighter and more elegant than the common English furniture. The rococo style was even better than that the preceding baroque French style.

The typical 18th-century bedroom contained several other furniture items such as a bed with a footstool for climbing purpose, a hanging bed warmer, a dressing mirror with a table, a chest of drawers, and a wardrobe. At that time, the plumbing services was not that advanced and therefore in place of water-closet, a discretely hidden chamber pot, a bowl, and a jug, were used mostly.

For example, a vanity table was essential furniture in 18 and 19th century to show off in parties and social gatherings. It was a part of a lifestyle to sit hours in front of the mirror at that time.

Antique items collectors know where to look for when finding antique mirrors. They also know how to differentiate between an actual and a duplicate antique item. However, it took years of experience to gain this much knowledge from them. For an occasional buyer, it is better you seek for a trusted seller. Friedman Brothers are selling antique mirrors 18th century and 19th century and other items since 1903.