WALL MIRRORS » Uncategorized http://thewallmirrors.com Your Blog For The Most Extraordinary Designer Wall Mirrors Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:33:49 +0000 en hourly 1 Louis XV Mirrors http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/louis-xv-mirrors http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/louis-xv-mirrors#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:26:54 +0000 Admin http://thewallmirrors.com/?p=265 Louis XV ruled as King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death on 10 May 1774.  Unexpectedly surviving the death of most of the royal family, he came to the throne at the age of 5 and ruled with the help of his uncle, until his 13th birthday were he took formal control [...]]]> 118French Louis XV Period, Giltwood, Provençal Mirror Seller Mary Helen McCoyLouis XV ruled as King of France from 1 September 1715 until his death on 10 May 1774.  Unexpectedly surviving the death of most of the royal family, he came to the throne at the age of 5 and ruled with the help of his uncle, until his 13th birthday were he took formal control of government. 

(Picture French Louis XV Period, Giltwood, Provencial Mirror)

Research has suggested that he was very intelligent and dedicated to the task of ruling one of the largest areas of Europe, but many claim his lack of morals, and his inability to reform France lead to him to be amongst the most unpopular kings of France.  He cherished his private life, and eventually married in 1725 to Marie Leszczynska, Princess of Poland where they had eleven children.  During the time of Louis XV, a style surfaced which was called Rococo.  Drawing from the previous baroque styles, the style was rich but with restraint.   Furniture often featured inlaid work of various spectacular woods, metal, mother-of-pearl, and ivory.   Lacquered chinoiserie also made its first appearance.   The decorative techniques during this period were fabulous as ornamentation appeared everywhere from the architecture to the arts and every scale of design.

 

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 Ornate 26 Inch Wide Antique Bronze Framed Rounded-top Mirror

Ornate 52 Inch Wide Gold Framed Beveled Mirror

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]]> http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/louis-xv-mirrors/feed 0 Convex Mirrors http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/convex-mirrors http://thewallmirrors.com/archives/convex-mirrors#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:54:12 +0000 Admin http://thewallmirrors.com/?p=327 A convex mirror, also known as the fish eye mirror or known as the diverging mirror, is a curved mirror  that  produces a distorted image which bulges outwards.  Typically convex mirrors are used in shopping centers as security measures.  A convex mirror will project a larger area allowing the viewer to see a general "over all" picture [...]]]> 21A convex mirror, also known as the fish eye mirror or known as the diverging mirror, is a curved mirror  that  produces a distorted image which bulges outwards.  Typically convex mirrors are used in shopping centers as security measures.  A convex mirror will project a larger area allowing the viewer to see a general "over all" picture of the area. Convex mirrors are also used on the passenger-side mirror of vehicles.  Many times warning labels will appear on the mirror such as "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear", to warn the driver of the mirrors distorting effects on distance perception. Convex mirrorshave very unique qualities which has made them a popular choice in home decor.

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Black Frame Convex Round Wall Mirror

Convex Framed Circle Mirrors Set of 4

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Reflecting Design Pazzo 38 Convex Wall Mirror Pazzo 38x

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Reflecting Design Lola 46 Convex Wall Mirror Lola 46x

Reflecting Design Dorian 24 Convex Wall Mirror Dorian 24x

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