{"product_id":"birds-eye-maple-burl-walnut-wall-vanity","title":"Bird's-Eye Maple \u0026 Burl Walnut Wall Vanity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional mid-nineteenth-century Victorian wall-mounted vanity mirror featuring beautifully figured bird's-eye maple and richly contrasting walnut details. Combining an arched looking glass, a small storage drawer, and an elaborately pierced wooden surround, this unusual piece is as decorative as it is functional, reflecting the Victorian appreciation for ornamental woodwork and contrasting veneers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe architectural silhouette is crowned by a carved foliate finial, with sweeping scrollwork and openwork details extending along the upper shoulders. The warm, golden tones and distinctive figuring of the maple create a striking contrast with the darker walnut moldings and decorative accents. An arched mirror sits within a raised wooden surround, while a small drawer beneath provides a convenient place for jewelry, keepsakes, or other personal effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drawer features a turned wooden knob and contrasting shaped veneer panels, echoing the decorative treatment found throughout the piece. Additional pierced scrollwork and a carved floral ornament complete the lower section, giving the mirror a wonderfully intricate silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to the mid-1800s, this style of wall-mounted vanity reflects the popularity of highly figured domestic woods and ornamental fretwork in Victorian furniture. Compact mirrors with integrated drawers offered a practical alternative to larger dressing tables, particularly in bedrooms and smaller domestic spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly handsome addition to a bedroom, dressing room, powder room, or entryway, this antique mirror offers the charm of a small piece of Victorian furniture in a wall-mounted form. Its intricate woodwork and beautifully aged mirror glass make it an appealing decorative object even beyond its practical purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-19th century, Victorian, circa 1850–1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Figured bird's-eye maple, walnut or walnut-veneered accents, and mirror glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13\" W x 24\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with visible wear, surface marks, variations in finish, and age-related patina to the wood. The mirror glass exhibits scattered dark spots and areas of silvering loss consistent with age, contributing to its antique character. Please refer to photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44619253186647,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A60012.jpg?v=1794001918","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/birds-eye-maple-burl-walnut-wall-vanity","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}