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Vintage

Sylvie Favorite

Wood

Faux Bamboo Mirror

France, 20th Century

Select Hanging orientation

VerticalHorizontal

$255

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the best mirror of them all? Meet the Antique French Oak Mirror, carved to resemble the popular bamboo design that was revered at the turn of the century. This is a Sylvie collector favorite, as these are becoming more rare as time goes by. We have small and large sizes available.

  • Dimensions:

    25" H x 21" W x 1" D

  • Material:

    Wood and Glass Mirror

  • Weight Range:

    20lb

  • Notes from Sylvie:

    The vertical mirror has a chain that it can hang from and the horizontal mirror has a leather strap that it can hang from.

  • Collector's Notice:

    As antique and vintage pieces, items may show signs of age and wear. Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

We spotted this bamboo-framed mirror stacked behind a seller’s van in Béziers, hidden among a collection of overlooked treasures. It once hung in a sunlit hallway, its bamboo frame carefully crafted to evoke the fascination with natural materials in mid 20th century.

In the heart of a sun-soaked French village, the early morning air hums with anticipation. The brocante is just beginning to stir, its stalls lined with an eclectic mix of treasures gathered from generations past. Sylvie finds herself weaving through narrow rows, where the earthy aroma of aged wood and the faint hint of lavender linger in the air.

As she strolls, she exchanges nods and smiles with the seasoned vendors who watch over their wares like guardians of history. Every table holds something captivating—hand-painted ceramics, tarnished silverware, stacks of well-loved books, and intricately carved furniture that speaks of another era. The charm lies in the imperfections: a slight crack in a glazed vase, the patina on a brass mirror, the weathered edges of a faded tapestry.

With each discovery, Sylvie curates a collection that embodies the soul of the art of antiquing. By afternoon, her arms are filled with treasures, each piece a window into another life, another time. A thought sparks as she gazes at her finds: What if I brought this feeling home? And so, the Sylvie Brocante was born—a collection designed to transport you to that sunlit village, where every item carries a piece of France’s soulful past, inviting you to experience it in your own space.