The Elodie Grande XL Repousse

Crafted in the Napoléon III era of the late 19th century, this French repoussé mirror is a rare beauty in an unusually generous scale — especially remarkable given that mirrors of this style were typically made much smaller. Her raised metalwork — curling leaves, soft scrolls, and that sculptural pierced crest — speaks to the quiet grandeur found in rural French homes of the period.

Mirrors like this once hung in salles à manger, front halls, or above the mantle, placed where a family wanted both beauty and light. In rooms warmed by candlelight or an evening fire, her beveled panels would scatter the glow gently across the walls, brightening even the dimmest corners and becoming a focal point of daily life.

The patina has settled softly over time, giving her a shadowed, romantic depth that pairs beautifully with the antique glass. Each pane reflects the room with a subtle old-world shimmer, carrying the memory of the homes she once illuminated.

A mirror with presence and poetry — and a century of lived-in history woven into every detail.

France, 19th century
41.5" x 26"

Please note: Light wear, age spots, and patina consistent with her age. Very minor hairline crack in the lower right corner of the mirror; barely noticeable and part of her story.