What are labarge mirrors?

What are labarge mirrors?

La Barge designers travel the world to bring you the very finest handcrafted mirrors, tables and accent furnishings. We seek the most skilled artisans, who create their pieces by hand, using time-honored techniques – from sculpting and carving to hand rubbed finishes and gilding.

What does Eglomise mean in French?

French, past participle of églomiser to decorate a glass panel by painting on its back, from Jean-Baptiste Glomy †1786 French decorator.

How can you tell the quality of a mirror?

The quality of the mirror is determined by four aspects:

  1. The purity of the sheet of glass.
  2. The flatness of the sheet of glass.
  3. The thickness of the mirror’s glass.
  4. The reflective coating on the glass (this coat turns the sheet of glass into a mirror)

What is an Eglomise mirror?

Verre Églomisé is a process of hand-painting and applying metal leaf on the reverse side of glass to produce a beautifully textured mirror finish.

Where is Maitland-Smith made?

Since its founding, Maitland-Smith’s sourcing has been based in Asia, and although Paul Maitland-Smith later sold the company that still bears his name and is now headquartered in North Carolina, the brand’s furnishings are still largely made in Cebu, Philippines.

Is Maitland-Smith high-end?

Maitland-Smith creates high-quality furnishings that are unique additions to any home. Their dining, bedroom, occasional, and lighting collections are handmade by craftsman all over the world.

What is a LaBarge mirror made of?

This oval-form Labarge mirror is composed of inset glass within a deep, giltwood frame with sublte black mottled detail (Labarge’s signature finish). Patches reveal the red under lay…

What kind of mirror is La Barge?

La Barge, Italian made Georgian style mirror with burled walnut inlay and gilt foliate detailing. A great revisit to the simple elegance of the traditional Georgian mirror of the 18t… Labarge oval Adam style wood and Italian metal beveled mirror.

How many different editions of the LaBarge mirror are there?

In our Labarge Mirror s collection, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. 32 vintage editions of these items are in-stock, while there is also 0 modern edition to choose from.

Where can I buy LaBarge furniture?

Furniture from Labarge are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive objects are often made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. In our Labarge collection, there are many options to choose from, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular.