Vintage Giltwood Sunburst Mirror, Astonea, England, 1950s
CHF 250
A striking vintage wall mirror with ornate giltwood frame, made by Astonea Superior Products, England. This oval mirror features a hand-carved wooden frame with intricate scroll and foliate detailing in warm gold leaf finish. The convex mirror glass adds depth and light to the room while reflecting its surroundings with soft distortion — perfect for entryways, salons, or above a console table.
Retaining its original Astonea maker’s label on the back, this mirror is a fine example of mid-century craftsmanship and British decorative design. Likely produced in the 1950s, it remains a collector’s piece for lovers of traditional interiors with a twist.
Origin: England
Maker: Astonea Superior Products (labelled)
Period: ca. 1950s
Materials: Giltwood frame, glass
Style: Baroque revival / Hollywood Regency
Features:
- Hand-carved oval wooden frame with gilded finish
- Original convex mirror
- Decorative open scrollwork
- Maker’s label: Astonea, Made in England
- Warm patina and signs of authentic age
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear and age-related cracks in the gesso, consistent with age. Mirror glass is intact.
Diameter (outer frame): approx. 47 cm
