The Downsizing Doula

Frame, 30” x 42”, is what makes this mirror stand out. It appears that the floral design within the wood is using a method called Marquetry. Marquetry is the decorative art of creating intricate pictures or patterns by assembling thin sheets of wood veneer, metal, or shell, which are then applied to furniture surfaces. It is a precise craft, often using techniques like the double-bevel method for a seamless fit, and is moderately difficult to learn, requiring patience, precision tools, and wood grain management.