Natural Fiber Mirror Appraisal

Vintage Heart-Shaped Woven Wicker Mirror

This item is a medium-sized decorative wall mirror featuring a distinct heart-shaped silhouette. The frame is intricately constructed from natural woven wicker or rattan materials, displaying a warm golden-brown honey tone typical of aged plant fibers. The craftsmanship involves a multi-layered design: an inner band of tightly wound cord, a central decorative openwork weave with a repetitive diamond or lattice pattern, and an outer border that mimics a braided or scalloped edge. This style of bentwood and woven wicker construction was particularly popular during the late 1960s and 1970s, fitting within the Bohemian or 'Boho-Chic' interior design movement. The mirror glass itself appears clear with no immediate signs of significant silvering loss or 'foxing' visible in the reflection. The wicker displays a natural patina consistent with age, though some minor fraying or small breaks in the delicate weaving are common for organic fiber items of this period. There are no obvious maker's marks visible on the front face, which is standard for mass-marketed home decor of that era. The construction suggests a handmade or hand-finished process, where the wicker is soaked to become pliable and then formed around a rigid structural frame. Its overall condition appears to be good to very good, maintaining its structural integrity and symmetrical heart shape without significant warping.