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The angled top of the central mirror panel echoes the shape of the dressing table's stretchers.  Even though they do not have frames, the three mirror panels are backed with mahogany. The same wood is also used for the carved ball feet on which they stand. \r\n\r\nSimple geometric forms and luxurious materials were typical of furniture by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, the most influential French cabinetmaker of the 1920s. His work undoubtedly inspired this mirror, which was probably designed by J.F. Johnson who worked for Heal & Son in London.  The set of bedroom furniture of which this forms part was made for the author Dodie Smith.","physicalDescription":"Free-standing triptych dressing table mirror.  The frameless, bevel-edged mirror panels are backed with mahogany and stand on mahogany feet. 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