Ceramic Mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s
About the Item
- Creator:Mithé Espelt (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Saint Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2242339711372
Mithé Espelt
Marie-Thérèse Espelt, known better as Mithé Espelt, was a dominant force in mid-20th-century ceramics in France. Mithé is remembered for her modern ceramic wall mirrors, gilded and enameled ashtrays and other ornate objects and boxes, often featuring birds and lively colors. She preferred not to sign her pieces and, as a consequence, much of her work has been misattributed, including to French ceramist François Lembo.
Mithé grew up in the Camargue region of France. Her father’s extensive network included 1904 Nobel Prize winner Frédéric Mistral and Parisian painter and decorator Jean Hugo. Mithé’s early introduction to a community of artists inspired her to study sculpture and drawing at the Beaux-Arts School in Montpellier in 1939.
Mithé’s early work caught the attention of French ceramist Emilie Decanis and jewelry distributor Charles Démery. Mithé set up a ceramics workshop in the Hôtel de Bernis in Lunel, where she quickly garnered a reputation for her ceramic work and accessories, including mirrors, jewelry boxes and buttons. Démery founded the Souleiado boutique, which began distributing Mithé’s work, thus attracting a worldwide audience.
French author Antoine Candau wrote a retrospective book on Mithé’s career titled Mithé Espelt, the Discreet Luxury of the Every Day, which contributed to bringing her legacy to the forefront while shedding light on her anonymity. While Mithé was respected within her inner circle, the general public is only now beginning to understand the immense talent behind her over five-decade-long career.
Find Mithé Espelt mirrors, decorative objects, wall decorations and more for sale on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Saint Ouen, France
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 1 day of delivery.
- Audoux-Minet Midcentury Rope Wall Mirror France 1960'sBy Adrien Audoux and Frida MinnetLocated in Saint Ouen, FRA beautiful wall mirror designed by Audoux Minet in Golfe-Juan on the French Riviera in the 1960s. Hand crafted rope round frame This iconic Audoux Minet rope design mirror is in exc...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsRope, Glass
- Ceramic Table Lamp by Poterie du Var, France, 1960sLocated in Saint Ouen, FRBeautiful speckled grey glazed ceramic table lamp by Poterie du Var, France, 1960s. Very nice shape. B22 bulb Signed under base Lampshade not includedCategory
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic
- Jean Rivier Glazed Ceramic Pichet Vallauris, France, 1960By Jean RivierLocated in Saint Ouen, FRImportant ceramic pichet attribued to Jean Rivier, Vallauris France 1960. Beautiful creamy white and brown enamelling. Elegant shape and very nice dimensions.Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
MaterialsCeramic
- Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960sBy Siege SteinerLocated in Saint Ouen, FRAn extraordinary midcentury sofa from the 1960s manufactured by Sièges Steiner. With a solid wood frame, the sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a new very soft cream/beige...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsFabric, Wood
- Pair of Antropomorphic Ceramic Sculptures by Dominique Pouchain FranceBy Dominique PouchainLocated in Saint Ouen, FRAnthropomorphic ceramic sculptures by Dominique Pouchain (circa 1980s) Sculpture or vases Glazed stoneware Both signed. Height 55 and 22 cm Very good conditionCategory
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
MaterialsStoneware
- Oak & Rattan Sideboard Bookcase by Alf Svensson, 1960sBy Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf SvenssonLocated in Saint Ouen, FRElegant and very useful sideboard and bookcase model Norrland designed by Alf Svensson produced by Bjästa Möbelfabrik in Sweden 1960's. The 2 elements can be separate. Sideboard in o...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
MaterialsCane, Oak
- Ceramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960'sBy Mithé EspeltLocated in Paris, FRCeramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, golden flowers decor, France, 1970'sCategory
Vintage 1970s French Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsCeramic
- Mithé Espelt Ceramic Mirror, circa 1960, FranceBy Mithé EspeltLocated in Girona, SpainMithé Espelt ceramic mirror, circa 1960, France. Glazed embossed earthenware. Original felt backing. Circa 1960, France. Very good cond...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsCeramic, Mirror, Earthenware
- Vintage French Ceramic Wall Mirror by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s)By Mithé EspeltLocated in London, GBVintage French ceramic wall mirror with bird motif (circa 1960s), by Mithé Espelt. A porthole-shaped decorative wall mirror delights the eye. Th...Category
Vintage 1960s French Wall Mirrors
MaterialsEnamel
- "Moineau" Ceramic Mirror by Mithé Espelt, France 1960'sBy Mithé EspeltLocated in New York, NY"Moineau" (Sparrow) ceramic mirror Decorated with an orange bird surrounded by gilded leaves and flowers on a black background. Rare color. Ref: CANDAU Antoine, Mithé Espelt, " The...Category
Mid-20th Century Wall Mirrors
MaterialsGold
- Ceramic mirror "Merida" by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960'sBy Mithé EspeltLocated in Paris, FRCeramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, Merida model, 1960's, FranceCategory
Vintage 1960s French Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsCeramic
- Ceramic Constructivist mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960'sBy Mithé EspeltLocated in Paris, FRCeramic mirror by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960's, Constructivist modelCategory
Vintage 1960s French Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsCeramic