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Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror Dimensions. 32 W ; 46 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
H 46 in W 32 in D 1 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror Dimensions. 20 W ; 23 H ; 6 D.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror Dimensions. 20 W ; 1 D ; 31 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror
Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror
H 31 in W 20 in D 1 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror Dimensions. 32 1/2 W ; 44 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror
H 44 in W 32.5 in D 1.5 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Mirror
By Romeo Rega, Willy Rizzo
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Mid Century Modern Mirror. This unusual large round Italian mirror (39.5 Inches) has a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Composition

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Drexel
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Drexel. Dimensions. 25 1/2 W ; 47 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Drexel
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Drexel
H 47 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Leather, Italian, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Leather, Italian, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Lane
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Lane. Dimensions. 26 W ; 1 D ; 38 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage United CO. Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage United CO. Mid-Century Modern mirror Dimensions. 28 W ; 43 H.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Wood and Glass, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern mirror, wood and glass, Italy.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s
By Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern mirror by Alfred Hendrickx, Belgium, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very unusual Mid-Century Modern mirrored glass and gilt metal sconces.
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Console Set, Wood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Console Set, Wood, Italy, 1960s Mirror : 64,5 x 64,5 cm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror in Teak with Opale Lamps
By AB Nybrofabriken 1
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern mirror in teak with opale lamps. New electrical system brought up to EU standard
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Opal

Mid-Century Modern Mirror in the style of Jacques Adnet, 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror in the style of Jacques Adnet, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in French. By
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern mirror bamboo and rattan handcrafted, circa 1960 Traditionally manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan

1960s Broyhill Saga Mid Century Modern Mirror Etched Starbursts Design
By Broyhill
Located in Las Vegas, NV
1960s Broyhill Saga Mid Century Modern Mirror Etched Starbursts Design Fantastic mirror! Original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Ettore Sottsass for Santambrogio e De Berti, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror of Ground Glass with Wood Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror is made of beveled ground glass and beautifully framed in wood
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Mid-Century Modern Mirror Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960" Origin: France
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan

LARGE Vintage Mid Century MODERN MIRROR by Kent Coffey's Teakway Line
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Large Mid century modern mirror by Kent Coffey's Teakway line, circa 1960's. This unique mirror
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Laminate

Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern aged bronze finish round metal frame wall mirror with an antiqued glass plate
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Mirror
H 32 in W 32 in D 1 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Sideboard by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1958
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern mirror sideboard by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1958.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror with Stylized Bronze Foliate Laurel Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern mirror was realized in the United States circa 1950. It
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

Tall Hexagon Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Pedestal Stand Side Table Mint!
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Hexagon Mid-Century Modern mirrored pedestal stand side table mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Mirror

Pair of Square Sky Scraper Shape Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Table Lamps MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Square Sky Scraper Shape Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Table Lamps MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Mirror, Glass

2 Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors, Attr. to Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
2 Important Italian, Mid-Century Modern mirrors in a rare sculptural, canted form attributed to Max
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Suede and Metal Bar with Red Marble Top, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Suede and Metal Bar with Red Marble Top, Italy, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Marble, Metal

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian midcentury mirrors. Patinated brass frames with original mirrors.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Lighted Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Holsten & Asgard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century lighted mirror by Holsten & Asgard, Norway circa 1960. Two lights behind a sculptural
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Attributed to Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in London, GB
Well detailed mirror in matt metal, most likely pewter, attributed to Josef Frank. This elegant
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Credenza
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern credenza features ample room behind its four cabinet doors. A mirrored
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Credenza
Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Credenza
H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror with two shelves. By unknown artisan
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror with two shelves. By unknown artisan
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mirror Skyscraper Sideboard by Ello Furniture
By Ello Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Vintage Mid-Century Modern mirror glass sideboard by Ello Furniture. The coveted six door
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mirror

Vintage Mid Century Modern Mirror With Walnut Tone Framing.
Located in Seattle, WA
Two Available. $60 Each. These Tall Mirrors would Open up any Space. Stamped on Back as Pictured
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

Mid Century Modern Mirror by Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Model 'Wave'
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in London, GB
Well sized mirror with aluminium frame, crystal glass and incised decoration by Lorenzo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Coffee Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An incredible mirrored coffee table that can add bold Mid-Century Modern flair to any room. A
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Mirror

Lane Alta Vista Sculptural Mid Century Modern Mirror Tile Shelf
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A Lane Alta Vista Mid Century mirror with a greek key tile shelf after the sculptural designs of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Ceramic, Mirror, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introducing a timeless piece of Mid-Century Modern design, this handcrafted rattan mirror embodies
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage console table features two-tone beveled glass top and mirrored pedestal base
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Mirror

Large Italian Oval Mid-Century Modern Mirror by Cristal Arte
By Cristal Arte
Located in Weesp, NL
Impressive and stylish oval mirror with stylish bronze mirrored frame produced by Cristal Arte
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Glass

Mid-Century Modern Mirror from Italy, Metal Frame with Brass Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
with brass fittings. Add a bit of Mid-Century Modern design to your room with the circle within a
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French Handcrafted Rattan Wall Mirror - Circa 1960 Add a touch of vintage charm
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Rivera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Rivera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror. By unknown artisan, circa 1960. In
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Rivera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern French handcrafted rattan wall mirror with two shelves. By unknown artisan
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Bamboo Rattan Handcrafted French Riviera, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern wall mirror. By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960. In original
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Rattan, Bamboo

Danish Mid Century Modern Mirror by Falster Mobelfabrik c 1950/1960's
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated architectural wall mirror by noted danish maker, Falster Mobelfabrik. The solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Aluminium Frame By Sergio Mazza for Artemide - Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Girona, ES
Round mirror, brushed aluminium moulding frame. Design: Sergio Mazza for Artemide Italy, circa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Aluminum

Palwa Gilded Brass Round Midcentury Modern Mirror Decorated with Crystals
By Palwa
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant Midcentury Modern gilded brass round mirror with dozens of rows of crystals suspended
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Mirrors

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mirror Decorative Big Panel by Paolo De Poli Designer
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Measure cm: H 140 x W 140 x D 7 Paolo De Poli, after an early training in drawing and embossing on metal at the art school Pietro Selvatico of Padua and in oil painting in the stu...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

False Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mirrors, Wrought Iron Frame, Black Patina-Italy
Located in Girona, ES
False pair of mirrors, wrought iron with black patina frame, excellent quality. Large one with the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Mirror with Brass frame in style of Gio Ponti, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking oval-ish shaped Mid Century Modern wall mirror in brass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
A stunning sculpted walnut mid-century modern mirror. Mirror is in excellent condition. C. 1960
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

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Mid Century Modern Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century modern mirror you’re looking for. Each mid century modern mirror for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, mirror and metal. Find 11125 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern mirror now, or shop our selection of 274 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern mirror — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern mirror made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern mirror over the years, but those crafted by Cristal Arte, Fontana Arte and Ello are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Mirror?

Prices for a mid century modern mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $94,774, while the average can fetch as much as $2,307.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Mirror
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

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