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Beautiful Mid-Century Floor Mirror with Floating Drawer by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish teak mirror designed by Arne Vodder with single drawer cabinet and full-length pivoting
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Cheval Standing Floor Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage MCM Cheval floor mirror. A chic and simple teakwood frame with a nice wide
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rectangular Brass Full Length Mirror Floor Mirror
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor mirror full length mirror in rectangular shape with brass frame
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 15.95 in D 0.99 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Golden Brass Full Length Mirror Floor Mirror 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage full length mirror wall mirror from brass and golden metal 1950s.
An
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...
Materials
Metal
H 38.78 in W 14.97 in D 0.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Floor Mirror Full Length Mirror, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage floor mirror or full length mirror from brass and mirror 1950s, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
H 38.39 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brassed Metal Floor Mirror 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval like floor mirror or full length mirror framed with brassed metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Metal
H 41.34 in W 19.89 in D 0.67 in
Italian mid-century modern Floor freestanding full-length rattan mirror, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Floor freestanding full-lenght rattan mirror, 1960s
Full-length
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
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Rattan, Mirror
H 68.12 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Sculptural Studio Floor Mirror, c1960s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
lovely in a modest mid century home that focuses on Danish and American pieces. Measures approximately 27
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Walnut
Roger Lecal French Mid-Century Modern Resin Floor Mirror for Chabrieres & Co.
By Roger Lecal
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern stand lipstick mirror in cream finished resin core with inset elliptical
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Mirror, Resin
Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Full Length Floor Mirror Heart like 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage floor mirror or full length mirror heart like, 1950s Italy.
An amazing
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 0.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Mirror with Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual Mid-Century Modern standing mirror with a small vanity table towards the base. Interesting
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Laminate
Six Foot Modern Floor Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mirror is priced individually. There is a second identical one for sale for the same price
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Metal Cheval Floor Mirror Double Sided
By Chris Hoffmann, Le Corbusier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Chrome Faux Bamboo Metal Cheval Floor Mirror Double Sided MINT!
BAUHAUS DECOR
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Chrome
H 66 in W 27 in D 21 in
Italian mid-century modern Freestanding full-length floor mirror in wood, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Freestanding full-length floor mirror in wood, 1960s
Freestanding full
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Wood
H 201 in W 143 in D 146 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Floor Mirrors, Mahogany Base and Brass Feet - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of tall mirrors with a solid wood back, stained and French polished mahogany base, polished
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
H 72.45 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Wood Framed Mirror
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid-Century Modern wood framed mirror.
Dimensions. 32 W ; 42 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
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 Italian Iron Three Way Floor Mirror with Light
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Very rare and beautiful Italian Mid-century, full-length mirror with light. Formed by three panels
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Iron
Large Gilt Wooden Frame Full-Length Floor Mirror, Mid Century Modern, 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Century Modern, 1950's; Gilt Wooden Frame;
Ornamental large gilt wooden frame full-length floor mirror
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Giltwood
H 121.26 in W 46.46 in D 3.15 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireplace Mirror Brass Wall Mirror Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage full length mirror wall mirror from mirror and brass Gio Ponti style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Brass
H 30.12 in W 17.72 in D 2.37 in
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 Cheval Mirror circa 1950s
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus era tubular frame Cheval Mirror.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Freestanding Floor Full Length Mirror
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Bamboo Rattan Cheval Freestanding Floor Mirror
C.1960
In very good condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 52.76 in W 18.9 in D 14.77 in
Minimalist Aluminum Dovetailed Wall Mirror by Hart Mirror Plate Company
By Hart Mirror Plate Company
Located in New York, NY
, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
USA, circa 1960.
Finely crafted.
Mirror may be used as a floor mirror or
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
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Metal, Aluminum
American Mid-Century Modern Monumental Four Panel Beveled Mirrored Screen
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and monumental four panel Mid-Century Modern mirrored screen was realized in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
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Mirror
H 84.75 in W 64 in D 1.25 in
French Mid-Century Modern / Art Deco Silvered Bronze Mirror, 1930
Located in New York, NY
An elegant silvered bronze French Mid-Century wall mirror or full length floor mirror with a
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mi...
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Bronze
Mid Century Modern Vintage Gold White Full Length Mirror Wall Mirror 1950s Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Vintage rectangular wall mirror full length mirror from gold and white spruce
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Mirror, Spruce
H 50.6 in W 21.66 in D 1.58 in
Large Mid-Century Wall Mirror Mirror, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An extaordinary large wall mirror from the 1950's with a butterfly shaped design. The glass by the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid-century elegant solid wood full-length floor mirror with solid brass
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
The stunning full-length floor mirror Utsav, is handcrafted in solid wood, elevates your space with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors an...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Full Length Mirror Oval Brassed Black Metal 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval full length mirror or floor mirror from brassed and black metal in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 46.86 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Modern Nakashima Style Modern Handmade Large Format Floor Standing Mirror
By George Nakashima, Finn Juhl, Figure Ground
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from solid American walnut, the mirror is a portal to another universe. Standing at 6
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Full Length Mirror on Wheels 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
20th century Italian full length mirror with black painted metal frame and legs on wheels. 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Cut Crystal Glass Floor Mirror by Cristal Art
By Cristal Arte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An oval, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian floor mirror made of hand blown cut crystal glass with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Lengt...
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
H 80 in W 40.5 in D 9 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Narciso Mirror by Pierre Cardin for Acerbis, 1970s
By Pierre Cardin, Acerbis Design
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Narciso mirror by Pierre Cardin for Acerbis, 1970s.
iconic and vintage
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Stone
H 70.87 in W 22.84 in D 7.88 in
A Mid Century Modern Trifold Cheval Mirror, Steel and Chrome Framed, Reversable
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid Century Modern Trifold Cheval Mirror, Steel and Chrome Framed, Reversable
A Standing Tri
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Chrome
H 72 in W 46.5 in D 23 in
Monumental Mirrored Sliding Door by Mid-Century Modern Architect Bud Oglesby
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare mirrored door from an iconic Mid-Century apartment building designed by celebrated architect
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
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Mirror, Wood
H 93.25 in W 1.5 in D 63.5 in
Modern Vintage Marble Grey Orange Floor Mirror Full Length Mirror 1990s Italy
By Cattelan Italia
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage floor mirror full length mirror standing mirror from mirror and marble with
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Marble, Metal
Mirror, Full Length, Leaning, Mid Century Modern, Bedroom, Hardwood, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Full length leaning hardwood mirror. This Mid-Century Modern inspired hardwood full length mirror
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors ...
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Hardwood
Mid 20th Century Mosaic Art ~Birds of Paradise~ Full Length Floor Mirror
By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
An enormous mosaic art framed floor mirror by the artist Marjorie “Midgi” Rappaport . Measures 6
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Hallway Mirror by Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Weesp, NL
Italian hallway mirror Mid-Century Modern Pier Luigi Colli
Beautiful sophisticated mirror designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-20th Century Aluminum Extrusion Dressing Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual Vintage mid-20th century industrial modern designer dressing mirror.
In the manner of Milo
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...
Materials
Aluminum
Carl Auböck #4959 Floor Mirror
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor mirror #4959 by Carl Auböck in brass and walnut.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...
Materials
Brass
MidCentury Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful mirror console in typical Italian style by Paolo Buffa, Vittorio Dassi and Osvaldo
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
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Mirror, Wood
1970s Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored 4 Panel Large Room Dividing Screen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Fully Mirrored Large Room Dividing Screen. 4 panels, decorative mirror on
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
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Glass
H 80.25 in W 1.75 in D 55 in
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Large Framed Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb Mid Century Brass Large Framed Mirror
This mirror measures: 20.5 wide x 1.25 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Brass
Crura Mirror Large Format Minimal Floor Standing Mirror
By BDDW, Figure Ground, George Nakashima, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from black walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. The Crura mirror extends
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Crura Mirror Large Format Minimal Floor Standing Mirror
By BDDW, George Nakashima, Figure Ground, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Constructed from black walnut the mirror is a portal to another universe. The Crura mirror extends
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Vintage Postmodern Tessellated Stone Floor Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introducing the Vintage Postmodern Tessellated Stone Floor Mirror, a striking fusion of artistry
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-L...
Materials
Stone
Italian Mid Century Hallway Entrance Mirror Coat Rack
By Fontana Arte
Located in Weesp, NL
Stylish and elegant Italian mid century hallway entrance mirror / coat rack in great vintage
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Figural Full Length Floor or Wall Mirror, USA, Circa 1980s
By Nicola L.
Located in Miami, FL
inscribed on reverse, excellent example of an American Post-Modern Mid Century Modern Folk Art Craft piece
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Len...
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Plywood
Gabriella Crespi Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Brass Mirror, Pair
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of 70s wall mirrors, in the style of Gabriella Crespi, in wood and brass, breadstick
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
H 72.84 in W 34.26 in D 1.38 in
Italian Modern Pink Wooden and Tubular Metal Floor Mirror with 3 Doors, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Pink wooden and tubular metal floor mirror with 3 doors, 1980s
Floor mirror with 3
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Metal
H 79.14 in W 71.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Brass Full Length Cheval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This bold and well adorned Mid-Century Modernist Articulating Cheval Mirror in Brass originates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed Mirror
This mirror measures: 20.25 wide x 2.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Brass
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed Mirror
By Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Brass Framed Mirror
This mirror measures: 20.25 wide x 1.25
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Brass
Lane First Edition Mid-Century Walnut Mirror, a Pair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane First Edition mid century walnut mirror - a pair
Each mirror measures: 20 wide x 2 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length ...
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Large Cristal Arte Mirror with Console Table, 1950s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and very large floor mirror, original from the 50's.
Fabricated by the Italian company
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s) - Large
Located in London, GB
Mid-century large Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The mirror is classically
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
H 46.86 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in
Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1950s) - Large
Located in London, GB
Mid-century large Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The mirror is classically
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Materials
Brass
H 46.86 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury French Bentwood and Rattan Floor Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring a full length, tilting oval dressing mirror, this elegant midcentury French Bentwood
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Length...
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
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Midcentury Modern Floor Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern floor mirror you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and mirror, every midcentury modern floor mirror was constructed with great care. Find 871 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern floor mirror now, or shop our selection of 60 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern floor mirror — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury modern floor mirror bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made midcentury modern floor mirror has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cristal Arte, Rodolfo Bonetto and Glashütte Limburg are consistently popular.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Floor Mirror?
Prices for a midcentury modern floor mirror start at $1 and top out at $350,004 with the average selling for $2,800.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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