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Modern Mirrors

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Walnut Hand Mirror by Dean Santner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio Craft hand mirror featuring a walnut handle and frame with glass mirror. Dimensions 11.25" width x 5.75" depth x 1.5" height. Condition Exc...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Mirrors

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Glass, Walnut, Mirror

Bamboo Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Timeless and elegant, this mirror will look stunning in any interior. A double decorative element divides the rectangular reflective surface while enclosing it in a delicate frame crafted of forged iron in the shape of slender bamboo sticks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

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Stainless Steel

Ghidini 1961 Mirror with Birdie in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Mirror with decor and brass frame. A Classic Renaissance monofora is the form that inspired the two mirrors. The arc is defined by brass profile rounded at the bottom, just like on a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

21st Century Undism Mirror in Wood by Gumdesign
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Doors and windows to the imagination, concrete fragments, visionary passages. Leaning on the wall or on a console, Undism mirror shows itself as a simple form of altered perspective...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ghidini 1961 Fan Mirror in Brass by Studio ITO
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Ghidini 1961 fan mirror in brass by Tomek Rygalik Materials: Brass.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Domino Wall Mirror by Ciarmoli Queda Studio
Located in Milan, IT
Part of a collection of playful Domino-inspired pieces designed by Ciarmoli Queda Studio, this mirror will create a cohesive decorative pattern when displayed with the console in the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Sole Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
Radiating Renaissance-inspired opulence and timeless allure, this mirror is aptly named after the Italian word for sun. Shaped like the star that illuminates our solar system, this s...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dama Wall Mirror
Located in Milan, IT
This unique mirror is an elegant choice for both classic and contemporary interiors. The oval brass shape is adorned on both ends with a series of small bronze tiles...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

21st Century Undism Standing Mirror in Wood by Gumdesign
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
"Doors and windows to the imagination, concrete fragments, visionary passages. Leaning on the wall or on a console, Undism mirror shows itself as a simple form of altered perspective...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Ghidini 1961 Mirror with Little Vase in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Mirror with decor and brass frame. A classic Renaissance monofora is the form that inspired the mirror. The arc is defined by brass profile rounded at the bottom, just like on a wind...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Brass

21st Century Richat Mirror in Metal and Wood by Etro Home Interiors
By Etro
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Structure in patinated gold liquid metal lacquered wood. Natural mirror. Ø 120 D 3
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Don't Open Large Mirror by Fabio Bortolani & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Don't Open is a mirror of Fabio Bortolani for Mogg, with the bottom made up of a portion of old larch wood door. Don't Open is a mirror from the wall or countertop. What is the part...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Don't Open Mirror by Fabio Bortolani & Mogg
Located in New York, NY
"Don't open is a mirror of Fabio Bortolani for Mogg, with the bottom made up of a portion of old larch wood door. Don't open is a mirror from the wall or countertop. What is the part...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with brass, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Ghidini 1961, and Elisa Giovanni. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $13,500 while the average work can sell for $2,820.

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