Carl Aubock Gold-Plated Midcentury Minimalist Wall Mirror, Vienna, Austria, 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian modernist wall mirror. Designed and executed by Werkstätte Carl Aubock, Vienna/Austria.
Gold Plate
Carl Aubock Vienna Rare Brass Wall Mirror No. 38, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare Mid-Century modernist wall mirror from the 1950s, designed and manufactured by Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria.
Brass
Carl Auböck Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirror #4959, Brass & Walnut
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Floor mirror #4959 by Carl Auböck in brass and walnut.
Brass
Large Carl Auböck #4959 Brass and Walnut Floor Mirror
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Carl Auböck #4959 brass and walnut floor mirror.
Brass, Iron
Carl Aubock Walnut & Leather Hand Mirror & Clothes Brush, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Aubock Vienna. The handle is made of walnut, the mirror is framed with brown leather and the brush is made of natural bristles.
Leather, Mirror, Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 8.82 in W 5.56 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Hand Mirror in the Style of Hermès or Auböck France or Austria, 1930s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Hermès
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Bearing an old initial "V" on bone side with hanging hole; Fine work of art in the style of Carl Auböck or Hermès France.
Brass, Chrome
Hand Mirror by Carl Aubock
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon and beautifully crafted hand mirror in polished brass having the form of an over scaled pocket watch.
Brass
Carl Aubock Silver-Plated Modernist Wall Mirror
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Austrian mid century wall mirror. Designed and executed by the Carl Aubock, Vienna.
Pair of Carl Aubock Vienna Round Walnut Modernist Mirrors, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of beautiful matching modernist round wall mirrors, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the 1950s.
Floor Mirror By Carl Aubock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous standing Carl Aubock vanity mirror with beautiful cast brass hardware, walnut frame and weighted base.
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 2.37 in
Artisanal Wicker Rattan Midcentury Arched Wall Mirror, 1960s, France
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful arched mirror with three-colored rattan frame, handmade in 1960s, France. The mirror is in a very excellent condition.
Rattan
Cantilever Serving Cart by Carl Aubock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered cart in solid walnut with brass details and wheels. Design by Carl Aubock made by Aubock Atelier
Brass
Carl Aubock Vienna Round Walnut Modernist Mirror, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist round wall mirror, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna, in the 1950s.
Walnut
Rare Huge Carl Auböck Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A huge square Austrian modernist wall mirror designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Vienna.
Brass
Carl Aubock Style Modernist Walnut Tree Trunk Wall Mirror, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Will match perfectly to the famous coffee tables by Carl Aubock.
Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 1.58 in
Huge Artisanal Walnut Wood Slab Midcentury Wall Mirror, 1956, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful walnut wood slab mirror in the style of Carl Auböck, handmade in 1956, Austria.
Walnut
Sold
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 2.37 in
Artisanal Wicker Rattan Midcentury Arched Wall Mirror, 1960s, France
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Beautiful arched mirror with three-colored handmade rattan frame, from mid-1960s, France. The mirror is in a very good condition, without any marks or damages. We found this un...
Rattan
Carl Auböck Coat Rack and Mirror Combination, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegante wall coat rack mirror combo, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck.
Floor Mirror by Carl Aubock, Austria 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
This floor mirror was designed in 1960 by Carl Aubock. Model: N° 4959 It is a N E W production, made by the workshop Carl Aubock.
Brass, Iron
Rare Aubock Wall Mirror on Brass Mount, circa 1955
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, Vienna
As presented in the wholesale catalogue by Payer-Decor (one of the Austrian sales channels for the Werkstätte Aubock in the 1950s and 1960s).
Brass
$2,906 / item
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Amore SC50 Mirror, Bronzed Brass Frame, by Space Copenhagen for &tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
First designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen by Space Copenhagen, this geometric mirror comes as a rectangular full-length. It is produced to the highest standard in Italy, ...
Brass
$512
H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 0.79 in
Brass Wall Mirror by Lenz, Mid-Century Modern, Germany, 1960s Design
By Münchner Zierspiegel
Located in Hannover, DE
Manufactured by Lenz in Germany in the 1960s. A delicate, very beautiful, and rare mirror with a brass frame and a black plastic inlay. The mirror is in good used, original conditio...
Brass
Italian Modernist Brass Wall Mirror, Wood Backing, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A fine Italian modernist brass shaped wall mirror, with wonderful patina to the brass, original mirror plate and wood backing. Italy, circa 1950 Size: 23 3/4" high x 17 1/2" wide @ ...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.5"H x 12.85"W x 1.0"D Does not include mo...
Brass
Midcentury Long Teak Wall Mirror, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
Mirror, Teak
Vintage Italian Rectangular Brass Wall Mirror 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"A vintage Italian rectangular brass wall mirror from the 1980s, showcasing the classic elegance and craftsmanship of Italian design, adding a touch of sophistication to your interio...
Brass
$2,663
H 53.94 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
Mid Century Italian Neoclassical Brass Cheval Floor Standing Mirror C.1950
Located in London, GB
Mid Century Italian Neoclassical Brass Cheval Floor Standing Mirror C.1950 A brass cheval mirror in the Empire revival taste, the rectangular tilting plate set within a fine brass f...
Brass
Midcentury Medium Vintage Gold Mirror, Belgium, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A medium mirror in a golden decorative frame from Belgium. The frame is made of wood. Mirror is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks in the frame. Original glass. Beau...
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 21 in D 2.5 in
Gio Ponti Style Gilt Wood Mirror by Max Welz Vienna, Austria, 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Max Welz
Located in Vienna, AT
A wonderful Austrian modernist wall mirror with a lovely curved gold-plated lime wood frame from the 1940s. Manufactured by Max Welz Vienna, Austria. In very good condition with char...
Gold Leaf
Moveable, Large, Midcentury Brass Table Mirror by Vereinigten Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare, large, moveable, midcentury, three-legged base table mirror. Manufacturer is Vereinigten Werkstätten. Made in Germany. In the typical 1950s design with a roun...
Aluminum, Brass
$3,005
H 39.77 in W 23.04 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame 'circa 1950s', Large
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1950s). The mirror is classically-shaped and distinctive in a Modern style. It is in very good overall condition. A beautiful p...
Brass
$4,797
H 35.83 in W 25.2 in D 1.19 in
Cristal Art Mid-Century Modern Italian Ground and Gilded Mirror, 1960s
By Cristal Arte
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mirror with ground and gilded glass frame, "ears of wheat", Cristal Art production, Italy, 1960s. As shown in the photo, small stain, normal wear over time.
Glass
Stunning Brass and Onyx Standing Floor Mirror, 1950s, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Brass and Onyx Standing Floor Mirror, 1950s, Italy.
Onyx, Brass
$558
H 66.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in
Italian mid century modern floor-standing mirror with wooden frame, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century modern floor-standing mirror with wooden frame, 1960s Full-length floor-standing mirror with a trapezoidal structure and a thin wooden frame. The mirrored surface...
Mirror, Wood
$2,100
H 19.69 in W 16.73 in D 2.17 in
20th Century Modernist Gilt Wall Mirror Attributed to Max Welz, Austria ca.1940s
By Max Weiss
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Magnificent golden mid century modernist wall mirror - attributed to Max Welz - from the period around the 1940s in Vienna/ Austria. The elaborately crafted, deep wooden frame impres...
Gold Leaf
$3,998
H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 3.55 in
Midcentury Modern Italian Illuminated Brass Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
By Stilnovo
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This midcentury modern illuminated brass wall mirror from Italy, dating back to the 1960s, is a stunning example of elegant Italian design. The mirror is framed by a beautifully shap...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$10,000
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$2,554 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jean oval center table is unique in its conception with Organic Modern inspiration. Natural Stone is unrepeatable in its individuality, this way each Jean center table is unique fea...
Marble
Carl Auböck Model #4994 Patinated Brass Hook
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4994 patinated brass hook. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese hook is executed in patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria. ...
Brass
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
Swedish Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and white fabric wall lights designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Brand new fabric shades. Overall Dimensions (Inches): 6” H x 4.875” W x 7.75“ D Back Plate ...
Brass
$2,619
H 13.39 in Dm 13.78 in
Cazal Creation Cocoon Balloon Pendant Light Inspired by Castiglioni for FLOS
Located in Palermo, PA
Introducing the amazing Cocoon Balloon Lamp by Cazal Creation, a vibrant pendant light that stands out in any room. Unlike classic cocoon lamps, this unique design features different...
Leather
$1,884
H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 0.79 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tile Mirror, France, Floral Motifs, 1950s
By Mithé Espelt, Vallauris, Roger Capron
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Rectangular mirror framed with glazed ceramic tiles featuring stylized floral motifs, in the spirit of Vallauris. Attributed to the style of Roger Capron. Original mirror plate with ...
Ceramic, Mirror, Wood
$655 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are stil...
Metal, Aluminum
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Deco Sconce by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Art Deco style wall light with amethyst Murano glass shade hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique, mounted on bronzed finish frame / Designed by F...
Brass
$5,289Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 17.33 in
Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Burl Walnut, Guglielmo Urlich Attributed, circa 1930
By Meroni & Fossati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco bar cabinet in burl walnut, Guglielmo Urlich attributed for Meroni & Fossati , Lissone-Milano . All original cabinet restored, with functioning internal lighting. The intern...
Mirror, Burl, Walnut
$6,041
H 18.51 in Dm 11.42 in
rare Italian table lamp attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Murano glass
By Flavio Poli, Seguso
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Table lamp from the 60s attributed to Italian designer Flavio Poli for Seguso. Faceted pyramid base in thick orange Murano glass, oval white glass shade. Original, highly decorative ...
Murano Glass
A Pair of Extra Large lightings by Pavo Tynell
By Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of extra large lighting pendants designed by Paavo Tynell for Idman Oy, Finland , Circa 1950th. Opaline glass ball shaped shades on polished brass hardware. Stamped "Idman". E...
Glass
$1,650
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Carimate Dining Chairs in Leather & Dark Wood
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 'Carimate' dining chairs, model '115' leather, stained beech, Italy, 1963 This large set of dining chairs belongs to the 'Carimate' line, one of Vico ...
Leather, Beech
$2,199 / item
H 45.2 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Gubi, Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques Adnet in the 1950s, this incredibly refined mirror is executed in high quality b...
Brass
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
Vintage mirrors have long been a measure of craftsmanship, from gilded Rococo frames to the sunburst shapes that became a signature of mid-century design.
Styles to Know
An arched or sunburst mirror reads more decorative, while a plain rectangular frame lets the room around it stand out. Hang one above a vintage vanity or a mid-century modern dresser, or lean a larger floor mirror against the wall as a standalone piece.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Mirror
Foxing and an aged frame usually read as character rather than damage, worth weighing against a listing's condition notes. For placement ideas, our 12 dramatic mirrors feature is a good place to start. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era and designer on record, and the 1stDibs Promise covers each purchase.