ceramic tile Michel Boillot
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Michel Boillot is a French ceramist, who no longer exercises (he stopped at the age of 88), potter of Sarthe He has exercised his job for over 60 years Specialist in the Grand Fire F...
Ceramic, Mirror, Pine
$5,423Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage wall or console mirror with ceramic light holder
Located in Milano, IT
This large wall mirror dates back to the 1950s and is a wonderful example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, where functionality and decoration blend with impeccable taste.
Brass
Asymetric Mosaic Mirror, 1950s
By Berthold Muller
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming midcentury mosaic mirror from the 1950s. An oval mirror is framed by an asymmetric ceramic mosaic in white and red with a solid brass rim. Fine original condition with minor...
Brass
Mirror Of Juliette Derel Vallauris
By Juliette Derel
Located in Charmes, FR
ceramic mirror, signed by juliette derel in perfect condition
Ceramic
Mithé Espelt “Fleur” hand mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Small mid century Mithé Espelt “Fleur” pocket mirror c. 1960, embossed earthenware in shades of blue brown and green.
Ceramic
$757Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Rectangular Wall Mirror by Gallery Palissy
By Galerie Palissy
Located in London, GB
A striking mid-century glazed ceramic mirror by Galerie Palissy, Vallauris, France, dating to the 1960s.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mirror Model Pique De Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Charmes, FR
Round ceramic mirror, "Pique" model by Mithé Espelt, in very good condition, unusual color
Ceramic
Fernande Massart (1927-2017) large oval earthenware mirror mastered by Nimy
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Fernande Massart (1927-2017) large oval earthenware mirror mastered by Nimy
Ceramic, Mirror
$8,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
Wall mounted coat rack with mirror by Georges Jouve
By Georges Jouve
Located in Paddington, NSW
Rare Coat Hanger Mirror by Georges Jouve, France, circa 1950 An exceptional and whimsical coat hanger mirror designed by renowned French ceramist Georges Jouve in the early 1950s. T...
Brass
Guillerme and Chambron psyche mirror in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme and Chambron psyche mirror in Oak and ceramic , Edition Votre Maison The mirror pivots A tile is broken The tiles can be replaced Votre maison : a style, a concept, a mi...
Ceramic, Oak, Mirror
Vintage Italian Floral Porcelain Mirror, Baroque Style, 1960s-70s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Venetian floral painted porcelain mirror. Vintage Italian Mirror with Elaborate Porcelain Frame (1960s-1970s) This exquisite Italian mirror features a stunning baroque-inspired de...
Ceramic, Mirror
Mirror by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid century round ceramic mirror designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi.
Ceramic
$1,129Sale Price|20% Off
Small square mirror made of raffia en colored ceramics round elements.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small square mirror is made of raffia en colored ceramics round elements. This is a French work.Circa 1970
Ceramic, Raffia, Mirror
Circular Mosaic Backlit Mirror Glass and Perforated Metal, Germany 1950s
By Hillebrand
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Highly decorative wall mosaic mirror with a illuminated background. The mirror is mounted on a perforated metal base, the lighting is hidden behind it and it is edged with multicolor...
Crystal, Metal
Model 145 Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Arne Basse
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Axsel Kjersgaard Manufacturer: Axsel Kjersgaard Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Glass Measurements: 16? wide x 40? tall Condition: In excellent origina...
Ceramic, Teak
Wrought iron mirror by Léopold Gest, France, circa 1970
By Leopold Gest
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall mirror created by Léopold Gest in France circa 1970. The hammered iron structure takes on a freeform shape reminiscent of an ancient utensil. The circular mirror is set within...
Ceramic
Small Square Tile Wall Mirror with Heart Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Square Mid-Century Modern tile mirror with heart decorations.
Ceramic, Wood
Mithe Espelt Cage Mirror in Pink and Red Shades
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Charming ceramic wall mirror by French artist Mithé Espelt, executed in her signature hand-glazed earthenware with gilded detailing.
Ceramic
Mithe Espelt Cage Mirror in Beige and Brown Shades
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Charming ceramic wall mirror by French artist Mithé Espelt, executed in her signature hand-glazed earthenware with gilded detailing.
Ceramic
Rare and Unique Mirror by Oswald Tieberghien
By Oswald Tieberghien
Located in Antwerp, BE
Colorful nice round mirror made by the famous Belgium ceramist, Oswald Tieberghien.
Ceramic
Gold rectangular mirror by Mithé Espelt/ François Lembo
By François Lembo, Mithé Espelt
Located in PAU, FR
Rectangular ceramic mirror by Francois Lembo/ Mithe espelt Perfect condition Signed behind
Ceramic
Scandinavian Modern mirror by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Scandinavia Modern wall mirror designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s. Made in ceramic with hand painted geometrical pattern. Signed on back. Stains on glass.
Ceramic
Faience mirrors by Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1940s
By Stig Lindberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Lovely faience wall mirrors designed by Stig Lindberg. Everyone of the mirrors has a different floral painting on them. It is possible to hang the mirror horizontally as well as ...
Ceramic
$1,261Sale Price|20% Off
Mosaic Wall Mirror by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1950
By Berthold Muller
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mosaic wall mirror by Berthold Müller Oerlinghausen, 1950 Large wall mirror and matching table to hang on the wall from the 1950s. Marked "Germany" in the metal on the wall bracke...
Ceramic, Cut Glass, Wood
Art Deco Theater Terracotta Wall Mirror by Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s
By Gmundner Keramik
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming wall-mounted mid-century Art Deco style mirror, crafted in the 1950s by Gmundner Keramik in Austria.
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
A Small RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST Wall MIRROR Sculpture, VALLAURIS, France 1970
By Vallauris
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural, small and elegant wall mirror, wide free-form frame with scarified reliefs, milky white enamelled ceramic, by yet unknown artist, from Vallauris, France 1970.
Ceramic
$474Sale Price|20% Off
Carlo Corvi Wall Mirror by La Farnesiana, White Majolica, Italy, 1950
By La Farnesiana Parma
Located in London, England
Large mirror, The Farnesiana of Parma, designed by Carlo Corvi, made of white Majolic ceramic, is decorated with delicate flowers and measures 70 centimeters by 32 cm. Belonging to t...
Ceramic, Majolica, Glass
Art Deco Theater Terracotta Wall Mirror by Gmundner Keramik, Austria, 1930s
By Gmundner Keramik
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming wall-mounted mirror from the 1930s, crafted by Gmundner Keramik in Austria. The mirror features a shield-shaped ceramic / terracotta frame with a beautiful turquoise mint ...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Unique ceramics wall mirror by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, 1950s, Sweden
By Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
One of kind wall mirror in ceramics designed and made by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio during the 1950s. Hand signed on bottom and signed by Dan Grip who run Stig Lindbergs s...
Ceramic
A "Soleil-Sun" WALL MIRROR by ROLAND ZOBEL, LES CYCLADES, VALLAURIS, France 1970
By Roland Zobel
Located in PARIS, FR
A large, hypnotic and solar wall mirror called "Soleil" ("Sun"), Moderniste, Seventies, thick structure in square ceramics decorated with a solar relief, opening on a circular mirror...
Ceramic
Hand-Held Moineau Mirror by Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
A hand-held mirror crafted from ceramic by the French artist Mithé Espelt, this piece showcases her signature Moineau design, adorned with an array of leaves and decorative elements....
Ceramic
Segmented mirror in the style of Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Segmented mirror in the style of Tommaso Barbi, Made in Italy, 1970s. Elegant segmented mirror with turned edge made of dark red ceramic. By removing the mirror, it can also be use...
Ceramic
An artistic Italian coat rack from the 1950s, U. C. Ancora, Venice, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Not simply a functional coat hanger, but one that fits between furniture and decorative art. The rectangular structure, typical of the 1950s and tapering towards the center, is made ...
Ceramic, Formica, Beech
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP465
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP423
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP361
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP330
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP357
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP367
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP345
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP440
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP406
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP301
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP365
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP306
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP482
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror "Coeur", Ceramic, 20th Century
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP356
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP409
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP366
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP328
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP318
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP364
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP251
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP222
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP238
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP249
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP300
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP256
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
Mithé Espelt Mirror, Ceramic, 20th Century, ESP257
By Mithé Esplet
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror Mithé Espelt, 20th century. Glazed ceramic, felt backing.
Ceramic, Mirror
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.