$1,580 / item
Mid Century Mushroom Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an oval beveled mirror, it is beautifully set within a rectangular frame wrapped in cream
Metal
$1,580 / item
Mid Century Antique Grey Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an oval beveled mirror, it is beautifully set within a rectangular frame wrapped in
Metal
$1,439 / item
Mid Century Green Octagonal Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in vibrant watercress green shagreen embossed leather, the frame is adorned with
Metal
$1,439 / item
Mid Century Blue Octagonal Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in vibrant chambray blue shagreen embossed leather, the frame is adorned with handcrafted
Metal
$1,737 / item
Mid Century Orange Round Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Round Leather Mirror is a bold statement of retro elegance and modern craftsmanship. Wrapped in
Metal
$1,737 / item
Mid Century Purple Round Leather Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Round Leather Mirror is a bold statement of retro elegance and modern craftsmanship. Wrapped in
Metal
Italian Mid-century Walnut Frame & Leather Hanging Mirror
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful Classic Italian midcentury walnut frame mirror in an oval design with a thick
Leather, Mirror, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Leather Mirror, Italian, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Leather Mirror, Italian, 1950s
Leather, Glass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Leather Wrapped Mirror, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical leather wrapped mirror in the style of Jacques Adnet. The
Leather, Mirror
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Hand-Crafted Wood & Leather, 1960s
Located in Hudson, NY
This is an extremely handsome, mid-century modern mirror made from carved and gilded wood with
Gold Leaf
Hexagonal Mid-Century Wood Framed Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century Italian hexagonal wall mirror in walnut frame. Features original leather strap. Sourced
Leather, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Leather, Italian, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Leather, Italian, 1950s
Wood
Mid-Century Jacques Adnet Inspired Italian Oval Teak Mirror with Leather Strap
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Jacques Adnet style Italian oval teak wall mounted mirror with leather strap. Beautiful
Mirror, Teak, Leather
Mid-Century Stildomus Round Wall Mirror in Walnut and Leather, Italy, 1960s
By Stildomus
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-Century round mirror made in solid walnut with a leather cord. This charming mirror was
Mirror, Wood, Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
This mid-century Danish mirror is a stunning piece of furniture that is both functional and stylish
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Italian mid-century modern Wall mirror in wood and black leather, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Wall mirror in wood and black leather, 1960s Wall mirror with thick
Leather, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Hexagonal Mirror in Teak and Leather by Campo & Graffi, Italy 1960s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Mid-Century hexagonal mirror in teak wood and leather with rope. This charming mirror was
Leather, Mirror, Teak, Rope
$3,022Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Cognac coloured, Leather round Italian Mid 20th Century mirrors
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Oxford, GB
A Beautiful pair of Italian Cognac coloured leather mirrors C1950s. Lovely patina to the leather
Leather, Rope
Mid 20th C. Rustic Leather Wrapped Wall Mirror by Valenti' Spain, Signed
By Valenti, Pierre Lottier
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fine Mid Century rectangular wall mirror with rich wrapped leather Heart Pine Frame and copper
Copper
$620Sale Price|34% Off
Mid-Century Modern Suede Mirror by Schlesinger Brothers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern square mirror with suede and thick leather. This mirror was part of larger
Leather, Mirror, Suede
Mid-Century Wall Mirror Decorated Distressed Leather Upholstered Frame
Located in Manhasset, NY
The rectangular glass surmounted on a dark charcoal color distress leather upholstered frame.
Leather, Mirror
Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Height / 28.5inches.
Leather, Rope, Mirror
Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Mid-Century Rope Horse Yoke Mirror Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Height / 34 inches.
Rope, Mirror, Leather
Mid-Century Malacca Rattan Mirror and Coat Hanger, 1960's, Italy
Located in Kampen, NL
Mid-Century Malacca Rattan Mirror and Coat Hanger, Circa 1960 This striking mid-century wall piece
Leather, Rattan, Mirror, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror, Embossed Crocodile Leather, Baughman for Coggin Milo Baughman
Silver Leaf
Italian mid-century modern hexagonal wooden wall mirror with rope, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern hexagonal wooden wall mirror with rope, 1960s Hexagonal wooden wall
Leather, String, Mirror, Wood, Paper
Leather Jacques Adnet Mirror
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Jacques Adnet mirror with signature contrast stitching and wonderful patina to leather
Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century modern squared wooden wall mirror with rope, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern squared wooden wall mirror with rope, 1960s Square wooden wall mirror
Leather, String, Mirror, Wood, Paper
Italian mid-century modern rounded wooden wall mirror with rope, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rounded wooden wall mirror with rope, 1960s Round wooden wall mirror
Leather, String, Mirror, Wood, Paper
Oval Black Leather Framed Mirror
Located in London, GB
Italian black leather framed mirror, circa 1980. Can be hung vertically or horizontally.
Leather, Mirror
Mid Century Modern Elongated Mirror in Rosewood, Italy 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a beautiful Italian Mid-Century wall mirror in curved rosewood and
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
Vintage Steel, Leather and Rope Mirror
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A smart and stylish vintage steel, leather and rope mirror in the style of Jacques Adnet. This was
Leather, Rope, Mirror
Danish Designer, Wall Mirror with Shelf, Teak, Mirror, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, mirror glass and leather wall mirror with shelf, designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s
Mirror, Teak, Leather
Italian Designer, Pair of Wall Mirrors, Leather, Brass, Mirror, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and leather wall mirrors produced in Italy, 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches
Brass
Fröseke, Ab Nybrofabriken, Wall Mirror, Solid Teak, Leather, Mirror Glass, 1960s
By Fröseke 2
Located in High Point, NC
A solid teak and leather wall mirror designed and produced by Fröseke, AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden
Mirror, Oak, Leather
Brass & White Leather Table Mirror, Sweden 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
1960s. It features a brass frame, white leather stem and light grey velvet rear. The mirror can be
Brass
Sculptural Leather Wall Mirror
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural leather wall mirror.
Leather
$706Sale Price|36% Off
Wall Mirror with Leather, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall mirror with leather, circa 1950s Original condition.
Brass
Mid Century stitched eather travel mirror in the manner of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Useful travel mirror in black stitched leather, attributed to Jacques Adnet. This folding, leather
Leather
Italian mid-century modern rounded two toned wood wall mirror with rope, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rounded two toned wood wall mirror with rope, 1960s Round wooden wall
Leather, String, Mirror, Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome and Faux Alligator Mirror
By Karl Springer, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style chrome and faux alligator mirror. This beautiful
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror with Decorative Nails, Otto Schulz, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Örebro, SE
Wall mirror attributed to Otto Schulz, 1940's. Frame dressed in dark red faux leather, decorated
Brass
BEAUTIFUL DETAILED BROWN LEATHER OVAL STUDDED FRAME WALL MiRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, brown leather, framed, oval wall mirror with studs
Leather, Mirror
Crossed Leather Mirror, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A simple yet elegant leather-wrapped mirror with burnished nickel hardware.
Nickel
Rolex Vintage Table Top Display Mirror Green Leather 1980s
By Rolex
Located in Munich, DE
Original Rolex table top shop mirror in green leather and polished mirror glass in a suede leather
Leather, Mirror
Midcentury Teardrop Wall Mirror in Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing teardrop wall mirror in brown leather. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Leather, Mirror
Stitched Leather Mirror by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
heritage. Age: 1950 Style: mid century Origin : France Material: leather Condition: good Restoration
Leather
20th century art deco design leather and curved wall mirror att. Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Jacques Adnet Art deco 20th century design leather and curved wall mirror original
Leather
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Oak, Leather, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and lether mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Leather, Mirror, Oak
Large Scale Leather Mirror 86.5"H x 31.5"W
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale leather wrapped mirror, American, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 86.5"H x 31.5
Leather, Mirror
Large French Mirror with Stitched Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French stitched leather mirror in original condition. Mirror has some bowing due to age. Can
Leather
Round Leather Wall Mirror with Leather Strap, 1960s, Italy
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Round Leather Wall Mirror with Leather Strap, 1960s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all
Glass, Leather, Wood
Midcentury Italian Oval Mirror in Curved Teak and Leather, 1960s
By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Italian Mid-Century wall mirror in curved teak and leather, this charming mirror was
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Wood, Brass, Leather, Mirror Glass, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and leather wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s.
Mirror, Wood
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Black Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by
Brass
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Tan Leather for GUBI
By Jacques Adnet, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacques Adnet 'Rectangulaire' Wall Mirror in Tan Leather for GUBI. Originally designed by Jacques
Brass
Italian 1960's Circular Floating Mirror with Leather Strap
Located in New York, NY
mirror secured with brass pegs. The iron frame is wrapped with a textured brown leather with a hanging
Brass, Iron
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.