Small Organic Mid-Century Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
This is a good 1950's small organic Italian brass mirror. It is being offered untouched and as found , but one could easily have the brass polished if required. Quite a nice small s...
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Mid-Century Italian Modernist Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Charming mid-century modernist wall mirror in brass, Italy, 1950s.
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Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Mirror with Brass Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant mid-century rectangular mirror framed in solid brass, exuding timeless Italian craftsmanship.
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Large Mid-century Venetian Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Mid-century Venetian brass wall mirror, 1950s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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Brass mirror Frame France Mid Century Fireplaces
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Old polished brass fireplace frame from the Bordeaux region (south west of France), mounted as a mirror from the 1940. Made in France. The mirror can be positioned vertically or ho...
Brass, Chrome
Brass frame mid century Italian mirror with beveled mirror plate c1950
Located in London, GB
Original brass frame mirror from 1950s Italy. This mirror has a bevel and the brass has a nice patina
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Mid-Century Italian Modernist Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking mid-century Italian modernist wall mirror from the 1950s, featuring a beautifully shaped brass frame with a gently arched top and softly rounded corners.
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Mid-Century Modernist Curvilinear Hourglass Form Brass Wrapped Mirror
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully crafted Mid-Century Modern mirror, originating from Italy circa 1950, is a striking example of sculptural refinement in functional design.
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Mid-Century Modern Brass Wall Mirror, Italian Design, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1960s).
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Mid-Century Italian Modernist Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An elegant mid-century Italian modernist brass wall mirror composed of a sculptural rectangular frame with gently rounded corners and tapering sides, 1950s.
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Mid-Century Italian Arch Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Italian elegant arch shaped brass wall mirror with gently curved top and straight sides and bottom.
Brass
$1,740
Mid-Century Wall Mirror
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large Mid-century wall mirror. The frame is in brass and two colors combination mirror glass - clear and amber.
Brass
Mid-century brass table mirror / vanity, Italy 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century brass table mirror / vanity Italy 1960s brass, mirror H 47 cm x 47 × 27 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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Mid-Century Italian Shield Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant mid-century Italian wall mirror in a refined shield shape, dating from the 1950s.
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1960s Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Brass and Wood Swivel Table Mirror
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant circa 1960 Czechoslovakian swivel table mirror in brass and dark wood, with an adjustable oval mirror and sculptural Mid-Century design.
Metal, Brass
Large Mid-Century Italian Arched Brass Mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful large arch-shaped mirror in solid brass. This elegant and unique piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Square Wall Mirror with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish mid-century modern wall mirror features a square wood veneer panel in a rich, warm tone, with a circular inset mirror framed in polished brass.
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Mid-century Italian Brass Wall Mirror Etched Glass Brass Ring Decorations, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant mid-century Italian wall mirror in brass with etched floral mirrored glass and decorative brass ring decorations, Italy, 1950s.
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Brass and Beveled Glass Wall Mirror, Mid-20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant wall mirror featuring a sophisticated brass frame with decorative beaded detailing and beautifully beveled mirrored glass panels surrounding the central mirror plate. The co...
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Vintage Brass Swivel Vanity Mirror Hollywood Regency Mid Century Era
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage brass swivel vanity mirror, often featuring a design reminiscent of the mid-century modern or Art Deco era.
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Mid-Century Italian Brass Scrolled Wall Mirror - 1950s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Hollywood Regency style - Wall Mirror Measures : Total : 57x4cm H:76cm Mirror : 40x60cm Material : Brass - Mirror Italian mid-century mirror, circa 1950s with a gilt brass frame ...
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XL Mid-Century Brass Wall Mirror by Münchner Zierspiegel
By Münchner Zierspiegel
Located in München, BY
Extraordinary heavy large mid-century brass wall mirror by Münchner Zierspiegel, made in Germany.
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, solid walnut framed mirrors.
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Wonderful Curtis Jere Brass Raindrops Mirror Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Brass Raindrops Wall Mirror by Curtis Jere. Jere “himself” was a creation the manufacturer Artisan House who put out a huge amount of home decor designed by the fictional Jere, which...
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Mid-Century Modern Brass Framed Table Mirror, Finland, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined Finnish mid-century table mirror defined by its graphic geometry and solid brass construction.
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Mid-Century Modernist Oval Mirror with Polished Brass Frame
Located in New York, NY
This well scaled and bold Mid-Century Modernist Oval Mirror with Polished Brass Frame originates from the United States, Circa 1960.
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Mid-Century Small Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare find in small size. This stunning wall mirror will be a nice midcentury addition to any classical, contemporary or Mid-Century Modern decoration.
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Mid-Century Modern Round Brass Wall Mirror, Italy, 1960s
Located in Hannover, DE
Its elegant design is sure to captivate and enchant every viewer. The mid-century modern design with its unmistakable Brutalist influences is a must-have.
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Mid-Century Italian Brass Framed Wall Mirror, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Framed Mirror, 1950s A stunning mid-century brass framed 'shield' shaped mirror in the style of Gio Ponti.
Brass
$3,435Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Brass Wall Mirror Pocket Watch Gold Mid Century
Located in Milano, IT
Italian round mirror, circa 1960s shaped as a pocket watch. Frame and suspension hook in brass and mirror glass Manufactured in Italy. Dimensions: 51 D x 70 H cm / 20 D x 27.5 H in
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Italian Mid-Century Brass Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined Italian Mid-Century Modern wall mirror featuring a polished brass frame designed to emulate bamboo canes.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Bamboo-Shaped Brass Italian Wall Mirror
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This mid-century modern Italian wall mirror from the 1960s features a sophisticated faux bamboo frame crafted from solid brass.
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Mid-Century Modern Pocket Watch Wall Mirror in Brass, 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Barcelona, ES
Nicely constructed in brass. This stunning wall mirror will be a nice midcentury addition to any classical, contemporary or Mid-Century Modern decoration.
Brass
$1,949
Mid-Century wall mirror
Located in Roma, RM
Mid-Century wall mirror Product details Welded iron frame. With two hooks positioned at the upper back. Dimensions: 71 L x 124 H x 1 P cm
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Loops Wall Mirror Floor Mirror 1950s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage wall mirror or floor mirror from brass and mirror glass 1950s Italy.
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Mid-Century Large Italian Brass Rectangular Wall Mirror, Italy, 1950s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
An elegant and timeless mirror, perfect for complementing a mid-century-inspired or contemporary interior.
Metal, Brass
Italian Mid-Century Brass and Lucite Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian mid-century wall mirror crafted in the 1970s, featuring a polished brass frame accented with fluted Lucite columns that create a striking architectural composition.
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Mid-Century Mirror Sun Shaped Mirror
Located in Vienna, AT
Mirror, base metal frame and mirror glass. Made in Germany 1960 Total diameter 90 cm, mirror glass diameter 41 cm.
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Vintage Italian Wall Mirror, Brass Beaded Frame, Mid-Century 1960s
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian wall mirror with brass frame and beading (circa 1960s).
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A convex mirror with embossed brass frames. Italy, mid 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A convex mirror with smooth, embossed brass frame. These convex mirrors were called "witches' mirrors" because they were believed to have magical powers, such as visually confusing w...
Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Italian Modernist Shaped Brass Beveled Wall Mirror, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant mid-century Italian modernist shaped wall mirror in brass with beveled glass, in the style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950s.
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Mid Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror 1950s Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage oval wall mirror from brass and facetted mirror glass 1950s Italy.
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Mid Century Modern Brass Framed Mirror, Italy, 1950
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern Brass Framed Mirror, Italy, 1950
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Mid-Century Modern Table Mirror in Brass, circa 1950s
Located in Örebro, SE
Swedish modern mirror in brass. Unknown designer and maker. Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use. Age appropriate brass and mirror patina.
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Large Horizontal Mid Century Italian Design Brass Mirror
Located in Westport, CT
A unique large and slightly tapered angular shield shaped mirror with flared crown. Note wonderful sizing for horizontal placement. Unlacquered brass recently polished and will s...
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Mid-Century Italian Wall Mirror with Brass Frame (circa 1960s)
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian wall mirror with brass frame (circa 1960s).
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Magnificent John Widdicomb Brass Wall Mirror Mid Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Dramatic and Substantial Solid Brass Mirror with modernist Curved Arch Set in a Floating Rectangular Frame Designed By John Widdicomb in The 1960's. This piece measures 47” t x 28” ...
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Italian Mid-Century Round Brass Framed Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian round wall mirror from the 1950s, encircled by a slender brass frame with a graceful aged patina.
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Italian mid-century small rectangular brass table mirror, 1950's
Located in London, GB
Chic Italian 1950s table Mirror with brass frame interesting brass hinge detailing and back strut. Original wooden back.
Brass
$1,114Sale Price|20% Off
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Mirror, Brass & Glass, Italy
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in bari, IT
Die-cast brass mirror manufactured by Luciano Frigerio 1970s. Luciano Frigerio was born in Desio in 1928. His father Giovanni started, from 1889, a high artisan cabinet-making works...
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Brass Bamboo Mirrors by Mastercraft, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1970
By Mastercraft
Located in Wichita, KS
These mid-century Hollywood Regency mirrors are iconic, hard to find and very hard to find in a set.
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Fontana Arte Brass Table Mirror, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Argelato, BO
Fontana Arte, Table mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Brass Mirror, Elegant Tapered Design, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian modernist brass elegantly elongated and tapered mirror of grand scale and with beautiful original brass patina. The top has a simple arch, echoed also at the base. This very ...
Brass
Mid Century Inspired Decorative Mirror with Handcrafted Aged Brass Frame
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Vintage N.2 mid-century style wall mirror with an ornate verdigris patina bronze Tipo frame.
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Mid-Century Modernist Brass Wrapped Mirror w/ Curvilinear Tapered Form
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist mirror, crafted in Italy circa 1950, showcases a bold yet graceful design.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Shaped Brass Wall Mirror, circa 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, IT
This exquisite mid-century modern wall mirror is a quintessential example of 1950s Italian design, characterized by its elegant, asymmetrical shield-like silhouette.
Brass
Vereinigte Werkstätten Mid-Century Wall Mirror, Rigitulle Metal & Brass, Germany
By Mathieu Matégot, Artimeta
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely decorative wall mirror from the 1950s, crafted by Vereinigte Werkstätten für Kunst im Handwerk, Munich, Germany. The frame is made of perforated Rigitulle sheet metal with a...
Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid -Century Modern Brass Ellipsis Points / 'Eye' Mirror, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Mid -Century Modern Brass Ellipsis Points / 'Eye' Mirror, 1950s Italy, Circa 1950s When hung vertically the mirror Ellipsis Points*, stylized Diamond motif When hung horizont...
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Hammered Brass Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern Italian Design
Located in Brussels, BE
Hammered brass mirror.
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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wall Mirror with Brass Hardware, USA, 47.25"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular walnut wall mirror is accented by walnut dowels along its vertical edges, all secured with brass hardware. Dimensions 32.5" width x 1" depth x 47.25" height. Condition ...
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.