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Mid Century Modern Sunburst Mirror with Bamboo Frame, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a unique oval Mid Century Modern Sunburst Mirror. The frame of the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Mirror
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror Brass, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror brass, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Mirror, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst wall mirror.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1960.
In original
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass pendant lamp, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Wall Lamp, circa 1960s"
Origin: France, circa 1960s
Style: Mid
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Ceiling Lamp
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step back in time with the allure of a Mid-Century Modern sunburst brass wall lamp, a design gem
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Lighting
Materials
Brass
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
A beautiful gilt wrought iron leafed sunburst mirror with twisting iron rope detailings, Spain
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Golden Wall Mirror, France 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The glass of the mirror is curved, great quality.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Exquisite French Mid-Century Modern 'Sunburst' Mirror in Style of Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in New York, NY
Stunning convex wall mirror in the form of sunburst after Line Vautrin. This piece is crafted just
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Sunburst Side Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid century modern tile top side table. The beige & black tiles forming a sunburst. Stylish wooden
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Etched Crystal Serving Plate
Located in New York, NY
austere design, this represents a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern design. It is as versatile as it
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by CONDOR, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of Iron & brass.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
We have tested it and it works.
Electric, battery operated clock.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst with Birds in Flight Metal Art
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern one of a kind Metal Art. The sunburst design incorporates birds in flight with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
XXL Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brass Pendant Lamp, circa 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
in France, 1960s.
This hand-hammered kopper sunburst flush mount or wall sconce will be a nice mid
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass
Henry Steig 14 Karat Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Brooch or Pin
By Henry Steig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
handmade American Modernist piece!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Brooches
Materials
14k Gold
22 bids
No Reserve
D 0.16 in Dm 2.37 in
Mini Sized Sunburst Mirror with Scrollwork, Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern sunburst scrollwork small wall mirror, gilt iron, 1950s
Lovely handcrafted gilt
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Design Etched Glass & Nickel Chandelier by Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern chandelier was realized by the celebrated maker Kinkeldey in
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst White Milk Glass Pendants with Black Enamel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
These refined and understated Mid-Century Modern pendants were realized in the Czechoslovakia
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Dugena in Brass, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst White Milk Glass Pendant with Black Enamel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This refined and understated Mid-Century Modern pendant was realized in the Czechoslovakia, circa
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock in Brass by Dugena, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
Electric, battery operated clock.
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sunburst Mirror in Wrought Gilt Iron, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
diameter 28 cm (11.02 in).
Spanish Sunburst Mirror // Scroll Ended Sunburst Mirror // Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Richter Quarz in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.19 in Dm 12.21 in
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Quarz in Brass, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 1.58 in Dm 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 12.41 in Dm 12.41 in
French Mid Century Brutalist Sunburst Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
This dynamic French mid century modern sunburst mirror in the “brutalist” style features a double
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Spanish Sunburst Mirror in Gilt Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Oval Wall Mirror with Fleur de Lys Frame in Gilt Iron, Spain, 1950s
Mid- century Modern
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron
Sunburst Mirror in Pink and Silvered Iron, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Flower Wall Mirror with pink and silver metal frame. Spain, 1960s.
This
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
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Metal, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Giltwood Carved Convex Sunburst Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern gilt wood sunburst mirror. The mirror is made of hand carved wood
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Signed Chaty Vallauris France Gold Finish Iron Sunburst Mirror Wall Mirror, 1970
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern sunburst mirror by Chaty Vallauris and made in the 1970s.
Stunning
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Sunburst Mirror in Silvered Iron, Small Scale, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Silvered Metal Leaf Design Mini Sized Sunburst Mirror. Spain, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Iron
Chaty Sunburst Wall Mirror French Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant handcrafted Chaty Vallauris France sunburst wall mirror Miroir Sorciere.
Inside
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Gilded Wood French Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern gilded wood sunburst wall mirror. This amazing mirror was produced in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-Century Modern French Gilt Metal Sunburst Table Mirror Sculpture on a Marble
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous vintage Mid-20th Century French gold gilt metal sunburst starburst tabletop mirror
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 21.5 in W 15 in D 4 in
Signed Chaty Vallauris Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Mirrors - Pair
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of French signed Chaty Vallauris Brass plated sunburst mirror.
Have a look
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern French Chaty Vallauris Style Gilt Sunburst Convex Mirror
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning Mid-Century Modern French Chaty Vallauris style gilt metal sunburst mirror, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
Large Spanish Round Mid Century Modern Copper Plated Sunburst Mirror
Located in Buchanan, NY
century sunburst design with 40 evenly spaced rays, or leaves, encircling a braided interior frame. The
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Iron Layered Leafed Flower Shaped Sunburst Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern gilt iron layered leafed flower shaped sunburst mirror.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 25.25 in W 25.25 in D 1 in
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Bamboo and Rattan Sunburst Mirror, Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
expresses the Modern Neoclassical aesthetic with its radiating Sunburst form and energy. The sunburst became
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sunburst Mirror for Rosenthal Netter
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful bamboo and rattan oval Sunburst mirror . This Italian designed Franco Albini style
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Mid-20th Century Italian Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find beautiful and rare Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror designed
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in
Two French Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron 'Sunburst' Wall Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of French midcentury wrought iron mirrors in the form of sun burst /star/ starburst.
Priced and sold individually.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Mirror with Woven Caning, 5.5' Diameter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
testament to the enduring appeal of mid-century modern design. The brass sunburst frame not only enhances
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Sculptural Sunburst Mirror C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous gilt iron starburst mirror. Mirror itself is 11 inch in diameter, while the total is 40 inch. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Has a new piece of luan on th...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Brass Sunburst Mirror Josef Frank Svenkst Tenn
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage wall sunburst mirror oval like by Josef Frank
for Svenskt Tenn 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Brass
H 18.71 in W 14.3 in D 0.87 in
Mid-Century Medium Size Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Troy, MI
Giltwood mirror in sunburst form has rays with jagged tips and an incised scallop design on the
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror by Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find beautiful and rare Mid Century Modern Oval Sunburst Mirror designed
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
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Metal
H 11.82 in W 14.97 in D 1.58 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Oval Sunburst Mirror Wall Mirror Rattan, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage organic sunburst mirror or wall mirror from rattan and mirror glass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Rattan, Mirror
H 29.73 in W 24.61 in D 1.97 in
Mid Century Modern Round Sunburst Mirror by Josef Frank, West Germany 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find beautiful and rare Mid Century Modern Round Sunburst Mirror designed
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Metal
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.58 in
Mid Century Modern Gilded Metal Sunburst Vintage Mirror Wall Mirror Italy 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern gilded metal sunburst mirror or wall mirror with curved leaves, which was made
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Sunburst Brass Mirror Mid-Century, 1970s, USA
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
Pair available , price per unit .
Sculptural swallow tail shaped brass mirror frame .
26 inches wide by 4 inches thick.
Ready to hang.
Original felt on back.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Sunburst Mirror in the Style of Vallauris French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirror
By Chaty Vallauris
Located in Miami, FL
1950s French Mid-Century Modern handcrafted gold finish iron sunburst mirror.
The round flat
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Iron
Elegant Mid-Century Brass Framed Sunburst Mirror, France
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful brass framed sunburst mirror made in France. Very elegant and in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Mirrors
Materials
Brass
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Mid Century Modern Sunburst For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern sunburst you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and mirror, every mid century modern sunburst was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern sunburst, we have 2717 options in-stock, while there are 38 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century modern sunburst you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern sunburst made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern sunburst over the years, but those crafted by Chaty Vallauris, Curtis Jeré and Robert Maxwell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Sunburst?
Prices for a mid century modern sunburst start at $1 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $1,950.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Sunburst
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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