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Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors
Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors

Set of Pewter Swedish Grace Mirrors

Located in Long Island City, NY

Simple lines are complemented by refined Classical gestures. A delicately curved pewter-framed mirror with a stylized archer. The pair of mirrored candle sconces on either side comp...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Designer, Sizeable Wall Mirror, Copper, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Sizeable Wall Mirror, Copper, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Sizeable Wall Mirror, Copper, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A sizeable copper and pewter wall mirror designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper, Pewter

Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror, Sweden Ca 1940s
Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror, Sweden Ca 1940s

Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror, Sweden Ca 1940s

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful, scandinavian modern pewter mirror, Sweden ca 1940's. Unknown designer and maker.

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930s
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930s

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930s

Located in Örebro, SE

Scandinavian modern pewter vanity mirror with a decorative handle, Sweden ca 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Modern Wall Mirror in Pewter from CAM, 1929
Swedish Modern Wall Mirror in Pewter from CAM, 1929

Swedish Modern Wall Mirror in Pewter from CAM, 1929

Located in Örebro, SE

Amazing and very rare wall mirror in pewter from Swedish CAM - 1929. Very decorative piece.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Ellen Victoria Kajerdt Repoussé Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror and Sconces
Ellen Victoria Kajerdt Repoussé Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror and Sconces

Ellen Victoria Kajerdt Repoussé Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror and Sconces

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ellen Victoria Kajerdt (1893-1981) was the maker of this rare and whimsical pewter mirror depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt and also of the moon, in the company of gazelles and st...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Grace Mirror with Etched Blue Glass and Pewter Frame, 1930s
Swedish Grace Mirror with Etched Blue Glass and Pewter Frame, 1930s

Swedish Grace Mirror with Etched Blue Glass and Pewter Frame, 1930s

Located in Göteborg, SE

An exceptional statement piece for an entry hall, bathroom, or bedroom, and highly desirable for collectors of Nordic design and Swedish Grace. Period: 1930s Origin: Sweden Material...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden
Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden

Set of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Mirror and Candle Sconces, 1930s, Sweden

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Værløse, DK

Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror with Wall Candle Sconces made by Svensk Tenn circa 1930s

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930 - 1940's
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930 - 1940's

Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930 - 1940's

Located in Örebro, SE

Scandinavian modern pewter vanity mirror with a decorative handle, Sweden ca 1930 - 1940's.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Nils Fougstedt 1926 for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror.
Nils Fougstedt 1926 for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror.

Nils Fougstedt 1926 for Firma Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror.

By Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt

Located in Skanninge, SE

Amazing pewter mirror by Nils Fougstedt 1926. Model "No 137".

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass, Pewter

Midcentury Pewter Wall Mirror, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Midcentury Pewter Wall Mirror, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s

Midcentury Pewter Wall Mirror, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s

By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Rare midcentury mirror by Estrid Ericson, made from pewter with a round frame in Ericson’s signature Panama hat inspired design. Can be hung on the wall or used as a table mirror.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Vintage Swedish Pewter Eagle Mirror and Sconces by Svenskt Tenn
Vintage Swedish Pewter Eagle Mirror and Sconces by Svenskt Tenn

Vintage Swedish Pewter Eagle Mirror and Sconces by Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage pewter mirror and mirrored candle sconces with eagle motifs by noted Swedish decorative arts firm Svensk Tenn.

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20th Century Swedish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Grace Figural Pewter Hand Mirror by C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, 1929
Swedish Grace Figural Pewter Hand Mirror by C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, 1929

Swedish Grace Figural Pewter Hand Mirror by C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, 1929

By CG Hallberg

Located in Hammarö, SE

A rare and beautifully executed Swedish Grace hand mirror produced by C.G. Hallberg, Stockholm, and dated 1929.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Mirror with Stylized Crest, circa 1930s
Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Mirror with Stylized Crest, circa 1930s

Swedish Modern Art Deco Pewter Mirror with Stylized Crest, circa 1930s

By CG Hallberg, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

Details Place of Origin: Sweden Period: 1930–1939 Date of Manufacture: circa 1930s Materials: Pewter, Mirror Glass, Wood backing Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropri...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Art Deco Mirror & Pair of GAB Svenskt Pewter Wall Sconces, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Mirror & Pair of GAB Svenskt Pewter Wall Sconces, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Mirror & Pair of GAB Svenskt Pewter Wall Sconces, 1930s

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish Art Deco mirror and matching pair of wall sconces by GAB – Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, made in 1934.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Brass, Pewter

Art Deco Pewter Hand Mirror by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Art Deco Pewter Hand Mirror by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Art Deco Pewter Hand Mirror by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

A hand mirror in pewter designed in Sweden but not marked, it is in a beautiful Art Deco style from the 1930-1940´s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Mirrors

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Pewter

Art Deco Pewter Mirror by Edvin Ollers
Art Deco Pewter Mirror by Edvin Ollers

Art Deco Pewter Mirror by Edvin Ollers

By Schreuder & Olsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1929, Sweden. With an ornate Swedish Grace design affixed to the top of the mirror. Manufactured by Schreuder & Olsson, Stockholm, in the period Swedish Grace from 1929. In great...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Modern Neoclassical Gilt Pewter Mirror /Wall Sconce, Carl Bergstrom 1930
Swedish Modern Neoclassical Gilt Pewter Mirror /Wall Sconce, Carl Bergstrom 1930

Swedish Modern Neoclassical Gilt Pewter Mirror /Wall Sconce, Carl Bergstrom 1930

By Carl Bergstrom

Located in New York, NY

A rare Swedish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical gilt pewter wall light / mirror / girandole with two-arm sconces attached.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Girandoles

Mirror in Pewter by Oscar Antonsson, 1940's
Mirror in Pewter by Oscar Antonsson, 1940's

Mirror in Pewter by Oscar Antonsson, 1940's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Mirror in Pewter by Oscar Antonsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Pewter Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Ystad Tenn in Sweden Dimensions (W x D x H): 30 x 1...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Table Mirror in Pewter and Wood by Nils Fougstedt, 1931
Table Mirror in Pewter and Wood by Nils Fougstedt, 1931

Table Mirror in Pewter and Wood by Nils Fougstedt, 1931

By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Table Mirror in Pewter and Wood by Nils Fougstedt, 1931 Additional Information: Material: Pewter, wood and metal Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Table Mirror Produced by Svenskt T...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Mirror Produced in Sweden
Mirror Produced in Sweden

Mirror Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Mirror by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Mirror in Pewter with Brass Frame by Björn Trädgårdh, 1930-1934, Svenskt Tenn
Mirror in Pewter with Brass Frame by Björn Trädgårdh, 1930-1934, Svenskt Tenn

Mirror in Pewter with Brass Frame by Björn Trädgårdh, 1930-1934, Svenskt Tenn

By Bjorn Tragardh

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Mirror in Braided Pewter with Brass Frame by Björn Trädgårdh, 1930-1934 Additional Information: Material: Braided pewter frame with brass frame Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Prod...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Mirrors

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Pewter, Brass

Mirror, handheld, Swedish Grace 1920/30s
Mirror, handheld, Swedish Grace 1920/30s

Mirror, handheld, Swedish Grace 1920/30s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare handheld mirror in pewter with handle in bronze and brass, beautiful decor of a leaf.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Table Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Swedish Art Deco Hand Mirror by Edvin Ollers, 1930s Dolphin Handle
Swedish Art Deco Hand Mirror by Edvin Ollers, 1930s Dolphin Handle

Swedish Art Deco Hand Mirror by Edvin Ollers, 1930s Dolphin Handle

By Edvin Ollers, Carl Gustav Hallberg

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Round hand held mirror in pewter made in Swedish grace style which is the Swedish equivalent to Art Deco.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco More Mirrors

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Pewter

Wall mirror designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1932
Wall mirror designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1932

Wall mirror designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1932

By Ystad-Metall, Hans Bergström

Located in Stockholm, SE

Wall mirror designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1932.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Midcentury Modern Wall Mirror by Astrid Aagesen, Sweden, 1930s
Midcentury Modern Wall Mirror by Astrid Aagesen, Sweden, 1930s

Midcentury Modern Wall Mirror by Astrid Aagesen, Sweden, 1930s

By Astrid Aagesen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Swedish Grace wall mirror by Astrid Aagesen, made with a sleek green patinated bronze frame in a neat size. Adorned with a white metal relief of a pelican spreading its wings.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Bronze, Pewter

Pair Of White Metal Art Deco / Classical Mirrors From Svenskt Tenn
Pair Of White Metal Art Deco / Classical Mirrors From Svenskt Tenn

Pair Of White Metal Art Deco / Classical Mirrors From Svenskt Tenn

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Doraville, GA

The mirrors appear to made of a matte finish white / pewter type metal.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pewter

Rare Hans Bergström Mirror – Ystad Metall, 1932
Rare Hans Bergström Mirror – Ystad Metall, 1932

Rare Hans Bergström Mirror – Ystad Metall, 1932

By Hans Bergström

Located in Staffanstorp, SE

This stunning and rare mirror, designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall in 1932, is a true collector’s piece. Featuring a tin top with the iconic comedy and tragedy masks, a patin...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Midcentury Pewter Jar with Mirror, Sweden, 1973
Midcentury Pewter Jar with Mirror, Sweden, 1973

Midcentury Pewter Jar with Mirror, Sweden, 1973

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Lovely midcentury pewter jar, in a low round form with a decorative knob in the form of a young woman’s face. The lid of the jar has a mirror on the inside. Made by Ciselörer Nyköping.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jars

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Pewter

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box In Pewter, GAB Sweden 1934
Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box In Pewter, GAB Sweden 1934

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box In Pewter, GAB Sweden 1934

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Örebro, SE

Jewelry box produced by GAB in 1934. Made from pewter with mirror on the inside of the lid. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Box with scratches,...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Pewter

Elegant Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Sconces, Late 1920s
Elegant Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Sconces, Late 1920s

Elegant Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Sconces, Late 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Wall Sconces, Late 1920s Elegant pair of pewter wall sconces with mirrored backs, crafted in the late 1920s during the height of the Swedish Grace movem...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pewter

Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror Candle Sconces by Nils Fougsted Svenskt Tenn
Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror Candle Sconces by Nils Fougsted Svenskt Tenn

Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Mirror Candle Sconces by Nils Fougsted Svenskt Tenn

By Nils Fougstedt

Located in Drottningholm, SE

Pair of Swedish Grace pewter mirror candle sconces by Nils Fougsted Svenskt Tenn.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Pewter

Swedish Designer, Mirror, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Mirror, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Mirror, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A small pewter mirror designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Functionalist Pewter Wall Mirror, 1930s
Swedish Functionalist Pewter Wall Mirror, 1930s

Swedish Functionalist Pewter Wall Mirror, 1930s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant Swedish Modern pewter wall mirror. Large size, in a clean design with decorative details.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

1930s Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror
1930s Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror

1930s Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror

Located in New York, NY

Small square shaped vintage Swedish Modern Pewter Mirror with decorative organic flower and leaf decoration around the border.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Grace Vintage Pewter Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1920s
Swedish Grace Vintage Pewter Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1920s

Swedish Grace Vintage Pewter Wall Mirror, Sweden, 1920s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful small pewter mirror from the Swedish Grace period. Brass background to the embossed motif of women under the sun.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Brass, Pewter

Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Stained Oak, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Stained Oak, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Wall Mirror, Stained Oak, Pewter, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A stained oak and pewter wall mirror produced in Sweden, 1940s.  

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Mirror with pewter frame, Swedish Minimalism, 1935
Mirror with pewter frame, Swedish Minimalism, 1935

Mirror with pewter frame, Swedish Minimalism, 1935

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare minimalist pewter mirror made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, founded by Estrid Ericson in 1924. With hallmarks, made year 1935. New mirror glass. Frame with nice patina.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Art Deco Tin Pewter Mirror, Sweden 1940s
Art Deco Tin Pewter Mirror, Sweden 1940s

Art Deco Tin Pewter Mirror, Sweden 1940s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This rare wall mirror was designed and manufactured in Sweden in the 1940s. It features a tin frame and mirror glass. Overall condition is very good with a nice warm patina to the h...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Tin, Pewter

Swedish Designer, Sizable Wall Mirror, Teak, Pewter, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Sizable Wall Mirror, Teak, Pewter, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Sizable Wall Mirror, Teak, Pewter, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A sizable teak and pewter wall mirror likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Modernist Mirror in Pewter Probably Produced in Sweden
Modernist Mirror in Pewter Probably Produced in Sweden

Modernist Mirror in Pewter Probably Produced in Sweden

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Modernist mirror in pewter probably produced in Sweden.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Edvin Ollers, Mirror in Pewter, Swedish Grace, 1920s
Edvin Ollers, Mirror in Pewter, Swedish Grace, 1920s

Edvin Ollers, Mirror in Pewter, Swedish Grace, 1920s

By Edvin Ollers

Located in Stockholm, SE

A decorative mirror in pewter by swedish designer Edvin Ollers, dated A8/1927.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Swedish Pewter "Svenskt Tenn" Folding Table Mirror, Stockholm 1931
Swedish Pewter "Svenskt Tenn" Folding Table Mirror, Stockholm 1931

Swedish Pewter "Svenskt Tenn" Folding Table Mirror, Stockholm 1931

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish "Svenskt Tenn" folding table mirror made in Stockholm 1928, pewter, stamped.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Table Mirrors

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Pewter

Mirror, pewter with decor of woman, Swedish Grace 1930s
Mirror, pewter with decor of woman, Swedish Grace 1930s

Mirror, pewter with decor of woman, Swedish Grace 1930s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful pewter / tin mirror, top withdecor of woman. Made in Sweden 1930s, / Swedish Grace (Swedish Art Deco).

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

Nils Fougstedt, pewter mirror, for FAK, Sweden 1930s / Art Deco / Swedish Grace
Nils Fougstedt, pewter mirror, for FAK, Sweden 1930s / Art Deco / Swedish Grace

Nils Fougstedt, pewter mirror, for FAK, Sweden 1930s / Art Deco / Swedish Grace

By Nils Fougstedt, Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver

Located in Stockholm, SE

Made in Sweden, Art Deco / Swedish Grace. The pewter frame is in good condition, with Hallmark FAK, Swedish Tin and H8=1934.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Mirrors

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Pewter

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Swedish Pewter Mirror For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Swedish pewter mirror available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, pewter and glass, every Swedish pewter mirror was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish pewter mirror, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish pewter mirror made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson and Ystad-Metall each produced at least one beautiful Swedish pewter mirror that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Pewter Mirror?

Prices for a Swedish pewter mirror can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $620 and can go as high as $11,177, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

Finding the Right Mirrors for You

The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.

In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space

We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.

By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design

Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.

Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.

On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.